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Families are reminded of the following schedule updates. Friday, Jan. 16 is a 2 1/2 hour early dismissal for students. Schools will be closed to students on Monday, Jan. 19 and Tuesday, Jan. 20. Tuesday, Jan. 20 is a teacher work day.

Horry County Schools is proud to showcase the incredible talent of our students in All-County Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, and Orchestra performances!

ACCESS for ELLs testing will occur from January 21 to March 6, 2026 at all schools.

Mr. Clifford Jones, Superintendent of Horry County Schools, will be holding “Coffee and Conversation with Cliff” events throughout the school year.

The events will both consist of informal listening sessions and discussions. Everyone is invited, and no registration or appointment is needed. Come to any event that meets your schedule.

Inspiring possibilities starts with great educators.

Join a district where teachers are supported, literacy is a priority, and students always come first. Be part of a community that feels like family.

Horry County Schools’ performance on the 2025 state report cards, based on overall ratings, shows that 38 out of 57 district schools were rated as Excellent or Good. Of those, 16 HCS schools were rated Excellent and 22 were rated Good, while 18 earned a score of Average.

HCS Scholars Academy High School is ranked #1 of all 1,309 schools in the state, earning a report card score of 99.7 out of 100!

Rise with Reading is a districtwide literacy challenge designed to motivate and celebrate reading among our 48,000 K-12 students. Through achievable goals, recognition, and engaging resources, we aim to build a community of readers and celebrate the joy of learning.

Congratulations, JoLynn Prochaska of Ten Oaks Middle, our 2026 Teacher of the Year!