Dorchester School District Four

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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

📚✨ Happy National Principal’s Day! ✨📚 On May 1st, we’re proud to celebrate the outstanding leaders who guide, support, and inspire our schools every day. Join us in thanking: 👨‍🏫 Mr. Kennedy – Woodland Middle 🎓 Mr. White – Woodland High 🍎 Ms. Mims – Williams Memorial 🌟 Mrs. Lemon – Clay Hill 🚀 Mr. Busch – Odyssey 🚌 Mr. Wolfgang – Harleyville Your leadership lights the way for students and staff across DD4! 💙 #ThankAPrincipal #DD4Strong #PrincipalsDay2025

A huge THANK YOU to our Office of Federal Programs at Dorchester School District Four! 💼📁 Led by Dr. Tracy Elmore Jackson (Director), with Mrs. Chaquilla Green (Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator) and Ms. Eula Riley (Financial Specialist), this powerhouse team ensures our district secures and manages vital federal funding with excellence. From compliance and budgeting to family engagement and equity initiatives, you help provide the resources our schools need to thrive. We appreciate all you do behind the scenes! 🙌 #DD4Pride #FederalPrograms #ThankYou

Dorchester School District Four is proud to announce that four multilingual students have earned the prestigious Seal of Biliteracy, a national honor awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency in both English and an additional language. This year marks the first time Dorchester District Four has participated in the Seal of Biliteracy program, awarded annually by the South Carolina Department of Education. The Seal of Biliteracy celebrates the value of bilingualism, offering students a significant advantage in college admissions and future career opportunities. The following students successfully completed the assessment requirements and have been recognized with this distinguished honor: Karla Hernandez Ismael Silva Dayinely Pulido Rodrigo Mendez The district’s Student Services Department, which coordinated the effort, expressed pride in the students' achievements and appreciation for the support from teachers, administrators, and families. Dorchester District Four remains committed to encouraging and celebrating multilingual achievement across all schools, and looks forward to continuing this initiative in future years.

The DD4 Youth Basketball Championship is tomorrow night at 5:30pm at Woodland High School. WMES vs. HES

On Wednesday night, Dorchester School District Four proudly honored our April Everyday Heroes: • Mary Celi, Woodland Middle School • Chalita Johnson, Clay Hill Elementary School • Alex Simmons, Williams Memorial Elementary School Sydney Carreria, JV Boys Soccer Coach at Woodland High School, will be honored at our next meeting, as she was leading her team during a game that evening. We also celebrated Woodland Middle School’s John Donato, the Regional SpellBound Spelling Bee Champion! 🏆📚 Congratulations to all! #DD4Pride #EverydayHeroes #StudentSuccess

Last day for students in Dorchester School District Four is June 2! It will be a full day and serves as a weather makeup day. Let’s finish the year strong!

🏀 DD4 Youth Basketball Semi-Finals 🏀 Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our future stars! 📅 Monday, April 28 📍 Woodland High School Gymnasium Admission: FREE! Game 1 – 5:00 PM WMES #1 🆚 WMES #2 Game 2 – 6:00 PM HES #1 🆚 CHES #1 ✨ CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ✨ 📅 Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 PM 🏆 Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 Come out and support our elementary athletes as they battle it out for the championship title! Wear your school colors, bring your spirit, and enjoy some great basketball action!

Today we’re celebrating the heart of teaching and learning, our Curriculum Department at Dorchester School District Four! 📚✏️ Led by Mrs. Corey Prentiss (Chief Academic Officer), with Mrs. Sylvia Wright (Secondary Coordinator) and Mrs. Tricia Delice (Elementary Coordinator), this dedicated team ensures our students receive high-quality instruction across every grade level. From standards alignment to classroom support, they work tirelessly to keep teaching and learning moving forward. Thank you for your leadership, passion, and commitment to academic excellence! 🙌 #DD4Pride #CurriculumChampions #TeachingAndLearning #ThankYou

Dorchester School District Four Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment Who: All students who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025 When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025 Where: Your home school (Please contact the school to schedule an appointment). Please Bring the Required Information: All information must be complete before a student is accepted Child’s State Birth Certificate Child’s Up- To- Date Immunization Record 2 Proof of Residency (Lease or Utility Bill with Current Address Parent/Guardian Drivers License or ID Card Legal documents concerning Custody or Guardianship (If applicable) Inscripción a Prejardín Infantil del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester Quiénes: Todos los estudiantes que cumplan 4 años el 1 de septiembre de 2025 o antes Cuándo: Del miércoles 19 de marzo de 2025 al viernes 23 de mayo de 2025 Dónde: Su escuela de origen (Comuníquese con la escuela para programar una cita). Por favor, traiga la información requerida: Debe completar toda la información antes de aceptar a un estudiante: Acta de nacimiento estatal del niño/niña Cartilla de vacunación actualizada del niño/niña Dos comprobantes de domicilio (contrato de arrendamiento o factura de servicios públicos con dirección actual) Licencia de conducir o tarjeta de identificación del padre/madre/tutor Documentos legales relacionados con la custodia o tutela (si corresponde)

Woodland Middle School Spring Concert. Wednesday, April 30 at 2:30pm at Woodland Middle School. Featuring Art, Band and More.

Big thanks to Mrs. Tabria Dobison, affectionately known as Trainer T! She’s a constant presence at practices, games, and everything in between, making sure our student-athletes stay safe, strong, and supported. Whether she’s treating injuries, offering encouragement, or going the extra mile behind the scenes. 🏈🏀⚾️🏃‍♂️ Dorchester School District Four is proud to have you on the team, Trainer T. We appreciate all that you do! 🙌 #DD4Proud #TrainerT #ThankYou #AthleticTrainerAppreciation

Congratulations to our April Everyday Heroes!

Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM, located at the SGMS - 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. The agenda for the meeting is listed on BoardDocs, https://go.boarddocs.com/sc/dsd4/Board.nsf/vpublic?open Also, the meeting will be live streamed via YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNQHJ64vKTSfEh53k6rIfQ/live

Student Transportation Reminder for Families If your child’s bus has not arrived 10 minutes after the normal pick-up time, please don’t wait, give our Transportation Office a call at (843) 563-5906, Option 2. We’re open and ready to help as soon as the buses start rolling from 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM on days when school is in session. Also, please download the Dorchester School District Four App for updates and other information. Transporte Estudiantil Recordatorio Para Las Familias Si el autobús de su hijo no ha llegado 10 minutos después de la hora habitual de recogida, no espere, llame a nuestra Oficina de Transporte al (843) 563-5906, opción 2. Estamos abiertos y listos para ayudarle en cuanto los autobuses comiencen a circular, de 5:30 a. m. a 5:30 p. m., los días de clases. También, descargue la aplicación del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester para obtener actualizaciones e información adicional.

Happy Easter from Dorchester School District Four

🚍 Spring School Bus Evacuations Are Here! As part of a federal safety requirement, all DD4 students who ride the bus will take part in a School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill this spring. ✅ Drills will happen at each school during morning drop-off. 🗣️ Bus drivers will guide students through the evacuation process. 👖 Students should wear clothing that allows them to “sit and scoot” out of the rear emergency exit. 📅 Spring 2025 Schedule: • Clay Hill Elementary – April 22, 2025 • Harleyville Elementary – April 23, 2025 • Williams Memorial Elementary – April 24, 2025 • Woodland Middle & High – April 23, 2025 (held at the first drop-off location) Let’s keep safety rolling in DD4! 🛑 #DD4Safety #SchoolBusDrill #StudentPreparedness

Schedule Reminder Monday, April 21 is a regular school day.

Behind every report, every score, and every data point—there’s a powerhouse team making it happen. 📊 Huge thanks to our Assessment and Accountability Department at Dorchester School District Four! Led by Shelissa Bowman (Director) and Elixzina Breadmon (PowerSchool Coordinator), this dynamic duo ensures our district meets state data reporting requirements with precision and care. Your work in data management and accountability is no small task, and we are so grateful for all that you do! 🙌 #DD4Pride #DataDriven #ThankYou