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Child Development Registration opens on Monday, March 24!

Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2025)?

HCS will be accepting applications for the Child Development Program for the 2025-2026 school year beginning Monday, March 24, 2025.

This FREE, full-day program gives children the educational experiences they need to be successful in kindergarten.

Registration for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students new to HCS opens on Monday, March 24!

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open Monday, March 24 for students new to Horry County Schools!

Click below to learn more and begin the registration process.

Registration for returning students (including those kindergarten students who are currently in the Child Development program will open later this Spring.

Complete the School Climate Survey!

We need your input!

The South Carolina Department of Education is asking parents of students in grades 3-12 to participate in a School Climate Survey for their child/children’s school. The survey is managed and completed entirely in the PowerSchool site or app. Visit our instructional page for more information.

Thanks for your help!

We Are Hiring!

Horry County Schools is hosting a job fair for bus driver, custodian, Food Services, and maintenance positions on Tuesday, March 25 at the District Office from 4 - 6 PM. Click below for registration and application information!

March is Music in our Schools month!

This month, we'll be celebrating our student musicians by showcasing our All-County concert series. Each week we'll release concerts featuring performances from all three grade levels across our county.

Coffee with Cliff - New Dates Added!

Mr. Clifford Jones, the new Superintendent of Horry County Schools, has scheduled  “Coffee with Cliff” events for the remainder of the school year!

The '25-'26 Student Calendar is Available!

Download the 2025-2026 Student Calendar.

44 Students Perform in SC Elementary Honors Choir

Congratulations to the 44 outstanding elementary students from our district who auditioned for and were selected to perform in the SCMEA Elementary Honors Choir in Columbia, SC, on February 7-8.

Welcome, Clifford Jones, Superintendent of Horry County Schools

HCS is excited to welcome Clifford Jones as our new Superintendent! He’s recorded a short video sharing his message to parents, students, HCS employees, and the Horry County community.

New Personal Electronic Device policy goes into effect January 22, 2025

Families and staff should read this announcement for important information about our policy, which aligns with a new state law.

2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Tabitha Gilliard

Mrs. Gilliard is a 4th Grade Teacher at SCE.  She is also a finalist in the HCS Top Ten.

2024-25 Rookie Teacher of the Year, Ms. Allison Hudgins
2024-25 Support Staff of the Year, Mrs. Erin Ward
Spelling Bee Winner, Symphani Morrison

All Around SCE!

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