Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 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=334
2 days ago, DD4 Communications
dd4 logo image green and white. motto in black “empowering minds, shaping futures”.
A special thank-you to everyone who joined us this morning for the Dorchester School District Four Mentoring Program Orientation!

Your willingness to invest your time, experience, and support in our students makes a difference. We appreciate your commitment to helping our students grow and succeed.

Still want to participate? There is an evening virtual session tonight at 6:00 PM. Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Thank you for being willing to make a difference in the lives of our students!
2 days ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four mentoring program orientation flyer with August 17, 2026 morning and evening session information and registration QR code.
Man in a white shirt seated and participating in the mentoring program orientation.
Community member seated at a table with notes during the mentoring program orientation.
Woman seated at a table during the Dorchester School District Four mentoring program orientation.
Two women stand beside a presentation screen during the mentoring program orientation.
Community member in a bright pink blazer seated during the mentoring program orientation.
Woman speaks and gestures during the Dorchester School District Four mentoring program orientation.
Dorchester School District Four invites community stakeholders to participate in our Mentoring Program Orientation on Monday, August 17.

Two sessions are available:
• 9:00 AM: In-person session, with breakfast provided
• 6:00 PM: Virtual session via Zoom

Please register using the QR code on the flyer. A Zoom link will be provided to those who select the virtual session.

For more information, contact:
Dr. Nancy Britt-Stevens: 843-638-3920
Antoinette Haynes: 843-636-4224
Chaquilla Green: 843-636-3040
7 days ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four Mentoring Program Orientation is Monday, August 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. in person or 6 p.m. virtually. Community stakeholders are invited to participate. Breakfast will be served at the in-person session. Registration is available by QR code.

Dorchester School District Four congratulates the Town of St. George, Mayor Kevin Hart, his staff, and the St. George Town Council on the ribbon cutting of the town’s new municipal facility.
We were pleased to provide temporary office space at St. George Middle School during the renovation and are grateful for the opportunity to support the town during this transition.
We are excited to see this new facility open and look forward to all it will mean for the Town of St. George and the community it serves. Congratulations on this important milestone!

8 days ago, DD4 Communications
A crowd of local officials and community members gathered outside the Town of St. George's new municipal building for a ribbon cutting ceremony, standing behind a red ribbon with a large bow on a stand. Mayor Kevin Hart stands at the center near the podium.
A similar wide shot of the same ribbon cutting ceremony outside the Town of St. George municipal building, with officials lined up behind the red ribbon in front of the entrance marked "305."
Mayor Kevin Hart standing beside a man in a tan polo shirt, holding a framed Certificate of Special Recognition from the Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce presented to the Town of St. George for its Town Hall ribbon cutting.
Mayor Kevin Hart seated at a wooden desk in his office, wearing a gray suit and red tie, with bookshelves behind him displaying awards, binders, a folded American flag, and a hard hat.
A man in a gray suit speaking into a microphone at a podium decorated with a large red bow, with a woman in a black shirt standing beside him near the building's entrance marked "305."
A woman in a light gray Town of St. George uniform shirt seated at a desk in an office decorated with small wooden cross ornaments and a vase of yellow flowers.
A woman in a light gray Town of St. George uniform shirt seated at a desk in an office decorated with framed poppy photographs and a bouquet of red and orange flowers.
A woman in a light gray Town of St. George uniform shirt standing behind a desk in an office with a Dell monitor, yellow flowers, and decorative signage in the background.
A bronze plaque mounted on a gray brick wall reading "Town of Saint George Municipal Complex," listing Mayor Kevin R. Hart, the Town Council members, Counselor, Clerk & Treasurer, and Water Clerks, with "Remodeled 2026" at the bottom.

The issue affecting the My Ride K-12 app that prevented bus stop times from displaying has been resolved.

To see the updated information, please log out of the My Ride K-12 app and then log back in. Once you sign back in, your student's bus stop time should be visible.

Thank you for your patience as we worked to resolve this issue. We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a great start to the school year!

If you have questions about your student's transportation, please contact the DD4 Transportation Department.
(843) 636-5001

Click here for instructions on how to use the app:
https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/o/dsdf/page/my-ride-k-12

15 days ago, DD4 Communications
"Dorchester School District Four flyer titled 'Important Transportation Update' with a school bus and phone showing the My Ride K-12 app. Text reads: We have important information regarding bus routes and transportation. If you have any questions, please contact the DD4 Transportation Department at (843) 636-5001. Stay informed. Stay connected. Thank you for your partnership as we work together for a successful school year."
Wondering what's for lunch? It's easy to find your child's school menu in the Dorchester School District Four app.

Open the DD4 app.
Select your child's school.
Tap More in the bottom right corner.
Tap Dining to view breakfast and lunch menus.

Download the DD4 app today and keep school news, events, documents, notifications, and dining information right at your fingertips.
15 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic promoting the Dorchester School District Four app with the slogan "It's everything DD4, in your pocket." Features icons for News, Events, Documents, Staff, Dining, and Notifications, app store download badges, a QR code, and phone mockups showing the app's home screen.
School starts tomorrow, and we can't wait to welcome our students back for an exciting new school year!

Families are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for drop-off, breakfast, and students to get settled before instruction begins. Please watch for arrival and drop-off times from your child's school, as they vary by campus.

Instruction begins at:
• Elementary Schools: 7:30 AM
• Woodland Middle School: 8:50 AM
• Woodland High School: 9:00 AM

We wish all of our students, staff, and families a fantastic first day and a successful 2026-2027 school year. We'll see you tomorrow!
15 days ago, DD4 Communications
Back-to-school graphic for Dorchester School District Four announcing that school starts tomorrow, August 5. The design features a blue backpack filled with school supplies, an apple, books, and the district logo in the top right. A bell schedule lists Elementary Schools at 7:30 AM, Middle School at 8:50 AM, and High School at 9:00 AM. The bottom includes the district motto, "Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures," and the website, dorchester4.k12.sc.us.
Our Child Nutrition Services team is ready for a great school year! Today, our dedicated staff gathered for their annual in-service under the leadership of Director Kevin Earle, sharpening their skills and preparing to serve nutritious meals to our students when school begins on Wednesday.
16 days ago, DD4 Communications
Two DD4 Food Services employees smile while seated at a themed table during the district's Food Services in-service.
Four DD4 Food Services team members sit together at a decorated table during the district's annual in-service event.
Four DD4 Food Services staff members gather around a green table, smiling during the district's Food Services in-service.
Two DD4 Food Services employees smile at a blue table during the district's Food Services in-service while colleagues gather in the background.
Five DD4 Food Services staff members smile around a pink table decorated with balloons during the district's Food Services in-service.
A DD4 Food Services staff member smiles while handing out raffle tickets during the district's Food Services in-service event.
A DD4 Food Services employee smiles while standing beside a decorated table during the district's Food Services in-service.
A DD4 administrator smiles while attending the district's Food Services in-service with staff gathered in the background.
Three DD4 Food Services staff members smile around a green table during the district's Food Services in-service.
Four DD4 Food Services employees smile around a pink table decorated with green and white balloons during the district's Food Services in-service.

Beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app. If you have questions about your student's transportation, please contact the DD4 Transportation Department.
(843) 636-5001

Click here for instructions on how to use the app:
https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/o/dsdf/page/my-ride-k-12

17 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing that bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app beginning Monday, August 3, 2026. The graphic features the Dorchester School District Four logo, a yellow school bus, a smartphone displaying the My Ride K-12 app, the DD4 Transportation Department contact number (843) 636-5001, and a reminder to click the link for instructions on how to use the app.
Yesterday marked the final day of our Summer Student Work Crew, wrapping up another successful summer of hard work, learning, and service to Dorchester School District Four.

Under the leadership of Mr. Harrison, these outstanding young men spent their summer earning a paycheck while gaining valuable work experience and helping prepare our schools for the new school year. From moving classrooms and furniture to tackling projects across the district, their dedication played a major role in making sure our teachers return to schools that are ready to welcome students.

To celebrate a job well done, we treated the crew to lunch and thanked them for their commitment, teamwork, and strong work ethic.

Please join us in recognizing these hardworking young men for a successful summer. We appreciate their contributions to DD4 and are proud of the impact they made.
19 days ago, DD4 Communications
Nine DD4 Summer Student Work Crew members stand with Mr. Harrison and another district staff member after a celebratory lunch marking the end of a summer spent earning paychecks while helping prepare schools for the new school year.
Healthy smiles start at school! Dorchester School District Four is partnering with Health Promotion Specialists (HPS) to provide preventive dental services right on campus. Scan the QR code to complete your child's consent form and help keep your student smiling all year long.

¡Las sonrisas saludables comienzan aquí! Dorchester School District Four se enorgullece de colaborar con Health Promotion Specialists (HPS) para ofrecer servicios dentales preventivos en la escuela. Escanee el código QR para completar el formulario de consentimiento de su hijo(a).
19 days ago, DD4 Communications
HPS flyer promoting free in-school preventive dental services, oral health education, and a QR code for parents to complete a student consent form.
Folleto en español de HPS que promueve servicios dentales preventivos en la escuela e incluye un código QR para completar el formulario de consentimiento del estudiante.
Please join us in welcoming Valerie Gaines to the Dorchester School District Four family as Administrative Assistant for the Office of Teaching and Learning for the 2026-2027 school year! We are excited to welcome her to Team DD4 and look forward to the positive impact she will make by supporting our teachers, staff, and students.

Welcome to Dorchester School District Four, Ms. Gaines! We are glad you're here.
20 days ago, DD4 Communications
Welcome graphic for Valerie Gaines, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Teaching and Learning at Dorchester School District Four. She is smiling while standing in an office wearing a colorful patterned blouse. The graphic includes the DD4 logo, an office-themed background, and the message, "Dorchester School District Four."

Beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app. If you have questions about your student's transportation, please contact the DD4 Transportation Department.
(843) 636-5001

Click here for instructions on how to use the app:
https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/o/dsdf/page/my-ride-k-12

22 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing that bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app beginning Monday, August 3, 2026. The graphic features the Dorchester School District Four logo, a yellow school bus, a smartphone displaying the My Ride K-12 app, the DD4 Transportation Department contact number (843) 636-5001, and a reminder to click the link for instructions on how to use the app.
Dorchester School District Four will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM, 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=333

23 days ago, DD4 Communications
DD4 Main logo in green white and black.
Get ready for the 2026-2027 school year at the DD4 Back 2 School Community Expo!

Join us on July 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the DD4 District Offices (SGMS Site) for an evening of family fun, community resources, and free school supplies.

Families will enjoy:
• Free backpacks and school supplies for students
• Food and fun activities
• Community resources and information
• Introduction of our new Adult Education & Parent Resource Center

This event is free and open to all DD4 families. We look forward to helping our students start the school year strong!

Location: 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC
23 days ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer for the Dorchester School District Four Back 2 School Community Expo. The event will be held July 27, 2026, at the DD4 District Offices (SGMS Site) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The flyer announces free school supply distribution for students, food and fun activities, backpacks, and the introduction of the new Adult Education and Parent Resource Center. The event is free to attend and takes place at 600 Minus Street, St. George, South Carolina. Logos for DD4 schools and Adult Education are displayed throughout the design.
Please join us in welcoming Grady Baggett to Odyssey Educational Center as our new CTE Teacher!

We are excited to have Mr. Baggett join the Odyssey team and look forward to the knowledge, leadership, and real-world experience he will bring to the classroom.

We are excited to have you as part of the Dorchester School District Four family and wish you a fantastic school year.
26 days ago, DD4 Communications
Welcome graphic introducing Grady Baggett as Odyssey Educational Center's new CTE Teacher, featuring his portrait in a gray Woodland polo with the Odyssey Educational Center logo and campus imagery in the background.
Today, the Dorchester County Emergency Management Department and local emergency response agencies will be conducting a planned active shooter training exercise at Williams Memorial Elementary School.

As part of the exercise, community members may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles and first responders at the school throughout the day.

This is only a training exercise. There is no emergency and no threat to the school or the surrounding community.

We appreciate the continued partnership of our local public safety agencies as they work to ensure our schools remain safe and prepared.

Thank you for your understanding and support.
28 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with a white and green background featuring a large green megaphone illustration and bold text reading "IMPORTANT NOTICE." The Dorchester School District Four logo appears in the upper left corner with green accent graphics framing the design.
Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 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=332
30 days ago, DD4 Communications
DD4 Logo

Beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app. If you have questions about your student's transportation, please contact the DD4 Transportation Department.
(843) 636-5001

Click here for instructions on how to use the app:
https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/o/dsdf/page/my-ride-k-12

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing that bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app beginning Monday, August 3, 2026. The graphic features the Dorchester School District Four logo, a yellow school bus, a smartphone displaying the My Ride K-12 app, the DD4 Transportation Department contact number (843) 636-5001, and a reminder to click the link for instructions on how to use the app.
Get ready for the 2026-2027 school year at the DD4 Back 2 School Community Expo!

Join us on July 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the DD4 District Offices (SGMS Site) for an evening of family fun, community resources, and free school supplies.

Families will enjoy:
• Free backpacks and school supplies for students
• Food and fun activities
• Community resources and information
• Introduction of our new Adult Education & Parent Resource Center

This event is free and open to all DD4 families. We look forward to helping our students start the school year strong!

Location: 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer for the Dorchester School District Four Back 2 School Community Expo. The event will be held July 27, 2026, at the DD4 District Offices (SGMS Site) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The flyer announces free school supply distribution for students, food and fun activities, backpacks, and the introduction of the new Adult Education and Parent Resource Center. The event is free to attend and takes place at 600 Minus Street, St. George, South Carolina. Logos for DD4 schools and Adult Education are displayed throughout the design.