HCS Superintendent Search

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  • Search Underway

    The Horry County Board of Education is currently conducting a search for a new superintendent to lead Horry County Schools. In June 2024, the School Board chose BWP & Associates to conduct a search for the next Superintendent. The names of applicants will be confidential, but in keeping with SC state law, the names of the top three finalists will be released to the public.

    Search Firm Overview and Process

    Applicant Announcement (Including position description)

    District Snapshot

    For more information about Horry County Schools, please visit our official social media sites: Facebook / X (formerly Twitter) / YouTube / Instagram / LinkedIn

    Stakeholder input is an important part of the search process. As part of the search process, BWP & Associates will conduct a stakeholder survey, stakeholder focus groups, and public community forums for input from students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members.

  • Online Stakeholder Survey  

    The survey will be available from Monday, September 16, 2024, through Monday, September 30, 2024. It is available in English, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. All students, staff, parents, future parents, and Horry County community members are encouraged to participate. Information with the survey link will be emailed to students, parents/guardians, and staff. The link will also be posted on this web page and posted on the District’s Facebook and X (formally Twitter) accounts.

  • Survey Links

    English
    The Board of Education of Horry County Schools is conducting a search for Horry’s next Superintendent and is seeking your feedback. Please complete the following survey by clicking here.
     
    Arabic
    يجري مجلس التعليم في مقاطعة Horry بحثًا وطنيًا عن المشرف العام التالي لمدارس مقاطعةHorry وهو بحاجةٍ إلى مدخلاتكم. يرجى استكمال هذا الاستبيان بالضغط هنا.

    Mandarin
    Horry县学校学区董事会正在征聘Horry县下一任学监，希望获得您的反馈。请点击这里，填写下面的调查。
     
    Portuguese
    O Conselho de Educação das Escolas do Condado de Horry está conduzindo uma pesquisa para o próximo Superintendente de Horry e está buscando a sua opinião. Por favor, responda à seguinte pesquisa clicando aqui.
     
    Spanish
    La Junta de Educación de Escuelas del Condado de Horry está llevando a cabo una búsqueda para el próximo superintendente de Horry y desea conocer su opinión. Responda a la siguiente encuesta haciendo clic aquí.
     
    Vietnamese
    Hội Đồng Giáo Dục của Khu Học Chánh Quận Horry đang tìm một Giám Đốc mới cho Horry và mong muốn nhận được ý kiến đóng góp của quý vị. Xin hoàn tất khảo sát bên dưới bằng cách bấm vào đây.

  • Community Forums

    On September 24, 25, and 26 2024, from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., BWP & Associates, the superintendent search firm contracted by the Horry County Board of Education, will host community forums for students, staff, parents, and Horry County community members’ input. All are encouraged to attend. No RSVP is required.

    LOCATIONS

    September 24, 2024 - 6 p.m.

    • Green Sea Floyds Middle/High Community Room
      • 4990 Tulip Grove Road, Green Sea, SC 29545

    • Myrtle Beach Middle School Cafeteria
      • 3101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

    • Whittemore Park Middle School Auditorium
      • 500 El Bethel Rd., Conway, SC 29527

     

    September 25, 2024 - 6 p.m.

    • Ocean Bay Middle School Auditirum
      • 905 International Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

    • North Myrtle Beach Middle Auditorium
      • 11240 Hwy 90, Little River, SC 29566

    • St. James Middle School Auditorium
      • 9775 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

     

    September 26, 2024 - 6 p.m.

    • Aynor Middle School Cafeteria
      • 400 Frye Road, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544

    • Loris Middle School Community Room
      • 5209 Hwy 66 Loris, SC 29569

    • Socastee Middle School Cafeteria
      • 151 Sheffield Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

     

Timeline

  • The following dates may be subject to change.

Search Updates

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  • Update 8/12/2024

  • Update 6/24/2024

  • Search Firm

    For more information about the superintendent search firm, visit www.bwpassociates.com.

    Search Firm Contacts

    Dr. Kevin Castner

    434•531•8171

    Dr. Percy Mack

    803•730•9419

     

About Horry County Schools

  • Horry County Schools is inspiring possibilities for student success through a broad range of unique teaching and learning opportunities.

    Horry (pronounced O-Ree) County Schools is made up of 56 schools within nine attendance areas: Aynor, Carolina Forest, Conway, Green Sea Floyds, Loris, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Socastee, and St. James. Horry County Schools has more than 48,000 students and is South Carolina’s third-largest school district.