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Please be informed that we have community partners offering on-site summer meals. Accessible PDF https://bit.ly/3VbxJIh
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Laurens 55 gives Sharon Wormley a big shout-out for her excellence in teaching! Congratulations and thank you for your many years of service!
![Congratulations! Sharon Wormley, 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8729767/large_Updated_Congratulations_Sharon_Wormley.png)
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Gentle Reminder: District and School Office Hours
![District & School Summer Office Hours Beginning June 3, 2024, 7:30 AM -5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday. Normal Office Schedule Begins on Monday, July 22, 2024. District and School Offices Closed on Junettenth (June 19, 2024)](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8729696/large_Summer_Hours.png)
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Gentle Reminder: Laurens County School District 55 is offering Summer Meals. This week, On-Site Summer Meals will be served Tuesday-Friday. On the week of Juneteenth, five days of meals will be provided on Monday, June 17th. Accessible PDF file: https://bit.ly/3KpKwSy
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We are thankful to have Ms. Sadorf as one of our faculty members in Laurens 55. Congratulations!
![Congratulations! Olivia Sadorf, 2024-2025 Induction Teacher of the Year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8703511/large_Congratulations_Olivia_Sadorf.png)
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We are delighted to share the Laurens 55 Summer Programs.
Accessible PDF Plain Text: https://bit.ly/4cjMccr
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We are so honored to have Ms. Gagin in our Laurens 55 Family. Congratulations!
![Congratulations! Alicia Gagin, 2024-2025 District Support Staff of the Year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8703494/large_Congratulations_Alicia_Gagin.png)
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We are excited to continue the partnership between Laurens County School District 55 and the Laurens County Sheriff's Office to impact the children of Laurens. Please help bail Dr. Penland and donate using the QR Code or visit https://bit.ly/3V4FjEL.
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It is Graduation Day!
We offer two options to view today's graduation online.
L55 YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/live/TuWnMG61iig
L55 Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Laurens55
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We are excited to continue the partnership between Laurens County School District 55 and the Laurens County Sheriff's Office to impact the children of Laurens. Please help bail Dr. Penland and donate using the QR Code or visit https://bit.ly/3V4FjEL.
![Jail & Bail Dr. Jody Penland, May 31, 2024, 12 Noon. Scan the QR Code to Donate Online to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office's Christmas for Kids Program](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8651922/large_Dr._Penland_Jail___Bail__1_.png)
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Thank you to all who serve our country and school district!
![In Honor of May National Celebrations, we thank the United States Military, Mothers in Laurens County, LCSD 55 Mental Health Counselors, Physical Education Coaches, Athletics Coaches, Teachers, School Nurses, School Communicators, Contracted Speech Pathologists, Student Nutrition Cafeteria Staff, Principals.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8622149/large_Newsletter_2024_May_Celebrations.png)
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We welcome our new administrators!
![Congratulations & Welcome to Laurens 55! Meagan Culbertson, 2024-25 Assistant Principal, Laurens District 55 High School; Courtney Jackson, 2024-25 Assistant Principal, Laurens Middle School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8622147/large_2024-25_Administrative_Positions__1_.png)
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Have a wonderful Memorial Day. Laurens County School District 55 is closed. We look forward to celebrating our Raiders Class of 2024 on Friday, May 31st, at their graduation.
![Dates to Remember, May 27, 2024, Memorial Day Holiday; May 31, 2024, High School Graduation, 9 AM; Last Day for Students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8622142/large_May_2024_Dates_to_Remember.png)
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Join Laurens 55 as we remember and mourn those who have served in the United States Military.
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We recognize the contributions of Americans with Asian and Pacific Island Heritage to the rich history of the United States and the country's future success.
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Laurens 55 will honor the deceased members of the United States Military. We will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2024.
![Reminder, Laurens County School District 55 WIll be Close on May 27, 2024, In Observance of Memorial Day.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8490449/large_2024_Memorial_Day_Reminder.png)
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We are so proud of our Varsity Raider Baseball Team. They will be featured again on Fox Carolina, this time by Myra Ruiz.
Other resources:
May 17th press release https://bit.ly/4bwhSej
May 21st report by Fox Carolina Reporter Beth Hoole https://bit.ly/3UVPsmV
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Here's another chance to see our Laurens Middle School students and faculty at the 8th Grade Cookout. Fox Carolina will air the segment at 4:10 PM.
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Fox Carolina Reporter Myra Ruiz will broadcast live from Laurens Middle School today at 9:07 AM.
![Watch the Fox Carolina Laurens Middle School 8th Grade Cookout Coverage Interview with Mr. Waldrop & Mrs. McGowan Airs Live Today at 9:07 AM](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/laurens_county_school_district_55_ar/live_feed_image/image/8566195/large_Fox_Carolina_LMS_8th_Grade_Cookout__1_.png)
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Please take the time to help us stuff toys and write letters for our rising 4-year-old kindergarteners. No special training is required. Just stop by the Laurens 55 District Office and look for Linda Wessel.
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