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New Schools in Carolina Forest

Pine Island and Ten Oaks Elementary Schools are scheduled to open for the 25-26 school year.

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Photo of Joey Hernandez winning teacher of the year in May 2024

Congrats, Joey Hernandez!

Mr. Hernandez of the AAST is the 2025 HCS Teacher of the Year!

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In the News

What's happening around Horry County Schools?

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ACCESS for ELLs Testing graphic

ACCESS for ELLs testing will occur from January 21 to March 7, 2025 at all schools.

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Horry County Schools (HCS) was recently informed about an international cybersecurity data breach involving our student information system provider, PowerSchool.

After an internal district investigation by the HCS Information Technology Department, no data from the district was affected or compromised by the cybersecurity breach.

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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. Clifford Jones, Superintendent of Horry County Schools

Mr. Jones will begin his three-year contract as superintendent on or shortly after February 3, 2025

Read Moreabout Mr. Clifford “Cliff” Jones Announced as the next Superintendent of Horry County Schools

Photo of Candice Cohen-Hardee for her induction into the class of 2025 Class of Extraordinary Educators

Candice is one of only 29 teachers selected by Curriculum Associates as an Extraordinary Teacher this year, and she was the only one chosen from South Carolina!

Read Moreabout Candice Cohen-Hardee, a seventh-grade math teacher at Aynor Middle, chosen for 2025 Class of Extraordinary Educators

Photo of Aynor Middle Music Teacher April Troglauer

Congratulations to April Troglauer, the orchestra teacher at Aynor Middle! Her article “Using Chamber Music and Reflection to Foster Student Engagement in Orchestra” was selected for publication in the Music Educators Journal.

Read Moreabout Aynor Middle Orchestra director published in Music Educators Journal

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Families and staff should read this announcement for important information about our policy, which aligns with a new state law.

Read Moreabout New Personal Electronic Device policy goes into effect January 22, 2025

Andrena Baker Named Principal of Ten Oaks Elementary School, Effective January 2025

The Horry County Board of Education named Andrena Baker the new principal at the new Ten Oaks Elementary School, beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Andrena Baker is currently the assistant principal at Myrtle Beach Middle School and will begin her new position in January 2025.

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Dr. Michael Raymond Named Principal of Pine Island Elementary School, Effective January 2025

The Horry County Board of Education named Dr. Michael Raymond the new principal at the new Pine Island Elementary School, beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Michael Raymond is currently the principal at Switlik Elementary School in Jackson, New Jersey. He will begin his new position in January 2025.

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Register today for our Educator Job Fair on February 8, 2025!

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