
Congratulations to John Donato for his excellent performance at the National Spelling Bee where he placed 20th out of over 240 participants!!! Good job, John! We are all SO PROUD of you!
Read News Article: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/local_state_news/national-spelling-bee-dd4-john-donato/article_0a9feb7f-2f4a-419c-b066-8d539c52ea58.html


📚 FACTS & FEES DATES 📅
Dorchester School District Four families: It’s almost time to get ready for the new school year! Please make plans to attend one of our in-person registration stations on the dates listed for your child’s school.
Registration Dates by School:
Clay Hill: July 22 & 23
Williams Memorial: July 22 & 23
Woodland High: July 24, 28 & 29 (9th Grade Meeting: July 24 at 6:00 PM)
Woodland Middle: July 30
Harleyville: July 31
Full times for each location are included on the flyer. Let’s get set for a great school year!


🌊 SPLASH INTO SAFETY! 🏊♂️
Join us this summer for Splash Into Safety, a fun and free water safety program for kids! Your child will learn life-saving skills like blowing bubbles, floating, climbing out of a pool, boating safety, and more. Parents are also encouraged to become active “water watchers”!
📍 Locations & Dates:
Week 1: June 16–20 (Walterboro)
Week 2: June 23–27 (Walterboro)
Week 3: July 7–11 (St. George)
Week 4: July 14–18 (St. George)
✅ FREE to participate
✅ Taught by certified instructors
✅ Great for beginners
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the YMCA website for the full schedule. Don’t miss this opportunity to help your child stay safe and confident around water!
Sponsored by Colleton County Parks & Recreation, Summerville Medical Center, Dorchester School District Four, the YMCA, and Dorchester County.


🎾 Calling all rising 7th–12th grade students!
Woodland High School is kicking off open season tennis practice starting June 16th! Join us every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 6 PM to 7 PM at the Woodland tennis courts. Beginners are absolutely welcome—no experience needed!
📞 For more info, contact:
Coach Gladdis Summers at (843) 560-0505
Coach Vic Simon at vic.Simon.sc@gmail.com
Come serve up your summer with Woodland Tennis! 💪🎾


Woodland High School Boys Soccer Summer Workouts
Open to all rising 8th graders through all rising 12th graders.
Workouts will be held at 604 Ridge Street in St. George (Johnson Field)
June 10-12
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Players will receive the full summer schedule at these workouts.


🏐 Woodland Volleyball Summer Workouts Are Here! 💪
Get ready to sharpen your skills, build strength, and bring the heat this summer with Woodland Volleyball! Whether you're gearing up for your first season or your final one, there's a spot for you on the court.
📍 High School (Rising 9th–12th Graders)
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | WHS Gym
🏋️ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Weight Room
📍 Middle School (Rising 7th & 8th Graders)
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
🕧 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | WMS Gym


Dorchester School District Four will begin offering the Summer Break Café program at our community sites starting Monday, June 9, 2025. The program will run through Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Please note: There will be no meal service during the week of June 30–July 4, 2025.
Both breakfast and lunch meals will be provided as part of the program.
Click here for the Menu https://5il.co/3i2p0
Click here for the service locations https://5il.co/3hwga


Woodland Middle School Football will start Summer Workouts on June 9th from 9 AM - 10:30 AM on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Woodland High School.


Behind every strong school district is a dedicated team guiding the way with vision, leadership, and heart. Today, we extend our sincere appreciation to the Superintendent’s Office of Dorchester School District Four.
👏 Mr. Jeffrey Beckwith, Superintendent
👏 Ms. Stacy Smoak, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board Secretary
Thank you for your tireless work, steady leadership, and unwavering commitment to students, staff, and the entire DD4 community. Your efforts make a lasting impact every single day.
#DD4Strong #LeadershipMatters #ThankYou #PublicSchoolProud #DD4Teamwork


End of Year Ceremonies


UPDATE: Woodland Middle School has made history by earning the highest points ever!


Today we give a big shoutout to the incredible Finance Department of Dorchester School District Four!
💼 Penny Hutto – Chief Financial Officer
💼 Anna Cribb – Senior Accountant
💼 Mirela Lazescu – Accounts Payable
💼 Tiffany Strong-Moorer – Special Revenue Accountant
💼 Elizabeth Stroble – Payroll Manager
From balancing budgets to processing payroll, managing accounts, and ensuring every dollar is put to good use—this team keeps the district running smoothly behind the scenes.
Thank you for your precision, professionalism, and dedication to excellence. We appreciate all that you do!
#DD4Finance #DD4Strong #ThankYou #SchoolBusinessExcellence


The St. George Library will be hosting a Summer Reading Art Contest/Display for the months of June and July. The theme this year is "Color Our World" and will celebrate art in various forms. See the attached flyers for more information.



Mobile Pantry Food Distribution. Thursday, May 15 from 3pm - 5pm at St. George Middle School. Located BEHIND the school. 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC.


🎉 You're Invited to Woodland High School's BETA Club Innovation & Imagination Fair! 🎉
📅 Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Woodland High School Campus
Woodland High School’s BETA Club is hosting a dynamic community event, and we want YOU to be part of it! Join us for a day filled with STEM exploration, creativity, student entrepreneurship, and family fun.
🌟 What to Expect:
🎭 Student Performances
🧪 Hands-On STEM Exhibits
🚀 Innovation Projects
🎨 Creative Showcases
🎮 Games & Activities
🚚 Food Trucks
🛍️ Local Vendors & Clubs
This event is open to all DD4 stakeholders and our neighboring school districts, we especially welcome other Beta Clubs, STEM teams, and CTE programs to attend, support, or participate!
✅ Want to sign up as a vendor, club, or volunteer?
Use this link: https://forms.gle/efEiTL3FZExRAT7c6
Let’s celebrate our students’ imagination, innovation, and community spirit together. Mark your calendar and help us spread the word!
#WoodlandBeta #InnovationFair2025 #DD4Proud #STEMShowcase #StudentEntrepreneurs #ImaginationInAction #DorchesterDistrict4 #FutureReady #BetaClubPower


Though not everyone is pictured, Dorchester School District 4 sends a heartfelt HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our amazing Faculty and Staff with APRIL birthdays! We love and appreciate each of you and hope your special day was filled with joy and excitement! #dd4family #happybirthday


CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS


Internet Safety Night by Kay Phillips Advocacy Center.
303 E. Richardson Ave. Summerville, SC 29483.
Dates of Events: Monday, May 19th, Tuesday, June 17th, Thursday July 24th.
From 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Contact Allyson Morin at amorin@kayphillipscac.org. RSVP https://forms.office.com/r/aRHZd4TTsU


Today, on School Nurse Appreciation Day, Dorchester School District Four proudly honors the compassionate professionals who care for our students each and every day.
💙 Nurse Judy – District Nurse & Odyssey
💙 Nurse Martin – Harleyville Elementary
💙 Nurse Owens – Woodland Middle
💙 Nurse Peters – Williams Memorial Elementary
💙 Nurse Troutman – Woodland High
💙 Nurse Weathers – Clay Hill Elementary
Our school nurses are the backbone of student health and wellness—providing expert care, reassurance, and support to students and staff alike. Thank you for all that you do to keep our schools safe and strong!
#SchoolNurseAppreciationDay #ThankYouNurses #DD4Cares #DD4Strong


Good afternoon,
The May Parent Newsletter is now available in the Dorchester School District Four Parent's Corner. Here is a quick access link. https://tinyurl.com/bddvnk4p
