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Get Connected!
Stay connected to your schools' and HCS' news by downloading the updated HCS app and following us on social media!
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School Supplies
Eliminate the guesswork by checking your child’s school supply list before shopping to be sure they are prepared for the first day of school! Remember, the SC Tax-Free Weekend is August 4-6, 2023!
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Open House and Orientation Events
HCS and staff are excited to welcome you back-to-school! We want to meet you and give you an opportunity to take a tour of our schools. Visit the open house listing page for a complete list of schools, dates and times.
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School Meals
HCS Meals
Student Meal Cost
All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2023-2024 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
Adult Meal Prices
Breakfast - $3.15
Lunch - $4.90
Paying For Meals/Ala-Cart Items
There are several payment options available to purchase meals at school. Paying in advance ensures that your child does not have to keep up with lunch money. You can pre-pay online by creating an account at www.myschoolbucks.com. You will need your child’s student ID number and date of birth to establish an account. Download the HCS mobile app to your smartphone so you can monitor your child’s account at any time.
If a student does not have lunch money, he or she may charge up to $20. Parents will be notified by phone and/or letter to send payment. If parents refuse to pay for meals, students may be provided a courtesy meal which will consist of a sandwich and beverage. If family circumstances change during the year making it difficult to pay for meals at school, parents may apply for free or reduced-priced meals at any time.
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MyPaymentsPlus
MyPaymentsPlus offers a secure and convenient online payment service, allowing parents an easy option to make payments and keep receipts for school-related expenses, for everything from activity fees, field trips, to yearbooks. Set up a MyPaymentsPlus account to make quick electronic payments and keep track of expenses while avoiding financial transaction user-fees. Click here to log in, update or create an account today.
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Immunization Check-List
Immunizations are an important part of our children’s health care, and South Carolina state law requires that children going to school be vaccinated to prevent vaccine-preventable disease unless they are exempt. All students are required by South Carolina law to provide documentation that includes month, day, and year the vaccine was administered. Click here for a full list of Immunization requirements.
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Athletics and Physicals
For added convenience, HCS utilizes an electronic registration system for student-athletes, Arbiter Athlete. Students and parents are both required to create an online account and complete the pre-participation physical packet before participating in any athletic activities. Per South Carolina High School League rules, pre-participation physicals are valid from April 1, 2023, through the end of 2023-2024 school-year. Click here for more information.
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Transportation Routes
Each day our dedicated team works together to ensure the safe transportation of our students. We operate out of nine main bus offices and provide transportation for 57 schools districtwide. We have a fleet of 374 buses that are used to cover over 1300 routes. For more information regarding bus stop locations, bus safety rules and regulations visit the HCS Transportation page. The bus stop locator map is updated several times each day, so check back often to see the updated times and stops.
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Calendars and Bell Schedules
Visit the Our Schools webpage and search by school to find contact info, website links, and bell schedules!
Be sure to view the HCS calendar to keep up with important dates and deadlines!
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The HCS Dress Code
It won’t be long before students wonder what to wear for the first day of school. As local stores prepare for Back-to-School shopping and the upcoming SC Tax-Free Weekend on August 4-6, 2023, take time to review the Dress Code to make sure all of your new purchases are in compliance. While the HCS Dress Code sets standards for student dress, each school may choose to add additional requirements, as the school administration deems necessary. Plan your shopping with the Dress Code in mind.