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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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5/12 - SC Ready Writing
5/14 - SC Ready Reading
5/18 - SC Ready 6th Grade Science
in addition to SC Ready testing, students enrolled in English 1 and Geometry will take a final in May.
5/20 - English 1 Final
5/21 - Geometry Final
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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’ performance on the 2025 state report cards, based on overall ratings, shows that 38 out of 57 district schools were rated as Excellent or Good. Of those, 16 HCS schools were rated Excellent and 22 were rated Good, while 18 earned a score of Average.
HCS Scholars Academy High School is ranked #1 of all 1,309 schools in the state, earning a report card score of 99.7 out of 100!
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Rise with Reading is a districtwide literacy challenge designed to motivate and celebrate reading among our 48,000 K-12 students. Through achievable goals, recognition, and engaging resources, we aim to build a community of readers and celebrate the joy of learning.
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The HCS Summer Scholars program is a special experience that provides academic enrichment opportunities for gifted and talented students in grades 3-11.
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April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of students whose families serve in our armed forces.
We encourage everyone to wear purple on April 22 for Purple Up Day as a visible show of support and appreciation for military children across our district and community.
In Horry County Schools, we are proud to support our military-connected students and honor the important role they play in our school communities. Their experiences, adaptability, and perseverance make a lasting impact in our classrooms. As a Purple Star District, we are committed to providing resources and support for military families.
Click below to learn more about resources available to military families.
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April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of students whose families serve in our armed forces.
We encourage everyone to wear purple on April 15 for Purple Up Day as a visible show of support and appreciation for military children across our district and community.
In Horry County Schools, we are proud to support our military-connected students and honor the important role they play in our school communities. Their experiences, adaptability, and perseverance make a lasting impact in our classrooms. As a Purple Star District, we are committed to providing resources and support for military families.
Click below to learn more about resources available to military families.
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Reminder:
Spring Break is Friday, April 3 through Friday, April 10. Schools and office will be closed. Have a safe and happy break!
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