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The Horry County Board of Education ("Board") seeks to fill a vacancy in its membership for the seat representing the unexpired term for District 5. The vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the Board until the 2028 General Election, at which time a member will be elected from District 5 for the new term which is from 2028 to 2032.
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Thank you to our board members for their leadership, commitment, and ongoing support of our students, staff, and schools.
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Four Horry County Board of Education members earned recognition from the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for achievement in the association’s 2024-2025 Boardmanship Institute.
Wendy Hodges (District 4) and Darrell Ricketts (District 11) both received certificates for completing Level One. Tracy Winters (District 3) and James Edwards (District 9) completed Level Three, earning them both a certificate and a gold pin in recognition of their accomplishments
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Lee James has been named Chief Academic Officer. Mr. James most recently served as Interim Chief Academic Officer.
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Families and staff should read this announcement for important information about our policy, which aligns with a new state law.
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Thanks to the Horry County Board of Education for their continued work and leadership in our district!
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Mr. Jones will begin his three-year contract as superintendent on or shortly after February 3, 2025
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On Monday, Dec. 9, the Horry County Board of Education announced the top three finalists for Horry County Schools' next superintendent. The finalists include Dr. Jonathan Crossley, Mr. Clifford R. Jones, and Dr. Michael Thorsland. Dr. Jonathan Crossley is currently the superintendent of Hope School District in Hope, Arkansas; Mr. Clifford R. Jones is currently the Chief of Staff of Fulton County Schools in Fulton, Georgia; and Dr. Michael Thorsland is currently the superintendent of the School District of Oconee County in Walhalla, South Carolina.
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The Horry County Board of Education is in the final phase of its search for a new superintendent to lead Horry County Schools. The Board will announce the top three finalists at its December 9 meeting.
The public is invited to attend a meet and greet opportunity with the three candidates on the evening of December 10, at Ocean Bay Middle School.
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Six Horry County Board of Education members earned recognition from the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for achievement in the association’s 2023-2024 Boardmanship Institute.
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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.
The Horry County Board of Education appointed Dr. Eddie Ingram as the interim superintendent of Horry County Schools on May 15, 2024, and he will begin his employment on July 1, 2024.
During the Board Work Session on Monday, June 10, 2024, the Horry County Board of Education made several appointments to district administrative positions.