Dorchester School District Four

Congratulations to the Iron Wolverines: Angels, FIRST Robotics Team 10388 on winning their first championship at the FSC District Richland Event.

FIRST Team 10388 also won the Rising All-Star Award.

The team will compete at the FSC Champion to earn a spot at the World Championship in Houston, Texas under the Direction of Mr. Sylvester Rolack.

South Carolina's First FRC All-Girls Team (Certified by Nancy Mace) : https://youtu.be/mMnhs0roT-Y?si=Ab-oAWLhzX7rtvlO

4 months ago, DD4 Communications

Four students and an adult kneel and stand together holding a trophy and plaque, wearing medals in front of a wall with a FIRST Robotics Competition winner banner on the floor.

Group of students and mentors pose on a gym floor at a robotics competition, many wearing medals and team shirts, smiling and holding a horse prop in front of their robot setup.

Competition scoreboard shows Alliance 2 winning 163 to 134 in a final tiebreaker match at a FIRST Robotics Competition event.

Close-up of a gold FIRST Robotics Competition medal labeled “Rebuilt” presented by Haas, featuring icons of tools and materials.

Close-up of a FIRST Robotics Competition trophy and plaque that reads “Uncover The Future,” recognizing the 2026 South Carolina District Richland Event winner.

Last night at the DD4 School Board meeting, the Board approved to make May 29th a full day for students. This is due to school being canceled on March 16 as a result of weather conditions.

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Mrs. Chaquilla Green, DD4 Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, and the administration of Woodland Middle School collaborated to host the Rising 6th Grade Parent Open House. During the event, parents and students received helpful information about the transition from elementary school to middle school and what to expect as new WMS Wolves.

After gathering in the cafeteria for an overview, future students and their families had the opportunity to tour the building, explore key areas of the school, and begin getting comfortable in their new environment. It was a great opportunity to build excitement and ensure families feel prepared for a successful start at Woodland Middle School.

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Two students sit at a cafeteria table with snacks and water bottles, smiling as they participate in the Rising 6th Grade Parent Open House.

Parents and students sit together at cafeteria tables, listening attentively during an informational session about transitioning to Woodland Middle School.

Two students sit in a technology lab at Woodland Middle School, using desktop computers with multiple monitors mounted on the wall, as they explore digital tools during the Rising 6th Grade Parent Open House.

A family poses together inside the school library, smiling during the Rising 6th Grade Parent Open House as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

Parents and students sit at tables in the cafeteria while listening to a presentation, with informational materials and drinks placed in front of them.

A parent and child sit together at a table, smiling and embracing during the event, with Woodland Middle School materials visible nearby.

A family of three sits together at a cafeteria table, smiling for the camera with refreshments and event information in front of them.

Spring bus evacuation drills are coming up across DD4. Take a look at your school’s date and make sure students are ready.

On drill day, please have children wear appropriate clothing that allows them to SIT & SCOOT safely during the evacuation practice.

All drills begin at 9:30 AM unless otherwise noted.

4 months ago, DD4 Communications

Students in Mrs. Weather’s ProTeam class at Woodland Middle School recently welcomed a special guest, Meredith Dantzler, Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs for CERRA. Dantzler spoke with students about their futures and walked them through several real-world scenarios where they had to decide what type of leader the situation needed, such as a problem solver, encourager, peacemaker, organizer, motivator, or creative thinker.

The activity pushed students to think through how they would respond in different situations and the kind of leadership they want to show moving forward.

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Group photo of Mrs. Weather’s ProTeam students and visiting speaker standing together in the Woodland Middle School library.

Close-up of a handmade student pendant displayed on a table, created as part of a project about personal goals and future aspirations.

Guest speaker stands at the front of the Woodland Middle School library speaking with students during the ProTeam leadership session.

Students sit at tables in the library listening attentively as the speaker discusses leadership and future opportunities.

Student raises his hand to participate in the leadership discussion during the ProTeam class.

Student raises her hand to respond to a question during the leadership activity in the library.

Mrs. Weather sits at a table listening while students participate in the leadership presentation.

Students stand together in the library during the ProTeam class activity and discussion.

Two students stand near the bookshelves listening to the speaker during the ProTeam leadership session in the Woodland Middle School library.

Good afternoon. Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 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=325

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Unified Track & Field is in full swing! Come check them out on Wednesday, 3/18 at Woodland HS at 5:00 PM.

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A large group of Woodland Unified Track athletes pose together on a grassy field near a track and football goalpost at dusk. Students wear green and gray “Woodland Unified Track” uniforms and T-shirts, smiling and standing shoulder to shoulder. A student in a wheelchair is visible on the far left, and stadium lights glow in the background with trees lining the field.

A group of Woodland Unified Track athletes walk toward the camera along a grassy area beside a track, smiling and relaxed. They wear a mix of green uniforms and gray team shirts, with trees and a road in the background during early evening light.

Woodland Unified Track athletes stand in a line on a grassy field with two coaches beside them. The students wear green uniforms, and the coaches are dressed in black athletic gear. A track, goalpost, and tree line are visible behind them under the evening sky.

Dorchester School District Four is excited to announce that Universal Pre-K registration is now open.

Our full-day Pre-K program is available to all eligible 4-year-old children, regardless of family income. We are committed to providing every child with a strong start in a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

Give your child the foundation they deserve. Click on the link to get started. Spots are limited so get your application in today.

https://dorchesterfour-sc.finalforms.com/

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Dorchester School District Four is hiring certified educators. Certified teachers may also qualify for a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and referrals for certified teachers could earn $200.

Apply today at dorchester4.k12.sc.us.

4 months ago, DD4 Communications

Green Dorchester School District Four hiring graphic listing certified positions including Elementary School Librarian, PreK Teachers, Elementary Teachers, High School Math Teacher, Elementary Special Education Teacher, Secondary Special Education Teacher, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction/CTE Coordinator, with the district motto “Empowering Minds. Shaping Futures.” and website dorchester4.k12.sc.us.

Students in Mrs. Dionis’ Spanish class at Woodland High School recently wrapped up projects on Spanish-speaking countries. Each student researched a country and presented what they learned to the class and visitors, covering the culture, food, traditions, history, and famous landmarks.

Some students even brought in traditional food from their country, giving everyone a chance to experience the culture in a hands-on way. It was a great opportunity for students to practice their Spanish while learning more about the world around them.

4 months ago, DD4 Communications

Student stands behind a presentation board about the Dominican Republic featuring maps, food, traditions, and cultural facts during a Spanish class cultural project at Woodland High School.

Student gives a thumbs-up while standing behind a presentation board about Uruguay that includes the flag, map, foods, and facts about Montevideo.

Close-up of a plate of traditional food cut into small squares, prepared for students to sample as part of the cultural presentation.

Teacher stands in the classroom holding a plate of traditional food while students present their country projects during Spanish class.

Student stands beside a presentation board about Spain that includes the Spanish flag, cities, traditional festivals, foods, sports, and currency.

Student smiles while holding a plate of food next to a presentation board about Equatorial Guinea featuring photos, landmarks, and cultural information.

Student stands next to a presentation board about Chile displaying the national flag, currency, map, and images of Santiago.

Student stands beside a presentation board about Paraguay that highlights cities, sports, food, and cultural facts.

Student gives a thumbs-up behind a presentation board about Cuba featuring the national flag, cities, foods, and cultural details.

Hands hold a colorful informational brochure about Colombian culture that includes sections on activities, food, sports, climate, and traditional festivals.

Out of an abundance of caution, Dorchester School District Four will be closed on Monday, March 16 due to the risk of high winds and severe storms expected to move through our area late Monday morning into the early afternoon. All afterschool activities are also canceled. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe as the weather moves through our community. We apologize for the late notice, as we wanted to gather as much information as possible before making this decision. We appreciate your understanding.

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Step aboard and see Dorchester School District Four in action. In one hour, you will visit our schools, meet our team, and experience what makes DD4 a great place to work and learn.

Can't ride the bus? You can still attend the recruitment event at CHES, interview and complete an application.

Seats are limited. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/k385vh26

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Graphic of a white and green Dorchester School District Four bus labeled “Tour de Four” driving on a road. The text reads: “Tour de Four – Employee Recruitment & Future Parent Event. Saturday, March 21st. 10 AM – 12 PM. Clay Hill Elementary, 387 S. Railroad Ave., Ridgeville, SC.” The graphic invites guests to take a guided bus tour of DD4 schools and includes a registration call to action.

Mrs. Pafford’s math class at Harleyville Elementary School had a fun way to learn about probability. Students used bags of M&M’s to figure out the chances of picking certain colors based on what was in their bag.

Once they worked through the probability part of the lesson, the class moved into fractions using the same candy as examples. And yes, once the math was done, students got to enjoy their M&M’s while finishing the lesson.

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Student sits at a classroom desk sorting colorful M&M’s on a worksheet as part of a probability math activity at Harleyville Elementary School.

Student leans over a desk writing answers on a worksheet while working through a math assignment during Mrs. Pafford’s class.

Student pours M&M’s onto a worksheet and begins grouping the candy by color for a probability lesson.

Student carefully arranges M&M’s by color on a worksheet while completing a probability activity.

Student wearing glasses studies a worksheet with M&M’s sorted by color during a hands-on math lesson.

Student wearing a green shirt and bow tie reacts excitedly while working on a probability activity using M&M’s.

Close-up of a worksheet showing M&M’s sorted into color groups for a probability math exercise.

Mrs. Pafford leans over a table helping students as they complete a hands-on probability activity using M&M’s.

Student smiles and eats an M&M while working on the probability activity at a classroom table.

Student places an M&M in their mouth while seated at a desk during the hands-on math lesson.

Track and field season is underway at Woodland High School.

The Wolverines hosted their first home meet of the season this past Saturday, welcoming athletes from across the region for a full day of competition on the track and in the field events. From sprints and relays to pole vault, javelin, and jumps, WHS athletes opened the season with strong performances and great energy in front of the home crowd.

Photo credit: Pollyanna Rice, Woodland High School student.

4 months ago, DD4 Communications

Woodland High School athlete prepares to throw the javelin on the track runway during a track and field meet.

Woodland High School athlete clears the bar during a pole vault attempt while teammates watch from near the landing mat.

Woodland High School girls track athletes pose together on the podium with medals after competing in events at the track meet.

Two Woodland High School runners exchange the baton during a relay race on the track

Three Woodland High School girls track athletes stand together and smile beside the field during the meet.

Woodland High School sprinter crouches in the starting blocks on the track preparing for the start of a race.

Woodland High School athlete walks along the track preparing for her event while a bus and fencing appear in the background.

Woodland High School runner sprints down the track during a race as spectators watch from the stands.

Woodland High School pole vaulter clears the bar while landing toward the mat during competition.

📌 Reminder for DD4 Families: Friday, March 13, 2026, is a scheduled Teacher Workday in Dorchester School District Four. There will be no school for students on this day.

📌 Recordatorio para las familias de DD4: El viernes 13 de marzo de 2026 es un día programado de trabajo para maestros en Dorchester School District Four. No habrá clases para los estudiantes ese día.

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Dorchester School District Four flyer reminding families of a Teacher Work Day on Friday, March 13, 2026. The flyer notes: No School for Students.

Is your child heading to middle school next year? Join us for our Rising 6th Grade Parent Open House at Woodland Middle School on Friday, March 13 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Learn about academics, expectations, and the transition to middle school. Scan the QR code or click the link to register. Light refreshments will be served. https://forms.gle/Ag3nU83rnzZatYZC8

¿Su hijo/a pasará a 6.º grado el próximo año? Acompáñenos a nuestra Jornada de Puertas Abiertas para Padres de Alumnos que Pasan a 6.º Grado en Woodland Middle School el viernes 13 de marzo de 9:00 a. m. a 10:00 a. m.

Conozca más sobre lo académico, las expectativas y la transición a la escuela media. Escanee el código QR o haga clic en el enlace para registrarse. Se servirán refrigerios ligeros. https://forms.gle/pm6gagBBZPduP1Qj7

4 months ago, DD4 Communications

Flyer for Dorchester School District Four Rising 6th Grade Parent Open House. Event will be held Friday, March 13 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Woodland Middle School, 4044 US-78, Dorchester, SC 29437. The flyer includes photos of Woodland Middle School and a student working in class, along with a QR code for registration. Light refreshments will be served.

Volante del Distrito Escolar Cuatro del Condado de Dorchester sobre la Jornada de Puertas Abiertas para Padres de Alumnos que Pasan a 6.º Grado. El evento se llevará a cabo el viernes 13 de marzo de 9:00 a. m. a 10:00 a. m. en Woodland Middle School, 4044 US-78, Dorchester, SC 29437. El volante incluye fotos de la escuela y de un estudiante trabajando en clase, además de un código QR para el registro. Se servirán refrigerios ligeros.

Dorchester School District Four is sharing the Dorchester County Parks and Recreation Survey with our community. Dorchester County is asking residents to share feedback on local parks, programs, and facilities to help guide future improvements.

Take a few minutes to complete the survey and help shape the future of parks and recreation in Dorchester County. https://tinyurl.com/45n7yww3

4 months ago, DD4 Communications

Dorchester School District Four invites the community to enjoy an evening of music at the DD4 Concert Festival Performance. Talented student musicians from Woodland Middle School and Woodland High School will showcase a selection of music for wind ensembles. Join us Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 PM at the Woodland High School Gymnasium.

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Mrs. Rickborn’s class at Williams Memorial Elementary got a close look at plant science. Students dissected real flowers to study the parts of a plant and how they work together.

Wearing goggles and using magnifying glasses, students carefully pulled the flowers apart, taped the pieces to their papers, and labeled each part. As they worked, Mrs. Rickborn helped them identify parts like the petals and stem and explained how plants grow and reproduce.

4 months ago, DD4 Communications

Student wearing safety goggles closely examines a red flower at his desk while preparing to identify its parts during a science lesson in Mrs. Rickborn’s class at Williams Memorial Elementary School.

Students wearing safety goggles sit together at desks holding red flowers as they begin dissecting and studying the structure of the plant during a hands-on science activity.

A student in a red shirt uses a magnifying lens to carefully study a red flower while learning about plant anatomy in Mrs. Rickborn’s science class.

Mrs. Rickborn assists a student during a flower dissection activity as students explore the different parts of a plant in a hands-on science lesson at Williams Memorial Elementary School.

Students work at their desks with flowers, magnifying lenses, scissors, and paper as they observe and record the different parts of a plant during science class.

A student raises her hand while classmates continue examining flowers and writing observations during Mrs. Rickborn’s plant anatomy lesson.

A student carefully separates petals from a red flower while identifying plant structures during a classroom science activity.

A student concentrates while pulling apart pieces of a flower to study its structure during a hands-on plant anatomy lesson.

Two students stand at their desks examining pieces of a red flower as they work together to identify the parts of the plant.

A student studies the center of a flower closely while identifying its parts during Mrs. Rickborn’s science lesson at Williams Memorial Elementary School.

The Tour de Four is back on the calendar.

After being postponed on January 31, our Employee Recruitment and Future Parent Event has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 21 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Clay Hill Elementary.

Step aboard and see Dorchester School District Four in action. In one hour, you will visit our schools, meet our team, and experience what makes DD4 a great place to work and learn.

Seats are limited. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/k385vh26

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