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Welcome to Kingston Elementary!
Welcome, Cool Cats!
Congratulations
Amanda Rausch is our 2025-26 Teacher of the Year.
Rookie Teacher of the Year 2026
Miss Emerson Cicala, Rookie Teacher of Year 2026
Congratulations
Mrs. Becca Harrelson, Support Staff of the Year 2026
News & Announcements
![All-County Performances Graphic - Collage of Ensambles and text]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774534396/horrycountyschoolsnet/jlnu858wim8hp6hahdu6/AllCountyNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774534396/horrycountyschoolsnet/jlnu858wim8hp6hahdu6/AllCountyNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774534396/horrycountyschoolsnet/jlnu858wim8hp6hahdu6/AllCountyNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774534396/horrycountyschoolsnet/jlnu858wim8hp6hahdu6/AllCountyNews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774534396/horrycountyschoolsnet/jlnu858wim8hp6hahdu6/AllCountyNews.jpg","width":1230}])
Horry County Schools is proud to showcase the incredible talent of our students in All-County Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, and Orchestra performances!
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Kindergarten and 1st Grade Registration for the 2026-2027 school year for students new to Horry County Schools is now open!
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.
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SC Ready Testing Spring Dates
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Mr. Clifford Jones, Superintendent of Horry County Schools, will be holding “Coffee and Conversation with Cliff” events throughout the school year.
The events will both consist of informal listening sessions and discussions. Everyone is invited, and no registration or appointment is needed. Come to any event that meets your schedule.
![The 2026-2027 AND 2027-2028 Calendars are Now Available!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770690930/horrycountyschoolsnet/vkaft9et4kpmdeefagul/StudentCalendarsgraphicHPNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770690930/horrycountyschoolsnet/vkaft9et4kpmdeefagul/StudentCalendarsgraphicHPNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770690930/horrycountyschoolsnet/vkaft9et4kpmdeefagul/StudentCalendarsgraphicHPNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770690930/horrycountyschoolsnet/vkaft9et4kpmdeefagul/StudentCalendarsgraphicHPNews.jpg","width":1200}])
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.
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