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

14 days ago, DD4 Communications
A flyer for Dorchester School District Four titled “Growing Readers, Shaping Futures.” The background is white with blue curved accents. At the top is the district’s circular logo. The flyer invites parents and children to 45-minute workshops featuring books, stories, and hands-on activities, with a new theme and take-home resources each month. A QR code is centered in the middle for registration. Contact information is listed for Chaquilla Green, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, with phone numbers and an email address. At the bottom, the flyer lists session dates: Harleyville Elementary School on Tuesday, September 23; Clay Hill Elementary School on Wednesday, September 24; and Williams Memorial Elementary School on Friday, September 26. Each session runs from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM. On the right side of the flyer are two photos: one of two young girls reading a yellow book together, and another of a smiling boy looking at a blue book while sitting with other children.
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
14 days ago, DD4 Communications
DD4 Logo with slogan "Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures"
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Truancy can bring legal consequences for families in many states. #AttendanceMatters
14 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with teal background and dark blue angled shape. Text reads: ‘September Attendance Awareness Month. We all win, when YOU attend! Truancy can lead to legal consequences for families in many states.’ Dorchester School District Four logo is in the top right corner.
Reminder: Monday, September 15th is a Teacher Work Day/PD Day. No School for Students.
17 days 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
17 days 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!
18 days 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

18 days ago, DD4 Communications
Patriot Day graphic with a dark blue background featuring two stylized towers on the left. On the right, five stars sit above the American flag. Text below reads: ‘PATRIOT DAY. A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, HONOR AND UNITY. #WeRemember.’ The Dorchester School District Four logo is in the bottom right corner.
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
19 days ago, DD4 Communications
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.”
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.
19 days 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.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Did you know attendance predicts academic success even more than test scores? #AttendanceMatters
21 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with teal background and dark blue angled shape. Text reads: ‘September Attendance Awareness Month. We all win, when YOU attend! Did you know that attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success, even more than test scores?’ Dorchester School District Four logo is in the top right corner.
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.
23 days ago, DD4 Communications
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 boy in a shiny gold cone hat and matching robe stands in profile next to a girl in a black T-shirt.
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.
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.
23 days 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.
🎉 Celebrating August Birthdays in DD4! 🎂

We’re grateful for everything you do to empower and inspire our students each day. Although not everyone is pictured, we celebrate all of our team members with birthdays this month.

Please join us in wishing them a wonderful year ahead filled with joy, health, and blessings!
24 days ago, DD4 Communications
Group photo collage of Dorchester School District Four faculty and staff celebrating August birthdays. Staff members are holding cards or small gifts and are smiling. The background is light green with balloons, a large cupcake with a lit candle, and the text ‘Happy August Birthday to You.’ The Dorchester School District Four logo is in the top right corner.

The deadline for applications has been extended to Sept. 12 and the Mentor Breakfast scheduled for September 9, has been postponed. A future date will be announced later!

Dorchester School District Four is excited to relaunch our Mentorship Program!

We’re looking for caring and dedicated community members who want to make a difference in the lives of our students, helping young boys grow into outstanding young men and young girls grow into confident young ladies.

Interested in becoming a mentor? Complete an Adult Volunteer Application
and join us at the kickoff event.

👉 Find forms and more information here: https://tinyurl.com/27kczf3v

Together, we can empower minds and shape futures!

24 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic for Dorchester School District Four’s Mentoring Program. On the left, the district logo appears above bold green text that reads, “Dorchester School District Four Mentoring Program.” Below, the tagline says, “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures.” On the right, a photo shows several people standing in a circle with their hands stacked together in unity.
Flyer for Dorchester School District Four’s Mentorship Meeting Agenda, scheduled for September 9, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at St. George Middle School, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC. The agenda includes: Welcome and Introductions (Breakfast, Opening Remarks, Brief Introductions) from 8:30–9:00 Presentation (Overview of strategies for school district mentors) from 9:00–9:20 Community Mentor Guidelines (Review and agreement of guidelines) from 9:20–9:35 Q&A and Open Discussion (Questions, feedback, open discussion) from 9:35–9:50 Next Steps and Action Items (What’s next, next meeting date) from 9:50–10:00 Footer text reads: “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures.” The flyer includes the Dorchester School District Four logo.
Wolverines Youth Basketball Camp is here! 🏀
September 27–28 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Woodland Middle School Gymnasium

Sharpen your fundamentals with skill-building drills and exciting gameplay designed to boost confidence and performance.

Hosted by Coach Berry, the WHS basketball staff, and student athletes.

Grades: 3–6 | Cost: $40

📍 Woodland Middle School Gymnasium
📅 September 27 & 28
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!
24 days ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer with a dark basketball court background and basketballs along the bottom. The top text reads: “Wolverines Youth Basketball Camp – Dribble, Pass, Shoot.” Information includes: sharpen your basketball fundamentals with skill-building drills and gameplay. Hosted by Coach Berry, the WHS basketball staff, and student athletes. Dates: September 27–28. Location: Woodland Middle School Gymnasium. Time: 2:00–4:00 PM. Grades: 3–6. Cost: $40. A QR code is shown for registration.
Williams Memorial Elementary School students in Mrs. Rickborn’s classes studied air resistance with an egg drop challenge! Students designed contraptions meant to slow the speed of their drop and protect the egg inside. They began by sketching their designs, then built and retested them, working to create a device with a large enough surface area using only the limited supplies provided. The experiment brought science to life with creativity, problem-solving, and plenty of excitement! 🥚🚀
25 days ago, DD4 Communications
A young boy smiles while holding his egg drop contraption made of paper plates, straws, and tape. Two girls stand behind him, also smiling.
A student holds a clear plastic bag filled with scrambled egg remains, showing one of the failed egg drop attempts.
A girl in a pink sweater kneels on the grass holding her egg drop design made from a paper plate, while other students sit around her with their projects.
A student in a tie-dye hoodie kneels on the grass, proudly holding her egg drop device built from paper plates, tape, and paper strips.
A student in a white shirt and pink pants sits on the grass holding a heavily taped paper plate egg drop contraption, with classmates sitting nearby.
A teacher holds up several student-made egg drop contraptions while addressing a group of children seated outside near the playground.
Close-up of a student holding an egg drop project made from stacked paper plates taped together.
Students stand on a tall playground structure as one of them releases an egg drop contraption, which is captured midair falling to the ground.
A student releases her egg drop device from the top of the playground equipment while classmates lean over the railing to watch.
Several students stand at the top of the playground structure, one holding her egg drop contraption in her hand before letting it fall.
🚭 Clearing the Smoke: What Every School and Family Needs to Know About Vaping

Join SC-SIC and the Carolina Family Engagement Center for a powerful evening of expert insights, student perspectives, and strategies to protect our youth from the risks of vaping.

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025
⏰ 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual event (register with the QR code or link)

Hear from prevention experts, educators, and students as we work together to create safer, healthier schools and communities. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and take action!

sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/7QZpUWhtS56bgeOEDUx4WQ

🚭 Aclarando el Humo: Lo que cada escuela y familia necesita saber sobre el vapeo

Únase a SC-SIC y al Centro de Participación Familiar de Carolina para una tarde poderosa de información de expertos, perspectivas estudiantiles y estrategias para proteger a nuestra juventud de los riesgos del vapeo.

📅 Martes, 16 de septiembre de 2025
⏰ 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Evento virtual (regístrese con el código QR o enlace)

Escuche a expertos en prevención, educadores y estudiantes mientras trabajamos juntos para crear escuelas y comunidades más seguras y saludables. ¡No se lo pierda!

sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/7QZpUWhtS56bgeOEDUx4WQ
25 days ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Clearing the Smoke: What every school and family needs to know about vaping.” Sponsored by SC School Improvement Council and Carolina Family Engagement Center. The event is Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 PM. The flyer invites family liaisons, SIC members, educators, and parents to attend a session on understanding youth vaping risks, how to talk to students and families, prevention and cessation strategies, and community action. Featured speakers include Allen Easler, Terra Brannon Bell, Jessica Gibson, Ivey Stone, and Ryan Poston. Registration is available via a QR code at the bottom of the flyer. Background is blue with white text and logos.
Get ready for the 7th Annual Low Country Battle of the Bands! 🎶🔥

Hosted by the Woodland Marching Band, this year’s event brings together top high school bands from NC, SC, and GA for an unforgettable showcase of talent.

📅 Saturday, September 27
⏰ Gates open 9:00 AM | Showtime 10:00 AM
📍 Woodland High School Football Stadium
🎟 Admission: $10 (advance or QR code only, no cash accepted)
💼 Clear bag policy in effect

You don’t want to miss this showdown of sound and showmanship!
26 days ago, DD4 Communications
A promotional flyer for the 7th Annual Low Country Battle of the Bands. The background shows a football stadium with band members on the field. The flyer text includes: “The MGM and USBands present the 7th Annual Low Country Battle of the Bands, hosted by Woodland Marching Band. Saturday, September 27. Guest performances by high school bands from NC, SC, GA. Gates open at 9:00 AM, showtime 10:00 AM. Admission $10 in advance or QR code only at the gate, no cash payments accepted. Clear bag policy in effect. Location: Woodland High School Football Stadium.” Logos for The MGM, Daneja Graphix, and USBands are also displayed.
📢 Parent Newsletters are now available!

Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and updates from Dorchester School District Four. Monthly parent newsletters can be accessed anytime at the link below:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/49ne5mza

We encourage all families to check in regularly so you don’t miss important information that supports our students’ success.
27 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing the release of Dorchester School District Four’s September parent newsletters. At the top is the district’s circular green-and-white logo. Below, large text reads 'Newsletters' with a subheading, 'The September parent newsletters are now available!' In the foreground, a smartphone screen displays part of a newsletter page with an article titled 'Helping Children Learn,' featuring a photo of a young boy smiling while playing at a table."
Dorchester School District Four is excited to relaunch our Mentorship Program!

📅 Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🕣 8:30 a.m.
📍 St. George Middle School (rear of the building)
🍳 Breakfast will be served

We’re looking for caring and dedicated community members who want to make a difference in the lives of our students, helping young boys grow into outstanding young men and young girls grow into confident young ladies.

Interested in becoming a mentor? Complete an Adult Volunteer Application
and join us at the kickoff event.

👉 Find forms and more information here: https://tinyurl.com/27kczf3v

Together, we can empower minds and shape futures!
27 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic for Dorchester School District Four’s Mentoring Program. On the left, the district logo appears above bold green text that reads, “Dorchester School District Four Mentoring Program.” Below, the tagline says, “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures.” On the right, a photo shows several people standing in a circle with their hands stacked together in unity.
Flyer for Dorchester School District Four’s Mentorship Meeting Agenda, scheduled for September 9, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at St. George Middle School, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC. The agenda includes: Welcome and Introductions (Breakfast, Opening Remarks, Brief Introductions) from 8:30–9:00 Presentation (Overview of strategies for school district mentors) from 9:00–9:20 Community Mentor Guidelines (Review and agreement of guidelines) from 9:20–9:35 Q&A and Open Discussion (Questions, feedback, open discussion) from 9:35–9:50 Next Steps and Action Items (What’s next, next meeting date) from 9:50–10:00 Footer text reads: “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures.” The flyer includes the Dorchester School District Four logo.