DHEC recommends following these simple tips to stop the spread of respiratory illnesses, like #COVID19 and #flu: get the flu vaccine, wash your hands, cover your cough, and dispose of tissues contaminated with respiratory droplets. For more info, visit scdhec.gov/COVID19.

#BeTheLight Join the movement across the Nation in celebrating the Class of 2020 Graduates. Read more here: horrycountyschools.net/bethelight #AllInThisTogether #HCSGrad2020 #WeAreHCS #InspiringPossibilities

NEW Child Development Applications are now open for the 2020-21 school year! View the application process here: bit.ly/3556WTT

NEW Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 2020-21 school year! View the registration process here: bit.ly/2xR9zML

A message from Dr. Rick Maxey, HCS Superintendent horrycountyschools.net/covid19

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A special thank you to the 6,000 employees of HCS for the contributions made each day for students & families. Employee Appreciation Week has a whole new meaning this year. We thank & celebrate you. #AllInThisTogether #WeAreHCS youtube.com/watch?v=TDb9vz…

Teacher appreciation week! #MBPSoars facebook.com/18759136462173…

THIS FALL to #deardis social media. PRESENTING: the middle/high school #hcsinfluencers - this collection of #hcspdl folks will make instructables and new screencasts with a focus on #sel and mindfulness from @MindWise_CK and #MindfulbyDesign⠀ ⠀ Be su… instagr.am/p/CBwiT4_FTta/

The HCS Re-opening Task Force will have a plan ready to share with parents, employees, and the public by July 27, 2020. Click below to read more bit.ly/2YzoQMG

The Board of Education met on July 13, 2020, and approved a REVISED student calendar for the upcoming 2020-21 school year with a new start date of Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Learn more about the HCS Re-Opening Task Force and Re-Opening plans here: horrycountyschools.net/taskforce

The HCS Board of Education met on August 4, 2020. The Board approved the HCS Re-Opening Plan, which will now be submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education for review and final approval. horrycountyschools.net/taskforce

Free and Reduced Meal Applications are Now Available! To learn more about the program and fill out an application, please visit: ow.ly/IIPG50ARBmn

Horry County Schools Was Ranked #2 In The State Of South Carolina As Being One Of America’s Best Employers! Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to pinpoint those organizations liked best by employees. Read more: forbes.com/best-employers…

A Pathway for Back2School: Special Segment View the special, hour-long segment as district leaders discuss our Pathway for Back2School. youtube.com/watch?v=i8vZdS…

FIND MY BUS STOP: Find your child’s bus stop for the 2020-21 school year! Step 1. Select a school from the school finder. (Hover over the first icon) Step 2. Enter your address in the address search bar. Step 3. View your stop. bit.ly/31VNlFK

HCS is excited to announce that all HCS students will receive free breakfast and lunches thanks to a waiver from the USDA. Learn more about this announcement and view the 12 pick-up locations for Grab-and-Go meals here: horrycountyschools.net/Domain/170

Horry County Schools will continue to operate under the Hybrid Instructional Model the week of September 14th -18th. Learn more here: ow.ly/JbKL50BlYcH

DAILY CHILD PRE-SCREENING: Don’t forget to complete your child’s daily pre-screening before they go to school. View the daily pre-screening checklist, bit.ly/3mtOlsP (English), and bit.ly/33RUgzx (Spanish).

Horry County Schools will continue to operate with limited face-to-face instruction for the week of September 28th – October 2nd. Our weekly Instructional Meter is available on our website and will be updated each Monday afternoon. Learn more here: ow.ly/JbKL50BlYcH