The Weekly Panther

August

18 ~ First Day of School

September

1 ~ Labor Day (schools & offices closed)

4 ~ Underclassman Picture Day

17 ~ End Date for 1st Quarter Interim Reports

30 ~ Senior Makeup Pictures

To view new attendance policy, click on the below link.

Attendance Policy Updates - Horry County Schools

For more information, click on the link below.

The News Room at HCS / Clear Backpacks (horrycountyschools.net)

HCS Offers Students Free Breakfast & Lunch in 2025-26

All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-2026 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Students will still have the option to purchase additional meals, food & snack items, and beverages at à la carte prices. À la carte items can be paid for in cash or by prepayment on the student’s cafeteria account.

Click here for more information.

The 2025-2026 Student Calendar is available now!

Visit www.horrycountyschools.net/calendars to view or download the PDF.V

Click the following link to learn more about the

HCS student cell phone policy.

Student Cell Phone Policy - Horry County Schools

Schedules for the 25-26 school year have been released in Power School.

1. Students and families will only be able to view schedules in Power School if they have completed registration in Power School for this school year. Registration consists of updating contacts, agreeing to school policies, etc. Please check for emails from Mrs. Lee (klee001@horrycountyschools.net) or noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com. If you are having issues with registering, please contact Mrs. Lee at (klee001@horrycountyschools.net)

2. Student schedules were developed based on the course selections that occurred during the IGP process this past year. Students will be expected to follow the schedule that is in Power School on August 18th. Students are advised to check their Power School the morning of August 18th prior to the start of school for any changes that may have occurred.

3. Counselors will not be available to meet with and/or respond to individual student emails as we are welcoming new students and families to our school community. All students will receive a google form after school on August 18th to request a schedule correction. Counselors will only be referring to these responses regarding schedule corrections. Counselors will notify students if/when the schedule has been changed. Students are expected to follow the schedule in Power School.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to a great school year!

Attention Carolina Forest High School Parents and Students,
For security purposes, we do not accept ANY deliveries for students. This includes, but is not limited to, floral deliveries, food items, athletic items, etc. We are not responsible for your student’s personal property. Please have your student be mindful of having everything they may need for the school day and after school activities prior to leaving home for school. If the items are an absolute necessity, you can come to the school and wait in the lobby area until just before class ends and the student may be called to the front office to receive the items from you. We WILL NOT interrupt instructional time for students to leave class to retrieve items from a family member. We will not allow items to be left in the front office. Please also be mindful that NO OUTSIDE RESTAURANT food is allowed to be dropped off for your student.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Check out our CFHS Performing Arts Schedule! Visit www.cfhsperformingarts.com for tickets!

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Driver's Education is a 1/2 credit course that will be offered BEFORE traditional school hours at 7:15 am. Students must attend school on the CFHS campus and have their own transportation to attend before school classes. Students will also have 1-2 in person driving experiences which will typically take place during the student's elective course.

Space in this course is limited, students will be placed on a first come first served basis, a wait list will be maintained as well. If you get a seat in the course the instructor, Mr. Arroz will reach out to you via email with further information regarding specific dates and other information.

This course starts at the beginning of each quarter of the school year and usually begins on the 3rd or 4th day of the quarter. Students do not need to have a driver's permit at the start of the coursework BUT they must have it prior to beginning the driving experiences. Students are encouraged to obtain a driver's permit prior to beginning the course to avoid any unforeseen DMV issues.

Proposed 2025-2026 dates (subject to change if needed)

1st Quarter: August 26th - October 24th

2nd Quarter: October 28th - January 15th

3rd Quarter: January 27th - March 20th

4th Quarter: March 24th - May 29th

There is a fee for this course, fees are subject to change (please

contact the school bookkeeper Jennifer Scott for current pricing prior to your student beginning the course). Payment for the course can be processed at the main office. Even though school lunch will be provided to the entire district free of charge this year, families who would have qualified for free/reduced lunch can complete this form 2025-2026 Request for Fee Reduction or Waiver Form: https://padlet.com/.../carolina.../wish/1xkVaqyJbq42al0e and send or bring it to Jennifer Scott at JScott@horrycountyschools.net for review and/or approval to determine if a free/reduced fee for the Driver’s Ed course applies. You can also pick up a hard-copy of this form in the front office.

Students will receive the Driver's Education certificate after payment is received and all course requirements are met.

If you have questions about the Driver's Education course please contact the instructor Brian Arroz at BArroz@horrycountyschools.net

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Get ready for an unforgettable night supporting our amazing student-athletes at Carolina Forest High School! 🐾

We’re hosting a LIVE Auction, Silent Auction & Raffle — and YOU can help us make it a huge success!

How you can help:

Buy your tickets now – Don’t miss out on the fun!

Donate items for the auctions – Big or small, every donation makes a difference!

Share this post to spread the word and support Panther Pride!

All proceeds go directly to benefit CFHS athletic programs – helping our athletes train, compete, and succeed.

Tickets are going fast – Grab yours today and be part of something great!

HCS GT Parent Referral Form

This form is to be completed by any parent who wishes to refer a student for CogAT testing OR placement in the gifted and talented program before the Friday, September 12th deadline.

Click below for the referral link:

Parent Referral form

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Visit www.mypaymentsplus.com for more information.

CFHS Student Parking Information:

The Carolina Forest High School 2025-26 student parking decal application is now available and has been emailed to CF Parents & Students.

Please note, students must have valid SC Driver's License to apply. (Beginners Permits are not allowed)

After the application is approved, the parking decal will be added to your My Payments Plus account as a fee.

Approved and paid for parking decals will begin to be issued during the week of September 2nd during 2nd block.

Until you receive your decal, keep your receipt in your car.

To update parent contact information (address, phone number, email), please print and complete this form and return to the front office:

Change of Address or Telephone Number

**If you are changing your address, please include a full-page current proof of residency (water/gas/electric/cable bill) in your name.

To update emergency contacts, please print and complete this form and return to the front office:

Change of Emergency Contacts

Both forms are also available in our front office.

You may also log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and select the Year-Round Update to make any changes or updates. Here is the PowerSchool Parent Portal link: https://myps.horrycountyschools.net/public/home.html

If you need assistance with your PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please contact:

Kelly Lee, Data Quality Clerk, at KLee001@horrycountyschools.net

For more information from The Prowler, click on the following link:

The student news site of Carolina Forest High School (cfhsprowler.com)

All Athletic information can be found at www.cfpanthers.com

Only students with walking passes are permitted to walk onto campus in the morning or walk off campus after school. Walking Passes are issued to students who live within a mile of the school. Temporary passes will not be issued for other students (i.e. friends, cousins, significant others) to walk with students who have walking passes.