🚨 Tornado Drill on Wednesday 🌪️
On Wednesday, March 11th, Lexington Three schools will join schools across the Palmetto State in participating in a statewide tornado drill. The drill is part of South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week. This is a great opportunity for our students and staff to practice our severe weather and tornado safety procedures so we are prepared in the event of an emergency. Don’t be alarmed! This is only a drill designed to help keep our school community safe and ready. Safety first, Panthers!
On Wednesday, March 11th, Lexington Three schools will join schools across the Palmetto State in participating in a statewide tornado drill. The drill is part of South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week. This is a great opportunity for our students and staff to practice our severe weather and tornado safety procedures so we are prepared in the event of an emergency. Don’t be alarmed! This is only a drill designed to help keep our school community safe and ready. Safety first, Panthers!
Do you have your tickets yet?! If not, make plans now to join us for a night at the opera as the B-L High School Panther Players present "The Phantom of the Opera" THIS WEEKEND! Purchase tickets ahead of time at http://our.show/thephantom.
We’re excited to celebrate National School Breakfast Week in Lexington County School District Three! Our schools are serving up special breakfast menus all week long and we can’t wait for our students to join the fun.
The Freedom 250 Truck has arrived at B-L High School and (of course) we gave it a true Panther welcome! The exhibit is open to the public today and tomorrow from 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience history on wheels right here in B-L!
Members of the B-L High School JROTC spent a fun-filled morning dancing, socializing, and building connections with seniors from the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission's seven senior centers today. Thanks JROTC cadets for giving back to our community!
Today, students from the Batesburg-Leesville High School FFA proudly represented our school and community at FFA Legislative Day at the South Carolina Statehouse. Our students had the incredible opportunity to meet with Rep. Cal Forrest, Rep. Paula Calhoon, Sen. Shane Massey, and Sen. Carlisle Kennedy to discuss important agriculture issues impacting South Carolina. They also expressed their appreciation for the continued support of Agricultural Education and FFA programs across our state.
Our Love and Leadership Conference on Friday, February 13th was an incredible success! ❤️ We are so fortunate to have such talented staff members in Lexington Three and this year we chose to celebrate that by hosting our own in-house conference to showcase the knowledge, passion, and expertise that lives right here within our district. Visit our Facebook page for more pictures!
💜✨ We are beyond thankful for our amazing Counseling Department! ✨💜
This week (and every week), we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to our three incredible ladies in counseling, Ms. Hartley, Ms. Longshore, and Mrs. Shealy, who truly amplify success across our school. 🌟 Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering support create safe, welcoming spaces where our students feel seen, heard, and encouraged to grow—academically, socially, and emotionally.
Through every challenge and every celebration, they are constant sources of guidance, reassurance, and hope. 💬💖 Our counselors go above and beyond to support students, families, and staff, making a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the classroom.
We are so grateful to have these three wonderful women walking alongside our students each and every day, helping shape confident, capable, and successful futures. 💫 Thank you for all you do—we are truly better because of you! 🐾💜
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #AmplifyingSuccess #Lexington3IsThePlaceToBe #BeAPanther #PantherPride #PantherStrong #PantherNation
This week (and every week), we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to our three incredible ladies in counseling, Ms. Hartley, Ms. Longshore, and Mrs. Shealy, who truly amplify success across our school. 🌟 Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering support create safe, welcoming spaces where our students feel seen, heard, and encouraged to grow—academically, socially, and emotionally.
Through every challenge and every celebration, they are constant sources of guidance, reassurance, and hope. 💬💖 Our counselors go above and beyond to support students, families, and staff, making a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the classroom.
We are so grateful to have these three wonderful women walking alongside our students each and every day, helping shape confident, capable, and successful futures. 💫 Thank you for all you do—we are truly better because of you! 🐾💜
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #AmplifyingSuccess #Lexington3IsThePlaceToBe #BeAPanther #PantherPride #PantherStrong #PantherNation
Students from Batesburg-Leesville Middle and High Schools traveled to the newly-opened Dunkin’ Donuts this morning to help accept a special donation benefiting the Special Olympics. We are so grateful to Dunkin’ for their generosity and support of our students and athletes. Opportunities like this show the power of community partnerships and the impact of giving back.
During last night’s monthly meeting, members of the Lexington County School District Three Board of Trustees signed the South Carolina School Boards Association’s Ethical Principles poster in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
A little CSI came to BLHS this morning! Members of the Lexington Three Board of Trustees gathered at Batesburg-Leesville High School as juniors Hayven Able and Apryl Garvin, alongside their teacher Kalyn Estep, presented about the school’s Forensic Science class. They shared their favorite lessons and hands-on activities and answered questions from Board members about what it’s like to learn through real-world crime-scene science. Now in its second year, this course continues to be a huge hit with students and today’s presentation showed exactly why. We’re proud of these Panthers for showcasing the exciting learning happening at BLHS!
Welcome back, Panthers! Lexington Three was humming with excitement today as our students returned to school. The halls were alive, classrooms were abuzz, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see our Panthers ready to learn, grow, and thrive during second semester!
At the Tuesday, December 9th Board of Trustees meeting, our talented FFA students from B-L High School surprised each member of the Lexington Three Board of Trustees with a beautiful, custom-made Christmas wreath. Their craftsmanship, generosity, and holiday spirit truly brightened the room! We are so grateful for their thoughtfulness and for the way they continue to represent Panther Pride in all that they do.
The B-L High School Chorus helped spread holiday cheer this morning as they visited the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting at Shealy's BBQ.
Their festive performance filled the room with joy and set the perfect tone for the season. We’re so proud of these talented students for sharing their voices and helping our community get into the holiday spirit.
Their festive performance filled the room with joy and set the perfect tone for the season. We’re so proud of these talented students for sharing their voices and helping our community get into the holiday spirit.
Get ready to "Fuel Up" like a champion! On Thursday, November 20th, we’re celebrating our Child Nutrition Department’s Big Thursday event! Students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite team colors (Clemson or Carolina), enjoy lunch in the cafeteria, and be entered to win a prize just for participating! A little background: Big Thursday was once a major South Carolina tradition—a yearly rivalry game between the Clemson Tigers and USC Gamecocks held at the State Fairgrounds from 1896 to 1959. Although the rivalry moved to a home-and-home series in 1960, the spirit of Big Thursday still lives on in celebrations like ours. Join the fun, show your colors, and fuel up for a fantastic day!
🎉🏀 Big Congratulations to Ta’Maj Gilliam! 🏀🎉
We’re thrilled to share that Ta’Maj has been selected by the SCBCA (South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association) as one of the Top 5 players in all of 2A Boys Basketball! 🔥👏
This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to his hard work, talent, and dedication. 💛 We are so proud of you, Ta’Maj—keep shining! ⭐💪
#BeAPanther #PantherPride #PantherStrong #Lexington3IsThePlaceToBe
We’re thrilled to share that Ta’Maj has been selected by the SCBCA (South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association) as one of the Top 5 players in all of 2A Boys Basketball! 🔥👏
This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to his hard work, talent, and dedication. 💛 We are so proud of you, Ta’Maj—keep shining! ⭐💪
#BeAPanther #PantherPride #PantherStrong #Lexington3IsThePlaceToBe
We're sending out a BIG congratulations to our Female Strength and Conditioning Team for making school history! 🏆💪 Coach Prince, Coach West, Keira Frye, and Jayda Hinson represented Batesburg-Leesville High School at the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association State Strength Meet this past weekend and came home as Co-AA State Champions alongside Chesnee! A special shoutout to Keira Frye who placed 4th in the state across all classifications in her weight class. Way to show that Panther Power!
Batesburg-Leesville High School’s JROTC hosted a very meaningful Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 11th, honoring those who have bravely served our country. Chaplain (COL) Michael D. Charles delivered an inspiring message, local veterans were recognized for their service, and the BLHS Chorus gave a beautiful performance of the National Anthem. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special event a heartfelt tribute to our heroes.
On Saturday, November 1st, the Batesburg-Leesville High School Panther Band took the field at the SCBDA 1A State Championships held at North Central High School — and made us Panther Proud! The band was named 1A Lower State Champions for the 7th year in a row! They also earned an impressive 4th Place in the State, missing the bronze medal by just 0.20 points — their highest state finals placement since 2022!
If you missed this weekend’s production of Bright Star by The Panther Players at the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center, you really missed out! 🌟 It was a tremendous show filled with incredible talent. We are SO PROUD of our students for their outstanding performances both on stage and behind the scenes!
