
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!


We are delighted to have Jennifer Robinson back in Laurens County School District 55.
Congratulations, Jennifer Robinson, 2025-2026 Hickory Tavern School Principal!


We are so excited to announce Kelsey Brown as the 2025-2026 Hickory Tavern School Assistant Principal!


Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Mattie Dasher!


Gentle Reminder: The Laurens County School District 55 Student Nutrition Services Department will begin the 2025 Summer Meals Program today, June 4th.
https://bit.ly/2025SummerMealsInformation
https://bit.ly/Spanish2025SummerMealsInformation


Congratulations again to all the Laurens County School District 55 2025-2026 Induction Teachers of the Year!
https://bit.ly/2025to2026InductionTOY


Congratulations again to all the 2025-2026 Laurens County School District 55 Support Staff of the Year!
https://bit.ly/2025to2026SSOY


Laurens County School District 55 Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month! This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to spotlight Lahalla Garrett, Mental Health Counselor at Ford Elementary School and Waterloo Elementary School. Lahalla's hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our students make a meaningful difference every day. Her compassionate support and advocacy help create safe, nurturing environments where students can grow, learn, and thrive. Thank you, Lahalla, for being an essential part of Laurens 55 and for all you do to support mental health in our schools!


Thank you for a wonderful 2024-2025 school year!
Please note our Schools and District Office Summer Hours
June 2nd - August 1st
Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed on Fridays


Laurens County School District 55 Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month! This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to spotlight, Ashli S., Mental Health Counselor at Laurens Elementary School and Hickory Tavern School. Ashli's hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our students make a meaningful difference every day. Her compassionate support and advocacy help create safe, nurturing environments where students can grow, learn, and thrive. Thank you, Ms. S. for being an essential part of Laurens 55 and for all you do to support mental health in our schools!


A gentle reminder that our students will be dismissed 3.5 hours early on Friday, May 30, 2025.


Laurens County School District 55 Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month! This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to spotlight Sasha Cotton, Mental Health Counselor at Laurens District 55 High School and Laurens Preparatory Academy. Sasha's hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our students make a meaningful difference every day. Her compassionate support and advocacy help create safe, nurturing environments where students can grow, learn, and thrive. Thank you, Sasha, for being an essential part of Laurens 55 and for all you do to support mental health in our schools!


The Laurens County School District 55 Student Nutrition Services Department is happy to share the 2025 Summer Meals Program information.
https://bit.ly/2025SummerMealsInformation
https://bit.ly/Spanish2025SummerMealsInformation


Laurens County School District 55 Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month! This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to spotlight Anna Norton, Mental Health Counselor at E.B. Morse Elementary School and Gray Court-Owings School. Anna's hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our students make a meaningful difference every day. Her compassionate support and advocacy help create safe, nurturing environments where students can grow, learn, and thrive. Thank you, Anna, for being an essential part of Laurens 55 and for all you do to support mental health in our schools!


Due to forecasted inclement weather and logistics considerations, the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will now take place in the Laurens District 55 High School gymnasium.
Read the press release for full details.
https://bit.ly/Updated2025Graduation
https://bit.ly/SpanishUpdated2025Graduation
Live Stream Link:
https://bit.ly/LDHSClassof2025


Laurens County School District 55 Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month!
This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to spotlight Krystal McGowan, Mental Health Counselor at Laurens Middle School and Sanders Middle School.
Krystal’s hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our students make a meaningful difference every day. Her compassionate support and advocacy help create safe, nurturing environments where students can grow, learn, and thrive.
Thank you, Krystal, for being an essential part of Laurens 55 and for all you do to support mental health in our schools!


We are honoring the memory of all our United States Military who died for our country. Our schools and offices are closed today.
Have a safe Memorial Holiday. Students and staff will return to school on May 27, 2025.


We are so proud of our 2025-2026 District Support Staff of the Year
We look forward to more great things happening at Laurens Middle School and our district.
Congratulations, Krystal McGowan!
