📣 Attention, everyone! The next School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Media Center. Join us as we collaborate to make a positive impact on our school community. Together, we are PAWSitively The Best! 🐾 We hope to see you there!
3 months ago, Williams Memorial Elementary School
"Flyer for the School Improvement Council (SIC) meeting. At the top is the SC School Improvement Council logo, shaped like South Carolina with the text 'SC School Improvement Council.' Below it, the text reads: 'SIC Meeting, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. in the Media Center.' At the bottom, there is a circular logo with a paw print and the text 'PAWSitively The Best' on a brick background. The flyer has a decorative black-and-white patterned border."
DD4 Schools and Offices will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, January 27th, 2025. We are excited to see all of you back in action!
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
DD4 Schools and Offices will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, January 27th, 2025. We are excited to see all of you back in action!
Dear Dorchester School District 4 ​Families, Due to continued icy road conditions reported by Dorchester County, Friday, January 24th, will be an ​e-Learning Day for all students. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority, and this decision has been made out of an abundance of caution. We encourage everyone to stay safe and exercise care if traveling is necessary. Thank you for your continued understanding and flexibility. Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar 4 de Dorchester: Debido a las continuas condiciones de hielo en las carreteras reportadas por el condado de Dorchester, el viernes 24 de enero será un día de aprendizaje electrónico para todos los estudiantes. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias sigue siendo nuestra principal prioridad, y esta decisión se ha tomado por extrema precaución. Alentamos a todos a mantenerse seguros y tener cuidado si es necesario viajar. Gracias por su continua comprensión y flexibilidad.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dear Dorchester School District 4 ​Families, Due to continued icy road conditions reported by Dorchester County, Friday, January 24th, will be an ​e-Learning Day for all students. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority, and this decision has been made out of an abundance of caution. We encourage everyone to stay safe and exercise care if traveling is necessary. Thank you for your continued understanding and flexibility. Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar 4 de Dorchester: Debido a las continuas condiciones de hielo en las carreteras reportadas por el condado de Dorchester, el viernes 24 de enero será un día de aprendizaje electrónico para todos los estudiantes. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias sigue siendo nuestra principal prioridad, y esta decisión se ha tomado por extrema precaución. Alentamos a todos a mantenerse seguros y tener cuidado si es necesario viajar. Gracias por su continua comprensión y flexibilidad.
Dear Dorchester School District 4 ​Community, Due to icy and snowy road conditions, Thursday, Jan. 22, will be an e-Learning Day for all students. We will continue monitoring the weather to determine plans for Friday. Updates will be shared via official channels. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dear Dorchester School District 4 ​Community, Due to icy and snowy road conditions, Thursday, Jan. 22, will be an e-Learning Day for all students. We will continue monitoring the weather to determine plans for Friday. Updates will be shared via official channels. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The DD4 Spelling Bee that was scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. As soon as we can confirm a new date we will announce on our communication platforms.
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
The DD4 Spelling Bee that was scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. As soon as we can confirm a new date we will announce on our communication platforms.
Congratulations to our January Everyday Heroes!
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
January everyday heroes photo with Anna Cribb, Linda Lewis and Dametha Wertz
The DD4 School Board Meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 has been postponed until January 28, 2025.
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
The DD4 School Board Meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 has been postponed until January 28, 2025.
Dear ​Dorchester School District 4 Community, Due to the forecasted severe weather expected to impact our area, Tuesday and Wednesday will be designated as E-Learning Days for all students. This decision was made in coordination with local emergency officials to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make any necessary adjustments for the rest of the week if necessary. Updates will be shared through our official communication channels. All after school activities will be postponed and rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these weather-related challenges together.
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dear ​Dorchester School District 4 Community, Due to the forecasted severe weather expected to impact our area, Tuesday and Wednesday will be designated as E-Learning Days for all students. This decision was made in coordination with local emergency officials to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make any necessary adjustments for the rest of the week if necessary. Updates will be shared through our official communication channels. All after school activities will be postponed and rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these weather-related challenges together.
Dear Dorchester School District 4 Community, We are closely monitoring the forecasted severe weather expected to impact our area. Our team is working diligently in coordination with local emergency officials to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. We want to assure you that any decisions regarding changes to the school schedule will be communicated by 3:00 PM tomorrow. Please stay tuned for updates via our official channels. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our community. Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar 4 de Dorchester, Estamos monitoreando de cerca el clima severo pronosticado que afectará nuestra área. Nuestro equipo está trabajando diligentemente en coordinación con los funcionarios de emergencia locales para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. Queremos asegurarles que cualquier decisión sobre cambios en el horario escolar se comunicará mañana a las 3:00 p. m. Estén atentos a las actualizaciones a través de nuestros canales oficiales. Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestra comunidad.
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dear Dorchester School District 4 Community, We are closely monitoring the forecasted severe weather expected to impact our area. Our team is working diligently in coordination with local emergency officials to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. We want to assure you that any decisions regarding changes to the school schedule will be communicated by 3:00 PM tomorrow. Please stay tuned for updates via our official channels. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our community.
Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar 4 de Dorchester, Estamos monitoreando de cerca el clima severo pronosticado que afectará nuestra área. Nuestro equipo está trabajando diligentemente en coordinación con los funcionarios de emergencia locales para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. Queremos asegurarles que cualquier decisión sobre cambios en el horario escolar se comunicará mañana a las 3:00 p. m. Estén atentos a las actualizaciones a través de nuestros canales oficiales. Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestra comunidad.
We are closely monitoring the extreme weather forecasted for next week. While no changes to our schedule have been made at this time, we want to assure you that the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. As a precaution, schools will be sending home e-Learning materials with students tomorrow to ensure continued learning in the event of schedule changes. Please stay tuned for updates as we continue to assess the situation. Should there be any adjustments to our schedule, we will notify you promptly through our usual communication channels. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prepare for potential impacts.
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
We are closely monitoring the extreme weather forecasted for next week. While no changes to our schedule have been made at this time, we want to assure you that the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. As a precaution, schools will be sending home e-Learning materials with students tomorrow to ensure continued learning in the event of schedule changes. Please stay tuned for updates as we continue to assess the situation. Should there be any adjustments to our schedule, we will notify you promptly through our usual communication channels. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prepare for potential impacts.
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all schools and offices within Dorchester School District 4 will be closed on Monday, January 20th.
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all schools and offices within Dorchester School District 4 will be closed on Monday, January 20th..
Congratulations to our January Feature Teacher (Mrs. Ashley Dantzler) and our Star Staff (Mrs. Milva Rabon)
4 months ago, Williams Memorial Elementary School
A feature staff poster for Mrs. Milvia Rabon with a winter theme. The background is blue with white snowflakes and a snowman wearing earmuffs and a scarf. A circular photo of Mrs. Rabon is shown on the left, and the text on the right reads: "Milvia always greets the children with a smile and a hug, showing them love and care. She consistently goes above and beyond in her efforts. Mrs. Rabon is also compassionate with the children in the hall, welcoming them with hugs throughout the day. She brings energy, positivity, and big smiles every day, making her a wonderful presence in our related arts class." The month "January" is written at the bottom in large, playful blue text.
A feature teacher poster for Mrs. Ashley Dantzler with a winter theme. The background is blue with white snowflakes and a snowman wearing earmuffs and a scarf. A circular photo of Mrs. Dantzler is shown on the left, and the text on the right reads: "Mrs. Dantzler is always willing to assist her peers and, of course, her students. She is patient and works diligently to meet their needs. Ashley consistently prioritizes what is best for her students and goes above and beyond for her teammates!" The month "January" is written at the bottom in large, playful blue text.
Dorchester School District 4 is excited to announce its upcoming "COOL CAREERS WITH DD4" Recruitment Fair, scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at Woodland Middle School, located at 4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC. This is a prime opportunity for individuals seeking fulfilling careers in education to explore available positions and even secure a job on the spot. The district is hiring for roles such as teachers, bus drivers, special education staff, teacher assistants, cafeteria technicians, and other essential support staff. At the recruitment fair, attendees will enjoy free food, drinks, and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Childcare services will be provided, making it easy for families to attend. Additionally, qualified candidates may receive immediate job offers through on-the-spot interviews. Ready to inspire the next generation? Learn how to become a teacher through alternative pathways. Representatives from Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation (Carolina CAP) and PACE will be available for those interested in transitioning into teaching through alternative certification programs. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a teacher through an alternative pathway. For those who need additional support, resume building and application assistance will be available, ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed. Whether you’re looking to start a new career or take the next step in your journey, this recruitment fair is the perfect place to begin. Start your journey to a rewarding teaching career with DD4 today! For more information, please contact Dorchester School District 4 at (843) 563-4535 or email info@dd4.k12.sc.us. Don't miss this opportunity to build your future and make a difference in the lives of students! Click here to register: https://forms.gle/x8HySVLGVjDYhdUf8
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District 4 is excited to announce its upcoming "COOL CAREERS WITH DD4" Recruitment Fair, scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at Woodland Middle School, located at 4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC. This is a prime opportunity for individuals seeking fulfilling careers in education to explore available positions and even secure a job on the spot. The district is hiring for roles such as teachers, bus drivers, special education staff, teacher assistants, cafeteria technicians, and other essential support staff. At the recruitment fair, attendees will enjoy free food, drinks, and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Childcare services will be provided, making it easy for families to attend. Additionally, qualified candidates may receive immediate job offers through on-the-spot interviews. Ready to inspire the next generation? Learn how to become a teacher through alternative pathways. Representatives from Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation (Carolina CAP) and PACE will be available for those interested in transitioning into teaching through alternative certification programs. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a teacher through an alternative pathway. For those who need additional support, resume building and application assistance will be available, ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed. Whether you’re looking to start a new career or take the next step in your journey, this recruitment fair is the perfect place to begin. Start your journey to a rewarding teaching career with DD4 today! For more information, please contact Dorchester School District 4 at (843) 563-4535 or email info@dd4.k12.sc.us. Don't miss this opportunity to build your future and make a difference in the lives of students!
📚✨ Educator's Academy Monthly Session Recap ✨📚 Last Thursday, the Educator’s Academy gathered at the Dorchester County Career and Technology Center for their monthly session, thoughtfully organized by Mrs. Catherine Yates, Coordinator of Teacher Effectiveness. The focus of the session was to support our district's early career educators through meaningful connections, valuable insights, and wellness activities. The evening included:
🍽️ A culinary experience prepared by Mr. Behr, Assistant Director of DCCTC, who also shared words of wisdom and gratitude for our educators.
 🧘‍♂️ Yoga led by Mr. Todd Scholl (CEWL Leader Learner), emphasizing self-care, healing, and authenticity.
 🎓 A presentation by Dr. Marcella Wine-Snyder (CEWL & The SCEA, Teaching and Learning Specialist/Consultant) with tips on health, nutrition, and overall well-being. The event brought together educators and stakeholders for thoughtful conversations, shared experiences, and practical advice on nurturing their professional and personal growth. Take a look at some of the highlights from this wonderful evening! 📸 #EducatorsAcademy #TeacherSupport #SelfCare #CommunityConnections #DD4Pride
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
teachers doing yoga
speaker todd scholl
Speaker Bobby behr
Congratulations to our December Feature Teacher (Mrs. Jennifer Forest) and our Star Staff (Mrs. Dawn Daniel)
4 months ago, Williams Memorial Elementary School
A feature teacher poster for Mrs. Jennifer Forest with a festive December theme. The background is red with Christmas decorations such as ornaments, candy canes, and wrapped gifts at the top and bottom. A circular photo of Mrs. Forest is on the left, and the text on the right reads: "Mrs. Forest always works hard to prepare the students for kindergarten. Her loving personality mixed with her high expectations is amazing!" The month "December" is written at the bottom in gold cursive text.
A feature staff poster for Ms. Dawn Daniel with a festive December theme. The background is red with Christmas decorations such as ornaments, candy canes, and wrapped gifts at the top and bottom. A circular photo of Ms. Daniel is on the left, and the text on the right reads: "Ms. Daniel is so loving and supportive of all the students. She supports the learning of all the students in the classroom!" The month "December" is written at the bottom in gold cursive text.
Good afternoon. Here is the link to the 3rd Quarter Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter from the DD4 Office of Federal Programs. https://5il.co/34wua
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Due to changes in the forecasted weather in our area, we have made adjustments to today's dismissal schedule to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Elementary Schools will dismiss early at 12:30 PM. The Middle School and The High School will dismiss at 1:30 PM. All District Offices will close at 2:30 PM. All after school activities are canceled for today, including athletic events, practices, and extracurricular programs. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We encourage families to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate these changes and to stay updated through our official communication channels. Thank you for understanding. Stay safe!
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Due to changes in the forecasted weather in our area, we have made adjustments to today's dismissal schedule to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Elementary Schools will dismiss early at 12:30 PM. The Middle School and The High School will dismiss at 1:30 PM. All District Offices will close at 2:30 PM. All after school activities are canceled for today, including athletic events, practices, and extracurricular programs. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We encourage families to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate these changes and to stay updated through our official communication channels. Thank you for understanding. Stay safe!
Debido a los cambios en las condiciones climáticas pronosticadas en nuestra área, hemos realizado ajustes en el horario de salida de hoy para garantizar la seguridad de todos los estudiantes y el personal. Las escuelas primarias saldrán temprano a las 12:30 PM. La escuela intermedia y la escuela secundaria saldrán a la 1:30 PM. Todas las oficinas del distrito cerrarán a las 2:30 PM. Todas las actividades después del horario escolar están canceladas para hoy, incluyendo eventos deportivos, prácticas y programas extracurriculares. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra máxima prioridad. Animamos a las familias a realizar los arreglos necesarios para adaptarse a estos cambios y mantenerse informadas a través de nuestros canales oficiales de comunicación. ¡Gracias por su comprensión y manténganse seguros!
Though not everyone is pictured, Dorchester School District 4 sends a heartfelt HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our amazing Faculty and Staff with DECEMBER birthdays! We love and appreciate each of you and hope your special day was filled with joy and excitement! #dd4family #happybirthday
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Though not everyone is pictured, Dorchester School District 4 sends a heartfelt HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our amazing Faculty and Staff with DECEMBER birthdays! We love and appreciate each of you and hope your special day was filled with joy and excitement! #dd4family #happybirthday
Are you ready to inspire the next generation? Learn how to become a teacher through alternative pathways like Teachers of Tomorrow, CarolinaCAP, and PACE. Start your journey to a rewarding teaching career today! Join us for the Dorchester School District 4 Alternative Pathway Job Fair on January 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The event will be held at Woodland Middle School, 4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC 29437. For questions, please call (843) 563-4535.
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Are you ready to inspire the next generation? Learn how to become a teacher through alternative pathways like Teachers of Tomorrow, CarolinaCAP, and PACE. Start your journey to a rewarding teaching career today! Join us for the Dorchester School District 4 Alternative Pathway Job Fair on January 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The event will be held at Woodland Middle School, 4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC 29437. For questions, please call (843) 563-4535.
🌟 Shining Stars of Caring! 🌟 Here are some pictures from Harleyville Elementary School's Character Students of the Month! 🏅 These incredible students were recognized for their outstanding caring nature and thoughtfulness toward others. Let’s celebrate their example of how showing care and compassion can brighten our school and community! ❤️✨ 👏 Great job, students—we’re so proud of you! Keep spreading positivity and care everywhere you go! #CharacterStudents #CaringCounts #HarleyvilleElementary #DD4Proud
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
HES CHaracter students in a group