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Monday, January 27, 2014

UPDATED: Wednesday--Schools Closed For Winter Storm

**UPDATED** All Horry County public schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, January 29 due to the winter storm.  A decision about Thursday, January 30 will be communicated mid-day tomorrow.  Please continue to monitor your local news and HCS’ website, TV, and social media.

Due to the pending winter storm, all Horry County public schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 28. We will continue to monitor forecasts and will make a decision about school on Wednesday, January 29, by mid-day tomorrow. All 12-month employees are asked to report to work as conditions allow. Please continue to monitor your local news and HCS’ website, TV, and social media.

HCS Weather Update

WEATHER ALERT & UPDATES

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area from NOON, Tuesday, January 28 until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29.

In anticipation of this weather event, Horry County Schools is cancelling ALL after-school  and evening activities (extracurricular, athletic, academic, etc.) for Tuesday, January 28.

Horry County Schools receives guidance on weather conditions from Horry County Government’s Office of Emergency Management.  Emergency Management has scheduled another briefing on weather conditions for 2:00 p.m. this afternoon.  Once we receive this advisory from the Horry County Emergency Management, district staff will review the information and make a decision regarding the status of school for Tuesday, January 28. The decision regarding school cancellations will be sent to parents via the District’s automated calling system.