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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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The Horry County Board of Education named James Kratzer the new principal at Loris Elementary School, beginning the 2026-2027 school year.
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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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