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2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
Congratulations James "Bo" Gorcesky
SC Ready Dates
Please note the dates for the SCReady Test this year.
Congratulations, Misti Stephenson
Congratulations to Misti Stephenson, our Support Staff of the Year.
Congratulations, Ann Marie Gaffney
Congratulations to our rookie teacher of the year, Ann Marie Gaffney!
Congratulations, Mr Gorcesky
Mr. G is our Eco-Warriors teacher and an HCS Top 5 Finalist for Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations, Mr G
Mr. G is our Eco-Warriors teacher and an HCS Finalist for Teacher of the Year!
News & Announcements
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For another consecutive year, Horry County Schools students outperformed state averages on key academic benchmarks. According to results recently released by the South Carolina Department of Education, Horry County Schools students surpassed their peers statewide on three major measures during the past school year.
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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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Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026)?
This FREE, full-day program gives children the educational experiences they need to be successful in kindergarten.
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All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2024-2025 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
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