Cue the sunshine, late bedtimes, and all the summer fun … ☀️⛱️😎 Lexington County School District Three is officially on SUMMER BREAK! We are so proud of all of our students for their hard work this school year and we hope each of you has a safe, happy, and relaxing summer filled with wonderful memories. **Reminder for families: Final report cards will be mailed home and should be sent out by June 4th. See you in August, Panthers! 🐾
📣 Attention All BLMS & BLHS Athletes and Parents!
All athletic participation forms for Lexington 3 must now be completed through Final Forms before students can participate in workouts, practices, or sports activities.
✅ Check your email for your Final Forms account invitation
✅ Select your student’s sport to access required forms
✅ Complete and electronically sign all forms
✅ Upload a current sports physical dated after April 1, 2026
✅ Students must also log in and complete their required signatures
⚠️ Reminder: All forms must be completed BEFORE participation is allowed, including summer workouts. If you do not see the email, please check your spam folder.
All athletic participation forms for Lexington 3 must now be completed through Final Forms before students can participate in workouts, practices, or sports activities.
✅ Check your email for your Final Forms account invitation
✅ Select your student’s sport to access required forms
✅ Complete and electronically sign all forms
✅ Upload a current sports physical dated after April 1, 2026
✅ Students must also log in and complete their required signatures
⚠️ Reminder: All forms must be completed BEFORE participation is allowed, including summer workouts. If you do not see the email, please check your spam folder.
Immediately following the Panther Prowl this morning, our seniors took another exciting step toward their futures during College & Career Signing Day! If you missed it, you can click here to watch the ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytOFPDgg5Xc.
Today’s Panther Prowl was one for the memory books! Our senior students spent the morning walking through each of our Lexington Three schools one last time, soaking in memories and celebrating the journey that brought them here. Visit our Facebook pages for more pics!
Our Board of Trustees took a moment during tonight’s regularly-scheduled monthly meeting to pose for a photo with signs from the South Carolina School Boards Association congratulating the Class of 2026 in Batesburg-Leesville and across the Palmetto State.
Congratulations to our Panther Golf Team on being named the AA State Runner-Up this afternoon! What a great season! Thanks to all of the community members who came out to support our boys!
This morning, 42 potential honors graduates from the Batesburg-Leesville High School Class of 2026 were recognized by Midlands Technical College and the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce at the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting held at Shealy’s BBQ. We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and all they have accomplished during their time at BLHS. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly set them apart. As graduation approaches, we celebrate their achievements and look forward to all of the amazing things they will accomplish in the future!
🏆 Panther Pride at its finest! 🐾
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Athletic Director, Coach Eric Gambrell, for being named the 2A Region 2 Athletic Director of the Year at the SC Athletic Administrators Association's Spring Conference! 👏🎉
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Coach Gambrell’s unwavering dedication, leadership, and passion for growing our athletics programs. Under his guidance, our student-athletes continue to thrive—not just in competition, but in character, teamwork, and pride for our district.
What truly sets Coach Gambrell apart is the heart he has for our students, coaches, and community. He goes above and beyond every day to create opportunities, build relationships, and ensure that Panther athletics remain something special.
Congratulations, Coach Gambrell! Thank you for all you do for Lexington County School District Three—we are lucky to have you leading the way! 🐾💜💛
#BeAPanther #PantherPride #PantherStrong #Lexington3IsThePlaceToBe #AthleticDirectorOfTheYear #CoachGambrell #CelebratingATraditionOfExcellence
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Athletic Director, Coach Eric Gambrell, for being named the 2A Region 2 Athletic Director of the Year at the SC Athletic Administrators Association's Spring Conference! 👏🎉
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Coach Gambrell’s unwavering dedication, leadership, and passion for growing our athletics programs. Under his guidance, our student-athletes continue to thrive—not just in competition, but in character, teamwork, and pride for our district.
What truly sets Coach Gambrell apart is the heart he has for our students, coaches, and community. He goes above and beyond every day to create opportunities, build relationships, and ensure that Panther athletics remain something special.
Congratulations, Coach Gambrell! Thank you for all you do for Lexington County School District Three—we are lucky to have you leading the way! 🐾💜💛
#BeAPanther #PantherPride #PantherStrong #Lexington3IsThePlaceToBe #AthleticDirectorOfTheYear #CoachGambrell #CelebratingATraditionOfExcellence
Wow. Just wow. “Phantom of the Opera” at the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center this weekend was nothing short of phenomenal. The acting, the vocals, the set … every single moment was breathtaking. A huge congratulations to the Panther Players for delivering such an amazing production. The talent we have in Lexington Three is truly something special!
🚨 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!
