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The Experience Matters

Where students become ethical and productive citizens by achieving excellence, embracing innovation, and forging new traditions.

Vision:

Laurens County School District 56 – where a community of learners become ethical and productive citizens who achieve excellence, embrace innovations, and forge new traditions.


Mission:

The mission of Laurens County School District 56 is for all students to graduate with the highest quality education possible. We will prepare students for the future through a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, teamwork, and perseverance.


Slogan:

The Experience Matters

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Laurens County School District 56 News

  • bulletin for dual enrolled students
    Aug 12, 2025 · Laurens County School District 56

    Dual Enrollment Students bulletin

    Updated time! Meeting is Tuesday at 6:00 PM! We hope to see all parents of Dual Enrollment students there!


  • Students studying in classroom
    Aug 12, 2025 · Laurens County School District 56

    Back to School!

    Classrooms across the district were in full swing today! From our kindergarten students to our high schoolers, they all were full of smiles and ready to work!


  • Dr. O'Shields receiving an award
    Aug 12, 2025 · Laurens County School District 56

    Visitor to Dr. O'Shields Classroom

    Dr. O’Shields was surprised today when our SC State Superintendent, Ellen Weaver, stopped in to visit his classroom! He had absolutely no idea! She also visited Clinton Middle School and visited several classrooms! Thank you, Superintendent Weaver, for coming!


  • Weekly Announcements
    Jun 5, 2025 · Laurens County School District 56

    Welcome to our News Feed!

    Please check here for daily updates and more! We will be sending these posts to our Facebook page.


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Important Info

    School Hours

    Clinton High School 8:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. Office : 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Clinton Middle School 8:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. Office: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Clinton Elementary School 7:40 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Office: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Eastside Elementary School 7:40 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Office: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Joanna-Woodson Elementary School 7:40 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Office: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    M.S. Bailey Child Development Center 8:00 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. Office : 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    District Administrative Offices 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Our Students...

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Forever friends...
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Tennis Champs!
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To a great season!
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