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The island’s family bulletin board

School. Rec. Community.
Connected.

Official calendars, registrations, schedules and local resources—organized so families can find the next thing without chasing ten different websites.

Unified family calendar

One view of what is next.

School dates, Island Rec programs, sports deadlines and library events—source-labeled, filterable and ready to add to your own calendar.

Nov 16All day
Island RecDeadline

Island Rec winter basketball registration deadline

Published deadline for Future Stars, first/second-grade and recreational basketball leagues; verify space and current fees.

Source: Island Recreation Association ↗
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Now and next

The things families should not miss.

Dates and availability can change. We show the directory review date and send families to the official registration or calendar page for the final word.

2026–27 school year

District calendar is active

Use the approved Beaufort County calendar for school days, holidays, teacher workdays and emergency guidance.

Open the official calendar ↗Checked August 9, 2026
Current school year

Island Rec After School

The program runs on regularly scheduled public-school days. Families should confirm enrollment, hours and availability directly.

Program details & availability ↗Checked August 9, 2026
Winter programs

Youth sports registration

Island Rec publishes age divisions, registration windows and current session dates on its official winter sports page.

Winter sports & registration ↗Checked August 9, 2026

Island schools

Start with the right official page.

PublicPre-K

Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center

Beaufort County School District’s island early-childhood campus and official family information source.

School website ↗
PublicGrades 1–5

Hilton Head Island Elementary School

International Baccalaureate-focused elementary school with dual-language and Project Lead The Way pathways.

School website ↗
PublicElementary

Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Arts-integrated elementary education with art, music, dance and theatre programming.

School website ↗
PublicGrades 6–8

Hilton Head Island Middle School

Island middle school with IB, dual-language, AVID and Project Lead The Way opportunities.

School website ↗
PublicGrades 9–12

Hilton Head Island High School

Island high school offering IB Middle Years and Diploma Programme pathways, athletics and student activities.

School website ↗
Independent15 months–Grade 12

Hilton Head Preparatory School

Independent day and boarding school that includes the Sea Pines Montessori Academy division.

School website ↗
IndependentK–Grade 12

Hilton Head Christian Academy

Christian college-preparatory school serving island-area families from its Bluffton campus.

School website ↗
Closures and urgent school notices

We will surface district announcements in the Community hub, but the district and individual school remain authoritative. Emergency eLearning days are not preplanned calendar days.

Check BCSD announcements ↗

Island Recreation Center

Programs, pool, sports and childcare in one view.

Island Rec is a core Hilton Head family resource at 20 Wilborn Road. HiltonHead.online will keep the high-demand pathways visible and send registration to the official system.

6 AM weekday fitness openingYear-round youth programmingPublic lap/training pool843-681-7273 main contact

Youth & family directory

Find the right program.

12 local starting points across sports, enrichment, family support and the arts. Find the official program page and confirm current availability with the organizer.

5 sports programs3 enrichment resources2 family-support organizations2 arts organizations
SportsPre-K–teens

Island Rec youth leagues

Soccer, football, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, clinics and other recreational programs with schedules maintained by Island Rec.

Year-round by seasonBrowse youth programs ↗
SportsMiddle & high school

Hilton Head Island Crew

Island rowing for middle- and high-school athletes, with learn-to-row opportunities and team updates.

Fall, spring & learn-to-rowOfficial team updates ↗
SportsYouth competitive swimmers

Hilton Head Aquatics

The island’s nonprofit competitive swim program, serving local youth since 1984 with coached development and competition.

Year-roundTeam information ↗
SportsYouth golfers

First Tee – The Lowcountry

Golf instruction paired with character and life-skills development at the Hilton Head campus and participating courses.

Sessions throughout the yearPrograms & registration ↗
SportsAges 6–18

South Carolina Yacht Club junior sailing

Learn-to-sail, adventure sailing and a grades 7–12 school sailing league; selected programs are open to nonmembers and scholarships are offered.

Summer & school-year sailingJunior programs ↗
EnrichmentAges 6–18

Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island

Education, recreation, leadership, arts, health and teen programming for island children and families.

After school & summerExplore Club programs ↗
EnrichmentFamilies & all ages

Coastal Discovery Museum

Nature, history, wildlife and hands-on learning at Honey Horn, with a changing calendar of family programs and events.

Year-roundMuseum events ↗
EnrichmentChildren, teens & adults

Hilton Head Branch Library

Storytimes, STEM, game nights, clubs, local history and other free public programs at 11 Beach City Road.

Year-roundHilton Head events ↗
Family supportInfants–preschool

The Children’s Center

Nonprofit early-childhood education and childcare with sliding-scale tuition for working Lowcountry families.

Year-round childcareFamily information ↗
Family supportIsland residents

Deep Well Project

Emergency food, financial assistance, home repairs and other support for Hilton Head residents in need.

Year-round assistanceServices & help ↗
Arts & cultureYouth, adults & families

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Performing and visual arts, festivals, workshops, field trips and accessible education programs at Shelter Cove.

Year-roundEducation & programs ↗
Arts & cultureBeginners through advanced

Art League Academy

Nonprofit visual-arts classes and workshops across media, taught by professional educators for youth and adults.

Monthly classesClasses & workshops ↗
Program missing?

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Send the official link, audience, season and registration date. Every submission is reviewed before publication.

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Civic resources

Useful beyond school and sports.

Hilton Head Branch Library

Programs for children, teens and adults, plus books, local history, state-park passes and public resources. Open Monday–Thursday 9 AM–7 PM and Friday–Saturday 9 AM–5 PM.

Hours & events ↗
Town public meetings

Town Council, boards, commissions, agendas, special-event permits and Fire Rescue calendar items.

Official Town calendar ↗
Parks & amenities

Search Town parks by basketball, baseball, dog park, skate park, docks, ramps, Wi-Fi and other amenities.

Find a Town park ↗
Beaufort County services

County information, public notices, emergency management, elections and resident services beyond the Town’s responsibilities.

County services ↗
BCSD family resources

Enrollment, transportation, meals, ParentPortal, district notices and academic support for public-school families.

District resources ↗
Community help

Deep Well connects island residents with emergency food, financial help, home repairs and other essential assistance.

Deep Well services ↗

Deadline alerts

Only the updates your family needs.

Choose the sources you care about. Weekly is the quiet default; “as needed” is reserved for deadlines, closures and material schedule changes.

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Schools and community organizations

Keep your information current.

Official partners can send announcements, calendar links, registration dates, closures and corrections. Community submissions are free and reviewed before publication.

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