SC Teacher of the Year Corey Bedenbaugh made his way back to B-L High School again today to visit one of our agriculture classes in celebration of South Carolina Farm to School Month! While on campus, Mr. Bedenbaugh took a moment to check out our brand new John Deere tractor, which was recently purchased through special grant funding.
We loved having Mr. Bedenbaugh back in Panther Country (pun intended 😀)!
We loved having Mr. Bedenbaugh back in Panther Country (pun intended 😀)!
Today we celebrated our incredible Lexington Three principals in honor of National Principals Month by surprising them with their very own cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes! 🍰
Our principals do such a sweet job of leading our schools and ensuring student success each and every day. We couldn’t think of a better way to thank them than with a delicious treat of their own to enjoy!
Our principals do such a sweet job of leading our schools and ensuring student success each and every day. We couldn’t think of a better way to thank them than with a delicious treat of their own to enjoy!
It’s been a spirited week at B-L High School as our Panthers celebrate Homecoming with some seriously fun dress-up days! From cozy Moomoo Monday, to creative Anything but a Bookbag Tuesday, to wild Wacky Wiggin' Wednesday, our students have shown off their Panther Pride in the most entertaining ways!
Our B-L High School JROTC cadets took a special trip over to B-L Primary School today to read to our youngest Panthers! It was such a sweet sight to see these student leaders sharing their time, kindness, and love of learning with our little ones. A huge thank you to our JROTC program for their service — not just to our country, but to our entire district community. We’re so proud of you!
Our Teachers of the Year were recognized on Friday night during pre-game festivities at the Panther football game versus Strom Thurmond! Superintendent Dr. Ashley Atkinson presented each honoree with a beautiful bouquet of flowers in celebration of their excellence in education.
Last night, 29 new members were officially inducted into the Batesburg-Leesville High School Beta Club, bringing our total membership to 71 students! The Beta Club isn’t just an honor society—it’s a commitment to leadership, character, service, and achievement. Members dedicate themselves to making a positive impact both in and out of the classroom, setting the standard for what it means to be a Panther. We are so proud of these students and can’t wait to see how they continue to serve, lead, and inspire our school and community. Congratulations to all of our new inductees!
Even though our annual Teacher of the Year banquet is over, we’re still celebrating! So sit back, relax and take a virtual field trip into the classrooms of our amazing finalists!
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Friday, September 12th was an exciting day for our B-L High School seniors! With guidance from our BLHS counseling team and support from college admissions reps from Lander University, Midlands Tech, and USC Aiken, our Panthers took their first steps in the college process by submitting applications. We’re so proud of our Class of 2026 as they begin building their futures!
B-L High School students had the unique opportunity to step inside the ETV Pink Bus Experience on Tuesday. This interactive mobile lab helps students explore exciting career pathways in cybersecurity and other fields that keep the digital world safe.
It was no easy task today for these three outstanding individuals who served as judges in our Lexington Three Teacher of the Year process! They visited the classrooms of our four teacher finalists and conducted one-on-one interviews to help determine who will be named the 2025-2026 District Three Teacher of the Year. The big announcement will be made at a special banquet on September 16th! A huge thank you to our judges for lending their time and expertise: ⭐ Stephanie Wallace, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Edgefield County School District; ⭐ Holly Brazell, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Saluda County School District; ⭐ Toni Chewning, Director of Association Activities, Palmetto State Teachers Association.
Give blood! Save a life! Support our B-L High School blood drive on September 9th.
Football season is here Panther fans and we’re ready to roar! Join us tonight at Strom Thurmond High School (1131 Columbia Rd, Johnston, SC 29832) as Batesburg-Leesville (away) takes on Barnwell (home) in the jamboree matchup starting at 6:00 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM and tickets are $10.00 each (available online at https://strebels.org or at the gate). Please note: While there is no clear bag policy, all fans will go through metal detectors at their respective gates. Let’s pack the stands and show that Panther Pride loud and proud!
Tonight’s JV and Varsity football scrimmages have been moved from Panther Stadium to Ridge-Spring Monetta High School’s stadium, located at 1071 Trojan Road in Monetta, SC. Tickets will be $5 cash only at the gate and concessions will be available for purchase. Scrimmages begin at 6 pm.
Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of our B-L High School seniors this morning as they carried on a beloved Panther tradition — Senior Sunrise! The Class of 2026 gathered at The Rock in front of BLHS to share breakfast, laughs, and fellowship before “signing in” by leaving their mark on The Rock. It’s the perfect way to kick off their final year as Panthers and we know this group is ready to make it one to remember!
A HUGE thank you to Hoffman & Hoffman for their generous donation of a mini split AC unit for our Panther baseball team’s locker room! Your support helps keep our athletes comfortable and ready to perform at their best.
Take a few moments to meet the amazing principals of Lexington Three! Watch their YouTube videos to hear what’s ahead for the 2025–2026 school year: https://www.lex3.org/article/2323367.
Our amazing Summer Meal Program team has been hard at work this June, preparing and handing out more than 30,000 meals to children in our community! 🍎🥪 Their dedication ensures that no child goes without food during the summer months — and we are so grateful for their efforts! Thank you to these incredible individuals for going above and beyond!
We hope all of our Panthers have a safe, wonderful summer break!! Stay tuned here to our website and to our social media pages about updates pertaining to the 2025-2026 school year.
Today was a day to remember as our Varsity Panther baseball team took a victory lap through all four Lexington Three schools during a special Championship Prowl! Riding in style on our new activity bus, the team visited B-L Primary, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, proudly showing off their SCHSL State Championship trophy and hardware. Younger Panthers lined the halls, cheered them on, and even scored a few autographs from Coach Rob Bouknight himself! The celebration wrapped up at B-L High School where the trophy found its permanent home in the lobby of the new gym—a symbol of hard work, heart, and Panther pride.
Attention Panther baseball fans! Here’s the link to our YouTube channel where we are streaming the state championship game in Columbia against the Philip Simmons High School Iron Horses. Check it out! https://youtube.com/live/xRVxQHn4xKU?feature=share