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Get ready for an exciting new school year! Visit our Back to School page for helpful resources, important links, and everything you need to start the 2026–2027 school year with confidence.
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This past school year, HCS students read 68 million pages, and they're still going strong. They've already logged around 900 thousand pages this summer, and there's plenty of summer left. Don't forget to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge and log your pages in Beanstack ASAP!
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Discover HCS' plans to reduce screen-time and promote balanced, engaging learning experiences in our classrooms.
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Our calendars for both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years are now available on our Calendar page.
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Horry County Schools will host Transportation Day on Thursday, July 30, to help families confirm or update student bus transportation information before the start of the 2026-27 school year. Families who have experienced transportation changes since completing online registration or who need to confirm their student’s bus route, bus stop, pickup time, or drop-off time are encouraged to visit the bus office that serves their child’s school. Bus offices will be open from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. to assist families.
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Horry County Schools is hosting a job fair for bus driver, custodian, Food Services, and maintenance positions on July 14 at the District Office from 3 - 5 PM. Click below for registration and application information!
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Reminder: Wednesday and Thursday, June 3 and 4, are 2.5-hour early dismissal days for Horry County Schools students, and Thursday, June 4, is the last day of school!
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In observance of Memorial Day, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.
Have a safe and happy long weekend!
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Horry County Schools is once again holding our Summer Feeding Program, which offers FREE meals to anyone 18 or younger.
These meals are offered from 7 - 8 AM for breakfast and 10:30 - 11 AM for lunch., Monday through Thursday, and must be eaten on-site. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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