Special to the Chronicle

Batesburg-Leesville High School in Lexington County School District 3 has been named as a semifinalist for the 2019-2020 Palmetto’s Finest awards. B-L High School administrators completed an application for the award in September. A panel of independent readers evaluated the applications, received from across the state, and recommended semifinalist schools for initial site visits. Members of the Palmetto’s Finest Awards Committee will visit the semifinalist schools over the next few weeks and finalists will be notified in January.

SCASA (South Carolina Association of School Administrators) presents the Palmetto’s Finest awards each year to schools that offer the best in innovative, effective educational programs and that demonstrate “excellent instruction and outstanding leaders, augmented by strong family and community involvement and a supportive business community,” according to the SCASA website.

The Palmetto’s Finest Award is celebrating its 41st year and is one of the most coveted and respected awards among educators. 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school are presented the award annually.