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/

3 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.

Happening this weekend!

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/

3 months 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.

Summer School transportation info is now available on the My Ride K-12 app.
Click the link to see all the information and how to sign-up.

My Ride K-12 App

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Promotional graphic showing a line of yellow school buses parked in a transportation lot as students board a bus. The My Ride K-12 logo is displayed prominently in the foreground. Large blue and white text reads, “Summer School Transportation with My Ride K-12.” The image promotes the use of the My Ride K-12 app for tracking and managing summer school bus transportation.

Join Dorchester School District Four and Stephanie Hite from the South Carolina Attorney General's Office for an important Internet Safety meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.

This session will provide parents and families with valuable information about keeping children safe online, including topics such as cyberbullying, social media awareness, online predators, privacy settings, digital footprints, and safe technology practices. Families will gain practical tips and resources to help children navigate the internet responsibly and safely in today’s digital world.

Zoom Link

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer for the South Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children “Protecting Our Children Online” virtual presentation scheduled for Thursday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. The flyer features illustrations of gaming controllers, a smartphone, and a headset. Topics include common apps, setting guidelines, cyberbullying, gaming, online enticement, sexting/sextortion, generative AI including ChatGPT, screentime, and what to do. A yellow box invites families to join the training and includes a QR code for registration. Contact information for presenter Stephanie Hite of the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office appears at the bottom along with a website, email address, and phone number.
Dorchester School District Four is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of two outstanding leaders to our school community.

Dr. Prince Brewington, Principal, Williams Memorial Elementary School

Dr. Brewington is a 16-year educator and lifelong learner with 13 years of classroom experience and four years as Assistant Principal of Instruction in Richland School District One. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Charleston Southern University, along with advanced degrees in Music Education and Educational Leadership. Dr. Brewington's guiding belief reflects his approach to leadership: "Together We Grow, the Farther We Go."

Mr. Robert M. Benvin, Principal, Woodland High School

Mr. Benvin brings four years of assistant principal experience at Stratford High School and a strong foundation as a classroom English teacher at Woodland High School. Known for building meaningful community partnerships and leading record-breaking district fundraising efforts, Mr. Benvin is deeply committed to student success and bringing the community into the school family.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Brewington and Mr. Benvin to their new roles. We look forward to the work ahead.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Portrait of Mr. Robert Benvin, Principal of Woodland High School for the 2026-2027 school year. He is smiling and facing the camera, wearing glasses, a blue suit jacket, white dress shirt, and striped tie. The background includes part of the Dorchester School District Four seal, with the district logo displayed in the upper right corner. Text on the image identifies him as "Mr. Robert Benvin, Woodland High School, Principal, 2026-2027."
Portrait of Dr. Prince Brewington, Principal of Williams Memorial Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. He is seated facing the camera, wearing a blue suit jacket, blue tie, and striped dress shirt. He has a closely shaved head and a full beard with gray accents. The background features a portion of the Dorchester School District Four seal. Text on the image identifies him as "Dr. Prince Brewington, Williams Memorial Elementary School, Principal, 2026-2027."

Don't forget to sign up!

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!

3 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.”
Dorchester School District Four wishes all of our students and families a happy, safe, and relaxing summer break.

Stay safe, have fun, and take time to make memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!

Happy Summer, DD4!
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
A bright summer-themed graphic from Dorchester School District Four. Large yellow and white text reads “Summer Break” against a vibrant green tropical background with palm leaves, flowers, and water droplets. The DD4 logo appears in the upper-right corner. A torn-paper effect separates the artwork from a white section at the bottom containing the message: “Wishing our students a happy and safe summer break!” The overall design is cheerful, colorful, and celebratory.
Dorchester School District Four proudly recognized our Unified Track & Field athletes and coaches during the May 19 Board Meeting. These students and leaders represent determination, teamwork, sportsmanship, and inclusion both on and off the field. Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches for an outstanding season and for representing DD4 with pride.
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A Unified Track & Field student athlete in an orange shirt stands with coaches and district representatives while holding an award during the May 19 DD4 Board Meeting.
Two Unified Track & Field coaches stand with a district representative while holding championship plaques during the May 19 DD4 Board Meeting.
A Unified Track & Field student athlete stands with coaches and district representatives while holding an award during the May 19 DD4 Board Meeting.
A Unified Track & Field student athlete stands with coaches and district representatives while holding an award during the May 19 DD4 Board Meeting.
Board Chair and two coaches pose with plaques.
A Unified Track & Field student athlete wearing a Woodland Unified Track jersey stands with coaches and district representatives while holding an award during the May 19 DD4 Board Meeting.
A Unified Track & Field student athlete stands with coaches and district representatives while holding an award during the May 19 DD4 Board Meeting.
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
.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
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.
Dorchester School District Four proudly recognized Dr. Robyn Mixon-Davis, Mrs. Sharon Hill, and Mr. Matthew Perry as DD4 Everyday Heroes during the May 19 Board Meeting.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Mr. Matthew Perry stands with family members and district representatives after being recognized as a DD4 Everyday Hero during the May 19 Board Meeting.
Mrs. Sharon Hill stands between two district representatives while holding her DD4 Everyday Hero award during the May 19 Board Meeting.
Dr. Robyn Mixon-Davis stands between two district representatives while holding her DD4 Everyday Hero award during the May 19 Board Meeting.

Congratulations to Joshua Avera, Bella Sánchez and Maria Dueñas on earning the South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy! These students were recognized during the May 19 Dorchester School District Four Board Meeting for demonstrating proficiency in multiple languages and a commitment to academic excellence. DD4 is proud of their achievement and the dedication they have shown in becoming multilingual learners prepared for future success.

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Three students stand together holding their South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy certificates and medals during the May 19 DD4 Board Meeting. From left to right are Joshua Zerra, Bella Benites, and Maria Dávila.

Join Dorchester School District Four and Stephanie Hite from the South Carolina Attorney General's Office for an important Internet Safety meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.

This session will provide parents and families with valuable information about keeping children safe online, including topics such as cyberbullying, social media awareness, online predators, privacy settings, digital footprints, and safe technology practices. Families will gain practical tips and resources to help children navigate the internet responsibly and safely in today’s digital world.

Zoom Link

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer for the South Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children “Protecting Our Children Online” virtual presentation scheduled for Thursday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. The flyer features illustrations of gaming controllers, a smartphone, and a headset. Topics include common apps, setting guidelines, cyberbullying, gaming, online enticement, sexting/sextortion, generative AI including ChatGPT, screentime, and what to do. A yellow box invites families to join the training and includes a QR code for registration. Contact information for presenter Stephanie Hite of the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office appears at the bottom along with a website, email address, and phone number.
Congratulations to Ethan Dibello and Ryland Benton on being recognized as South Carolina Junior Scholars during the May 19 Dorchester School District Four Board Meeting! Their hard work, academic excellence, and dedication to learning continue to make DD4 proud. We celebrate these outstanding students and look forward to all they will accomplish in the future.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Ethan Dibello stands between two district representatives while holding his South Carolina Junior Scholar Award of Merit certificate during the May 19 DD4 Board Meeting.
Ryland Benton stands between two district representatives while holding his South Carolina Junior Scholar Award of Merit certificate during the May 19 DD4 Board Meeting.
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.
3 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.

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/

3 months 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.
Congratulations to Mr. Austin Jeffries of Woodland High School! Last night Coach Jeffries was announced as the Dorchester School District Four 2026-2027 District Teacher of the Year!
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https://chatgpt.com/c/6a105557-f470-83ea-9b9e-1a76976c5a1a#:~:text=Four%20Dorchester%20School,the%20district%20logo.
We’ve had some updates to the DD4 Summer Break Café 2026 program!

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!
3 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.”

All Dorchester School District Four schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Todas las escuelas y oficinas del Distrito Escolar Dorchester Cuatro estarán cerradas el lunes 25 de mayo de 2026 en observancia del Día de los Caídos.

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
A patriotic Memorial Day graphic featuring the American flag as the background. The text reads: "United States of America MEMORIAL DAY Remember and Honor Schools and Offices Closed May 25, 2026" The Dorchester School District Four logo is displayed in the bottom right corner. The design emphasizes remembrance and school closure in observance of Memorial Day.

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

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four Logo

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

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
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.