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Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2025)?
HCS will be accepting applications for the Child Development Program for the 2025-2026 school year beginning Monday, March 24, 2025.
This FREE, full-day program gives children the educational experiences they need to be successful in kindergarten.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open Monday, March 24 for students new to Horry County Schools!
Click below to learn more and begin the registration process.
Registration for returning students (including those kindergarten students who are currently in the Child Development program will open later this Spring.
We need your input!
The South Carolina Department of Education is asking parents of students in grades 3-12 to participate in a School Climate Survey for their child/children’s school. The survey is managed and completed entirely in the PowerSchool site or app. Visit our instructional page for more information.
Thanks for your help!
This month, we'll be celebrating our student musicians by showcasing our All-County concert series. Each week we'll release concerts featuring performances from all three grade levels across our county.
Mr. Clifford Jones, the new Superintendent of Horry County Schools, has scheduled “Coffee with Cliff” events for the remainder of the school year!
Download the 2025-2026 Student Calendar.
HCS is excited to welcome Clifford Jones as our new Superintendent! He’s recorded a short video sharing his message to parents, students, HCS employees, and the Horry County community.
Elementary, middle, and high schools across our district are busy rehearsing their spring productions and want you to know about it!
Visit our 2025 Spring Theatre page for information on shows in your community. Check back often as our list of productions is growing.
Families and staff should read this announcement for important information about our policy, which aligns with a new state law.
Around Waterway Elementary
Home of the Chiefs!
Ava Marie Roberts won our Spelling Bee and
Trevor Zweck is the runner-up.
The Spirit Rock at Waterway Elementary School is a great way to celebrate your child while supporting the school! Click here to learn more and sign up.