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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)
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.
Timeline
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The following dates may be subject to change.
Search Updates
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Update 8/12/2024
BWP & Associates attended the August 24, 2024, Board Work Session to provide an update on the superintendent search. Information was provided regarding a timeline of events to include community engagement processes and events, community surveys, the review of applicants, and the interview process.
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Update 6/24/2024
The Horry County Board of Education selected the consultation services of BWP & Associates to assist with the search process for a new school superintendent on Monday, June 24, 2024. BWP’s Kevin Castner outlined the firm’s candidate selection process, which will include creating a board-approved candidate profile, soliciting community and staff input, reviewing applications, conducting reference checks, and selecting candidates for interviews by the board. The next Horry County Board of Education Work Session will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024.
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Online Stakeholder Survey
Coming Soon!
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Community Forums
Coming Soon!
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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
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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.