Horry County Schools

HCS students have already read nearly 900,000 pages this summer and there’s still plenty of time to keep turning pages! Join our Summer Reading Challenge and log your reading at horrycountyschools.net/summerreading. #RiseWithReading #SummerReading

Congratulations to Ten Oaks Middle students Manuella Bastos, Ella Martire, and Kalli Peslis! After winning the SC National History Day competition, they earned the Outstanding Entry from South Carolina Award at the national competition. #InspiringPossibilities #NationalHistoryDay

Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

Horry County Schools named Jimmy Bailey the new principal at Conway High School. Mr. Bailey has been an assistant principal at Carolina Forest High School and will begin his new position on July 1, 2026.

HCS named Jeremy Rich the new executive director of secondary schools. Mr. Rich has been the principal at Socastee High School since 2017 and will begin his new position on July 1, 2026.

HCS is hiring! Find out more at our upcoming job fair on Tuesday, July 14, at our District Office in Conway. Visit horrycountyschools.net/jobfair to learn more.

HCS is launching a new initiative to reduce classroom screen time while promoting balanced, engaging learning. Teachers will receive tools, training, and strategies that support hands-on activities, collaboration, and purposeful technology use. horrycountyschools.net/screentime

HCS is partnering with @gohgtc and @McLeodHealth Loris to bring a Certified Nursing Assistant (#CNA) program to the Loris area, expanding healthcare career opportunities and helping address South Carolina’s workforce needs. horrycountyschools.net/newsroom/healt… #hcscte #InspiringPossibilities

The @PelicansBaseball invited HCS Teacher of the Year Taylor Sinkler to throw the first pitch at their game last night against the Augusta GreenJackets. It seems like she had a ball meeting their mascots! #HCSTeacheroftheYear #HCSCommunity

HCS has partnered with @JACSC and local businesses to bring their #3DE program to Conway High School. This innovative “school within a school” model connects learning to real-world business challenges and career experiences. Learn more in our video! youtu.be/8SWARSqlhbc

Congrats to Perla Diza Vargas and Andrea Chavez Garcia, 8th graders at Ten Oaks Middle! Their #NationalHistoryDay website has been selected for a showcase at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. They are among 12 student entries chosen nationwide. #InspiringPossibilities

Congratulations to @HTCinc_SC on receiving the Champions for Public Education Award from @SCSBA! HCS proudly nominated HTC in recognition of the time, resources, and support they have provided to our students, schools, and community. #InspiringPossibilities #HCSCommunity

Congratulations to Ashley Gasperson, HCS Digital Communications Coordinator, and Leslie Huggins, Principal of Waccamaw Elementary, on being honored by @ccuspadoni for their impact on education and our community. #InspiringPossibilities @CCUChanticleers

The Horry County Board of Education congratulates Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore on her retirement from @gohgtc after 51 years of service. HCS is grateful for her leadership and lasting contributions to education. #InspiringPossibilities

The Horry County Board of Education has approved HCS’s 2026-27 Comprehensive Budget with no tax increase. Learn more about the budget and how it supports students, employees, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars at horrycountyschools.net/26_27budget #InspiringPossibilities

The Horry County Board of Education named April Scott the new Deputy Chief Academic Officer. Ms. Scott has been theexecutive director of secondary schools since July 1, 2018,and will begin her new position on July 1, 2026.

The Horry County Board of Education appointed Matthew Robinson during their May 28, 2026, special-called meeting to fulfill the unexpired term of District 5 until 2028. Mr. Robinson took the oath of office at the Horry County Board of Education Work Session on June 8, 2026.

That’s a wrap on the 2025-26 school year! Thank you to our students, teachers, staff, and families for a year of learning, growth, and achievement. As summer begins, keep turning pages and keep reading. Have a safe, fun, and well-deserved break! #RiseWithReading #OneHCS

It's our last day of graduation ceremonies, and we couldn't be prouder of our #HCSGRAD2026! Please enjoy these special messages from South Carolina Lt. Governor Pamela Evette.

Congratulations to Socastee High senior Zoey Gustine, named the 2026 overall state winner of the SCAEA’s Youth Art Month High School Art Contest for her colored pencil horse drawing, inspired by farm life in Tennessee and Boone, NC. #InspiringPossibilities