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We Are Palmetto's Finest!
Socastee Elementary was named a Palmetto's Finest school on April 30, 2025!
Welcome to SES!
Teacher of the Year Mrs. Puka
Socastee Elementary
Support Staff of the Year
Rookie of the Year 2026
In The News
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Horry County Schools will host Transportation Day on Thursday, July 30, to help families confirm or update student bus transportation information before the start of the 2026-27 school year. Families who have experienced transportation changes since completing online registration or who need to confirm their student’s bus route, bus stop, pickup time, or drop-off time are encouraged to visit the bus office that serves their child’s school. Bus offices will be open from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. to assist families.
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This past school year, HCS students read 68 million pages, and they're still going strong. They've already logged around 900 thousand pages this summer, and there's plenty of summer left. Don't forget to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge and log your pages in Beanstack ASAP!
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Discover HCS' plans to reduce screen-time and promote balanced, engaging learning experiences in our classrooms.
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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.
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Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Rookie Teacher of the Year, Ms. Sierra Howell!
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Congratulations Mrs. Perito!
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Socastee Elementary is thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Stacey Puka as our Teacher of the Year!
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The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating an eWallet. It’s easy to set up and easy for others to add funds.
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Red Ribbon Week October 27-31
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Socastee Elementary teachers kicked off the school year by delivering books to students throughout their community.
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Some of our 4th and 5th grade students had the opportunity to visit the Boeing plant in North Charleston.
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Our gym was filled with energy today!
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