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.
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!
Gentle Reminder: We will hold all school open houses tomorrow, July 31, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students and families!
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!
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!
Please support our Raider Football Team. Kindly share the details of the 2025 Golf Tournament fundraiser.
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!
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.
Please help us spread the word.
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.
Laurens County School District 55 will continue to require students to use clear backpacks.
Note: There is no free backpack drive this year.
Note: There is no free backpack drive this year.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Laurens County School District 55 celebrates all the amazing fathers in our community.
Happy Father's Day from Laurens 55!
We honor the symbol of our nation's unity, freedom, and resilience. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the red, white, and blue!
Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Salutatorian, San-Juana Cruz Tomas!
We are very pleased to announce Melissa Entrekin as the 2025-2026 Laurens District 55 High School Assistant Principal!
