Dorchester School District Four

Join us for fun and engaging 45-minute workshops where parents and children explore books, stories, and hands-on activities together. Each month features a new theme and take-home resources to keep the love of reading growing at home.

If you’re ready to join the fun, please complete a registration form by scanning the QR code or by clicking here https://forms.gle/2awR2iZow7Cui4GJ9.

The dates of the first sessions are listed below. Each month, you’ll receive a new registration link to continue participating.

We look forward to partnering with you in Growing Readers and Shaping Futures!

Harleyville Elementary School on Tuesday, September 23rd
Clay Hill Elementary School on Wednesday, September 24th
Williams Memorial Elementary on Friday, September 26th

Each session is from 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Chaquilla Green
Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator
📞 843-563-5923 | 843-636-4030
📧 cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us

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Inside Mrs. Looper’s yearbook class, students are hard at work turning everyday moments into lasting memories. By combining storytelling and photography, they’re capturing the heart of this school year so classmates can look back for years to come.

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A teacher in a denim jacket leans over to assist a student at a computer. The student, wearing glasses, looks at the screen while the teacher provides guidance.

A student with blonde hair in a ponytail sits at a desk, working on a computer. The screen displays a page layout with photos and text, while a soda can and notebook sit nearby.

A student wearing glasses and a black hoodie labeled “We Are Family” focuses intently on a computer screen, resting their hand on their face. A large binder and laptop are on the desk.

Two students sit side by side at separate computers, reviewing photos of a school event on their screens. One student with long braids uses the mouse while the other looks on attentively.

A student in a navy blue “Howard” hoodie and glasses works at a computer, concentrating on the screen. A backpack and water bottle are visible on the desk nearby.

Special thanks to SC Works Trident, Trident Technical College, and Dorchester County Government for hosting Monday’s Career Fair! We had a great time meeting so many candidates and connecting with members of our community. The turnout was incredible, and the event was a big success!

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

Dorchester School District Four invites all families to Bingo & Pizza Family Night on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Woodland Middle School!
Enjoy pizza, play bingo, and learn how to support your child’s success. Prizes will be awarded!

Please register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clicking here: Register in English
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We can’t wait to see you there!

¡El Distrito Escolar Dorchester 04 invita a todas las familias a la Noche Familiar de Bingo y Pizza el miércoles 1 de octubre de 2025 a las 6:00 p.m. en la Escuela Media Woodland!
Disfruta de pizza, juega bingo y aprende cómo apoyar el éxito de tu hijo/a. ¡Habrá premios!

Por favor regístrate escaneando el código QR en el volante o haciendo clic aquí: Registrarse en Español

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

A colorful flyer with decorative papel picado designs at the top, promoting Dorchester School District Four Bingo & Pizza Family Night. The event is Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Woodland Middle School. The flyer highlights free pizza, bingo, and prizes, and includes a registration form with spaces for student and family information. A QR code is displayed at the bottom for registration.

Un volante colorido con banderines de papel picado en azul, rojo, amarillo y verde. El volante anuncia la Noche Familiar de Bingo y Pizza del Distrito Escolar Dorchester 04 el miércoles 1 de octubre de 2025 a las 6:00 p.m. en la Escuela Media Woodland en Dorchester, Carolina del Sur. Invita a las familias a disfrutar de pizza, jugar bingo y ganar premios. En la parte inferior hay un formulario para registrar el nombre del estudiante, la escuela y el número de asistentes. Incluye un código QR para registrarse.

Dorchester School District Four’s Title I schools will soon host their annual Title I meetings. These meetings give parents and guardians an overview of how federal funds will support students in 2025–2026, including instructional programs, assessments, and family engagement activities.

Check the schedule below and join us to learn more about how Title I benefits our schools and students!

Las escuelas Título I del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester pronto celebrarán sus reuniones anuales de Título I. Estas reuniones ofrecen a padres y tutores una visión general de cómo los fondos federales apoyarán a los estudiantes en 2025–2026, incluyendo programas de instrucción, evaluaciones y actividades de participación familiar.

Revise el horario a continuación y acompáñenos para conocer más sobre cómo el programa Título I beneficia a nuestras escuelas y estudiantes.

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

Flyer titled “Dorchester School District Four Announces Annual Title I Meetings.” The flyer explains that Title I provides federal funding to support and expand educational services and that schools are required to hold annual meetings. The flyer lists meeting dates, times, grades, and locations for Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary, and Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: September 18, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Harleyville: September 18, 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafeteria. Williams Memorial: September 3 (Pre-K), September 4 (5th grade), September 8 (4th grade), September 9 (2nd grade), September 10 (1st grade), September 11 (3rd grade), all from 5:00–6:00 p.m., media center. Woodland Middle: September 10, 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Contact information for Dr. Tracy Elmore Jackson is provided at the bottom.

Folleto titulado “Dorchester School District Four Anuncia Reuniones Anuales del Título I.” El folleto explica que el programa Título I proporciona fondos federales para apoyar y ampliar los servicios educativos y que las escuelas deben celebrar reuniones anuales. El folleto incluye fechas, horas, grados y lugares para Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary y Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. Harleyville: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafetería. Williams Memorial: 3 de septiembre (Pre-Kinder), 4 de septiembre (5º grado), 8 de septiembre (4º grado), 9 de septiembre (2º grado), 10 de septiembre (1º grado), 11 de septiembre (3º grado), todos de 5:00–6:00 p.m., centro de medios. Woodland Middle: 10 de septiembre de 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. La información de contacto de la Dra. Tracy Elmore Jackson aparece al final.

⚽ Youth Soccer is here in DD4! ⚽

Dorchester School District Four is excited to launch our Elementary Youth Soccer Program this fall for students in grades 1–5.

• Registration is $20 and includes a team shirt and end-of-season trophy
• Teams will be coed and formed at each school
• Practices will be held once a week after school
• Games begin October 21 and run through November 20 at Woodland High School

📅 Registration runs September 15–26. Practice starts the week of September 29.

To register, please download the form, complete it, and return it to your child’s school along with the $20 fee.

English form: https://5il.co/3purs

Let’s build teamwork, sportsmanship, and community through soccer in DD4!

⚽ ¡El fútbol juvenil llega a DD4! ⚽

El Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester se complace en lanzar nuestro Programa de Fútbol Juvenil de Primaria este otoño para estudiantes de 1.º a 5.º grado.

• La inscripción cuesta $20 e incluye una camiseta del equipo y un trofeo al final de la temporada
• Los equipos serán mixtos y formados en cada escuela
• Las prácticas se llevarán a cabo una vez por semana después de clases
• Los juegos comienzan el 21 de octubre y continúan hasta el 20 de noviembre en Woodland High School

📅 El registro es del 15 al 26 de septiembre. Las prácticas comienzan la semana del 29 de septiembre.

Para inscribirse, descargue el formulario, complételo y entréguelo en la escuela de su hijo junto con la tarifa de $20.

Formulario en español: https://5il.co/3purs

¡Construyamos trabajo en equipo, deportividad y comunidad a través del fútbol en DD4!

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Green gradient background with bold white letters outlined in black reading "DD4" above the word "Soccer" in block black letters with a soccer ball forming the letter "O".

Do you have a 3- or 4-year-old child? 📚✨
Join us for DCL READS, a special program from Dorchester County Library in partnership with Save the Children.

Families will enjoy:
✔ Parent workshops & simultaneous storytimes
✔ Free books & learning kits
✔ Meals served at each event

📅 Mandatory sessions: September 27 & December 6, 9:30–11:30 AM
🌙 Optional Pajama Picnic Storytime: October 21, 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Dorchester County Library – St. George Branch, 506 N. Parler Avenue

Registration is required—don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

Flyer for Dorchester County Library’s DCL READS program. It invites families with 3- and 4-year-old children to join parent workshops and storytimes. Mandatory sessions are on September 27 and December 6, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. An optional Pajama Picnic Storytime will be held October 21, 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Families receive books, learning kits, and meals. Event takes place at Dorchester County Library, St. George Branch, 506 N. Parler Avenue. Program is a grant collaboration with Save the Children.

Students in Mrs. Kaelah Primus’ 4th grade class at Williams Memorial are diving into history and health by learning about polio. As they read “Introduction to Polio,” they’re exploring what the disease is, its symptoms, and the key moments that led to its defeat. A great lesson in connecting the past to the present!

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

A group of elementary students sit together at a table, reading and writing on worksheets. Some look up toward the camera while others stay focused on their papers.

A student with braided hair and beads concentrates on her worksheet, pencil in hand, with a water bottle and papers spread across the desk.

Two students lean over their papers at a shared table, writing with pencils while listening to their teacher at the front of the class.

A young girl with long blonde hair reads intently at her desk, her papers and book laid out in front of her.

A student in a camouflage hoodie writes carefully on his worksheet, leaning over the desk with focus.

A student with colorful beads in her braids studies her worksheet at her desk, with other students working in the background.

A teacher leans down to assist students at a table. Two children smile while another focuses on writing, and a student in the foreground listens with a pink water bottle nearby.

Today, on National IT Professionals Day, we proudly honor the outstanding IT team of Dorchester School District Four.

Your endless dedication, hard work, and problem-solving spirit keep our schools connected and our classrooms thriving. From supporting staff to ensuring students have the tools they need to learn, you are the backbone of our digital world.

Thank you for the countless hours, the quiet heroism, and the unwavering commitment you bring to DD4 every single day. We couldn’t do this without you!

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM, located at the Administrative Office Board Room, 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=319

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September is Attendance Awareness Month! Truancy can bring legal consequences for families in many states. #AttendanceMatters

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Reminder: Monday, September 15th is a Teacher Work Day/PD Day. No School for Students.

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

Dorchester School District Four flyer announcing a Teacher Work Day on Monday, September 15, 2025. The flyer reminds families that there is no school for students on this day.

Looking for quality after-school care? Cheeks Daycare Academy offers a fun, safe, and engaging After-School Program and After Head Start Care! With snacks, creative crafts, and games, your child will love their afternoons with us. Limited spots available—scan the QR code to join the waiting list.

📍1650 E. Main Street, Dorchester, SC 29437
📧 CheeksDaycare@gmail.com

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

Flyer for Cheeks Daycare Academy’s After-School Program and After Head Start Care. The flyer includes program hours (After School: 2:20 PM–6:00 PM, After Head Start: 11:30 AM–5:45 PM), costs ($65 per week after school, $160 per week after Head Start), and highlights (snacks provided, creative crafts, fun and games). A QR code is provided for the waiting list. Contact email is CheeksDaycare@gmail.com . Location: 1650 E. Main Street, Dorchester, SC 29437, side of the building daycare entrance.

September is a time to celebrate the special bond between students and their grandparents! All across Dorchester School District Four this month, elementary schools are honoring grandparents with breakfasts and lunches.

On Wednesday, Harleyville Elementary School welcomed grandparents to join their grandchildren for lunch. It was a heartwarming day filled with smiles, hugs, and cherished memories.

We’re grateful for the love and support grandparents bring to our school community!

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

A woman sits at a decorated table with a young child, smiling at her phone, while a man in a tan cap sits across from them eating. A vase of bright yellow flowers sits in the middle of the table.

A young girl with long brown hair smiles widely at the camera while holding a bag of Doritos. She sits at a cafeteria table across from an older man wearing glasses and a camouflage hat.

A man with long hair tied in a ponytail sits at a table talking with a young girl in a light blue hoodie. A vase of red flowers decorates the table.

An older man with a white beard and plaid shirt eats at a cafeteria table while a child with a pink bow in her hair sits across from him. He is wearing a visitor pass from Harleyville Elementary School.

A clear vase filled with yellow flowers sits on a table next to a colorful sign that reads “We love you Grandparents.”

A man wearing a gray hat sits across from a young boy in glasses, sharing a meal at a long cafeteria table decorated with flowers. Other families can be seen in the background.

A group of children stand with an older man wearing a black hoodie and a visitor pass. They appear to be watching an event at the front of the cafeteria.

A woman in a coral jacket with bright orange glasses stands in a cafeteria with children nearby. One child wears a shirt that says “Genius at Work.”

A colorful display of balloons surrounds a large banner that reads “Happy Grandparents Day – Best Grandparents Ever.”

Close-up of dessert cups filled with strawberries and topped with swirls of whipped cream, arranged in neat rows.

Today we remember the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the unity that continues to guide us. #PatriotDay #WeRemember #DD4Strong

5 months ago, DD4 Communications

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Students across Dorchester District Four were challenged to create Creative Flow projects showing why attendance matters. At Woodland High School, students expressed the theme “We All Win, When You Attend” through vibrant artwork and creative designs.

These projects remind us that every day in school counts, and showing up helps everyone succeed. Way to go, Wolverines, for showcasing the power of attendance through creativity!

#AttendanceAwareness #WeAllWinWhenYouAttend #WolverinePride

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Hand-drawn calendar filled with school-themed sketches like books, apples, robotics, and sports balls. Some days show sunshine and checkmarks, others show storm clouds, lightning, and tornadoes, symbolizing the ups and downs of attendance. The title reads “Attendance & Accountability.”

A cheerful outdoor drawing with a bright smiling sun wearing sunglasses, green rolling hills, a yellow school bus labeled “School SDDS District,” and an orange schoolhouse on a hill.

The phrase “We all win when you attend” is written in large purple letters. A green vine winds through the text, ending in a bright orange flower.

Colorful geometric shapes in red, yellow, purple, blue, and green surround the phrase “We all win when you attend!” written in the center in black ink.

Blue and red ribbon-like lines stretch across the page. The words “We all win when you attend” are written along the ribbons in black lettering.

Bold rainbow-colored layers surround red bubble letters spelling “We All Win, When You Attend.”

Cartoon drawing featuring Scooby-Doo, Jerry Mouse, Patrick Star, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Tom Cat standing together under a shining sun. Text below reads “We all win when you attend.”

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September is Attendance Awareness Month! Did you know attendance predicts academic success even more than test scores? #AttendanceMatters

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Yesterday, we had the joy of visiting Williams Memorial Elementary, where the kindergarteners stole the show dressed in costume and proudly reciting their nursery rhymes! Their excitement and creativity lit up the room.

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A young boy in a Harley-Davidson T-shirt smiles while wearing a paper wolf mask as the Big Bad Wolf

A boy dressed as the Muffin Man stands in front of a stage, wearing an apron labeled “Muffin Man.”

A group of children dressed as Jack and Jill hold colorful buckets and props while standing in a line.

A girl dressed in a brown bonnet and dress with a white apron smiles brightly, standing between classmates.

A girl dressed as Little Bo Peep holds a small lamb plush and shepherd’s staff, smiling at the camera.

A boy with black face paint grins and raises his fists while wearing a light green Minecraft hoodie.

A girl dressed as Little Bo Peep wears a blue dress, white bonnet, and apron that reads “I’ve lost my sheep.”

A girl dressed as Little Miss Muffet wears a black bonnet and apron decorated with pink toy spiders.

Five girls in pioneer and nursery rhyme costumes line up, some holding toy spiders and wearing bonnets or aprons.