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CFE Staff Member of the Year
Congratulations to Dee Jennings!
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Congratulations Ms. Hammer- The CFE Teacher of the Year.
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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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Horry County Schools is hosting a job fair for bus driver, custodian, Food Services, and maintenance positions on July 14 at the District Office from 3 - 5 PM. Click below for registration and application information!
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Discover HCS' plans to reduce screen-time and promote balanced, engaging learning experiences in our classrooms.
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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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Our calendars for both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years are now available on our Calendar page.
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