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Below is a list of links to recent news articles for the 2007-2008 school year. Click on any headline to read more. This page is updated on a regular basis, so check back often.

Click here to go to the archive of 2006-07 articles.

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07.16.08 - Guidelines announced for free and reduced meals at schools
06.03.08 - Aynor Middle School named a Green Power Solar School
05.28.08 - Two students honored for 12 years of perfect attendance
05.28.08 - HCS students earn scholarships and awards
05.28.08 - Carolina Forest High School awarded $10,000 for fine arts program
05.19.08 - Homewood Elementary wins Red Carpet Award for quality customer service
05.16.08 - Adult Education program offers computer literacy classes
05.15.08 - SHS Air Force JROTC named Distinguished Unit
05.15.08 - Horry County Schools receives continuation of E2T2 grant
05.15.08 - Carolina Forest High School marine science teacher chosen for research cruise
05/08.08 - HCS Adult Education program wins customer service award
05.06.08 - Jean Burden named Teacher of the Year
04.30.08 - More district students take AP courses and exams
04.23.08 - Applications being accepted for 2008 Summer Scholars program
04.23.08 - A dozen district schools recognized by Education Oversight Committee for closing the achievement gap
04.23.08 - Katherine McCollough wins one of nine state writing awards from South Carolina Center for the Book
04.04.08 - HCS awarded nearly $1 million to improve American history education
03.13.08 - Elsberry named Superintendent of Schools
03.04.08 - Top five finalists named for Teacher of the Year
03.06.08 - District high schools bring home honors in state DECA competition
02.25.08 - Top ten semi-finalists named for HCS Teacher of the Year
02.22.08 - Ward wins national honors for environmental education
02.20.08 - First-grade, kindergarten and child development registration announced
02.15.08 - Cox earns national recognition for service to community
02.15.08 - Twenty-one students win Jr. Duck Stamp awards
02.05.08 - HCS announces 2008 graduation dates
01.23.08 - School Board members celebrated for service
01.18.08 - Scholars Academy sophomores win State’s We the People competition for second consecutive year
01.18.08 - Postlewait welcomed as new member of the State Board of Education
01.18.08 - 2007 School Health Services Award presented to HCS
01.09.08 - Ten district schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards
01.08.08 - Annual Teacher Job Fair set for March 1
12.15.07 - Aynor High wins Academic Olympics title for second consecutive year
12.06.07 - HCS students show improvement on algebra and physical science end-of-course tests; English I remains flat
12.05.07 - Bessant is president-elect elected for SCSBA Board of Directors
12.04.07 - Students honored for perfect attendance
12.04.07 - Teachers earn national certification; HCS ranks eighth in state
12.03.07 - Loris and Myrtle Beach high schools make U.S. News & World Report’s "Best" Ranking
12.03.07 - Lakewood Elementary’s Ramsbottom named South Carolina School Nurse of the Year
11.19.07 - Scholars Academy now accepting applications
11.19.07 - Two district schools among six honored for superior achievement
11.15.07 - Report cards ratings decline despite gains in achievement; 85 percent of schools rated Excellent, Good, or Average
11.09.07 - HCS exit exam scores show improvement
11.07.07 - HCS announces Teachers of the Year
10.30.07 - HCS falls short of making AYP; district and schools meet 91 percent of objectives
10.25.07 - Playcard to celebrate 21st Annual Swampfest
10.17.07 - HCS to be tobacco-free on December 1
10.17.07 - HCS students chosen for SCMEA All-Region Orchestra
09.13.07 - Five students named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists
09.13.07 - Homework TV offers help for students in language arts and math
09.07.07 - Carolina Forest High School wins Summer Reading Challenge
09.06.07 - HCS makes gains in the number of students meeting and exceeding standards; performance outpaces the state
08.31.07 - Scholl named to CERRA Advisory Board
08.28.07 - SAT scores drop at district, state and national level
08.24.07 - Wright recognized by S.C. Senate for helping to pass bus safety legislation
07.23.07 - District schools featured in Palmetto Showcase
08.15.07 - ACT scores drop in 2007
08.02.07 - Local school board members recognized for training
07.18.07 - Academy students win national and state HOSA awards
07.16.07 - Smith spends June at Yale University teaching and learning about history
07.16.07 - HTC Recycling Program gives area schools over $9,000
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