
Dorchester School District Four is excited to announce our Back to School Bash!
Join us on Tuesday, July 29 at Davis-Bailey Park from 5 PM – 7 PM for a fun-filled event to kick off the new school year. We’ll be distributing free school supplies to students across the district. We can’t wait to see you there as we get ready for a fantastic year ahead!


🚌 NOW HIRING – SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS!
Dorchester School District Four is looking for dependable, community-minded individuals to join our transportation team!
✨ What We Offer:
✔ Paid training – no experience needed
✔ $20.00–$28.00/hour (based on experience)
✔ Guaranteed 30 hours/week
✔ State health & retirement benefits
✔ Paid sick leave
✔ Time off during school breaks
✔ No late nights, weekends, or holidays
✔ Opportunities for extra shifts
✔ Be a part of student success!
📍 Apply Now: www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us
📧 Email: info@dd4.k12.sc.us for more information
Drive the future. Drive with DD4!
#DD4Family #DriveWithDD4 #NowHiring #SchoolBusDriver


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


Starting the week of June 9, 2025, Dorchester School District Four will operate on our Summer Schedule. From June 9 through the week of July 21 offices and schools will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
All schools and offices will be closed on Fridays during this time.
Enjoy your summer and stay safe DD4 Family!
#DD4Summer #SummerHours #DD4Family


2025/2026 Online Registration
June 10th - New student registration will open online on the district's website.
July 7th - Returning student registration will be open online on the district's website.
Coming Soon - In-Person registration options for each school will be posted at a later date on the school social media accounts and websites.
Registration can be completed at home using your personal electronic devices.
www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us


🌞 Happy Summer Break DD4 Students 🌞
Dorchester School District Four wishes all of our amazing students a fun relaxing and safe summer. We are proud of everything you accomplished this year. Enjoy your well earned break
#DD4Family #SummerBreak #WellDeserved


Produce Distribution. Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 10 AM to Noon.
Woodland Middle School
4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC 29437
Please bring your own bags. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, until supplies are depleted.
This is a NO COST event - Please bring your own bags.
Distribución de productos de neighbor choice. Fresco para todos.
Jueves, 5 de junio de 2025
10 AM a Mediodía.
Escuela Intermedia Woodland
4044 HWY 78, Dorchester, SC 29437
¡Por favor traiga sus propias maletas! La comida estará disponible por orden de llegada, hasta que se agoten los suministros.
¡Alimenta a tus vecinos! ¿Conoces a alguien que necesite asistencia alimentaria sin costo? Visite una distribución de alimentos del Banco de Alimentos de Lowcountry y recoja alimentos saludables para amigos y seres queridos que no puedan asistir.
Esta es una distribución de alimentos sin costo, abierta a



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


The last day for students is June 2. It is a weather makeup day.


A HUGE thank you to our incredible Department of Exceptional Children here in Dorchester School District Four!
This dedicated team works tirelessly to support, advocate for, and serve our students with special needs. From individualized education plans to wraparound services, their compassion, expertise, and commitment ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
We appreciate all that you do to make our district stronger, more inclusive, and full of possibility for every student. 🙌 #DD4Strong #ExceptionalChildren #ThankYou


Dorchester School District Four will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.
As we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
School will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.
#MemorialDay #DD4Proud #ThankYouForYourService


The Dorchester County Library is excited to announce that their 2025 Summer Reading Program officially begins June 1st!
Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World
June 1st through July 31st
All Summer Reading information can also be found on our website here: https://www.dorchesterlibrarysc.org/programs/#reading%20programs


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


🚍 Now Hiring School Bus Drivers!
Looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of students every day.
✅ No experience needed – paid training included
✅ $20–$28/hour based on experience
✅ Guaranteed 30 hours/week
✅ State health & retirement benefits
✅ Paid sick leave
✅ Time off when students are off
✅ No nights, weekends, or holidays required
Apply today and start a rewarding career behind the wheel!
click here to apply https://tinyurl.com/rsj7c35z or call (843) 563-5906


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)



Big thanks to our incredible Student Transportation Department here in Dorchester School District Four!
From early mornings to late afternoons, Director Karim Johnson, Administrative Assistant JaQuay Snell, and Administrative Assistant and Bus Driver Sandra Felder work tirelessly behind the scenes, to ensure our students travel safely every day. Your dedication keeps us moving forward in every way. Thank you for all you do!


Join the DD4 team and make a difference in the lives of students every day! Dorchester School District Four is now accepting applications for several key positions across the district:
🔗 Apply today at: https://www.applitrack.com/dorchester4k12/onlineapp/
#NowHiring #EducationJobs #TeacherJobs #JoinOurTeam #DD4Careers


Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM, located at the SGMS - Administrative Office Board Room, 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.
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


🎉 Happy Speech Pathologists Day! 🎉
Dorchester School District Four proudly celebrates the outstanding work of our amazing speech pathologists. Thank you to Jasmine Behlin, Nan Aycock, Pleshette Kelly, and Ashleigh St. Peter for your dedication to helping students find their voice and thrive in communication.
Your compassion and expertise make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every day. We appreciate you! 💬💚
#SpeechPathologistsDay #ThankYouSLPs #DD4Strong #CommunicationMatters
