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Healthcare careers are among the thousands of high-demand jobs in our state that require training that our current system isn’t producing rapidly enough—a concerning issue often referred to as the “Skills Gap.”

Horry County Schools is working every day to narrow the Skills Gap, which is why we are pleased to announce our partnership with Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) and McLeod Health Loris to bring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program to the Loris community, expanding access to healthcare career pathways for students in rural northern Horry County. Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics often rely on Certified Nursing Assistants, and this partnership specifically addresses the urgent need for healthcare professionals in our communities.

Ten Oaks Middle School is proud to announce that eighth-grade students Perla Diza Vargas and Andrea Chavez Garcia have been selected to present their National History Day website at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

Perla and Andrea are among just 12 student entries from across the United States chosen to participate in this special showcase hosted by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Foundation. Their project will be featured alongside exemplary student work from across the nation.

The Horry County Board of Education named April Scott the new Deputy Chief Academic Officer. Ms. Scott has been the executive director of secondary schools since July 1, 2018, and will begin her new position on July 1, 2026.

At its recent "A Taste For Learning" event, Coastal Carolina University's Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences honored two HCS staff members. Faculty and staff members from each of the college's departments selected honorees who have made a meaningful difference in the community through their innovative, visionary, and collaborative work.

Today marks the final day of school for Horry County Schools students and the close of another successful school year. Throughout the year, our students, teachers, staff, and families worked together to support learning, celebrate achievements, and create meaningful experiences across our schools.

The Horry County Board of Education named Michael Hucks the new Executive Director of Technology. Mr. Hucks comes to HCS after almost two decades of service at Horry Telephone Cooperative, where he gained extensive experience in network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT leadership.

The Horry County Board of Education named Jennifer Mundy the new principal at Ocean Bay Middle School, beginning the 2026-2027 school year. Ms. Mundy is currently the assistant principal at Ocean Bay Middle School and will begin her new position on July 1, 2026.

The South Carolina National History Day results are in, and HCS is once again well-represented on the list of winners!

A total of 30 projects submitted by 56 students have ranked in the top three in their categories.

Congratulations to all these outstanding student-historians for addressing this powerful theme in such powerful ways!

April Troglauer, the orchestra director at Aynor Middle School was honored in School Band & Orchestra Plus (SBO+) Magazine's May issue

Myrtle Beach High School’s Julian “JJ” Brown claimed his second state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, winning the Class AAAAA Division 2 Boys Long Jump title.

Congratulations to Julian “JJ” Brown on another outstanding accomplishment and for proudly representing Myrtle Beach High School and Horry County Schools.

Myrtle Beach High School’s Julian “JJ” Brown earned a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, capturing the Class AAAAA Division 2 Boys High Jump title.

Congratulations to Julian “JJ” Brown on an outstanding accomplishment and for proudly representing Myrtle Beach High School and Horry County Schools on the state stage.

Green Sea Floyds High School’s Blakeley Mincey captured a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, earning the Class A Boys 3200 Meter title.

Congratulations to Blakeley on an incredible accomplishment and for proudly representing Green Sea Floyds High School and Horry County Schools.

Green Sea Floyds High School’s Tanisha Myers earned a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, capturing the Class A Girls Triple Jump title.

Congratulations to Tanisha on an incredible accomplishment and for proudly representing Green Sea Floyds High School and Horry County Schools.

Green Sea Floyds High School’s Tanisha Myers, My’Asia Nesmith, Nelly Clark, and Janyrah McCloed captured a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, winning the Class A Girls 4x400 Meter Relay title.

Congratulations to Tanisha, My’Asia, Nelly, and Janyrah on an incredible achievement and for proudly representing Green Sea Floyds High School and Horry County Schools on the state stage.

St. James High School’s Jefferson Sterling earned a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, winning the Class AAAAA Division 2 Boys Discus title.

Congratulations to Jefferson on an outstanding achievement and for proudly representing St. James High School and Horry County Schools on the state stage.

North Myrtle Beach High School’s Dylan Kempf earned a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, capturing the Class AAAAA Division 2 Boys Pole Vault title.

Congratulations to Dylan on an outstanding accomplishment and for proudly representing North Myrtle Beach High School and Horry County Schools on the state stage.

Myrtle Beach High School’s Aaliyah Livingston earned a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, capturing the Class AAAAA Division 2 Girls High Jump title.

Congratulations to Aaliyah on an outstanding achievement and for proudly representing Myrtle Beach High School and Horry County Schools on the state stage.

Green Sea Floyds High School’s Judah Lee earned a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, capturing the Class A Boys Long Jump title.

Congratulations to Judah on an incredible accomplishment and for proudly representing Green Sea Floyds High School and Horry County Schools on the state stage.

St. James High School’s Kaylee Kearney earned a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, winning the Class AAAAA Division 2 Girls Long Jump title.

Congratulations to Kaylee on an outstanding accomplishment and for proudly representing St. James High School and Horry County Schools on the state stage.

Aynor High School’s Kasen Shaw captured a state title at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, winning the Class AAA Boys Pole Vault championship.

Congratulations to Kasen on an incredible accomplishment and for proudly representing Aynor High School and Horry County Schools on the state stage.

Aynor High School’s Terianna Richardson earned a state championship at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, winning the Class AAA Girls Triple Jump title.

Congratulations to Terianna for an outstanding achievement and for representing Aynor High School and Horry County Schools with excellence.

Loris High School’s Laquashia Hardee sprinted her way to a state title at the 2026 SCHSL State Track and Field Championships, earning the Class AAA Girls 100 Meter State Championship.

Congratulations to Laquashia on bringing home a state championship for Loris High School and Horry County Schools.

Competing in the Class AAAAA Division 1 state meet, McLean earned the title of Girls High Jump State Champion with an outstanding performance against the state’s top competitors.

Congratulations to Miracle on an incredible achievement and for representing Carolina Forest High School and Horry County Schools at the highest level of competition.

Congratulations to Caitlyn Black and Alastair Wriglesworth of Loris High; Nicholas Wnuk of St. James High; and Anthony Giorlando, Robert Hucks, and Alexander Nikolov of Scholars Academy High!

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) has awarded these students National Merit Scholarships in recognition of their superior academic achievements.

Last fall, NMSC named more than 16,000 Semifinalists. Over 15,000 students met the very high academic standards and other requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. While the NMSC also offers business- and college-sponsored scholarships to finalists, only 2,500 students each year receive the organization's premier scholarship. These individuals are the finalists judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.