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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.

We are proud to announce our Horry County Schools Rookie Teacher of the Year Finalists!

Selected from an outstanding group of early-career educators, these teachers are already making a meaningful impact in their classrooms and school communities. In just their first three years of teaching, they have shown remarkable dedication, passion, and promise in the profession.

Chosen from an impressive group of semifinalists, these educators exemplify excellence in teaching and a deep commitment to student achievement. Their impact is felt not only in their classrooms, but throughout their schools and communities.

Click below to meet our 2027 Teacher of the Year finalists!

March is National Athletic Training Month, and we want to give a big thank you to the athletic trainers who take care of our student-athletes all year long.

Visit our Fine Arts pages for upcoming performances, news, and a video playlist featuring All-County performances and more!

The St. James High Sharkies dance team won first place in the Varsity Game Day division of the SC Dance Association's 2026 State Dance Team Championship!

Congratulations to Preston Crone (157 lb) of Carolina Forest High School on capturing the Class AAAAA State Wrestling Championship!

Congratulations to Emma Sheppard (110 lb.) of Conway High School on winning State Wrestling Championships in her weight class!

Congratulations to Ella Sheppard (105 lb.) of Conway High School on winning State Wrestling Championships in her weight class!

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of 21 Horry County Schools students as Finalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These HCS students will have an opportunity to win one of over 6,900 National Merit Scholarships worth a combined total of nearly $26 million. 

Congratulations to Jessica Harrell, St. James High's cheer coach! She has been selected to participate in the Tomorrow's 25 Coaching Fellowship — a 10-month program designed to invest in 25 coaches from across the state who have been deemed emerging leaders in high school and middle school athletics.

Our calendars for both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years are now available on our Calendar page.

This past weekend, a team of 8 St. James Sharks participated in the 39th High School Math Competition at USC in Columbia, where they divided their opponents, multiplied their wins, and added a trophy to their shelf!

Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026)?

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

HCS Superintendent Cliff Jones has been recognized by “B2B: The Grand Strand” magazine as one of the 50 Most Influential People in the Grand Strand for 2025.

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has recognized Horry County Schools for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award!

Elementary, middle, and high schools across our district are busy rehearsing their spring productions and want you to know about it!

Visit our 2026 Spring Theatre page for information on shows in your community. Check back often as our list of productions is growing.

Visit our #HCSGrad2026 page for dates, times, and locations for our high school graduation ceremonies and senior celebrations!

Horry County Schools is proud to celebrate with Scholars Academy High! This school has been selected as one of the 13 finalists for the 2026 Palmetto’s Finest Award!

Congratulations to HCS Scholars Academy High School, which was named to the College Board’s 2025 AP School Honor Roll at the highest level: Platinum!

These outstanding employees were nominated by their peers for the dedication, care, and professionalism they bring to their schools and departments every day. Their work supports students, staff, and families across Horry County Schools and makes a lasting impact on our learning community.

Each Horry County School has selected its Teacher of the Year for the 2025-26 school year. These outstanding educators will be evaluated in the coming months, and one of them will be named the 2027 Horry County Schools Teacher of the Year in the spring. Congratulations and good luck to all of our school-level winners!

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.