Ford Elementary School to Dismiss at Noon
October 1, 2021
Officials of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) have issued a notice that students at Ford Elementary School will be dismissed at 12:00 noon today, Friday, October 1. This action is necessary due to a power outage at the school. “We have been notified by Duke Energy that power will not be restored to the campus before the end of the day,” reported Dr. Jody Penland, Assistant Superintendent of LCSD 55. While some areas of the building had power, Penland noted that the utility company would have to shut off all power in order to repair the problem.
Ford Elementary School Principal Zak Watson has sent a call alert to all parents about the emergency closing. “It is regrettable that we have to dismiss early, but this decision was made in the interest of ensuring safety for all,” said Watson.
Bag lunches are being provided to students.
