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Horry County Schools shows progress on Pine Island, Tin Oaks and athletic projects; demolition begins at old Sacastee elementary
Summary
Facilities committee presentation March 24 detailed construction progress for Pine Island and Tin Oaks elementary schools, tennis court and theater work, demolition at Old Sacastee Elementary and ongoing permits for off‑site road work; district expects new schools to open in August.
The district’s facilities committee presented construction and capital updates March 24, showing completed phases on several campuses and outlining next steps for permitting and off‑site road work.
Why it matters: Opening two elementary schools and completing athletic and theater improvements affects student capacity, transportation plans and summer move‑in timelines.
What the facilities report covered
- New elementary schools: Pine Island Elementary and Tin Oaks Elementary are “dried‑in” with masonry complete, windows and canopies installed and interior finishes underway; both are on schedule for summer furniture delivery and planned occupancy in August pending final permits. The presentation noted off‑site road improvements are under way and that the South Carolina Office of School Facilities will complete permitting inspections prior to opening.
- St. James and Saucastee High School tennis courts: St. James completed and turned courts over to teams; Saucastee courts were under construction with grading and subgrade work and expected to be ready for next tennis season.
- Theater and ADA lift work: Daisy Elementary’s theater renovations were progressing with handrail installation, bathroom renovations, painting, flooring and lighting; an ADA lift required for the theater was expected to be installed in April.
- Demolition and athletic expansion: Demolition at the old Sacastee Elementary site is underway to create additional green space and athletic improvements for Saucastee High; demolition is expected to be complete in spring and is part of a plan to expand athletic offerings.
- Facility condition index: Facilities staff presented a districtwide facility condition index; most sites rated as acceptable or better while two buildings were noted as in the “red,” signaling need for targeted capital repairs.
Board and committee notes
Facilities committee chair Neil James asked Lucas (project communications) to show a video of the major projects; committee members highlighted the work and urged public visibility of the Legacy Room presentation the district showcased at a recent national conference. Committee members also noted that baseball and softball complex renovations at Aynor and Conway High School are running behind schedule but are expected to be complete this summer.
Ending
Facilities staff said permitting visits and final inspections remain the immediate actions needed to keep the two new elementary schools on track for August occupancy; committee members requested continued updates at upcoming meetings.
