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!
Lexington Three’s district-wide musical Shrek was nothing short of PHENOMENAL! ✨🎭
Held at the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center on April 24th, 25th, and 27th, this magical production brought together incredible student talent from all four of our schools — and WOW, did they shine! Visit our Facebook page for more pictures!
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!
Our B-L Primary School first graders did an AMAZING job last night with their musical performance, "Nuts"! From singing their hearts out to bringing all the cuteness dressed as adorable animals, they truly shined on stage. We’re so proud of our talented little performers and grateful to everyone who helped make this show a success. Way to go first graders!
It's been a fantastic week in Lexington County School District Three as we celebrated Read Across America! From guest readers to fun literacy activities and dress-up days, our students have been immersed in the joy of reading. A huge thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, and community members who helped make this week so special. Keep turning those pages, Panthers—reading is our superpower!
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!
