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.

Aynor High School 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Ms. Tiffany Jenkins, AHS Teacher of the Year, for 2013-2014. Ms. Jenkins is a math teacher at AHS. 

AHS Football Update

Please help us spread the word: the start time for the Varsity Football game tonight versus Loris (@Loris) has been moved up to 6 p.m. due to the potential for inclement weather. 

October 30 Deadline to Opt Out of Contact List for Military Recruiters

Under the No Child Left Behind Act and the National Defense Authorization Act, military recruiters are entitled to receive the names, addresses and telephone numbers of high school juniors and seniors. If you wish for your child’s information to be withdrawn from the list released to recruiters, please express your wishes in writing no later than October 30. An online form is available for your convenience at our District webpage, www.horrycountyschools.net or the homepage of your child’s high school. You may fax your request to 843.488.6779 or email sjohnson@horrycountyschools.net. Information will be released to recruiters on or about November 1. Requests are valid for one year and must be resubmitted annually.