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Congratulations to our Support Staff Person of the Year!

HCS Fine Arts presents - All County Performances

Horry County Schools is proud to showcase the incredible talent of our students in All-County Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, and Orchestra performances!

ACCESS for ELLs Testing

ACCESS for ELLs testing will occur from January 21 to March 6, 2026 at all schools.

Read More about ACCESS for ELLs Testing

Coffee and Conversations with Cliff

Mr. Clifford Jones, Superintendent of Horry County Schools, will be holding “Coffee and Conversation with Cliff” events throughout the school year.

The events will both consist of informal listening sessions and discussions. Everyone is invited, and no registration or appointment is needed. Come to any event that meets your schedule.

Teach Horry County, Inspire Possibilities

Inspiring possibilities starts with great educators.

Join a district where teachers are supported, literacy is a priority, and students always come first. Be part of a community that feels like family.

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Christina Kelliher!

Congratulations to our 2025–2026 LHS Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Christina Kelliher!

We are incredibly fortunate to have Mrs. Kelliher as a valued member of our English Department. She continuously goes above and beyond to build meaningful relationships with her students, support their academic growth, and lend a helping hand wherever it’s needed.

Thank you, Mrs. Kelliher, for your dedication, positivity, and outstanding contributions to our school community. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

#BringingPrideBack

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State Report Cards Are In: HCS has the #1 school in the state, the highest graduation rate on record, and most of its schools rated excellent or good

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!

Congratulations to Mrs. Hall & Mrs. Hammonds!

Congratulations to Loris High School’s agriculture teachers, Mrs. Brooke Hall and Mrs. Clair Hammonds, for being recognized as the 2025 Conservation Educators of the Year at last night’s annual Horry Soil and Water Conservation District event. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication!

Around Loris High School

The mission of Loris High School is to prepare all students to achieve excellence by creating an environment conducive to learning where students and families' work together to promote the skills needed in a continuously changing world.