This morning at the B-L Chamber of Commerce meeting, 49 potential Honors Graduates from the B-L High School Class of 2025 were recognized by our friends from Midlands Technical College. 🎓💜💛 (We say "potential" Honors Graduates because there are still several weeks of school left and final honors distinctions will be confirmed once all grades are officially in.) We're so proud of these students for their hard work and commitment so far — keep pushing to the finish line!
Lexington Three’s very own Corey Bedenbaugh is headed to Columbia tomorrow for a day he’ll never forget! 🎉 Corey, who currently serves as Lexington School District Three’s Teacher of the Year, was named one of the Top 5 Finalists for South Carolina Teacher of the Year back in March — and now, the highly anticipated announcement is just around the corner! On Thursday, Corey and the other finalists will be recognized at the Statehouse alongside amazing educators from across the Palmetto State before attending a luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion, where the 2025 SC Teacher of the Year will be revealed during a special ceremony. Let’s shower Corey with all the good vibes, best wishes, and Panther Pride we can!
On Saturday, March 29th, the B-L High School JROTC hosted a special ceremony at the B-L Armed Forces Monument to commemorate bricks that had recently been purchased in honor and memory of hometown veterans and service members. Read all about it on our Facebook page!
Congratulations to B-L High School senior Christopher Lopez! Christopher has been selected for the MUSC Health Midlands Youth PTC Apprenticeship Program, a paid summer opportunity for students interested in healthcare. Through this program, he will be enrolled as a CNA student with MUSC while gaining valuable clinical experience. This is an incredible step toward his future in healthcare, as he plans to continue his education at Columbia College with the goal of becoming an ER physician. Join us in celebrating Christopher’s achievement!
Due to Gov. Henry McMaster's ban on all outdoor burning, the JROTC flag retirement ceremony that was scheduled for Wednesday, March 26th at B-L High School is being postponed to a later date. Once that date is determined, we will be sure to spread the word here on our website.
Congratulations to the Batesburg-Leesville High School Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior Rating at the SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment on Monday, March 24th. This is the first time our band has received this rating since 2022.
Congratulations to the Batesburg-Leesville High School Winterguard on receiving fourth place in Scholastic 3A Round 1 at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association's Colorguard Championships this past Saturday!
B-L Middle School was buzzing with excitement today as the SC Department of Education visited to film BLMS Teacher of the Year and SC Teacher of the Year Finalist Corey Bedenbaugh. The footage captured will be featured in a special highlight video to be showcased at the State Teacher of the Year Gala on April 24.
13 HOSA students from B-L High School represented their school and #lex3 at the SC HOSA Spring Leadership Conference in Myrtle Beach from March 5th through 7th. A special shoutout to senior Christopher Lopez-Gerardo who was named our HOSA chapter’s 2025 Outstanding HOSA Member!
The State Transport Police’s DRIVE 2 ZERO initiative visited B-L High School, providing students with a powerful, hands-on experience of what it's like to drive while impaired or distracted. This impactful program is part of the State Transport Police’s outreach and education efforts designed to address unsafe driving behaviors before they happen. We encourage all of our Panthers to always practice safe driving habits!
Six students from B-L High School recently earned the South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award that can be made by a state department of education or school district to recognize students who have attained a certain level of proficiency in both English and at least one additional world language. Currently, in addition to the state of South Carolina, 49 states and Washington D.C. have approved Seals of Biliteracy. Pictured from left to right are: Hansel Discua, Joseph Jimenez, Raul DeLuna-Villaseca, and Jacqueline Villaseca-Balderas. Not pictured: Juan Figueroa and Daniela Silva Godinez.
Lexington Three is gearing up for National School Breakfast week which runs from March 3rd through 7th. Please encourage your child to take advantage of our free breakfasts every day, but especially next week as our Food Services Department has some delicious meals on the menu!
Congratulations to the B-L Middle and High School archery teams for earning invitations to the 2025 South Carolina Archery in the Schools State Championship! Competing this week in Columbia, both teams ranked among the top 15 in the state. They delivered outstanding performances against the competition, with several athletes achieving personal bests. Well done, Panthers!
Congratulations to the following B-L Middle and B-L High School students on their participation in the SCBDA Region Band Clinic this past weekend. Back row left to right:
Dria Dennis-clarinet 11th grade senior band, Evan Kirkland-euphonium 10th grade clinic band, Dontarrious Dennis-trombone 9th grade clinic band, Matthew Leaphart-trumpet 8th grade junior band. Front row left to right: Corman Lake-French horn 8th grade junior band, Izzy Prouse-euphonium 8th grade junior band, Aika Moore-bass clarinet 10th grade clinic band
Ready to snag a crown in this year's Miss Panther Pageant? If so, the deadline to turn in your application, photos and money is this Friday, February 21st! Applications can be obtained via email (misspantherpageant@gmail.com) or in the front office of each of our schools.
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Congratulations to B-L High School senior Christopher Lopez-Gerardo on signing this week to join the cheer team at Columbia College! Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter!
Attention parents/guardians of B-L High School seniors! Need help filling out the FAFSA for your student? Join us on Monday, February 10th at 6 PM in the BLHS Media Center for FAFSA Night! Representatives from Midlands Technical College and BLHS counselors will be there to assist. 📌 What to Bring: ✅ Your student’s Chromebook, ✅ 2023 tax documents, ✅ Social Security numbers. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert help and set your student up for success!
We extend our gratitude to the SC Arms Collectors Association for their generous donation to Batesburg-Leesville High School’s JROTC Marksmanship program and Clay Shooting team. On Monday, Buddy Ridgell, Chairman of the SC Arms Collectors Association Board, and Daphyne Ridgell, Secretary/Treasurer of the Board, visited BLHS to present the donation, supporting the continued success of these outstanding programs.
Our athletic facilities and fields are beautiful in the sun and snow! Check out these great images captured by Athletic Director Eric Gambrell last week when Batesburg-Leesville turned into a winter wonderland. ❄️⛄️
Our first-ever Heritage Hoops event on Friday, January 17th was a huge success! The event was held in the gorgeous new B-L High School gymnasium and featured Panthers basketball stars of the past including Coach Gary Phillips, Lexington County Councilman Larry Brigham, Jessica Barr-Dennis, Sharon Baston, Laquantis Stewart, Mylaysia Gates, and Chamajd Hyland. Honored guests were given an embroidered B-L basketball to commemorate the event.
