January 2026

January 2026

• 1/1-2 - Winter Break
• 1/16 - End date for 2nd quarter, 2.5 hour early dismissal
• 1/19 - MLK Day, schools closed
• 1/20 - Student holiday, staff development day
• 1/26- 2nd Quarter report cards available
• 1/28- CD/ ECSE Prom 4-5
• 1/29- K Prom 4-5 & 5-6

Congratulations to Miss Baylor Hribar!

Our 2025–2026 Support Staff of the Year and an outstanding Kindergarten Assistant!

We are so grateful for your hard work, positivity, and the love you show our students every day

As we begin the new year, please notify the school or your child’s teacher if you have changed your phone number or moved.

✔️ Phone numbers can be updated in your PowerSchool account
✔️ Address changes require new proof of residency

If you do not have access to your PowerSchool account, please contact kgriffin@horrycountyschools.net for assistance.

Emergency situations happen, and your phone number is connected to our SPLASH call system and other important school communications.

Please take a moment to ensure your information is up to date. Thank you for helping us keep your child safe!

When? January 26-30, 2026

What? The Great Kindness Challenge is a proactive and positive bullying prevention initiative to improve school climate and increase student engagement.

Activities:

Monday: Kind kids have HEART- Wear LOTS of pink, red or hearts.

Tuesday: Lasso in Kindness- Wear your cow (boy/girl) boots and hat.

Wednesday: Team Kindness- Wear a sports jersey.

Thursday: You have the POWER to be Kind- Dress like a superhero.

Friday: Warm up with Kindness- Wear cozy PJs. (No Slippers)

Welcome back to Myrtle Beach Early Childhood School! We hope you and your families enjoyed a joyful and restful Christmas break. We are excited to see our students back and ready to begin a wonderful new year in 2026 🎉

Please remember that school begins promptly each morning. The bell rings at 7:30 AM on the dot, so arriving on time helps set the tone for a successful day of learning.

Cold weather is here—please be sure your child is dressed warmly and comes to school with a jacket each day, as we will continue outdoor activities when weather permits.

January will be a busy month, so please pay close attention to the calendar and be aware of any days your child may be out. Staying informed helps our school run smoothly.

Most importantly, keep up the great habit of reading to your child every night. Those moments make a big difference in their growth and love for learning 📚❤️

We are so happy to welcome you back and look forward to an amazing year ahead with our Myrtle Beach Early Childhood family. Here’s to a fantastic 2026! ✨

Students who miss 3 consecutive, full-day, unexcused absences must have an AIP.

Students who miss 5 or more full-day unexcused absences must have an AIP.

A student who misses 10% or more of his/her enrollment period is identified as chronically absent.

Parents may submit notes for up to 6 school days, and the days will count as parent-excused. (Students taking dual-enrollment courses must follow the attendance guidelines from the credit-granting institution. Parent notes cannot be used to excuse absences from HGTC or CCU classes.)