Horry County Schools closed Tuesday for Election Day; plan survey open
All Horry County Schools campuses are closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day and reopen Wednesday, Nov. 4, while the district asks families for input on its 2027–2032 strategic plan.
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Schools are closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day, and students return Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to notices on Horry County Schools (HCS) websites, including the Myrtle Beach High School site. The notice says the closure complies with state law requiring public schools to close for general elections.
Are schools open on Election Day, Nov. 3?
No. All HCS schools will be closed for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 4. The same notice appears on the websites of Conway High School, St. James Middle School, Ten Oaks Middle School and Early College High School. The Early College calendar lists no classes for Tuesday, Nov. 3.
How can families give input on the 2027–2032 strategic plan?
HCS is developing its next strategic plan for 2027–2032 and is asking parents, families and community members to share what matters most for students, schools and the community. The notice says the survey takes only a few minutes and links to more information. The school website notices reviewed do not give a closing date for the survey.
When is the Marching Band Extravaganza?
Marching bands from across HCS will perform together on Monday, Nov. 9, according to the Ten Oaks Middle School site. The Myrtle Beach High calendar lists the event for 6 to 9 p.m. at Socastee High Football Field.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCS Marching Band Extravaganza | Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Socastee High Football Field |
Each of the district’s nine base high schools will perform, along with the Coastal Carolina University Marching Band. The day ends with a finale in which all the bands play on the field.
What else is on the Myrtle Beach High calendar in November?
The Myrtle Beach High calendar lists these dates:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 to 10 a.m. | HCS JROTC Veterans Day Ceremony at Conway High School, 2301 Church Street, Conway |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day |
| Monday, Nov. 23 to Friday, Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving Holiday Break |
| Thursday, Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
When are the winter end-of-course exams?
The Myrtle Beach High School site lists these winter EOC dates:
| Exam | Date |
|---|---|
| English 2 Writing | Dec. 16, 2026 |
| Algebra 1 | Jan. 6, 2027 |
| English 2 Reading | Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Biology | Jan. 8, 2027 |
| U.S. History | Jan. 12, 2027 |
The dates appear on the Myrtle Beach High site. The notices reviewed do not say whether they apply to every HCS school.
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Questions and answers
- Are Horry County Schools open on Election Day 2026?
- No. All HCS schools are closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, for Election Day, because state law requires public schools to close for general elections. Students return Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to notices on HCS school websites, including Myrtle Beach High School's.
- When is the Horry County Schools Marching Band Extravaganza in 2026?
- It is Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Socastee High Football Field, according to the Myrtle Beach High School calendar. Bands from each of the district's nine base high schools perform, along with the Coastal Carolina University Marching Band.
Sources
- Myrtle Beach High School - sitio escolar (avisos, calendario y fechas de EOC de invierno)
- Ten Oaks Middle School - sitio escolar (avisos de cierre, encuesta y Band Extravaganza)
- Conway High School - sitio escolar
- St. James Middle School - sitio escolar
- Early College High School y programas HCS - sitio escolar
