Please use these directions to complete the BLMS School Climate Survey by April 17th, 2026. Thank you for your input!

A Treasure Hunt + Sweet Treats = A Perfect Saturday! Join the BLMS Chorus Yard Sale & Bake Sale this Saturday, March 28th from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Batesburg-Leesville Middle School bus loop!

Congratulations to all of our BLMS Principal's List and Honor Roll Students for Quarter 3! You are doing amazing things!

Today was an exciting day of innovation and exploration at B-L Middle School! We were proud to welcome Palmetto AI Pathways to our campus as B-L Middle was selected as one of only 10 schools in South Carolina to take part in this incredible program. Our students had the opportunity to dive into hands-on robotics and technology experiences, including interacting with the SC Competes robotic dog, PAL (Palmetto Automated Learner). Through engaging lessons powered by IT-oLogy curriculum, students explored coding, robotics, and the growing world of artificial intelligence. We are so grateful to be part of this forward-thinking initiative and can’t wait to see how our students continue to innovate and lead the way!

South Carolina Teacher of the Year Corey Bedenbaugh made his way back to his roots (and old classroom) at B-L Middle School today to present a SC Department of Education Palmetto Pioneer Feature on Francis Marion. A former B-L Middle School Teacher of the Year, Corey went on to become the Lexington County School District Three Teacher of the Year...an honor that ultimately led to him being named as the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. We are grateful for Mr. Bedenbaugh's visit back home today and thank him for spending time with our students!

Thirty sixth-grade students from Batesburg-Leesville Middle School participated in the SCMEA Midlands 6th Grade Choral Clinic on Thursday, March 12th at Gilbert High School. Under the direction of clinician Dr. Augusto Gil, with accompanist Tammy Lorick, these talented students joined more than 250 singers from across the Midlands to rehearse and perform three musical selections. We are proud of these students for representing B-L Middle School and sharing their voices in this outstanding musical experience. Great job!

🚨 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!

B-L Middle School hosted an inspiring educational walkthrough this morning as part of their African American History Month celebrations. Students brought history to life by researching influential African American figures and sharing what they had learned with their peers through interactive displays and presentations. The projects highlighted the hard work and creativity of our Student Council members, Panther Ambassadors, and students from Mrs. Minchew’s 8th grade social studies class.

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.

👟Got shoes you don’t wear anymore? 👟

BLMS Beta Club is collecting gently used shoes! Clean out your closet and make a difference. Don’t forget to ask your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to donate too!

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Join us on March 17th for our annual BLMS Family Lunch Day! Check out the QR code to register. The deadline to register is Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 3 pm.

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!

8th grade students at B-L Middle School learned what it meant to have a career, salary, spouse (or lack thereof), children and the financial obligations of a 30-year-old adult today as part of the school's "Reality Town" curriculum. Read more on our Facebook pages!

Congratulations to our Quarter 2 Principal's List and Honor Roll Students!

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.

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!

Merry Christmas to our BL Community!