Today, Dorchester School District Four had the opportunity to visit the Splash Into Safety program and see firsthand the impact it's making in our community. From water safety instruction to building confidence in and around the water, children were engaged, encouraged, and having a great time while learning skills that can save lives.

A special thank you to our incredible community partners for making this program possible, including the Summerville Family YMCA, Dorchester County Parks and Recreation, Colleton County Parks and Recreation, HCA Healthcare, and everyone who helped bring Splash Into Safety to families across our region. Your investment in our children is making a lasting difference.

We are grateful to be part of a community that comes together to keep kids safe, active, and prepared both in and out of the water.
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Student wearing a life jacket smiles while riding an inflatable raft through the water safety course.
Students wearing life jackets participate in a hands on water safety lesson under instructor supervision
Students wearing life jackets participate in a hands on water safety lesson under instructor supervision
Students wearing life jackets participate in a hands on water safety lesson under instructor supervision
Summerville Family YMCA outreach van parked outside the Splash Into Safety event.
Community partners gather for a group photo during the Splash Into Safety water safety event.
Children choose snacks and water at the YMCA activity station during the Splash Into Safety event.
YMCA instructors pose with students after completing the Splash Into Safety water safety program.
Student wearing a life jacket smiles while riding an inflatable raft through the water safety course.
Dorchester County Adult Education is now accepting GED registration for the upcoming session. Earning your GED can open the door to better job opportunities, college and career training, higher earning potential, and personal achievement.

Registration Dates:
• July 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• July 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Registration Location:
DD4 Administrative Offices
600 Minus Street (Use Behling St. Entrance)
St. George, SC 29477

Classes begin August 10, 2026.

For more information, call Mrs. Rivers at (843) 873-7372 or the Adult Education office at (843) 636-7007.
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer announcing Dorchester County Adult Education GED registration on July 28 and 29, 2026, at the DD4 Administrative Offices in St. George, with classes beginning August 10, 2026.
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.

Planning ahead is one of the easiest ways to support your child's success.

Our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner and Academic Calendar are here to help families prepare for the school year.

Regular attendance builds strong routines, keeps students engaged in learning, and helps them stay connected with their teachers and classmates. Every lesson matters, and every day in the classroom makes a difference.

Download, save, and refer to these resources throughout the year as you plan ahead. Together, we can make the 2026-2027 school year a successful one.

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four 2026-2027 Vacation Planner showing Labor Day Weekend, Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, MLK Weekend, President's Day Weekend, Extended Weekend, Spring Break, and Summer Break with dates and student return days. Text at the bottom reads, "Regular attendance supports student success."
Dorchester School District Four 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar showing each month from July 2026 through June 2027. The calendar highlights the first and last day of school, student and staff holidays, teacher workdays, early release days, weather make-up days, grading periods, interim and report card dates, and the December half day. A note at the bottom states that DD4 is an SCDE-approved eLearning District with up to five eLearning days available for short-term instructional disruptions.

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/

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
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.
Please join us in welcoming Valerie Jamison back to Dorchester School District Four as our new Coordinator of Instructional Strategy and Professional Learning!
We're excited to have her back home at DD4 and look forward to the experience, expertise, and leadership she will bring to this role at the District Office.
Welcome back to DD4, Ms. Jamison!
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing Valerie Jamison as the new Coordinator of Instructional Strategy and Professional Learning for Dorchester School District Four, featuring her headshot, the DD4 logo, and the district office building in the background."
Please join us in welcoming Noah Huber to Dorchester School District Four as our new Technology Technician!
We are excited to have him join the DD4 family and look forward to the energy, expertise, and dedication he will bring to supporting our schools.
Welcome to DD4, Mr. Huber!
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing Noah Huber as the new Technology Technician for Dorchester School District Four, featuring his headshot, the DD4 logo, and the district office building in the background.
Dorchester School District Four Schools and Offices will be closed on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026.
All schools and offices will re-open on Monday, July 6th, 2026.
We will continue to operate on our Summer Hours Schedule.
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Important Update graphic with Dorchester School District Four (D4) logo. Text reads: Dorchester School District Four schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, July 2nd. We will open again on Monday, July 6th. Summer hours: 7:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Thursday."
Please join us in once again congratulating Michael White on his new role as Interim Chief Academic Officer for Dorchester School District Four!

Today marks his first official day in this new position at the district office, and we're excited to see the experience and leadership he brings to this role as a long-time member of the DD4 family.
Congratulations, Mr. White, we look forward to all that's ahead!
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing Michael White as the Interim Chief Academic Officer for Dorchester School District Four, featuring his headshot, the DD4 logo, and the district office building in the background.
Our Summer Student Work Crew is hard at work getting our schools ready for an amazing new school year.
From moving furniture and equipment to preparing classrooms and workspaces, these students are making a real difference across Dorchester School District Four. Their hard work, teamwork, and dedication help ensure our staff and students return to schools that are ready for learning.
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Student wearing a lifting belt moves furniture as part of summer school preparations.
Student carries an office chair to help prepare a school building for the new year.
Student smiles while helping load furniture during the district's summer work program.
Summer student workers load office furniture onto a trailer outside a school building.
Students move a large tabletop while wearing lifting belts during summer school preparations.
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 2 months 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.

Dorchester School District Four is proud to offer FREE meals for children this summer through our Summer Break Café 2026 program!

Program Dates:
June 3, 2026 – July 31, 2026
Monday–Thursday (Closed Fridays)

Children ages 1–18 are eligible to participate. Students with special needs may participate up to age 21.

We are also offering Multi-Day Summer Meal Boxes packed with kid-friendly items for families this summer.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and learn more. Let’s keep our students fueled, healthy, and ready for a bright future all summer long!

about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four Summer Break Café 2026 flyer promoting free summer meals for children. The flyer features bright summer-themed graphics with fruits and vegetables including watermelon, strawberries, grapes, oranges, apples, broccoli, peppers, and carrots. Text highlights free meals for children during summer 2026. Program dates are June 3, 2026 through July 31, 2026, Monday through Thursday, closed Fridays. Children ages 1–18 can participate, and students with special needs up to age 21 are eligible. The flyer also advertises multi-day summer meal boxes and includes sample meal pack images, a QR code for signup, social media icons, and the slogan “Healthy Meals. Brighter Futures.”

The Upper Dorchester County Career Fair is coming up on Tuesday, June 23! Join us from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Dorchester District 4 Administrative Office, 600 Minus Street, St. George. Meet face to face with local employers from a variety of industries, and bring your resume. This event is hosted in partnership with Dorchester County Adult Education and SC Works Trident. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to view participating employers and partners. Enter through Behling Street.

https://scworkstrident.org/event/upper-dorchester-career-fair/

about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Promotional flyer for the Upper Dorchester County Career Fair. The flyer features a photo of a man in a suit speaking with a recruiter at a career fair. Event details: Tuesday, June 23, 10 AM to 1 PM, at the Dorchester District 4 Administrative Office, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29477. Enter through Behling Street. Co-hosted by Dorchester County Adult Education and SC Works Trident American Job Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring a resume. A QR code is included to view participating employers and partners. Dorchester School District Four logo is displayed. Equal opportunity employer/program.
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
2 months 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.

The Upper Dorchester County Career Fair is coming up on Tuesday, June 23! Join us from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Dorchester District 4 Administrative Office, 600 Minus Street, St. George. Meet face to face with local employers from a variety of industries, and bring your resume. This event is hosted in partnership with Dorchester County Adult Education and SC Works Trident. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to view participating employers and partners. Enter through Behling Street.

https://scworkstrident.org/event/upper-dorchester-career-fair/

2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Promotional flyer for the Upper Dorchester County Career Fair. The flyer features a photo of a man in a suit speaking with a recruiter at a career fair. Event details: Tuesday, June 23, 10 AM to 1 PM, at the Dorchester District 4 Administrative Office, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29477. Enter through Behling Street. Co-hosted by Dorchester County Adult Education and SC Works Trident American Job Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring a resume. A QR code is included to view participating employers and partners. Dorchester School District Four logo is displayed. Equal opportunity employer/program.
Dorchester School District Four will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM, located at the Administrative Office Boardroom, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29477. Parking will be available in the paved parking lot on Behling Street. Listed is the link for the board meeting: https://dorchester4-k12-sc.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=330
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
dd4 green and white logo
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.
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
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.
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.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
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.”
Dorchester School District Four schools and offices will close at 12:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, June 5th.
Beginning Monday, June 8, district offices will operate on summer hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Important Update graphic from Dorchester School District Four. Text reads: District schools and offices will close at 12:00 PM tomorrow, June 5th. Summer hours begin Monday, June 8, with offices open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The DD4 seal appears in the upper right corner.

📋 Returning Student Registration is Coming Soon!

Parents, keep an eye on your inbox! You will soon receive an Account Confirmation Email from FinalForms.

Here is what to do when it arrives:

Open the email and click CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT
Create your FinalForms password and click CONFIRM ACCOUNT
Log in at https://dorchesterfour-sc.finalforms.com/
Click INCOMPLETE FORMS for each student and complete all required forms
Sign your full name in the parent signature field on each form and click SUBMIT FORM
Before you sit down to register, have this information handy:

Basic medical history and health information
Insurance company and policy number
Doctor, dentist, and specialist contact information
Hospital preference and contact information
Once all forms are submitted, you will see a "Forms Finished" confirmation. Need to add another student? Just click MY STUDENTS and repeat the process.

The emails will be sent the week of June 8, 2026.

Questions? Email us at info@dd4.k12.sc.us

📋 ¡La inscripción de estudiantes que regresan comenzará pronto!

Padres y tutores, ¡estén atentos a su correo electrónico! Pronto recibirán un correo de Confirmación de Cuenta de FinalForms.

Esto es lo que deben hacer cuando lo reciban:

• Abra el correo electrónico y haga clic en CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT (CONFIRMAR SU CUENTA).
• Cree su contraseña de FinalForms y haga clic en CONFIRM ACCOUNT (CONFIRMAR CUENTA).
• Inicie sesión en https://dorchesterfour-sc.finalforms.com/
• Haga clic en INCOMPLETE FORMS (FORMULARIOS INCOMPLETOS) para cada estudiante y complete todos los formularios requeridos.
• Escriba su nombre completo en el campo de firma del padre/tutor en cada formulario y haga clic en SUBMIT FORM (ENVIAR FORMULARIO).

Antes de comenzar el proceso de inscripción, tenga esta información disponible:

• Historial médico básico e información de salud
• Compañía de seguros y número de póliza
• Información de contacto de médicos, dentistas y especialistas
• Hospital de preferencia e información de contacto

Una vez que todos los formularios hayan sido enviados, verá una confirmación que dice "Forms Finished" (Formularios Completados).

¿Necesita agregar otro estudiante? Simplemente haga clic en MY STUDENTS (MIS ESTUDIANTES) y repita el proceso.

Los correos electrónicos se enviarán durante la semana del 8 de junio de 2026.

¿Tiene preguntas? Envíenos un correo electrónico a info@dd4.k12.sc.us.

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four graphic with the district logo at the top and the slogan “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures” beneath it. Large white text in the center reads “RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION,” with “Coming Soon!” displayed in a script font near the bottom. The design features a solid green background with white text and subtle shadow effects for emphasis.