Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM, located at the Administrative Office Boardroom, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29477.

Parking will be located in the back paved parking lot adjacent to the St. George Diamond Youth Baseball Will Rickborn Field off of Behling Street.

Listed is the link for the board meeting: https://dorchester4-k12-sc.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=329

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The May Early Childhood Newsletters are now available.
https://tinyurl.com/9ay7pf35

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Graphic with a dark green background featuring the Dorchester School District Four logo at the top and the word “NEWSLETTER” in large white letters. Text reads, “The May Early Childhood Newsletters are available.” Below the text is a smartphone mockup displaying part of an early childhood newsletter with photos, articles, and educational content for families and students.
Keep young minds active all summer with the Dorchester County Library 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. From June 1 through July 31, readers of all ages can earn prizes just for reading. DD2 and DD4 students can also get a free library card. Learn more and sign up at dorchesterlibrarysc.org.
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Flyer for the Dorchester County Library 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Text reads “Free and fun for all ages” and “June 1 – July 31.” Participants can pick up a game card at any library or track reading online to earn prizes, including a prize for registering. DD2 and DD4 students can receive a free library card. A QR code links to more information, and the theme reads “Unearth a Story.”
Today is National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, and DD4 Schools wants to take a moment to celebrate four amazing professionals who pour their hearts into our students every day!

A huge Thank You to:
Kali Brown
Nicole Karwoski
Jasmin Behlin
Nan Aycock

Your patience, dedication, and expertise help our students find their voices and communicate with confidence. The work you do changes lives in ways that go far beyond the classroom. DD4 is so grateful to have you!
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A decorative graphic with a purple, gold, and white color scheme featuring the Dorchester School District Four logo. Text on the graphic reads "Honoring National Speech-Language Pathologist Day — On behalf of DD4 Schools, Thank You!" The date May 18, 2026 is displayed along the left side. The District Four shield logo appears in multiple locations on the graphic.
Congratulations to Clay Hill Elementary School, Nurse Weathers, and the CHES Wellness Team for being recognized with the MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness Initiative Award for Dorchester School District Four!

This achievement reflects your dedication to student health, wellness, and creating a positive environment where students can thrive. Thank you for the incredible work you do each day to support the well-being of our students and school community.
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Nurse Weathers poses with two MUSC representatives with a certificate and a large $2,000 MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness award check in front of a colorful CHES mural.
Clay Hill Elementary School staff members, wellness team, musc reps and district staff pose together holding a $2,000 award check, certificate, and championship wellness belt during a school celebration event.
Nurse Weathers smiles and talks with another team member while holding award materials during the wellness initiative celebration.
Clay Hill Elementary students, staff, and MUSC reps gather together holding a $2,000 MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness award check, certificate, and wellness championship belt in the school cafeteria.
Principal Lemon wearing a red “Team Amistad” shirt and cowboy hat proudly holds the Dorchester School District Four wellness championship belt during the celebration event.

Google is excited to meet our St. George community. Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and fellowship as they introduce themselves to the area and share more about their presence in South Carolina.

May 28 | 5:30-7:30 PM
St. George Middle School Gymnasium (former)
600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29477

Learn more: Google South Carolina Data Centers

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A yellow and orange Google community invitation graphic featuring a construction worker in safety gear standing at a construction site. The text invites neighbors to a community meet-and-greet on May 28 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the former St. George Middle School Gymnasium in St. George, South Carolina. The Google logo appears at the bottom.

Dorchester School District Four is hiring!

New positions are now available for individuals ready to make a difference in the lives of students and families across our district. Join a team committed to empowering minds and shaping futures.

Apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/dorchester4k12/onlineapp/

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Graphic with a white background and green border reading “New Job Alert” in large green letters. The image states that Dorchester School District Four has posted new positions and encourages viewers to visit the district application link and “Apply Today!” The Dorchester School District Four logo and slogan, “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures,” appear at the bottom.
Looking for a fun and engaging summer experience for your child? Cheeks Daycare Academy is now registering for CDA Kids Summer Camp 2026 for ages 5-12.

Camp runs June 8 through July 31 and includes arts & crafts, journaling, storytelling, indoor games, movies, trips, talent shows, picnics, plus lunch and a camp T-shirt.

Space is limited. Registration fee is $40 non-refundable. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or email cheeksdaycare@gmail.com
for more information.
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Flyer for CDA Kids Summer Camp at Cheeks Daycare Academy. The flyer has an olive green background with white text and circular photos of children participating in outdoor and camp activities. Text states the camp is for ages 5-12 and runs from June 8 to July 31, 2026. Activities listed include arts and crafts, journaling, talent show, picnic, indoor games, movies, storytelling, trips, and lunch and T-shirt included. The flyer notes that space is limited and there is a non-refundable $40 registration fee. A QR code for registration appears near the bottom along with the address: 1650 E Main Street, Dorchester, SC 29437, and the email cheeksdaycare@gmail.com.
Every day, educators and staff across Dorchester School District Four invest in more than lessons and learning standards. They invest in people. They encourage students through challenges, celebrate growth, create opportunities, and help children discover confidence in themselves and their future.

Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the lasting impact made inside classrooms, on campuses, and throughout our community. The care, patience, leadership, and dedication shown each day help shape an environment where students feel supported, valued, and inspired to succeed.

Thank you to the teachers and staff members who continue to lead, serve, encourage, and make a difference in the lives of students across DD4. Your work matters, and your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

DD4 Teachers and Staff...
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Teacher in red sunglasses and school spirit attire smiles during a lively school event while students stand in the background. Text reads: “Make every school day memorable.”
Male teacher with white beard looks toward the camera inside a classroom. Text reads: “Teach lessons that last a lifetime.”
Two elementary teachers stand with smiling students holding handmade signs during a school event. Text reads: “Help students grow with confidence.”
Smiling teacher with arms raised celebrates outdoors during a school activity. Text reads: “Guide students toward success and purpose.”
Teacher in a colorful patterned blouse stands in a gymnasium during a school event. Text reads: “Help students find their voice.”
Two smiling teachers wearing matching blue shirts stand together outdoors during a school celebration. Text reads: “Bring joy to the classroom.”

Dorchester School District Four is made stronger each day by the educators and staff members who invest their time, talent, and care into the lives of students. Through meaningful relationships, encouragement, and engaging learning experiences, they help students grow academically, socially, and personally.

During Teacher Appreciation Week, we recognize the commitment and impact of the individuals who go above and beyond for children across our district. Their work reaches far beyond the classroom by supporting students, serving the community, and creating opportunities that help every child succeed.

Because of their dedication, students in DD4 are encouraged to dream bigger, work harder, and believe in their potential. Thank you to our teachers and staff for the lasting difference you make every single day.

DD4 Teachers and Staff...

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Teacher wearing gloves leads a hands-on classroom activity while working with dough or clay as students gather around a table. The graphic includes the Dorchester School District Four logo and the phrase “Build confidence. Create opportunity.”
Educator sits in a classroom or library setting listening attentively during a student discussion. The graphic includes the Dorchester School District Four logo and the phrase “Inspire growth beyond the classroom.”
Two smiling educators stand with a group of young students holding a colorful banner during an outdoor school event. The graphic includes the Dorchester School District Four logo and the phrase “Shape futures through dedication & care.”
Smiling pre-kindergarten teacher stands inside a school building wearing a “Pre-K Where the Adventure Begins” shirt. The graphic includes the Dorchester School District Four logo and the phrase “Lead with purpose, teach with heart.”
Smiling male staff member stands outdoors during a community food drive or service event. The graphic includes the Dorchester School District Four logo and the phrase “Teach kindness through action.”
Teacher works with elementary students around a table covered with worksheets and reading materials during a small-group classroom lesson. The graphic includes the Dorchester School District Four logo and the phrase “Turn potential into progress.”
Hands-on learning meets serious fun this summer. STEM Camp for Kids is coming to St. George with activities like circuit wiring, epoxy molding, engineering projects, and more. Open to elementary and middle school students, June 8–12 from 9 AM to 3 PM, and it is completely free.

Register now at www.STEMRocks.net
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Flyer for STEM Camp for Kids featuring students working on hands-on STEM activities like soldering and building projects. Includes QR codes for elementary and middle camp registration, list of activities such as circuit wiring, biometrics, epoxy molding, and engineering projects, dates of June 8–12, 2026 from 9 AM to 3 PM, location at Rosendale School in St. George, SC, and a note that the camp is free with materials and mentoring included.

💙 Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! 💙

Today, May 6, 2026, we celebrate the incredible nurses of Dorchester School District Four who show up every day with compassion, care, and dedication for our students! 🩺❤️

A huge THANK YOU to:
Wendy Judy – Lead Nurse, Woodland High School
Barbara Weathers – Clay Hill Elementary School
Elizabeth Owens – Woodland Middle School
Virginia Martin – Harleyville Elementary School
Erin Peters – Williams Memorial Elementary School
Jennifer Brook-Simmons – Elementary Float Nurse
Kimberly Broad – Middle/High Float Nurse

Your dedication to the health and success of our students does not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for everything you do! 🌟

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A colorful School Nurse Appreciation Day graphic for Dorchester School District Four, dated May 6, 2026. The header reads "Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day" in bold navy and teal lettering with festive medical-themed decorations including a stethoscope, bandage, scrubs, and hearts. Seven numbered photo cards feature the district's school nurses: (1) Wendy Judy, Lead Nurse at Woodland High School; (2) Barbara Weathers, Clay Hill Elementary School; (3) Elizabeth Owens, Woodland Middle School; (4) Virginia Martin, Harleyville Elementary School; (5) Erin Peters, Williams Memorial Elementary School; (6) Jennifer Brook-Simmons, Elementary Float Nurse; and (7) Kimberly Broad, Middle/High Float Nurse. A banner at the bottom reads, "Thank you for your compassion, care, and dedication to the health and success of our students!"
At Dorchester School District Four, great schools are built by great people.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor the educators and staff who show up every day with heart, building relationships, inspiring potential, and making students feel known and valued.

Your dedication is the foundation of everything we do. Thank you for being the reason our students believe in tomorrow.

DD4 Teachers and Staff…
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A DD4 staff member from Williams Memorial Elementary School smiles warmly outdoors, with the text "Inspire curiosity" and the Dorchester School District Four logo overlaid at the bottom.
A DD4 staff member smiles warmly outdoors on a sunny day, with the text "Show up with heart every single day" and the Dorchester School District Four logo overlaid at the bottom.
A DD4 teacher celebrates with four students wearing medals and holding a trophy at a robotics competition, with the text "Make every student feel like they belong" and the Dorchester School District Four logo overlaid at the bottom.
A DD4 teacher smiles energetically in front of a classroom whiteboard, with the text "Make learning come alive" and the Dorchester School District Four logo overlaid at the bottom.
A DD4 teacher smiles joyfully while holding a book in a classroom setting, with the text "Shape futures, one student at a time" and the Dorchester School District Four logo overlaid at the bottom.
A DD4 teacher smiles and gestures expressively in a classroom, with the text "Champion every child" and the Dorchester School District Four logo overlaid at the bottom.
The bleak weather could not dampen the excitement at Williams Memorial Elementary School! On Friday, kindergarteners led the way with signs and bubbles as community friends showed up BIG! Tow trucks, emergency vehicles, motorcycles, and more rolled through to kick off SCREADY testing season. The weather was chilly and wet, but the smiles were electric. See ALL the photos on the WMES Facebook Page.

Good luck to all of our DD4 Students as we start testing month!
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Staff ride in a white SUV decorated with a handmade testing-themed sign that reads, “It’s time to lock in, don’t crashout,” while waving pom-poms from the windows.
Students line the school driveway holding handmade signs and paper crafts as they watch the parade pass by.
Students stand outside along a school driveway holding handmade signs, including a large blue “Donut stress, do your best” poster decorated with colorful donut drawings.
Students and staff line a school driveway during a parade, with children holding signs and walking together under trees.
A large tow truck drives through a school parade route as students stand along both sides of the driveway and wave.
A St. George police vehicle with flashing blue lights drives through the school parade route while students and staff watch from the sidewalk.
A white St. George police car drives through the school parade route with blue lights flashing while students and staff stand nearby.
Red and white emergency vehicles drive through the school parade route with lights flashing as students watch from the side of the road.
A motorcycle rider on a bright yellow motorcycle passes students lined along the school driveway during the parade.
A red Dorchester County fire truck passes by with firefighters visible inside the cab during the school parade.

🍎 It's Teacher Appreciation Week in Dorchester School District Four! 🎉

May 4–8, 2026, we celebrate the extraordinary educators who show up every single day to teach, inspire, empower, and repeat! 💙

Our teachers are leaders, mentors, role models, changemakers, and future-builders and we are so grateful for everything they do for our students and our community.

To every teacher in DD4: THANK YOU. You make a difference that lasts a lifetime. ⭐

We appreciate you! ❤️

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A vibrant, colorful graphic from Dorchester School District Four celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–8, 2026. The center reads "Celebrating TEACHER Appreciation Week!" in large, bold, multicolored lettering — green, orange, teal, and purple. A navy banner displays the dates "May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026," and the phrase "We Appreciate You!" appears in script below. A dark navy circle in the upper right reads "Thank you for all you do. You make a DIFFERENCE!" The Dorchester School District Four logo appears in the upper left. Illustrated decorations include a red apple, doodle-style hearts, stars, pencils, and a blue apple outline. On the left, a navy coffee mug reads "Teach. Inspire. Empower. Repeat." On the right, a stack of three books is labeled "Leaders & Mentors," "Role Models & Changemakers," and "Building Brighter Futures," topped with a red apple with a heart cutout. The background features bold brushstroke accents in green, yellow, and blue.
The Dorchester School District Four Board of Trustees proudly celebrates our 2026 graduates. Your hard work, perseverance, and achievements have brought you to this important milestone, and we are excited to see where your next chapter leads.

Your school board salutes you and wishes you continued success as you move forward.
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Members of the Dorchester School District Four Board of Trustees stand together in the district boardroom holding a sign that reads, “Congratulations Class of 2026. Your School Board Salutes You.”

Dorchester School District Four is proud to share this important summer opportunity for families.

Splash Into Safety is back for its 6th summer, offering swim lessons for just $1 per lesson. The goal is simple: remove cost as a barrier and help more children gain basic swim skills and water safety education before the summer months.

Access to swim lessons remains limited in many upper Dorchester communities, making this program an important resource for families.

For more information & registration, visit the Summerville Family YMCA Website: https://summervilleymca.org/splash-into-safety/

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Children participate in a Splash Into Safety swim lesson in a pool while an instructor assists nearby. The flyer lists lesson weeks for June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, and July 13-17, with locations in Walterboro and St. George. Logos for Colleton County Parks and Recreation, HCA Healthcare, Dorchester School District Four, the YMCA, and Dorchester County appear along the bottom.
The Unified Track meet that was scheduled for this evening has been postponed until Monday, May 4th due to weather.
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Promotional graphic for the Lower State Championship Unified Track and Field event on a green background, now marked with a large red stamp reading “POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 4TH.” Original event details remain visible: May 1, 2026, 5 PM, Fort Dorchester High School, $5 at the gate, with Special Olympics Unified Sports branding.

The Quarter 4 Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter is now available. Quarter 4 Newsletter

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Dorchester School District Four graphic announcing that the Quarter 4 Newsletter is now available, with the district logo at the top and a phone mockup showing the Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter for 2025-2026.

🍎 Happy National School Principal Day!

Today we celebrate the incredible leaders at the heart of Dorchester School District Four! 💙

A huge thank you to:
✨ Jeremy Wolfgang – Harleyville Elementary School
✨ Alisa Lemon – Clay Hill Elementary School
✨ Benjy Kennedy – Woodland Middle School
✨ Dr. Jeffery Thompson – Odyssey Educational Center
✨ Michael White – Woodland High School
✨ Ruth Mims – Williams Memorial Elementary School

Thank you for your unwavering leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make on students, staff, and families every single day. We are so grateful for YOU! 🌟

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A navy blue, white, and gold graphic reading "Happy National School Principal Day – May 1, 2026 – Dorchester School District Four." Six framed headshots are arranged in two rows of three. Top row, left to right: Jeremy Wolfgang, Principal of Harleyville Elementary School; Alisa Lemon, Principal of Clay Hill Elementary School; Benji Kennedy, Principal of Woodland Middle School. Bottom row, left to right: Dr. Jeffery Thompson, Principal of Odyssey Educational Center; Michael White, Principal of Woodland High School; Ruth Mims, Principal of Williams Memorial Elementary School. The Dorchester School District Four logo appears in the top left corner. At the bottom, the graphic reads: "Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make every day!"