We’re excited to welcome the South Carolina Department of Education to Batesburg-Leesville Primary School today! They’re here to see our flexible grouping work in action and we couldn’t be more proud to show off our amazing students and the great things happening in our classrooms. Their success is our greatest story to tell!
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.
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!
Last week at B-L Primary School, Media Specialist Amy Bedenbaugh led a meaningful and heartfelt activity with our 1st- and 2nd-grade students. After reading The Cardinal’s Gift—a story about finding hope and healing after the loss of a loved one—Mrs. Bedenbaugh invited students to write the name of someone special they’ve lost on a card and place it on our remembrance tree. Students also had the option to create a card to take home. This simple gesture has provided comfort and connection for many of our young learners. We are proud of our students for expressing their feelings in such thoughtful ways and we are grateful to Mrs. Bedenbaugh for creating this space for healing and reflection.
Our 5K traditional classes visited Generations of Batesburg-Leesville today to spread holiday cheer! Students performed a variety of festive songs and gave the residents handmade cards. What a joyous morning!
Numerous students from B-L Primary and B-L Elementary Schools were selected to participate in the Governor’s Carolighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 23rd. B-L Primary School Principal Mary Anne Tillman, a former choral teacher, had the honor of directing the children’s choir!
Our 1st and 2nd grade Montessori students lit up the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center last night with their beautiful performance of “Children of the World.” A huge shoutout to our students and staff for all of their hard work in bringing this meaningful performance to life!
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!
There were so many smiles at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School’s Fall Carnival on Friday, November 7th! Students had a blast playing games, enjoying fruit snacks, and showing off fun face and arm designs — all thanks to our amazing BLPS PTO volunteers who made the day extra special!
It’s Red Ribbon Week in Lexington School District Three! Students across our schools have had an absolute blast dressing up and showing their commitment to being drug-free for life!
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 Fire Prevention Week and our smallest Panthers learned some big lessons yesterday during a special Fire Safety Presentation at B-L Primary School! A huge thank you to members of the Batesburg-Leesville Fire Department for visiting our students, showing off their big red firetrucks, and teaching everyone about fire safety. The firefighters reminded our Panthers not to be afraid if a firefighter ever needs to come into their home — they’re there to help!
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.
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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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.
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 all about peace, love, and iReady success at B-L Primary School! School administrators threw a far-out school-wide assembly to celebrate our amazing student achievements — and they did it in true 70s style! 71% of our students at BLPS are at or above grade level in reading — can you dig it?! We also saw incredible gains in math! To celebrate, our staff busted out some funky moves in a surprise teacher flash mob and students were recognized for their top scores and biggest growth! Visit Facebook for more pics and details!
🍎👩🍳 It's School Lunch Hero Day and we're celebrating our incredible Lexington Three cafeteria teams! You’re the heart of every school day — serving up more than just meals. With every tray, you deliver kindness, energy, and care that fuel our students’ success. From early mornings to the busy lunch rush, your dedication keeps our kids nourished, focused, and ready to learn. We see you. We appreciate you. And today, we THANK YOU!
