
April is Poetry Month. This featured poem is by Sanders Middle School 7th-grade student London-Rose Amaker in Martha Drew's English Language Arts Class.


Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees present the Superintendent Search Finalists.


The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees is pleased to share information regarding the LCSD 55 Superintendent Search Finalists and dates of Meet & Greet. Accessible PDF https://bit.ly/3xPXVAf

April is Poetry Month. This featured poem is by Sanders Middle School 7th-grade student Miya Bussey in Martha Drew's English Language Arts Class.


We are so proud of Robotz Garage! Please watch their feature story on Fox Carolina today at 5 PM. Thank you to all the coaches, mentors, sponsors, volunteers, parents, and guardians who support our robotics team.


Please take note of the updated dates. The School Board meeting this week is tonight, April 29, 2024. Superintendent Search Finalists Meet & Greet are May 14, 15, and 20, 2024. Read the accessible PDF file at https://bit.ly/4bgdBuW


We are proud of the Laurens District 55 High School Varsity Raider Baseball Team. Congratulations to all the student-athletes, supporters, the Athletics Department, and Baseball Coaches. Special shoutout to Head Baseball Coach Ketorius Patterson!


April is School Library Month. Thanks to Laurens Elementary School Librarian Ami Hayes Hardy for sharing these photos showing what a fun place the school library is!


Congratulations to our 2024 South Carolina Special Olympics Area 5 Winners from Laurens District 55 High School! Many thanks for the support from their families, teachers, staff, and the Office of Special Education Services. Accessible PDF list of winners: https://bit.ly/4bgZ8PH


Congratulations to our Laurens 55 student-athletes and thank you to all the parents, guardians, families, coaches, assistant coaches, and staff members who support them!


Our district leaders, school leaders, volunteer coordinators, teachers, staff members, and students give the biggest shoutout to all our volunteers. Parents, guardians, and community members are invited to volunteer with us. Please contact Lynne Todd at lntodd@laurens55.org.


We continue to celebrate our school libraries and school librarians this month in honor of School Library Month. Thank you for inspiring our students to read!


Laurens County School District 55 Confirms Arrest of High School Teacher & Placement on Administrative Leave Without Pay
Please be informed that Co-Interim Superintendent Dr. Jody Penland confirmed on April 25, 2024, that Laurens District 55 High School Teacher Joseph Beckham has been arrested today by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. To protect the safety of students and staff, Beckham has been placed on Administrative Leave without pay immediately.

We post this pinwheel as a reminder of the great childhoods we want all of our children to have. The pinwheel has the connotation of joy and playfulness. May it remind us to be pro-active and help prevent child abuse.


Laurens 55 parents and guardians, we hope to see you tonight. Register now at https://bit.ly/4cWdI0D.


April is Poetry Month. This featured poem is by Gray Court-Owings School 3rd-grade student Kaylee Price in Victoria Jordan's Class.


We love all of our Laurens 55 Administrative Professionals!


April is Poetry Month. This featured poem is by Gray Court-Owings School 3rd-grade student Levi Pruett in Victoria Jordan's Class.


Hats off to our wonderful Laurens 55 school bus drivers!
