Group photo of elementary and middle school students standing in two rows indoors beneath a black, gold, and yellow balloon arch with bee decorations, each holding spelling bee trophies or awards, with a table in front displaying certificates and programs during the Dorchester School District Four spelling bee event.

Dorchester School District Four Holds Annual District Spelling Bee

January 28, 2026
Congratulations to all of our spellers who competed Tuesday night to represent Dorchester School District Four in the SpellBound! Regional Spelling Bee. Top honors went to 2nd Run...
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Five Dorchester School District Four Board of Trustees members stand in a meeting room, each holding a pink sign that reads “School Boards Elected. Connected. #SCSBA,” with the district seal visible on the dais behind them.

Dorchester School District Four Board Highlights Student Achievement, Facility Upgrades, and Continuous Improvement Efforts

January 23, 2026
At its January board meeting, the Dorchester School District Four Board of Trustees recognized employee and board service, reviewed progress on facility improvements, approved gove...
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A group of elementary-aged students stand in front of a colorful school mural featuring a tiger mascot and the word “WMES,” each student holding a paw-print drawstring bag.

WMES Celebrates Academic Success

January 20, 2026
Williams Memorial Elementary School recently celebrated Kindergarten through fifth grade students who showed the highest growth on the Winter i-Ready Reading or Math Diagnostic. S...
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Three adults stand shoulder to shoulder in front of a blue “Everyday Hero” backdrop. Mr. Samson stands on the left wearing a navy sweater, Mrs. Lewis stands in the center wearing a green transportation polo shirt and glasses, and Mrs. Brown stands on the right wearing a navy shirt.

Dorchester School District Four to Honor December Everyday Heroes

January 15, 2026
Dorchester School District Four will recognize three outstanding employees as the district’s December Everyday Heroes during the January Board of Trustees meeting. The Everyday Her...
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Three women stand together smiling in front of a holiday backdrop with snowflakes and festive lights. From left to right: Latorsha Bryant, Lakeisha Pigatt, and Paula Huggins.

Dorchester School District Four to Honor November Everyday Heroes

December 11, 2025
Dorchester School District Four will recognize three outstanding employees as the district’s newest Everyday Heroes during the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, December 16. T...
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The image shows three women standing in front of a light red and white brick wall. On the left is Ms. Tamara Rolack wearing a black Woodland Administrative Staff polo and large square green glasses, smiling with natural curly hair. In the center is Mrs. Carlie Nelson wearing a white blouse with a bright blue floral pattern, long dark hair, and gold earrings. On the right is Mrs. Angela Crosby wearing a colorful blue, green, and orange patterned blouse, smiling with shoulder length light brown hair.

Dorchester School District Four to Honor October Everyday Heroes

November 15, 2025
Dorchester School District Four will honor three outstanding employees as October’s Everyday Heroes during the Board of Trustees meeting on November 18. The Everyday Hero prog...
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A student-built VEX Claw Bot sits on a blue table during Google’s Robotics Workshop at Woodland Middle School. The robot, labeled “MODEL,” features red and silver metal components, gears, and wheels used for the hands-on STEM activity. Dorchester School District Four’s logo is visible in the corner.

Dorchester School District Four Students Take Part in Google Robotics Workshop

October 27, 2025
Last week, middle school students from across Dorchester County explored the world of robotics during a hands-on workshop hosted by Google. The event gave students the opportunity...
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A framed DD4 Everyday Hero certificate on a table recognizes David Ross for his commitment to the students and staff of Dorchester School District Four. A DD4 Superintendent’s Challenge Coin is displayed behind the frame.

DD4 Honors Everyday Heroes and Board Excellence at October Meeting

October 23, 2025
Dorchester School District Four held its October School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 21. During the meeting, the Board and Superintendent Jeffrey Beckwith honored the distric...
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David Ross stands outside a school building on a sunny day, wearing a bright blue button-up shirt. The background features brick walls, green trim, palm trees, and landscaped shrubs, with clear blue skies overhead. The Dorchester School District Four logo appears in the bottom right corner of the image.

Everyday Heroes: The Quiet Champions Behind Our Schools’ Success

October 20, 2025
Dorchester School District Four is proud to continue its “Everyday Hero” employee recognition program, a heartfelt initiative that honors the dedicated individuals who play an ess...
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Ms. Shirley Eskew stands outdoors in front of a school building on a sunny day. She is smiling and wearing a gray blouse with a light gray patterned vest. Behind her are palm trees, greenery, and parked cars, with the Dorchester School District Four logo visible in the bottom right corner of the image.

Everyday Heroes: The Quiet Champions Behind Our Schools’ Success

October 17, 2025
Dorchester School District Four is proud to continue its “Everyday Hero” employee recognition program, a heartfelt initiative that honors the dedicated individuals who play an ess...
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Everyday Heroes: The Quiet Champions Behind Our Schools’ Success

October 12, 2025
Dorchester School District Four is proud to continue its “Everyday Hero” employee recognition program, a heartfelt initiative that honors the dedicated individuals who play an ess...
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TJ Cheeks, owner of Cheeks Daycare Academy, stands smiling beside a decorated hallway wall at her daycare. The wall features pink and black paper birds and petals with a quote that reads, “Just the two of us. If you have it ‘love,’ you don’t need to have anything else.” She wears a white Cheeks Daycare Academy T-shirt and light-colored pants, standing confidently with one hand on her hip. The Dorchester School District Four logo appears in the lower right corner of the image.

Cheeks Daycare Academy Opens with Ribbon Cutting

October 6, 2025
On September 20, Cheeks Daycare Academy officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Harleyville Elementary School. The new daycare is already being celebrate...
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2 3D printers, make is the MakerBot Sketch Sprint.

Williams Memorial Elementary Awarded Distinguished Arts Program Grant

October 2, 2025
Williams Memorial Elementary School has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) Grant, funded by the South Carolina Department of Education. This award will ...
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The Marching 100 band, dressed in matching maroon and navy uniforms with red caps, performs seated on the gym floor with brass instruments raised, as a large audience watches.

Woodland High Keeps the Music Alive at 7th Annual Low Country Battle of the Bands

October 1, 2025
The sound of drums, brass, and roaring applause filled Woodland High School on Saturday, September 27, as the Marching Wolverines hosted the 7th Annual Low Country Battle of the B...
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A small child in a blue Dorchester District Four Fall Games shirt crouches playfully with a wide smile while standing with other children near a track.

WHS Hosts Unified Fall Games for Elementary Schools

September 30, 2025
On September 26, 2025, Woodland High School hosted the Unified Fall Games, bringing together students from every elementary school in Dorchester School District Four. The day gave...
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A group of Clay Hill Elementary students stand with two teachers in the gym, smiling and holding colorful handmade posters. The signs read “Be Kind,” “Little Hands Big Kind Words,” and “Kind Hearts Grow Here!” with hearts, flowers, and bright decorations.

Clay Hill Elementary Hosts 2nd Annual Speak Life Event

September 24, 2025
Clay Hill Elementary came together Friday for its 2nd annual Speak Life Event, a celebration that is quickly becoming a favorite tradition for students and staff. The day focused ...
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A large group of Dorchester County Adult Education staff and community members stand together outdoors for a group photo. Most are wearing bright yellow shirts and sunglasses, smiling in front of a banner for Dorchester County Adult Education. The background shows trees, grass, and a clear blue sky."

Dorchester County Adult Education and DD4 Celebrate Family Literacy Week

September 20, 2025
District, community, and organizational leaders, including Dorchester School District Four, joined Dorchester County Adult Education this week to celebrate Family Literacy Week an...
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Dorchester School District Four Board members sit at the front table while a group of Woodland Middle and High School students stand behind them holding framed certificates. The students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement at the September board meeting.”

Dorchester School District Four Board Meeting Highlights Academic Excellence and Literacy Proclamation

September 17, 2025
Dorchester School District Four’s September Board Meeting, held Tuesday, September 16, opened to a full house as Superintendent Jeffrey Beckwith and Board Chair Phyllis Hughes rec...
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A Woodland High School football player in a green jersey with the number 14 stretches forward with both arms extended, attempting to catch a football midair. The action takes place on the field with blurred spectators in the stands behind him, creating a sense of motion and intensity.

Woodland Wolverines Earn Convincing Win Over Bowman

September 8, 2025
Friday night lights brought excitement and emotion to Woodland Stadium as the Wolverines faced off against rival Bowman. The evening began with the Woodland JROTC cadets presentin...
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Three young women stand together on a football field at night. The student in the center wears an orange “Back to the Basics” T-shirt with icons of people running, cycling, and walking. She is smiling and wearing hoop earrings and sunglasses on her head. On either side are two Woodland High students in green band uniforms, both smiling brightly.

Back to the Basics Foundation Showcased at Woodland Halftime

September 4, 2025
During halftime of Friday night’s game against Colleton County, the spotlight turned from the field to an inspiring group of current and former Dorchester District Four students. ...
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