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2026-2027 Revised District Calendar Link: bit.ly/2026to2027RevisedCalendar

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day! Laurens County School District 55 schools and offices are closed today in observance of...
09/06/2026

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day!

Laurens County School District 55 schools and offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day.

Last month, we kicked off our Meet Our Team campaign by introducing you to members of our Teaching & Learning Department...
09/05/2026

Last month, we kicked off our Meet Our Team campaign by introducing you to members of our Teaching & Learning Department—and one team member is Rebecca Marsh, our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Bus Coordinator, better known as “Mrs. Frizzle.”

Now, we’re taking you inside one of the exciting learning experiences she brings directly to our schools!

Laurens Middle School students in Mr. Christopher Rambert’s 7th Grade class recently participated in a hands-on STEM Coding Robot Lab with Mrs. Marsh. Students explored coding, robotics, problem-solving, computational thinking, and engineering design as they worked together to program robots to complete challenges.

The best part? They learned that when a robot doesn’t do exactly what you expect, you don’t give up—you think critically, troubleshoot, communicate, and try again!

These experiences are what Building a 5-Star District of Excellence looks like in action: dedicated educators creating opportunities for students to explore, innovate, collaborate, and prepare for the future.

Thank you, Mrs. Marsh, for bringing STEM to life for our students—and thank you to Mr. Rambert and his students for putting their STEM skills into action!

Take a look at the photos from this exciting learning experience at Laurens Middle School.

Labor Day is more than a long weekend—it is a time to recognize the people whose hard work, dedication, and contribution...
09/05/2026

Labor Day is more than a long weekend—it is a time to recognize the people whose hard work, dedication, and contributions help move our communities forward.

As a gentle reminder, Laurens County School District 55 will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

As you enjoy the holiday, take a moment to reflect on the value of work, the people who serve others each day, and the many contributions that make our community stronger.

To our students, staff, families, and community: we hope you have a safe and meaningful Labor Day.

We’ll see you back at school on Tuesday, September 8, as we continue Building a 5-Star District of Excellence.

09/05/2026

Mention Our Mission!

We’re proud to feature Jaya Thumati, our 2026–2027 Laurens County School District 55 Teacher of the Year, as she participates in our Mention Our Mission Campaign!

Jaya doesn’t just speak our mission—she lives it. Her leadership is reflected in her commitment to always giving her best, pursuing professional growth, and serving her students, families, and colleagues with excellence.

That’s what Building a 5-Star District of Excellence looks like: educators who lead by example, continue to grow, and put students at the heart of everything they do.

Now it’s YOUR turn to Mention Our Mission!

Students, families, staff, and community members—we want to hear from you! Record a short clip saying our mission:

“Laurens County School District 55, Building a 5-Star District of Excellence.”

Then send your clip to LCSD 55 Coordinator of Communications Faye Colley at 864-684-2886 or [email protected].

Let’s keep sharing our mission, living our mission, and Building a 5-Star District of Excellence—together!

ClassDojo Bus Delay Alert PilotThe Laurens County School District 55 Communications Department is constantly working on ...
09/04/2026

ClassDojo Bus Delay Alert Pilot

The Laurens County School District 55 Communications Department is constantly working on improving communications between our schools and families. This year, we launched the ClassDojo platform to help strengthen teacher-parent/guardian communications. It also aims to provide a more secure platform for classroom celebrations in the form of stories, specifically targeted for the parents and guardians of each class.

The Communications Department is hoping to maximize ClassDojo to have bus-specific alerts targeted to parents/guardians of bus riders whose buses may be experiencing delays. The process to set up may take some time, and we are asking for participation from those interested in piloting this new project.

If you are interested, please complete the ClassDojo Bus Delay Alert Pilot Signup Form by September 21, 2026. It should take five minutes or less to complete. For families with multiple children, please complete this form for each child.

Form: bit.ly/BusAlertPilot

For questions about completing the form, please contact Faye Colley, LCSD 55 Coordinator of Communications, at [email protected].

Laurens County School District 55 Middle School Collaborative Dollywood End-of-Year Trip Informational Meeting, Friday, ...
09/04/2026

Laurens County School District 55 Middle School Collaborative Dollywood End-of-Year Trip Informational Meeting, Friday, September 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Laurens Middle School Auditorium

This informational meeting is for parents and/or guardians of students in:
• Laurens Middle School – Grades 6–8 (Traditional & Montessori)
• Hickory Tavern Middle School – Grades 6–8
• Sanders Middle School – Grades 7–8

Note: Gray Court-Owings has a scheduling conflict and is unable to participate

The meeting will cover:
Cost
Payment Deadlines
Transportation
Expectations
Required Forms
Other Important Details

If your child is interested in attending, please plan to attend this important parent meeting. Please share this announcement with other parents and guardians who may be interested!

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Rambert, Lead Trip Advisor, at [email protected].

Photos from the September 3 Touchdown Club Luncheon! The Touchdown Club Luncheon is a special event that brings together...
09/04/2026

Photos from the September 3 Touchdown Club Luncheon!

The Touchdown Club Luncheon is a special event that brings together athletes and coaches from Laurens Academy, Thornwell Charter School, Clinton High School, Laurens District 55 High School, and Presbyterian College—all in one room to celebrate athletics, teamwork, and community.

We were honored to have Presbyterian College Head Football, Matt Rahl as our guest speaker. Coach Rahl shared with the group and helped make this a meaningful event for our student-athletes and coaches.

Congratulations to Logan Bragg of Laurens District 55 High School, who was selected as the Touchdown Club Player of the Week for August 21!

Congratulations also to Angelo Cromer of Clinton High School, who was selected as the Player of the Week for August 28!

We would like to thank the Touchdown Club Committee, sponsors, coaches, athletes, and everyone who attended and helped make this event special. Your continued support provides an opportunity for our athletes to be recognized, encouraged, and celebrated by the community.

Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and bringing our local athletic community together!

09/04/2026

Our 2025–2026 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council is ready to Mention Our Mission!

These outstanding student leaders served as the voice of their peers throughout the 2025–2026 school year, sharing ideas, perspectives and feedback to help make Laurens County School District 55 stronger.

Now, they’re helping us continue our Mention Our Mission Campaign by sharing what our mission means to them: Laurens County School District 55, Building a 5-Star District of Excellence.

We are proud of these students for stepping up, speaking out and demonstrating leadership. Their voices matter, and their commitment to making a difference in our schools and community is exactly what building a 5-Star District of Excellence is all about.

Want to Mention Our Mission? Send your video clip to LCSD 55 Coordinator of Communications Faye Colley at 864-684-2886.

Let’s keep the mission moving forward!

Laurens Raider Football will host Southside Christian Friday, September 4th at 7:30 PM at K.C. Hanna Stadium. Please see...
09/03/2026

Laurens Raider Football will host Southside Christian Friday, September 4th at 7:30 PM at K.C. Hanna Stadium.
Please see information below for Tickets/Venue Information.

Laurens District 55 High School
2026 Athletic Venue/Ticketing Information
Fall Sports
• Tickets will be sold at laurensathletics.com or cash/card at the door.
• Ticket Prices: Varsity Football $8, Volleyball $7, JV Football $7.
• 1st Grade and up will be required to have a ticket to enter.
• All students in 8th grade and below must enter with a paying adult and remain under adult supervision at all times during the event.
• All security measures will remain in place before entering the event:
• Clear Bag Policy
• No unsealed outside food or drinks.
• No Re-entry
• Metal Detectors In Use
• No one is allowed on or near the playing field or court at any time. Only team personnel will be allowed near team benches or sideline.
• Only approved media will be allowed on the sidelines. See Media Policy here.
• No animals are allowed on campus at athletic events, with the exception of trained service animals.
• The only passes accepted are SCHSL, Century Club and LDHS Student Athletic Passes. (Note: Some teams offer season tickets that will be accepted for those sports only.)
• Laurens County School District 55 staff IDs are accepted for the employee only.
• Sportsmanship is an expectation of all spectators. Spectators who fail to demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship and conduct will be warned. Repeated failure to adhere to these expectations of good sportsmanship may result in ejection from one or more events and/or removal of the privilege to attend any sporting events.
• Please help in keeping our facilities clean by using the trash cans located around the facility.

Laurens District 55 High School
2026 KC Hanna Stadium Parking Information
Friday Night Football
• All Parking inside of GATE 6 is reserved for Century Club members.
• Century Club Members must have their Parking Tag displayed before entering the lot.
• Park in the numbered spot listed on the tag.
• GATE 7 is reserved for Visiting Team Buses and Handicap Parking.
• Handicap tag must be displayed before entering the lot.
• All other gates will lead to General Parking.

Let's Go Raiders!!!

Congratulations to Aleigha Clark, student at Hickory Tavern School. She is the first Perfect Attendance drawing winner f...
09/03/2026

Congratulations to Aleigha Clark, student at Hickory Tavern School. She is the first Perfect Attendance drawing winner for 9/1/26! Aleigha received a Happy Days Ice Cream gift certificate as her prize.

In celebration of Attendance Awareness Month, Hickory Tavern will be holding Perfect Attendance drawings throughout the month to recognize students for being at school and ready to learn each day. At the end of the month, each grade level will also have a special Perfect Attendance reward!

To qualify for Perfect Attendance, students must have:
• No absences
• No tardies
• No early dismissals

We are so proud of Aleigha for starting the month off strong.
Building a 5-Star District of Excellence in Attendance.

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Laurens, SC
29360

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
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