🎉 Celebrating August Birthdays in DD4! 🎂

We’re grateful for everything you do to empower and inspire our students each day. Although not everyone is pictured, we celebrate all of our team members with birthdays this month.

Please join us in wishing them a wonderful year ahead filled with joy, health, and blessings!
about 2 hours ago, DD4 Communications
Group photo collage of Dorchester School District Four faculty and staff celebrating August birthdays. Staff members are holding cards or small gifts and are smiling. The background is light green with balloons, a large cupcake with a lit candle, and the text ‘Happy August Birthday to You.’ The Dorchester School District Four logo is in the top right corner.

The deadline for applications has been extended to Sept. 12 and the Mentor Breakfast scheduled for September 9, has been postponed. A future date will be announced later!

Dorchester School District Four is excited to relaunch our Mentorship Program!

We’re looking for caring and dedicated community members who want to make a difference in the lives of our students, helping young boys grow into outstanding young men and young girls grow into confident young ladies.

Interested in becoming a mentor? Complete an Adult Volunteer Application
and join us at the kickoff event.

👉 Find forms and more information here: https://tinyurl.com/27kczf3v

Together, we can empower minds and shape futures!

about 3 hours ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic for Dorchester School District Four’s Mentoring Program. On the left, the district logo appears above bold green text that reads, “Dorchester School District Four Mentoring Program.” Below, the tagline says, “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures.” On the right, a photo shows several people standing in a circle with their hands stacked together in unity.
Flyer for Dorchester School District Four’s Mentorship Meeting Agenda, scheduled for September 9, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at St. George Middle School, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC. The agenda includes: Welcome and Introductions (Breakfast, Opening Remarks, Brief Introductions) from 8:30–9:00 Presentation (Overview of strategies for school district mentors) from 9:00–9:20 Community Mentor Guidelines (Review and agreement of guidelines) from 9:20–9:35 Q&A and Open Discussion (Questions, feedback, open discussion) from 9:35–9:50 Next Steps and Action Items (What’s next, next meeting date) from 9:50–10:00 Footer text reads: “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures.” The flyer includes the Dorchester School District Four logo.
Wolverines Youth Basketball Camp is here! 🏀
September 27–28 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Woodland Middle School Gymnasium

Sharpen your fundamentals with skill-building drills and exciting gameplay designed to boost confidence and performance.

Hosted by Coach Berry, the WHS basketball staff, and student athletes.

Grades: 3–6 | Cost: $40

📍 Woodland Middle School Gymnasium
📅 September 27 & 28
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!
about 3 hours ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer with a dark basketball court background and basketballs along the bottom. The top text reads: “Wolverines Youth Basketball Camp – Dribble, Pass, Shoot.” Information includes: sharpen your basketball fundamentals with skill-building drills and gameplay. Hosted by Coach Berry, the WHS basketball staff, and student athletes. Dates: September 27–28. Location: Woodland Middle School Gymnasium. Time: 2:00–4:00 PM. Grades: 3–6. Cost: $40. A QR code is shown for registration.
Williams Memorial Elementary School students in Mrs. Rickborn’s classes studied air resistance with an egg drop challenge! Students designed contraptions meant to slow the speed of their drop and protect the egg inside. They began by sketching their designs, then built and retested them, working to create a device with a large enough surface area using only the limited supplies provided. The experiment brought science to life with creativity, problem-solving, and plenty of excitement! 🥚🚀
about 23 hours ago, DD4 Communications
A young boy smiles while holding his egg drop contraption made of paper plates, straws, and tape. Two girls stand behind him, also smiling.
A student holds a clear plastic bag filled with scrambled egg remains, showing one of the failed egg drop attempts.
A girl in a pink sweater kneels on the grass holding her egg drop design made from a paper plate, while other students sit around her with their projects.
A student in a tie-dye hoodie kneels on the grass, proudly holding her egg drop device built from paper plates, tape, and paper strips.
A student in a white shirt and pink pants sits on the grass holding a heavily taped paper plate egg drop contraption, with classmates sitting nearby.
A teacher holds up several student-made egg drop contraptions while addressing a group of children seated outside near the playground.
Close-up of a student holding an egg drop project made from stacked paper plates taped together.
Students stand on a tall playground structure as one of them releases an egg drop contraption, which is captured midair falling to the ground.
A student releases her egg drop device from the top of the playground equipment while classmates lean over the railing to watch.
Several students stand at the top of the playground structure, one holding her egg drop contraption in her hand before letting it fall.
🚭 Clearing the Smoke: What Every School and Family Needs to Know About Vaping

Join SC-SIC and the Carolina Family Engagement Center for a powerful evening of expert insights, student perspectives, and strategies to protect our youth from the risks of vaping.

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025
⏰ 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual event (register with the QR code or link)

Hear from prevention experts, educators, and students as we work together to create safer, healthier schools and communities. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and take action!

sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/7QZpUWhtS56bgeOEDUx4WQ

🚭 Aclarando el Humo: Lo que cada escuela y familia necesita saber sobre el vapeo

Únase a SC-SIC y al Centro de Participación Familiar de Carolina para una tarde poderosa de información de expertos, perspectivas estudiantiles y estrategias para proteger a nuestra juventud de los riesgos del vapeo.

📅 Martes, 16 de septiembre de 2025
⏰ 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Evento virtual (regístrese con el código QR o enlace)

Escuche a expertos en prevención, educadores y estudiantes mientras trabajamos juntos para crear escuelas y comunidades más seguras y saludables. ¡No se lo pierda!

sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/7QZpUWhtS56bgeOEDUx4WQ
1 day ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Clearing the Smoke: What every school and family needs to know about vaping.” Sponsored by SC School Improvement Council and Carolina Family Engagement Center. The event is Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 PM. The flyer invites family liaisons, SIC members, educators, and parents to attend a session on understanding youth vaping risks, how to talk to students and families, prevention and cessation strategies, and community action. Featured speakers include Allen Easler, Terra Brannon Bell, Jessica Gibson, Ivey Stone, and Ryan Poston. Registration is available via a QR code at the bottom of the flyer. Background is blue with white text and logos.
Get ready for the 7th Annual Low Country Battle of the Bands! 🎶🔥

Hosted by the Woodland Marching Band, this year’s event brings together top high school bands from NC, SC, and GA for an unforgettable showcase of talent.

📅 Saturday, September 27
⏰ Gates open 9:00 AM | Showtime 10:00 AM
📍 Woodland High School Football Stadium
🎟 Admission: $10 (advance or QR code only, no cash accepted)
💼 Clear bag policy in effect

You don’t want to miss this showdown of sound and showmanship!
2 days ago, DD4 Communications
A promotional flyer for the 7th Annual Low Country Battle of the Bands. The background shows a football stadium with band members on the field. The flyer text includes: “The MGM and USBands present the 7th Annual Low Country Battle of the Bands, hosted by Woodland Marching Band. Saturday, September 27. Guest performances by high school bands from NC, SC, GA. Gates open at 9:00 AM, showtime 10:00 AM. Admission $10 in advance or QR code only at the gate, no cash payments accepted. Clear bag policy in effect. Location: Woodland High School Football Stadium.” Logos for The MGM, Daneja Graphix, and USBands are also displayed.
📢 Parent Newsletters are now available!

Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and updates from Dorchester School District Four. Monthly parent newsletters can be accessed anytime at the link below:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/49ne5mza

We encourage all families to check in regularly so you don’t miss important information that supports our students’ success.
3 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing the release of Dorchester School District Four’s September parent newsletters. At the top is the district’s circular green-and-white logo. Below, large text reads 'Newsletters' with a subheading, 'The September parent newsletters are now available!' In the foreground, a smartphone screen displays part of a newsletter page with an article titled 'Helping Children Learn,' featuring a photo of a young boy smiling while playing at a table."
Dorchester School District Four is excited to relaunch our Mentorship Program!

📅 Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🕣 8:30 a.m.
📍 St. George Middle School (rear of the building)
🍳 Breakfast will be served

We’re looking for caring and dedicated community members who want to make a difference in the lives of our students, helping young boys grow into outstanding young men and young girls grow into confident young ladies.

Interested in becoming a mentor? Complete an Adult Volunteer Application
and join us at the kickoff event.

👉 Find forms and more information here: https://tinyurl.com/27kczf3v

Together, we can empower minds and shape futures!
3 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic for Dorchester School District Four’s Mentoring Program. On the left, the district logo appears above bold green text that reads, “Dorchester School District Four Mentoring Program.” Below, the tagline says, “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures.” On the right, a photo shows several people standing in a circle with their hands stacked together in unity.
Flyer for Dorchester School District Four’s Mentorship Meeting Agenda, scheduled for September 9, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at St. George Middle School, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC. The agenda includes: Welcome and Introductions (Breakfast, Opening Remarks, Brief Introductions) from 8:30–9:00 Presentation (Overview of strategies for school district mentors) from 9:00–9:20 Community Mentor Guidelines (Review and agreement of guidelines) from 9:20–9:35 Q&A and Open Discussion (Questions, feedback, open discussion) from 9:35–9:50 Next Steps and Action Items (What’s next, next meeting date) from 9:50–10:00 Footer text reads: “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures.” The flyer includes the Dorchester School District Four logo.
Woodland Middle kicked off the year with their first pep rally on Wednesday! 💙🐺💚
Students celebrated the launch of the PBIS initiative, met the athletic teams, played exciting games, and even won prizes. The energy in the gym set the tone for a fantastic school year! 🎉🏆
4 days ago, DD4 Communications
Two boys, arms linked, work together in a three-legged race on the gym floor during the pep rally.
A large painted banner in the gym reads “Woodland Middle School... We’ve Got Pride! We’ve Got Pep! We’ve Got Spirit!” decorated with smiling emoji faces and blue-and-green designs.
A crowded gym bleacher filled with Woodland Middle School students cheering, clapping, and smiling during the pep rally.
A Woodland Middle staff member waves green pom-poms in the air with a big smile while celebrating alongside other staff and students.
A section of bleachers full of middle school students, many dressed in school colors, watching the pep rally with excitement.
A group of eighth-grade students wearing green spirit gear and face paint smile and hold up a decorated sign that reads “8th.”
A student in a white shirt stands up clapping joyfully while surrounded by classmates who cheer and smile during the pep rally
A girl with face paint wearing a sports jersey decorated with “77” walks through the crowd of students in the bleachers during the pep rally.
Two students participate in a scooter game in the gym, one sitting on a yellow scooter board while the other pushes them across the floor, both wearing face paint and smiling.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! We all win when YOU attend. Good attendance builds discipline, time management, and resilience. #AttendanceMatters
4 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with a teal background and dark blue angled shape. Text reads: ‘September Attendance Awareness Month. We all win, when YOU attend! Good attendance builds discipline, time management, and resilience.’ Dorchester School District Four logo is in the top right corner.

Happy Labor Day. DD4 Schools and Offices will be closed tomorrow in observance.

5 days ago, DD4 Communications
American Flag, Gray Background "Happy Labor Day September 1, 2025
Woodland High School’s Lady Wolverines tennis team is back in action! 🎾
They kicked off their season Wednesday against Williston-Elko and will hit the courts again Tuesday at Colleton.

Mark your calendars—their next home match is set for September 11. Come out and cheer them on!
5 days ago, DD4 Communications
Woodland High School girls’ tennis players stand in a row on the court, wearing matching green visors and white shirts with the Woodland “W” logo.
The Woodland High School girls’ tennis coach, in a green visor and shirt, gives instructions while holding several containers of tennis balls.
A Woodland High School tennis player tosses the ball in the air for a serve during a match.
A Woodland High School tennis player prepares to return a shot, eyes on the ball as she extends her racket.
A Woodland High School tennis player wearing sunglasses stands on the court, holding her racket ready in both hands.
A Woodland High School tennis player stands in position on the court, holding her racket and watching the play.
A Woodland High School tennis player leans forward, preparing to hit a shot as the ball approaches the net.
Two Woodland High School doubles partners play at the net; one jumps to make a shot while the other prepares with her racket.
🇺🇸 Labor Day Reminder 🇺🇸 In honor of Labor Day, all Dorchester School District Four schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st.
7 days ago, DD4 Communications
American Flag, Gray Background "Happy Labor Day September 1, 2025
Dorchester School District Four’s Title I schools will soon host their annual Title I meetings. These meetings give parents and guardians an overview of how federal funds will support students in 2025–2026, including instructional programs, assessments, and family engagement activities.

Check the schedule below and join us to learn more about how Title I benefits our schools and students!

Las escuelas Título I del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester pronto celebrarán sus reuniones anuales de Título I. Estas reuniones ofrecen a padres y tutores una visión general de cómo los fondos federales apoyarán a los estudiantes en 2025–2026, incluyendo programas de instrucción, evaluaciones y actividades de participación familiar.

Revise el horario a continuación y acompáñenos para conocer más sobre cómo el programa Título I beneficia a nuestras escuelas y estudiantes.
8 days ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Dorchester School District Four Announces Annual Title I Meetings.” The flyer explains that Title I provides federal funding to support and expand educational services and that schools are required to hold annual meetings. The flyer lists meeting dates, times, grades, and locations for Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary, and Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: September 18, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Harleyville: September 18, 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafeteria. Williams Memorial: September 3 (Pre-K), September 4 (5th grade), September 8 (4th grade), September 9 (2nd grade), September 10 (1st grade), September 11 (3rd grade), all from 5:00–6:00 p.m., media center. Woodland Middle: September 10, 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Contact information for Dr. Tracy Elmore Jackson is provided at the bottom.
Folleto titulado “Dorchester School District Four Anuncia Reuniones Anuales del Título I.” El folleto explica que el programa Título I proporciona fondos federales para apoyar y ampliar los servicios educativos y que las escuelas deben celebrar reuniones anuales. El folleto incluye fechas, horas, grados y lugares para Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary y Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. Harleyville: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafetería. Williams Memorial: 3 de septiembre (Pre-Kinder), 4 de septiembre (5º grado), 8 de septiembre (4º grado), 9 de septiembre (2º grado), 10 de septiembre (1º grado), 11 de septiembre (3º grado), todos de 5:00–6:00 p.m., centro de medios. Woodland Middle: 10 de septiembre de 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. La información de contacto de la Dra. Tracy Elmore Jackson aparece al final.
Join us for a special community presentation hosted by Dorchester School District Four!
Parents, guardians, students, educators, and community members are invited to learn about local trends, prevention strategies, and resources to help keep our youth safe and healthy.

📍 Bethel AME Church, 5585 Memorial Blvd, Saint George, SC
📅 September 3 | ⏰ 6:00 pm
🍎 Light refreshments will be provided

Register by Friday, August 29 using the QR code, or the link. Contact Chaquilla Green at 843-636-4030 for more information. https://forms.gle/YXKgagn37LugHs9N8

¡Acompáñenos en una presentación comunitaria especial organizada por el Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester!
Se invita a padres, tutores, estudiantes, educadores y miembros de la comunidad a conocer sobre las tendencias locales, estrategias de prevención y recursos para mantener a nuestra juventud segura y saludable.

📍 Bethel AME Church, 5585 Memorial Blvd, Saint George, SC
📅 3 de septiembre | ⏰ 6:00 pm
🍎 Se ofrecerán refrigerios ligeros

Regístrese antes del viernes 29 de agosto utilizando el código QR o el enlace. Comuníquese con Chaquilla Green al 843-636-4030 para más información.
https://forms.gle/YXKgagn37LugHs9N8
8 days ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer with a green and blue background titled “JOIN US! Dorchester Community Trends and Awareness: A Presentation on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Substances – Information, Resources and Prevention.” The event is scheduled for September 3rd at 6:00 pm at Bethel AME Church, 5585 Memorial Blvd, Saint George, SC 29477. The flyer notes that light refreshments will be served and invites people to register using the QR code in the center. Logos for Dorchester School District Four and Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission (DADC, phone number 843-871-4790) appear beside the QR code. At the bottom, diverse illustrated hands are raised in the air.
Teamwork in action at Woodland High School! 🌟

Mrs. Kim Reeves’ Health Science 3 students are working together on body poster projects, learning to identify body cavities, planes, and directions. These foundational skills prepare future healthcare professionals to communicate clearly, interpret medical images correctly, and ensure patient safety.

Strong collaboration today builds strong healthcare leaders tomorrow! 🩺💡
10 days ago, DD4 Communications
Two students sit on the floor painting a large poster of Minnie Mouse. One student with bright red braids paints near the bottom while the other works on the upper section.
A close-up of a poster painted as Spider-Man, with anatomical labels placed on different areas of the body. A student’s hand rests on the poster beside a plastic cup.
Two students sit on the floor working on a Spider-Man poster. One student gestures toward the poster while the other leans forward to place labels.
Two students collaborate on painting a Spider-Man poster laid out on the floor. A laptop nearby shows a reference image.
A student paints a large Batman poster on the floor, focusing on the character’s chest emblem, while smiling at their work. Another student sits nearby.
Reminder: Wednesday, August 27th is an Early Release Day. Dismissal Times: Elementary Schools - 12:15 PM / Middle and High Schools - 1:40 PM
11 days ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four flyer announcing Early Release Day on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Dismissal times are listed as Elementary at 12:15 PM, and Middle & High at 1:40 PM.
Cheeks Daycare Academy is now enrolling! 🌈✨

📩 If you’ve already scanned the code to express interest, check your inbox for an email (and don’t forget to peek in your spam folder).

You can complete paperwork online, download our app, and secure your child’s spot today!

Opening soon in Dorchester!
📍 1650 E Main Street, Dorchester, SC 29437
📧 CheeksDaycare@gmail.com

➡️ Haven’t signed up yet? Scan the QR code to join the waiting list!

“Where Children Play To Learn” 💛
14 days ago, DD4 Communications
A colorful daycare flyer for Cheeks Daycare Academy with a rainbow and butterfly design. The flyer announces “Now Enrolling!” with instructions to check emails, read the message, complete paperwork online, and download the app. A green box says “Opening Soon.” There is a QR code to register for the waiting list, along with the daycare’s email (CheeksDaycare@gmail.com ) and address (1650 E Main Street, Dorchester, SC 29437). The tagline reads “Where Children Play To Learn.”
On Wednesday, new K–5 ELA teachers participated in training on Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), the high-quality instructional materials adopted by DD4 last year.

Spearheaded by our Curriculum Department, this hands-on training helps teachers and coaches effectively use CKLA in alignment with the SC College- and Career-Ready Standards and the Science of Reading. Teachers explored what high-quality curriculum looks like in practice, how to engage students in critical and creative thinking, and how to use assessments to identify student needs and provide targeted support.

CKLA builds strong readers, writers, and thinkers through evidence-based practices.

In grades K–2, the curriculum is organized into skills (phonological awareness, phonics, fluency) and knowledge (vocabulary and background knowledge).

In grades 3–5, it builds on these foundations while expanding background knowledge and comprehension.

We are excited to see our teachers bring these tools to life in the classroom, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
15 days ago, DD4 Communications
A female facilitator in a blue-striped dress stands and smiles while interacting with educators seated at a table, with a presentation screen in the background.
A group of educators sit around a conference table with laptops, notebooks, drinks, and snacks as they participate in training. One facilitator leans forward, listening attentively.
A male educator with braided hair works on a laptop during training, with papers, a drink, and a snack on the table beside him.
A female educator wearing a brown sweater focuses on her laptop while participating in training, with a water bottle and papers nearby.
A female educator with a high bun hairstyle works intently on her laptop during training. A drink cup and notes are on the table in front of her.
A female educator in a white cardigan sits to the side of the room, typing on her laptop with a drink and snack on the table beside her.
Two female educators sit side by side, working on laptops and discussing notes during training. Both have drinks and materials on the table.
Two female educators, one with glasses and one with long hair, review training materials together while working on laptops.
A female educator in a gray jacket with glasses smiles while listening to a colleague during training. A laptop and water bottle sit in front of her.
A female educator wearing glasses and a gray sweatshirt smiles while conversing with a colleague during training. Laptops and notes are visible on the table.
Dorchester School District Four’s Title I schools will soon host their annual Title I meetings. These meetings give parents and guardians an overview of how federal funds will support students in 2025–2026, including instructional programs, assessments, and family engagement activities.

Check the schedule below and join us to learn more about how Title I benefits our schools and students!

Las escuelas Título I del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester pronto celebrarán sus reuniones anuales de Título I. Estas reuniones ofrecen a padres y tutores una visión general de cómo los fondos federales apoyarán a los estudiantes en 2025–2026, incluyendo programas de instrucción, evaluaciones y actividades de participación familiar.

Revise el horario a continuación y acompáñenos para conocer más sobre cómo el programa Título I beneficia a nuestras escuelas y estudiantes.
16 days ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Dorchester School District Four Announces Annual Title I Meetings.” The flyer explains that Title I provides federal funding to support and expand educational services and that schools are required to hold annual meetings. The flyer lists meeting dates, times, grades, and locations for Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary, and Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: September 18, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Harleyville: September 18, 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafeteria. Williams Memorial: September 3 (Pre-K), September 4 (5th grade), September 8 (4th grade), September 9 (2nd grade), September 10 (1st grade), September 11 (3rd grade), all from 5:00–6:00 p.m., media center. Woodland Middle: September 10, 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Contact information for Dr. Tracy Elmore Jackson is provided at the bottom.
Folleto titulado “Dorchester School District Four Anuncia Reuniones Anuales del Título I.” El folleto explica que el programa Título I proporciona fondos federales para apoyar y ampliar los servicios educativos y que las escuelas deben celebrar reuniones anuales. El folleto incluye fechas, horas, grados y lugares para Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary y Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. Harleyville: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafetería. Williams Memorial: 3 de septiembre (Pre-Kinder), 4 de septiembre (5º grado), 8 de septiembre (4º grado), 9 de septiembre (2º grado), 10 de septiembre (1º grado), 11 de septiembre (3º grado), todos de 5:00–6:00 p.m., centro de medios. Woodland Middle: 10 de septiembre de 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. La información de contacto de la Dra. Tracy Elmore Jackson aparece al final.