Dorchester School District Four

Please join us in welcoming Valerie Gaines to the Dorchester School District Four family as Administrative Assistant for the Office of Teaching and Learning for the 2026-2027 school year! We are excited to welcome her to Team DD4 and look forward to the positive impact she will make by supporting our teachers, staff, and students.

Welcome to Dorchester School District Four, Ms. Gaines! We are glad you're here.

about 22 hours ago, DD4 Communications

Beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app. If you have questions about your student's transportation, please contact the DD4 Transportation Department.
(843) 636-5001

Click here for instructions on how to use the app:
https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/o/dsdf/page/my-ride-k-12

3 days ago, DD4 Communications

Dorchester School District Four will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM, located at the 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 off of Behling Street.

Listed is the link for the board meeting: https://dorchester4-k12-sc.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=333

4 days ago, DD4 Communications

Get ready for the 2026-2027 school year at the DD4 Back 2 School Community Expo!

Join us on July 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the DD4 District Offices (SGMS Site) for an evening of family fun, community resources, and free school supplies.

Families will enjoy:
• Free backpacks and school supplies for students
• Food and fun activities
• Community resources and information
• Introduction of our new Adult Education & Parent Resource Center

This event is free and open to all DD4 families. We look forward to helping our students start the school year strong!

Location: 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC

4 days ago, DD4 Communications

Flyer for the Dorchester School District Four Back 2 School Community Expo. The event will be held July 27, 2026, at the DD4 District Offices (SGMS Site) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The flyer announces free school supply distribution for students, food and fun activities, backpacks, and the introduction of the new Adult Education and Parent Resource Center. The event is free to attend and takes place at 600 Minus Street, St. George, South Carolina. Logos for DD4 schools and Adult Education are displayed throughout the design.

Please join us in welcoming Grady Baggett to Odyssey Educational Center as our new CTE Teacher!

We are excited to have Mr. Baggett join the Odyssey team and look forward to the knowledge, leadership, and real-world experience he will bring to the classroom.

We are excited to have you as part of the Dorchester School District Four family and wish you a fantastic school year.

7 days ago, DD4 Communications

Today, the Dorchester County Emergency Management Department and local emergency response agencies will be conducting a planned active shooter training exercise at Williams Memorial Elementary School.

As part of the exercise, community members may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles and first responders at the school throughout the day.

This is only a training exercise. There is no emergency and no threat to the school or the surrounding community.

We appreciate the continued partnership of our local public safety agencies as they work to ensure our schools remain safe and prepared.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

9 days ago, DD4 Communications

Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM, located at the 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 off of Behling Street.

Listed is the link for the board meeting: https://dorchester4-k12-sc.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=332

11 days ago, DD4 Communications

Today, Dorchester School District Four had the opportunity to visit the Splash Into Safety program and see firsthand the impact it's making in our community. From water safety instruction to building confidence in and around the water, children were engaged, encouraged, and having a great time while learning skills that can save lives.

A special thank you to our incredible community partners for making this program possible, including the Summerville Family YMCA, Dorchester County Parks and Recreation, Colleton County Parks and Recreation, HCA Healthcare, and everyone who helped bring Splash Into Safety to families across our region. Your investment in our children is making a lasting difference.

We are grateful to be part of a community that comes together to keep kids safe, active, and prepared both in and out of the water.

15 days ago, DD4 Communications

Student wearing a life jacket smiles while riding an inflatable raft through the water safety course.

Students wearing life jackets participate in a hands on water safety lesson under instructor supervision

Summerville Family YMCA outreach van parked outside the Splash Into Safety event.

Community partners gather for a group photo during the Splash Into Safety water safety event.

Children choose snacks and water at the YMCA activity station during the Splash Into Safety event.

YMCA instructors pose with students after completing the Splash Into Safety water safety program.

Dorchester County Adult Education is now accepting GED registration for the upcoming session. Earning your GED can open the door to better job opportunities, college and career training, higher earning potential, and personal achievement.

Registration Dates:
• July 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• July 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Registration Location:
DD4 Administrative Offices
600 Minus Street (Use Behling St. Entrance)
St. George, SC 29477

Classes begin August 10, 2026.

For more information, call Mrs. Rivers at (843) 873-7372 or the Adult Education office at (843) 636-7007.

15 days ago, DD4 Communications

Flyer announcing Dorchester County Adult Education GED registration on July 28 and 29, 2026, at the DD4 Administrative Offices in St. George, with classes beginning August 10, 2026.

16 days ago, DD4 Communications

Planning ahead is one of the easiest ways to support your child's success.

Our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner and Academic Calendar are here to help families prepare for the school year.

Regular attendance builds strong routines, keeps students engaged in learning, and helps them stay connected with their teachers and classmates. Every lesson matters, and every day in the classroom makes a difference.

Download, save, and refer to these resources throughout the year as you plan ahead. Together, we can make the 2026-2027 school year a successful one.

16 days ago, DD4 Communications

Dorchester School District Four 2026-2027 Vacation Planner showing Labor Day Weekend, Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, MLK Weekend, President's Day Weekend, Extended Weekend, Spring Break, and Summer Break with dates and student return days. Text at the bottom reads, "Regular attendance supports student success."

Dorchester School District Four 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar showing each month from July 2026 through June 2027. The calendar highlights the first and last day of school, student and staff holidays, teacher workdays, early release days, weather make-up days, grading periods, interim and report card dates, and the December half day. A note at the bottom states that DD4 is an SCDE-approved eLearning District with up to five eLearning days available for short-term instructional disruptions.

Splash Into Safety is back for its 6th summer, offering swim lessons for just $1 per lesson. The goal is simple: remove cost as a barrier and help more children gain basic swim skills and water safety education before the summer months.

Access to swim lessons remains limited in many upper Dorchester communities, making this program an important resource for families.

For more information & registration, visit the Summerville Family YMCA Website: https://summervilleymca.org/splash-into-safety/

21 days ago, DD4 Communications

Children participate in a Splash Into Safety swim lesson in a pool while an instructor assists nearby. The flyer lists lesson weeks for June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, and July 13-17, with locations in Walterboro and St. George. Logos for Colleton County Parks and Recreation, HCA Healthcare, Dorchester School District Four, the YMCA, and Dorchester County appear along the bottom.

Please join us in welcoming Valerie Jamison back to Dorchester School District Four as our new Coordinator of Instructional Strategy and Professional Learning!
We're excited to have her back home at DD4 and look forward to the experience, expertise, and leadership she will bring to this role at the District Office.
Welcome back to DD4, Ms. Jamison!

25 days ago, DD4 Communications

Please join us in welcoming Noah Huber to Dorchester School District Four as our new Technology Technician!
We are excited to have him join the DD4 family and look forward to the energy, expertise, and dedication he will bring to supporting our schools.
Welcome to DD4, Mr. Huber!

29 days ago, DD4 Communications

Dorchester School District Four Schools and Offices will be closed on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026.
All schools and offices will re-open on Monday, July 6th, 2026.
We will continue to operate on our Summer Hours Schedule.
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.

30 days ago, DD4 Communications

Please join us in once again congratulating Michael White on his new role as Interim Chief Academic Officer for Dorchester School District Four!

Today marks his first official day in this new position at the district office, and we're excited to see the experience and leadership he brings to this role as a long-time member of the DD4 family.
Congratulations, Mr. White, we look forward to all that's ahead!

30 days ago, DD4 Communications

Our Summer Student Work Crew is hard at work getting our schools ready for an amazing new school year.
From moving furniture and equipment to preparing classrooms and workspaces, these students are making a real difference across Dorchester School District Four. Their hard work, teamwork, and dedication help ensure our staff and students return to schools that are ready for learning.

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications

Student wearing a lifting belt moves furniture as part of summer school preparations.

Student carries an office chair to help prepare a school building for the new year.

Student smiles while helping load furniture during the district's summer work program.

Summer student workers load office furniture onto a trailer outside a school building.

Students move a large tabletop while wearing lifting belts during summer school preparations.

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications