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![A beach umbrella, inflatable ring, and beach ball rest on sand in the foreground, with "Hello Summer Enjoy Your Break! See You on August 19th." written in colorful text against a bright blue sky in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780337212/horrycountyschoolsnet/wamstgjjwwd4umaqq5k0/SummerBreak2026HPgraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780337212/horrycountyschoolsnet/wamstgjjwwd4umaqq5k0/SummerBreak2026HPgraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780337212/horrycountyschoolsnet/wamstgjjwwd4umaqq5k0/SummerBreak2026HPgraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780337212/horrycountyschoolsnet/wamstgjjwwd4umaqq5k0/SummerBreak2026HPgraphic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780337212/horrycountyschoolsnet/wamstgjjwwd4umaqq5k0/SummerBreak2026HPgraphic.jpg","width":1230}])
Today marks the final day of school for Horry County Schools students and the close of another successful school year. Throughout the year, our students, teachers, staff, and families worked together to support learning, celebrate achievements, and create meaningful experiences across our schools.
![Once Upon a Summer Reading Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780446626/horrycountyschoolsnet/pugg9afyejsirod9jrxu/HCSSummerReading2026HomepageNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780446626/horrycountyschoolsnet/pugg9afyejsirod9jrxu/HCSSummerReading2026HomepageNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780446626/horrycountyschoolsnet/pugg9afyejsirod9jrxu/HCSSummerReading2026HomepageNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780446626/horrycountyschoolsnet/pugg9afyejsirod9jrxu/HCSSummerReading2026HomepageNews.jpg","width":1200}])
Summer reading is an important way for students to stay engaged, improve their reading skills, and prepare for future academic success.
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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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Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026)?
This FREE, full-day program gives children the educational experiences they need to be successful in kindergarten.
![HCS School Report Cards Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761914692/horrycountyschoolsnet/hr5kehnkk6nocygwf7lt/SCStateReportCard2025HPNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761914692/horrycountyschoolsnet/hr5kehnkk6nocygwf7lt/SCStateReportCard2025HPNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761914692/horrycountyschoolsnet/hr5kehnkk6nocygwf7lt/SCStateReportCard2025HPNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761914692/horrycountyschoolsnet/hr5kehnkk6nocygwf7lt/SCStateReportCard2025HPNews.jpg","width":1200}])
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, Mrs. Wood!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762732645/horrycountyschoolsnet/y1iaikm93itvdgoowq63/TOY.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762732645/horrycountyschoolsnet/y1iaikm93itvdgoowq63/TOY.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762732645/horrycountyschoolsnet/y1iaikm93itvdgoowq63/TOY.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762732645/horrycountyschoolsnet/y1iaikm93itvdgoowq63/TOY.png","width":1200}])
Riverside is thankful for our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, Jeanette Wood.
Mrs. Wood is an integral part of the Riverside family, acting as our school librarian as well as being the school's technology contact.
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