Laurens County School District 55 is encouraging parents and guardians of students in grades 3 through 5 to complete referrals for the Gifted & Talented Music Program auditions.

Visit https://www.laurens55.org/page/arts.
3 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Laurens County School District 55 Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence 2.0. The Laurens COunty School District 55, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Gifted & Talented Music Program Referrals and Auditions are Open. Parent/guardians may complete the referral form: https://bit.ly/GTMusicReferral2025

Laurens County School District 55 Needs Your Support
We request our community, families, students, and staff to support our week-long fundraising partnership with Laurens Jersey Mike's Subs.
You may present the flyer or a digital image on your phone to be scanned, or simply provide the discount codes at the counter. You may use the codes for multiple orders and visits.

English Colorful Flyer/ Coupons:
https://bit.ly/2025FundraisingFlyer

Spanish Colorful Flyer/Coupons:
https://bit.ly/2025FundraisingFlyerSpanish

English Flyer Plain Text:
https://bit.ly/2025L55Fundraising

Spanish Flyer Plain Text:
https://bit.ly/Spanish2025Coupons

Thank you for your help!

3 months ago, Faye Colley
Laurens County School District 55. Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence 2.0. “Calling on the Laurens Community, Please support our Staff Appreciation Fundraising.” August 18th - 24th Laurens Jersey Mike’s Subs 900 East Main Street  Please use the linked coupon codes or printed flyers. Donate by enjoying a great deal on your meal.
Laurens County School District 55 would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Laurens Walmart and the generous members of our community who donated to our Back-to-School Supply Drive on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Thanks to your support, each school in Laurens 55 received supplies to help our students start the year strong. We are grateful for your continued partnership in supporting education across our district.
4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Building a 5- Star Culture of Excellence 2.0. Thank you Walmart and Laurens County for a successful back to school supply drive!

Attendance Matters: National Truancy Prevention Month
Laurens County School District 55 is committed to Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence 2.0, and that starts with being present every day. As we recognize National Truancy Prevention Month, we want to remind families, students, and staff that Attendance Matters and every day counts.

4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence  2.0. Attendance Matters. Laurens County School District 55. Nat ional Truancy Prevention Month.
Welcome Back, Laurens County School District 55! We’re excited to kick off a new year as we continue Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence 2.0! Wishing all students, staff, and families a fantastic first day and an incredible school year ahead!
4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence 2.0 Back to School Welcome Back Students and Staff August 5, 2025

Gentle Reminder: We will hold all school open houses tomorrow, July 31, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students and families!

4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Laurens County School District 55, Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence. 2025-2026 Districtwide School Open House. July 31, 2025, 3-6 PM.
Help Fill the Bus!
Join Laurens County School District 55 on Saturday, August 2 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Laurens Walmart as we collect school supplies and monetary donations to support our students! Every donation helps ensure students across our district have the tools they need for a successful school year. All supplies will be distributed to schools throughout Laurens County School District 55.
Let’s work together to Fill the Bus and fuel student success by Building a 5- Star Culture of Excellence 2.0!
4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Laurens County School District 55 Back to School Supply Drive Saturday, August 2, 2025 10 AM - 2 PM Walmart Laurens. Help fill the bus!Please consider making a monetary donation or donate school supplies to the students in our district.   All donations will be evenly distributed to all schools in Laurens County School District 55.

Please support our Raider Football Team. Kindly share the details of the 2025 Golf Tournament fundraiser.

Graphic Plain Text: https://bit.ly/FootballGolfTourney25

4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Graphic Plain Text  https://bit.ly/FootballGolfTourney25

Our district is blessed to have Founders Federal Credit Union as a district sponsor. Thank you for providing a wonderful breakfast for our administrators and new employees!

4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Thank you, Founders Federal Credit Union! Laurens County School District 55 2025 New Employees’ Welcome Breakfast Sponsor
We invite our rising 5-year-old kindergarten students and their families to join us tomorrow at The Ridge at Laurens, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, to discover the treasures of early childhood learning. Free books will be given away, and fun activities are in store for our young Raiders.

Please help us spread the word.
4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
K5 Mateys, See you at the RAIDER Ready Event! July 22, 2025 4:30 - 6:30 PM  The Ridge at Laurens 301 Exchange Drive, Laurens, SC
Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) rising freshmen and their parents/guardians are invited to the Freshman Academy Orientation. Receive schedules, tour the campus, and meet our staff members. Contact Mrs. Melissa Entrekin at mbentrekin@laurens55.org or call the school at (864) 682-3151 for questions.
4 months ago, Faye Colley
Laurens County School District 55, Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence. 2025-2026 Freshman Academy Orientation. July 21, 2025., 9 AM -12 PM.
Laurens County School District 55 will continue to require students to use clear backpacks.

Note: There is no free backpack drive this year.
4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Laurens County School District 55, Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence.  School Starts on August 5, 2025. Make sure your clear backpacks are ready.
School starts on August 5, 2025. Here's our K-8 School Supplies List to help you prepare for the 2025-2026 school year.

Visit https://bit.ly/2025L55K8SupplyList

The high school supply list will be provided during the school open house and when the students meet their teachers on the first day of school.
4 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
School Starts on August 5, 2025. See the K-8 School Supplies List. https://bit.ly/2025L55K8SupplyList
Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) rising freshmen and their parents/guardians are invited to the Freshman Academy Orientation. Receive schedules, tour the campus, and meet our staff members. Contact Mrs. Melissa Entrekin at mbentrekin@laurens55.org or call the school at (864) 682-3151 for questions.
5 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Laurens County School District 55, Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence. 2025-2026 Freshman Academy Orientation. July 21, 2025., 9 AM -12 PM.
Mark your calendars for another important event. We will hold all school open houses on July 31, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students and families!
5 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Laurens County School District 55, Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence. 2025-2026 Districtwide School Open House. July 31, 2025, 3-6 PM.
Ahoy, Future Raiders! Laurens County School District 55 and First Steps Laurens County invite all rising kindergarteners and their families to our exciting back-to-school kickoff event. Join us on July 22, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at The Ridge (301 Exchange Drive, Laurens, SC) for a pirate-themed evening filled with fun activities, free books, and early learning excitement!
5 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Building a 5 Star Culture of Excellence Are you Raider Ready for K5? Ahoy Mates. Come set sail, fun activites and free books. July 22, 2025. 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. The Ridge 301 Exchange Drive, Laurens SC 29360.
Happy Independence Day from Laurens County School District 55! As we continue building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence, we take this time to honor the values of freedom, unity, and service that define our nation.
5 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence. Independence Day.  Happy 4th of July. Laurens County School District 55 Offices and schools will be closed July 3-4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.
Laurens County School District 55 is proud to observe National Safety Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness about keeping our schools, staff, students, and community safe. Together, we can create a secure environment.
5 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence in School Safety National Safety month June 2025
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equality. Let us remember the past, reflect on the present, and continue to work toward a brighter future.
5 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence. Honoring Juneteenth Freedom Day.June,19, 2025
Laurens County School District 55 celebrates all the amazing fathers in our community. Happy Father's Day from Laurens 55!
5 months ago, Laurens County School District 55
Building a 5- Star Culture of Excellence. Happy Father's Day. Thank you to all the fathers in our district!