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11/02/2026

Reminder: Election Holiday, November 3, 2026

All Laurens County School District 55 schools and offices are closed on November 3, 2026. We encourage all registered voters to go out and vote.

We look forward to seeing our students and staff on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

11/02/2026

Congratulations to the Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Band! Our LDHS Band made it to the State Band Championships last Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Thank you, LDHS Band Director Patrick Flaniken, for your commitment to our students and your great leadership. Thank you, to all other staff members, families, and supporters for your unwavering support. Thank you, students for your hard work and dedication to LDHS Band!

11/02/2026

On Friday, October 30, 2026, the Laurens County School District 55 Office of Special Education Services (OSES) and the Laurens District 55 High School administration and staff participated in the Trick or Treat event for the students served by the OSES Team and teaching staff at LDHS.

LDHS Unified PE Teacher Miranda Langston took the lead in organizing the event and preparing students for the joyful occasion. Miranda Langston also coordinated with Pathwise, Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab/VR), the LDHS Administration and OSES Department to make the inclusive event happen.

We are happy to share photos taken at the event. Thank you, Miranda Langston, Pathwise, VR, OSES, and LDHS, for always advocating for students with different abilities!

Miranda Langston and our partners, Pathwise and VR, are essential in Building a 5-Star District of Excellence! Your leadership and partnership matter.

11/02/2026

Competition Day!

Laurens Raider Cheer Competition Teams will compete in the Region Meet today at Easley High School.
JV Mat Time - 6:54 PM
Varsity Mat Time - 7:34

Good Luck Raiders!

11/01/2026

Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) is embracing the Leader in Me program and has officially welcomed their 2026 Lighthouse members. Members are tasked to promote positivity and lead different initiatives at LDHS.

Here are photos from the first meeting held on Friday, October 30, 2026, with Principal Lewis Compton, Assistant Principal Jonathan Schwalbe and Lighthouse Advisors- Assistant Principal Erin Hahn and School Counselor Chrys Hill.

The Lighthouse Team honored the LDHS Teacher of the Month, Rick McCloud.

Congratulations Lighthouse members and Mr. McCloud! You are essential in Building a 5-Star District of Excellence.

11/01/2026

Many of our schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week from October 26-30, 2026 to promote drug-free lives and community solidarity. This celebration is the largest and oldest annual drug and violence prevention awareness program in the United States.

We are sharing pictures of Pajama Day at Ford Elementary School (FES).

Thank you, FES, for educating our students to make good choices and stay drug-free!

11/01/2026

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) is soaring in Laurens County School District 55. Our Teaching and Learning (T & L) Department- Executive Director Wendy Burgess, STEM Bus Coordinator Rebecca Marsh, STEAM Coordinator Dr. Kristi Tucker, and ELA/Social Studies Coordinator Angela Compton- brought home the Best in Show Award from the 2026 South Carolina Ed Tech.

The T & L Team gave SC EDTech educators an exclusive, hands-on look at how cutting-edge technology is transforming PreK-12th grade classrooms across our schools. The STEM Bus was completely transformed into a prehistoric Jurassic Park world, allowing educators to step into the shoes of their students and experience immersive learning firsthand.

During the showcase, teachers tackled high-tech challenges and explored interactive lessons, including:
• Drone Rescue Missions: Piloting drones through the air on a high-stakes "Save-a-Saurus" mission.
• Virtual Reality Time Travel: Stepping directly into the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods using VR Goggles.
• Augmented Reality Paleontology: Holding and exploring prehistoric dinosaur fossils right in their hands using Merge Cubes.
• Robotics & Coding: Programming Sphero RVR robots to navigate treacherous paths and escape erupting volcanoes.

The adventure didn't stop with tech. Teachers dove into life sciences by examining real sheep brains and hearts. We showcased how our OrganWise curriculum comes to life through hands-on dissection lessons—and even used gummy brains to give a memorable visual of just how small a dinosaur's brain really was!

Educators also climbed aboard our version of the Magic School Bus to test drive an array of classroom tools, including:
• Early Childhood Robotics: Hands-on play with Bee-Bots and Sphero Indi robots.
• Advanced Tech: Testing Meta Glasses, microscopes, and Sphero V3 robots.
• Creative Engineering: Building and inventing with Legos and LittleBits circuit kits.

By exploring these tools, our teachers left inspired and equipped with new ideas to elevate STEM education and spark curiosity in every grade level!

Congratulations, to our T & L Team! You’re essential in Building a 5-Star District of Excellence!

11/01/2026

In honor of October, National Principals Month, we put the spotlight on our amazing principals. Today, we also want to take the opportunity to highlight our Laurens Preparatory Academy Director, Dr. Tina Faulkner.

Tina Faulkner is the Laurens County School District 55 Director of Alternative Education. She taught history for 20 years at Laurens District 55 High School where she also served as an assistant principal for eight years before becoming a principal at Hickory Tavern School. From Hickory Tavern, she returned to the high school as principal for four years and is now serving at Laurens Preparatory Academy.

Thank you, Dr. Faulkner, for choosing to serve in Laurens 55! You work with all our principals to help the district achieve its goals. You’re essential in Building a 5-Star of Excellence.

10/31/2026

In honor of October, National Principals Month, we put the spotlight on our amazing principals. Meet Lewis Compton.

Lewis Compton serves as principal of Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) and brings more than three decades of experience in education and school leadership to students, families, and the Laurens community. He began his career as a teacher and coach before moving into school administration, where he has built meaningful, lasting relationships with generations of students and families—including, in some cases, the children of former students. He continues his commitment to supporting students, families, and staff.

Mr. Compton is devoted to excellence and to creating a welcoming, positive school culture in which students and staff are encouraged to lead with kindness, maintain a positive mindset, and grow each day. His leadership is centered on supporting others, upholding high expectations, and helping every student reach their full potential.

Thank you, Principal Lewis Compton, for bringing your strengths to our district! You inspire our students and staff with your personal values. You’re essential in Building a 5-Star District of Excellence.

10/31/2026

In honor of October, National Principals Month, we put the spotlight on our amazing principals. Meet Dr. Jason Bailey.

Dr. Jason Bailey serves as the proud principal of Sanders Middle School. With 21 years in education, including 16 in administration, Dr. Bailey brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in best practices. Dr. Bailey recently completed eight years as the principal of E.B. Morse Elementary School and has returned home to Sanders Middle, where he previously served as the assistant principal.

Dr. Bailey's educational passions include literacy, creating environments in which all students feel valued, and ensuring students have the tools needed to choose any path in life they deem worthy. Dr. Bailey's immediate goal this year is to build trusting relationships in the community and increase student academic achievement in all areas.

Thank you, Dr. Bailey, for choosing to serve in Laurens County School District 55! You’re essential in Building a 5-Star District of Excellence. We believe in your vision for Sanders Middle School. Go Yellowjackets!

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301 Hillcrest Drive
Laurens, SC
29360

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18649843568

Website

http://www.laurens55.org/

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