The Hilton Head Island School Board is part of the Beaufort County School District, which serves Hilton Head Island and the surrounding areas. Here is what voters need to know about the upcoming school board election for 2025:
Election Overview
The Beaufort County School District Board of Education consists of 11 members, each serving four-year terms and representing different districts within the county including Hilton Head Island.​
The school board oversees policies, budgeting, and overall governance for public schools from Pre-K to Grade 12 in the district.​
Elections for board seats take place during the general election, with the next scheduled for November 5, 2025.​
Many seats are contested in nonpartisan races where candidates focus on education policy and community needs rather than party affiliation.​
Roles and Responsibilities
The school board sets district policies, hires and evaluates the superintendent, manages the budget, and makes decisions affecting curriculum and facilities.
Members are advocates for students, parents, teachers, and community interests, impacting school safety, program offerings, and resource allocation.​
Voter Information
Voters living in Hilton Head Island should confirm their school board district to ensure they vote for the correct candidates.
Information on candidates, sample ballots, polling locations, and early voting options is available through the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.​
Early voting generally occurs a few weeks ahead of the November election, with official election day providing the final opportunity to vote.
How to Prepare
Review candidates’ platforms and attend candidate forums or community meetings if possible.
Consult the Beaufort County School District and official election websites for the latest updates, candidate statements, and voting procedures.​
Participation helps shape local education policies that impact thousands of students and families on Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head Island voters participate in Beaufort County’s school board elections, which play a crucial role in governing the school system. Staying informed and voting on November 5, 2025, gives residents a direct voice in the future of public education locally.
SOURCES
[1](https://ballotpedia.org/Beaufort_County_School_District,_South_Carolina,_elections)
[2](https://www.beaufortschools.net/about-us/board-of-ed)
[3](https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Candidate/CandidateSearchDate?electionDate=11%2F05%2F2024+00%3A00%3A00)
[4](https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_school_board_elections_in_2025)
[5](https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/news/2025/03/beaufort-county-board-of-voter-registration-and-elections-schedules-new-poll-worker-classes.html)
