Three Horry County middle schools return to full-time traditional learning Middle School Students Return to Full-time Learning By Kate Merriman | February 25, 2021 at 8:25 AM EST - Updated February 25 at 8:25 AM HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Three Horry County middle schools are returning to full-time traditional learning Thursday. One of those schools is Socastee Middle School. Safety precautions are in place, including the controversial plexiglass workstations. Socastee Middle School principal Lisa Melchione said she’s ready and excited to return. She said they’ve been doing preparations for the last few weeks so kids are used to the plexiglass being in the classroom.