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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!

Congratulations to North Myrtle Beach High School’s Varsity Theater Team! They participated in the Palmetto Dramatic Association’s High School Festival and brought home several awards and recognitions!

Congratulations to the St. James High School Sharkies for an incredible performance at the South Carolina Dance Association State Championship at USC-Aiken!

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.

This month, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our incredible athletic trainers who keep our student-athletes safe, strong, and ready to perform. From injury prevention to rehabilitation, their impact goes beyond the game!

We are proud to recognize our middle and high school students who auditioned and were selected for the SCMEA All-State Orchestra. This prestigious honor reflects their dedication, talent, and commitment to musical excellence.

Earning a place in this ensemble is a significant achievement, and we commend these students for their hard work!

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!

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

Download the 2025-2026 Student Calendar.

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.

Congratulations, Dillon Miles of Aynor High, and Noah Justice and Javon Johnson from Loris High: State Wrestling Champions in their brackets!

Congratulations to our 23 National Merit Scholarship Finalists!

These HCS students will have an opportunity to compete for 7,250 National Merit Scholarships.

Congratulations to Tyler Zehfuss and Siena Trentini! These two students were selected to represent the South Carolina Wing of the Civil Air Patrol at National Legislative Day in Washington, D.C.

The SC Choral Directors Association Honor Choir weekend was held January 24 and 25 – at Francis Marion University. 

Congratulations to the Carolina Forest High School Wrestling team: Class AAAAA D1 State Champions!

Congratulations to Connor Norton! For the second year in a row, this Socastee Middle School student won the Pee Dee Regional Spelling Bee.

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.

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

Visit our 2025 Spring Theatre page for information on shows in your community. Check back often as our list of productions is growing.

2025 Spring Theatre Productions

Horry County Schools is proud to celebrate with Socastee Elementary, St. James High, and the Academy for the Arts, Science & Technology! These schools have been selected as three of the 12 finalists for the 2025 Palmetto’s Finest Award!

Visit our #HCSGrad2025 page for dates, times, and locations for our high school graduation ceremonies and senior celebrations!

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

The Horry County Board of Education named Andrena Baker the new principal at the new Ten Oaks Elementary School, beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Andrena Baker is currently the assistant principal at Myrtle Beach Middle School and will begin her new position in January 2025.

The Horry County Board of Education named Dr. Michael Raymond the new principal at the new Pine Island Elementary School, beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Michael Raymond is currently the principal at Switlik Elementary School in Jackson, New Jersey. He will begin his new position in January 2025.