We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
Laurens County School District 55 schools will dismiss 3.5 hours early on Friday, December 19 for the start of the Holiday Break. Parents and guardians may contact their child’s school for specific dismissal times. No lunch will be served on this day.
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a happy and safe holiday break!
Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Laurens County School District 55 celebrates Computer Science Education Week, December 8–14!
A week dedicated to sparking creativity, problem-solving, and innovation through the power of computer science.
Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, joy, and time well spent with loved ones.
Each family also received a small treat bag as a token of our appreciation for the support they provide to Laurens County School District 55.
Happy American Education Week to all of our Laurens District 55 families!
Laurens District 55 High School Senior Nya Hunter was selected as the GoLaurens Player of the Week, November 17, 2025.
Congratulations Nya!
Laurens High School NJROTC and National Honor Society Food Drive
Laurens High School NJROTC and the National Honor Society will host a Holiday Food Drive tomorrow at Laurens High School.
NJROTC will collect frozen hams, turkeys, and chicken.
The National Honor Society will collect breads, desserts, and canned goods.
All donated items will be distributed to local families in need during the holiday season.
Drop-Off Location: Laurens High School – Main Entrance
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
Let’s show up and show our support, Go Raiders!
Good Luck Raider Cheerleaders!
Laurens County School District 55 invites our community to join us as our schools honor and celebrate our Veterans.
We are deeply grateful for your service and your sacrifice.
We look forward to recognizing and celebrating you.
Monday, November 10
Laurens Elementary School – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, November 11
Hickory Tavern School – 8:15 AM
Gray Court-Owings School – 8:30 AM
E.B. Morse Elementary School – 8:15 AM & 9:00 AM
Ford Elementary School – 8:30 AM
Laurens Elementary School – 1:30 PM
Laurens High School School – 10:00 AM
Laurens Preparatory Academy (LPA) – 11:00 AM
Waterloo Elementary School – 9:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Sanders Middle School – 6:00 PM @ Laurens Middle School
Laurens Middle School – 6:00 PM @ Laurens Middle School
Today we celebrate the creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills that come from Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Our students are learning to design, experiment, innovate, and imagine new possibilities every day.
We appreciate our amazing School Psychologists for the compassion, expertise, and care they bring to our schools every day.
Laurens County School District 55 proudly celebrates Senior Nehemias “Nemo” Fernandez on being named the Laurens County Touchdown Player of the Week for October 31, 2025.
Congratulations, Nemo! We are Raider Proud!
Lunch will be served prior to dismissal. Please check with your child’s school for specific dismissal times.
Middle School Bowl Games – Thursday, October 29, 2025
Join us at Laurens District 55 High School for an exciting evening of Laurens County School District 55 football as our middle schools face off in the LCSD 55 Middle School Bowl Games!
Game 1: Sanders Middle (Visitor) vs. Laurens Middle (Home) – 5 PM
8th Grade Recognitions – Following Game 1
Game 2: Gray Court-Owings (Visitor) vs. Hickory Tavern (Home) – 7 PM
8th Grade Recognitions (in order):
1️⃣ GCO – Visitor Side
2️⃣ HT – Home Side
3️⃣ LMS – Home Side
4️⃣ SMS – Visitor Side
Come out and celebrate our student-athletes as they wrap up an incredible season!
Join us at Laurens District 55 High School for an exciting evening of Laurens County School District 55 football as our middle schools face off in the LCSD 55 Middle School Bowl Games!
Game 1: Sanders Middle (Visitor) vs. Laurens Middle (Home) – 5 PM
8th Grade Recognitions – Following Game 1
Game 2: Gray Court-Owings (Visitor) vs. Hickory Tavern (Home) – 7 PM
8th Grade Recognitions (in order):
1️⃣ GCO – Visitor Side
2️⃣ HT – Home Side
3️⃣ LMS – Home Side
4️⃣ SMS – Visitor Side
Come out and celebrate our student-athletes as they wrap up an incredible season!
The Laurens Raider Tennis Team will travel to Dreher High School today for a 4 PM playoff match. We wish them good luck and safe travels.
Go Raiders!
The Laurens Raider Volleyball Team will travel to Pickens High School today for a 6 PM playoff game. We wish them good luck and safe travels.
Go Raiders!
Laurens County School District 55 will observe Red Ribbon Week Thursday, October 23 – Friday, October 31, 2025, supporting a safer, healthier, and drug-free community. " Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free."
