Community Resources

The Horry County Adult Education Center offers a variety of services to the public, including classes that prepare students to take the GED or TASC. The Education Center also offers courses on improving academic skills, workforce readiness, ESL, family literacy, and more!

• Learn more about the Horry County Adult Education Center

Horry County Schools offers a full-day Child Development (CD) program for eligible students who will be four years old on or before September 1 of the enrollment year.  The CD program is an early intervention for at-risk four-year-olds and is designed to prepare children for success in kindergarten. CD classes are taught by state-certified teachers using S.C Early Learning Standards and a state-approved curriculum. 

• See Enrollment Guidelines

The Office of Procurement Services provides goods and services of the highest quality and value to meet the district's goals. The Procurement Services team is dedicated to providing the highest quality goods and services at the best value through competitive pricing while protecting the integrity of district funds and adhering to policies and procedures. We strive to maintain fair and equitable treatment of all vendors and to provide quality customer service through academic achievement, constant innovation, employee professionalism, and operational efficiency while facilitating the district's goal of being a premier world-class school system.

• Learn how to become a vendor for Horry County Schools

The Annual HCS Technology Fair is a district-wide event that showcases technology projects developed by students in grades PreK-12. Projects are focused on subjects such as animation, web design, digital game design, mobile apps, and many more! A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses. Judging opportunities for local businesses are also available!

• Learn more about the HCS Technology Fair or contact Ashley Gasperson at 843-488-6554 for more information.

Members of a school’s PTO support and enrich the educational opportunities for students. This is a voluntary organization whose focus and goals are to establish a cooperative relationship between our students, staff, and administration and to encourage parental involvement at every level.

• For more information contact your local school.

Students, staff, and the public are invited to come and experience the unique Environmental Education Center located in the northwest corner of Horry County in Loris, SC. Playcard offers a variety of free public events and naturalist workshops, including SwampFest, The Bio Blitz, Astronomy Nights, and Star Parties.

• Learn more about The Playcard Environmental Education Center or contact Ben Abercrombie at 843-756-1277.

The SC School Improvement Council was first established by South Carolina law over three decades ago to provide the member training, technical assistance, statutory accountability, and other resources vital to the continued success of community-based School Improvement Councils in each of the state’s 1,100-plus K-12 public schools.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student elected to your local SIC, a community or business representative appointed to your council, a school or district administrator, or a member of the public committed to quality public education in South Carolina, you can find information on the School Improvement Council website that will help you get the facts you need to understand the vital roles you play in the life of our schools and the futures of our children. 

• Learn more about the HCS School Improvement Council

HCS offers NO COST LUNCHES to children 18 years old and younger through the Summer Feeding Program offered during summer break.

• Learn more about Summer Feeding Programs

The TOP 65 card is issued to senior citizens who are 65 or older and who are residents of Horry County for their enjoyment of our school activities, including athletic events. Restrictions apply. 

• Learn more about the Top 65 program

Do you have an hour a week? Volunteering at a school can have a positive impact on the academic success of a child. Volunteers are needed to serve as academic tutors/homework helpers, reading buddies, clerical/office assistants, monitors for playground/cafeteria, chaperones for field trips, etc. Applications are accepted year-round.

• Learn more about Volunteering with HCS or contact your local school for more information.