Congratulations Logan!
Laurens District 55 High School's Logan Bragg is the GoLaurens.com Athlete of the Week, presented by Self Regional Healthcare.
Nominees for the week of August 17 were Bragg - LDHS, Elijah Hornberger - LA and Quinton Watts - LDHS.
The Raiders are back in action tonight at 7:30 PM as they travel to Clinton High School to take on the Red Devils in the battle for County Champions!
Come out and support the Raiders as they battle for bragging rights in Laurens County!
LET’S GO, RAIDERS!
Laurens District 55 High School's Logan Bragg is the GoLaurens.com Athlete of the Week, presented by Self Regional Healthcare.
Nominees for the week of August 17 were Bragg - LDHS, Elijah Hornberger - LA and Quinton Watts - LDHS.
The Raiders are back in action tonight at 7:30 PM as they travel to Clinton High School to take on the Red Devils in the battle for County Champions!
Come out and support the Raiders as they battle for bragging rights in Laurens County!
LET’S GO, RAIDERS!
The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees will have a Special Called Board Meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Laurens County School District Office Executive Board Room located at 301 Hillcrest Drive, Laurens, SC, at 8:30 A.M. The meeting is open to the public, live-streamed via the district website, and uploaded to the district website and social media.
August 31, 2026, Special Called Meeting Agenda
Important Announcement:
The Laurens and Clinton Cross Country teams will be running the "Game Ball" today. The ball will start in Laurens and our Boys Cross Country team will hand it off to Clinton at Farmers Furniture. The run will start at 5pm, so expect traveling delays down West Main St. to East Main St. out to Hwy 76 between 5pm and 6pm. Drive cautiously, but blow your horn and yell GO RAIDERS when you see these runners to show support!
The Laurens and Clinton Cross Country teams will be running the "Game Ball" today. The ball will start in Laurens and our Boys Cross Country team will hand it off to Clinton at Farmers Furniture. The run will start at 5pm, so expect traveling delays down West Main St. to East Main St. out to Hwy 76 between 5pm and 6pm. Drive cautiously, but blow your horn and yell GO RAIDERS when you see these runners to show support!
Laurens County Touchdown Club Raider Player of the Week
Congratulations to Laurens District 55 High School sophomore quarterback Logan Bragg, who has been named the Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week for August 21!
Bragg played a key role in Friday night’s thrilling 43–34 victory over J. L. Mann in the lightning-delayed season opener for both teams. With just 40 seconds remaining, Bragg connected on a long pass that set up the game-winning touchdown!
Bragg finished the night with an impressive 438 total yards of offense and 3 touchdowns. He completed 22 of 32 passes for 358 yards and 2 touchdowns, while also rushing for 80 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown.
Congratulations, Logan! What a way to start the season! Keep up the great work, Raider!
Congratulations to Laurens District 55 High School sophomore quarterback Logan Bragg, who has been named the Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week for August 21!
Bragg played a key role in Friday night’s thrilling 43–34 victory over J. L. Mann in the lightning-delayed season opener for both teams. With just 40 seconds remaining, Bragg connected on a long pass that set up the game-winning touchdown!
Bragg finished the night with an impressive 438 total yards of offense and 3 touchdowns. He completed 22 of 32 passes for 358 yards and 2 touchdowns, while also rushing for 80 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown.
Congratulations, Logan! What a way to start the season! Keep up the great work, Raider!
Lady Raiders Volleyball Preseason Tournament!
The Laurens District 55 High School Volleyball Team recently competed in the Blue & Gold Preseason Tournament at Daniel High School. The Lady Raiders faced some tough competition and battled their way into the Silver Bracket!
Congratulations to our two juniors who were named to the All-Tournament Team:
Aleigha Johnson — Setter/Right Side
Peyton George — Middle Blocker
We are proud of our Lady Raiders and look forward to an exciting season! Keep up the great work!
The Laurens District 55 High School Volleyball Team recently competed in the Blue & Gold Preseason Tournament at Daniel High School. The Lady Raiders faced some tough competition and battled their way into the Silver Bracket!
Congratulations to our two juniors who were named to the All-Tournament Team:
Aleigha Johnson — Setter/Right Side
Peyton George — Middle Blocker
We are proud of our Lady Raiders and look forward to an exciting season! Keep up the great work!
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July!
Laurens County School District 55 will observe Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2026. Schools and district offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!
We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!
Laurens County School District 55 would like to wish all fathers a safe, happy, and blessed Father's Day!
We celebrate and appreciate the love, guidance, and support you provide each day.
Enjoy your special day!
Happy Juneteenth!
Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history and celebrates the triumph of freedom.
Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history and celebrates the triumph of freedom.
Laurens County School District 55 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year
Thank you for being a part of the 5-Star Culture of Excellence!
https://bit.ly/2026-27TeachersoftheYear
Thank you for being a part of the 5-Star Culture of Excellence!
https://bit.ly/2026-27TeachersoftheYear
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
This is a time to recognize the importance of mental wellness for everyone. Mental health matters just as much as physical health, and it is important that we continue to support, encourage, and uplift one another.
Let’s work together to break the stigma, spread kindness, and create a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
This is a time to recognize the importance of mental wellness for everyone. Mental health matters just as much as physical health, and it is important that we continue to support, encourage, and uplift one another.
Let’s work together to break the stigma, spread kindness, and create a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Congratulations to the Raider Boys Golf Team!
Today we celebrate the storytellers, photographers, designers, social media managers, and communication professionals who help keep our school communities informed, connected, and engaged.
From sharing student achievements to communicating important district updates, school communicators play a vital role in highlighting the great things happening across our schools each day. Thank you for your creativity, dedication, and commitment to telling the story of our students, staff, and schools with excellence.
Happy School Communicators Day! Your work helps strengthen the connection between our schools and community every single day.
From sharing student achievements to communicating important district updates, school communicators play a vital role in highlighting the great things happening across our schools each day. Thank you for your creativity, dedication, and commitment to telling the story of our students, staff, and schools with excellence.
Happy School Communicators Day! Your work helps strengthen the connection between our schools and community every single day.
Today we proudly celebrate National Principals’ Day and the outstanding leaders who help shape the success of our schools each and every day.
Our principals are the heart of our school communities—guiding students, supporting staff, and creating environments where excellence thrives. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment make a lasting impact far beyond the classroom.
We are grateful for the incredible principals across Laurens County School District 55:
• Laurens District 55 High School - Mr. Lewis Compton
• Laurens Elementary School - Mrs. Ashley Bragg
• Laurens Middle School - Mrs. Tiffany McElveen
• Gray Court-Owings School - Mr. Andy Entrekin
• Ford Elementary School - Mrs. Kim Penland
• Laurens Preparatory Academy - Dr. Tina Faulkner
• Sanders Middle School - Mr. Jonathan Schwalbe
• Waterloo Elementary School - Mrs. Emily Parks
• E.B. Morse Elementary School - Dr. Jason Bailey
• Hickory Tavern School - Mrs. Jennifer Robinson
Thank you for building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence in Administration and for inspiring success in every student you serve.
Happy National Principals’ Day! 🍎
Our principals are the heart of our school communities—guiding students, supporting staff, and creating environments where excellence thrives. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment make a lasting impact far beyond the classroom.
We are grateful for the incredible principals across Laurens County School District 55:
• Laurens District 55 High School - Mr. Lewis Compton
• Laurens Elementary School - Mrs. Ashley Bragg
• Laurens Middle School - Mrs. Tiffany McElveen
• Gray Court-Owings School - Mr. Andy Entrekin
• Ford Elementary School - Mrs. Kim Penland
• Laurens Preparatory Academy - Dr. Tina Faulkner
• Sanders Middle School - Mr. Jonathan Schwalbe
• Waterloo Elementary School - Mrs. Emily Parks
• E.B. Morse Elementary School - Dr. Jason Bailey
• Hickory Tavern School - Mrs. Jennifer Robinson
Thank you for building a 5-Star Culture of Excellence in Administration and for inspiring success in every student you serve.
Happy National Principals’ Day! 🍎
April is School Library Month, and we’re celebrating the heart of our schools—our amazing librarians! We are proud to celebrate Claudia John, school librarian at Hickory Tavern School, during School Library Month!
From helping students discover a love for reading to guiding research and supporting lifelong learning, our librarians do it all with passion and care. They create welcoming spaces where curiosity grows and imagination thrives.
We are thankful for all of our dedicated school librarians and the difference they make in the lives of our students each and every day!
From helping students discover a love for reading to guiding research and supporting lifelong learning, our librarians do it all with passion and care. They create welcoming spaces where curiosity grows and imagination thrives.
We are thankful for all of our dedicated school librarians and the difference they make in the lives of our students each and every day!
April is School Library Month, and we’re celebrating the heart of our schools—our amazing librarians! We are proud to celebrate Alyssa Richardson, school librarian at Waterloo Elementary School, during School Library Month!
From helping students discover a love for reading to guiding research and supporting lifelong learning, our librarians do it all with passion and care. They create welcoming spaces where curiosity grows and imagination thrives.
We are thankful for all of our dedicated school librarians and the difference they make in the lives of our students each and every day!
From helping students discover a love for reading to guiding research and supporting lifelong learning, our librarians do it all with passion and care. They create welcoming spaces where curiosity grows and imagination thrives.
We are thankful for all of our dedicated school librarians and the difference they make in the lives of our students each and every day!
April is School Library Month, and we’re celebrating the heart of our schools—our amazing librarians! We are proud to celebrate Chelsea Bennett, school librarian at Laurens Middle School, during School Library Month!
From helping students discover a love for reading to guiding research and supporting lifelong learning, our librarians do it all with passion and care. They create welcoming spaces where curiosity grows and imagination thrives.
We are thankful for all of our dedicated school librarians and the difference they make in the lives of our students each and every day!
From helping students discover a love for reading to guiding research and supporting lifelong learning, our librarians do it all with passion and care. They create welcoming spaces where curiosity grows and imagination thrives.
We are thankful for all of our dedicated school librarians and the difference they make in the lives of our students each and every day!
April is National Poetry Month!
We celebrate the power of words and the inspiration of verse through this meaningful poem by HZ… DeAwsumPoet, “Education is Success.” A powerful reminder that education opens doors, shapes character, and lays the foundation for a successful future.
Education is an access
To the key of success
Education is the process of teaching and learning
Which will help us in our future earning
Education shapes the true character
Leading to a successful life it is the major factor
We celebrate the power of words and the inspiration of verse through this meaningful poem by HZ… DeAwsumPoet, “Education is Success.” A powerful reminder that education opens doors, shapes character, and lays the foundation for a successful future.
Education is an access
To the key of success
Education is the process of teaching and learning
Which will help us in our future earning
Education shapes the true character
Leading to a successful life it is the major factor
This week we celebrate Robotics Team 4451 during National Robotics Week.
FRC 4451 are headed to FIRST South Carolina this week and is currently ranked No. 1 in the state.
Congratulations on this incredible achievement, and best of luck. We are cheering you on all the way!
FRC 4451 are headed to FIRST South Carolina this week and is currently ranked No. 1 in the state.
Congratulations on this incredible achievement, and best of luck. We are cheering you on all the way!
Happy Easter!
