Dorchester School District Four
Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures
Twenty-five years ago today, our nation changed forever. Dorchester School District Four joins communities across the country in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who answered the call, then and now. 🇺🇸
#WeRemember #NeverForget #DD4
#WeRemember #NeverForget #DD4
Reminder: Title 1 Meetings are coming up across Dorchester School District Four! Click the link below for the full schedule of dates, times, and locations: Meeting Schedule
Friday, we stopped by Woodland Middle School for their first PBIS Pep Rally of the year! 🐺🎉
The energy was electric from the start, with the Marching Wolverines from Woodland High School kicking things off in style. Even cooler? The band is made up of WMS middle schoolers themselves, showing off what Wolves can do. The WMS cheerleaders kept the spirit pumped up all rally long!
With a DJ keeping the beats going, there were games for students and staff, attendance recognitions to celebrate great habits, and plenty of prizes handed out along the way. And the moment everyone was waiting for... the spirit stick went home with the 8th graders this time around!
Huge thanks to Woodland High School for showing up to support the Wolves. This is what DD4 pride looks like!
The energy was electric from the start, with the Marching Wolverines from Woodland High School kicking things off in style. Even cooler? The band is made up of WMS middle schoolers themselves, showing off what Wolves can do. The WMS cheerleaders kept the spirit pumped up all rally long!
With a DJ keeping the beats going, there were games for students and staff, attendance recognitions to celebrate great habits, and plenty of prizes handed out along the way. And the moment everyone was waiting for... the spirit stick went home with the 8th graders this time around!
Huge thanks to Woodland High School for showing up to support the Wolves. This is what DD4 pride looks like!
Get ready for an incredible day of music and competition at the 8th Annual Low Country Battle of the Bands!
Join us Saturday, September 26, at the Woodland High School Football Stadium as high school marching bands from South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia take the field.
Gates open at 9:00 AM and the show begins at 10:00 AM.
Friday morning, we stopped by Harleyville Elementary School for the HES Kindergarten Nursery Rhyme Parade!
Kindergarten teachers Ms. Crosby and Ms. Rogers wrapped up their nursery rhyme unit by turning the whole hallway into a storybook, with students dressing up as their favorite characters and marching the halls to cheers from classmates and staff. We saw Humpty Dumpty and the King's Men, Little Bo Peep and her sheep, Little Miss Muffet, Hickory Dickory Dock, Little Johnnie and Baa Baa Black Sheep, Star Light Star Bright, the Three Little Pigs, Old Mother Hubbard, and even a King from a castle far, far away!
Way to go, Kindergarten! We love seeing the joy in learning at HES.
Kindergarten teachers Ms. Crosby and Ms. Rogers wrapped up their nursery rhyme unit by turning the whole hallway into a storybook, with students dressing up as their favorite characters and marching the halls to cheers from classmates and staff. We saw Humpty Dumpty and the King's Men, Little Bo Peep and her sheep, Little Miss Muffet, Hickory Dickory Dock, Little Johnnie and Baa Baa Black Sheep, Star Light Star Bright, the Three Little Pigs, Old Mother Hubbard, and even a King from a castle far, far away!
Way to go, Kindergarten! We love seeing the joy in learning at HES.
The monthy parent newsletter is now available by following this link. https://tinyurl.com/2s3uhrss
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Our theme is Attend Today! Achieve Tomorrow!
Week 2: Save Appointments for Later
Whenever possible, try to schedule family vacations and medical visits outside of school hours. Keeping students in school for the full day helps them stay connected to learning and maintain consistent attendance.
Every school day counts!
Our theme is Attend Today! Achieve Tomorrow!
Week 2: Save Appointments for Later
Whenever possible, try to schedule family vacations and medical visits outside of school hours. Keeping students in school for the full day helps them stay connected to learning and maintain consistent attendance.
Every school day counts!
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. All DD4 schools and offices will be closed.
Title 1 Meetings are coming up across Dorchester School District Four! Click the link below for the full schedule of dates, times, and locations: Meeting Schedule
Woodland Ladies Golf is teeing off on a historic season! In its first year of existence, the team traveled to Charleston yesterday to take on Academic Magnet.
Thank you to Coach Brian Marvel for leading the way as the Ladies Golf Team continues to grow at Woodland High School. Go Wolverines!
Come see these ladies in action on September 10th on their home course, Lake Marion Golf Course, when they take on Bridges Prep.
Special thanks for Coach Isabella Wendler for sending in these awesome shots!
Thank you to Coach Brian Marvel for leading the way as the Ladies Golf Team continues to grow at Woodland High School. Go Wolverines!
Come see these ladies in action on September 10th on their home course, Lake Marion Golf Course, when they take on Bridges Prep.
Special thanks for Coach Isabella Wendler for sending in these awesome shots!
Safety Notice: "Cat in the Hat" Social Media Trend
Dorchester School District Four is aware of a viral social media trend involving the "Cat in the Hat" character being used to post threatening images and messages targeting schools and communities across the country. Some posts include AI-generated images of the character roaming near homes or streets, often paired with threatening language.
Last night, several of our schools were named in connection with this trend. Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately notified the St. George Police Department and the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. Both agencies, along with in-house security, have increased their presence at our schools and are actively investigating.
We want to remind students, families, and staff that any post, message, or image that threatens harm or causes fear within our schools or community will be investigated and can result in criminal charges, regardless of whether it was intended as a joke.
If you see any social media content referencing our schools, students, or community in connection with this trend, please report it immediately to school administration or local law enforcement.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and share updates as needed.
Dorchester School District Four is aware of a viral social media trend involving the "Cat in the Hat" character being used to post threatening images and messages targeting schools and communities across the country. Some posts include AI-generated images of the character roaming near homes or streets, often paired with threatening language.
Last night, several of our schools were named in connection with this trend. Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately notified the St. George Police Department and the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. Both agencies, along with in-house security, have increased their presence at our schools and are actively investigating.
We want to remind students, families, and staff that any post, message, or image that threatens harm or causes fear within our schools or community will be investigated and can result in criminal charges, regardless of whether it was intended as a joke.
If you see any social media content referencing our schools, students, or community in connection with this trend, please report it immediately to school administration or local law enforcement.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and share updates as needed.
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Our theme is Attend Today! Achieve Tomorrow!
Week 1: Build Steady Routines
A consistent bedtime and morning routine can help students get the sleep they need and arrive at school ready to learn. Prepare the night before by laying out clothes and packing backpacks.
Small routines can make a big difference in helping students attend school consistently.
Our theme is Attend Today! Achieve Tomorrow!
Week 1: Build Steady Routines
A consistent bedtime and morning routine can help students get the sleep they need and arrive at school ready to learn. Prepare the night before by laying out clothes and packing backpacks.
Small routines can make a big difference in helping students attend school consistently.
Growing Readers Story Time! Join us for a fun 45-minute story adventure. We'll read "Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault on Tuesday, September 8th, and "Ten Black Dots" by Donald Crews on Thursday, September 10th. After the story, you and your child will enjoy a hands-on craft activity together!
📍 Parent Resource Center (St. George Middle School)
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 8 & Thursday, Sept. 10
🕥 10:00–10:45 a.m.
Register by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below. Questions? Contact Chaquilla Green, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, at 843-563-5923 or cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us. Register Here
¡Growing Readers Story Time! Acompáñenos en una divertida aventura de 45 minutos. Leeremos "Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom" de Bill Martin Jr. y John Archambault el martes 8 de septiembre, y "Ten Black Dots" de Donald Crews el jueves 10 de septiembre. ¡Después del cuento, usted y su hijo disfrutarán de una actividad manual juntos!
📍 Parent Resource Center (St. George Middle School)
🗓️ Martes 8 y jueves 10 de septiembre
🕥 10:00–10:45 a.m.
Regístrese escaneando el código QR o haciendo clic en el enlace. ¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Chaquilla Green, Coordinadora de Participación de Padres y Familias, al 843-563-5923 o cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us.
Regístrese aquí
The Quarter 1 Parent & Family Engagement Newsletter is here!
Check out what's happening across DD4 and find helpful tips and resources for families. You can also browse all past newsletters at the link below.
Quarter 1 Newsletter
📢 Early Release Day Reminder
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is an Early Release Day for all DD4 schools.
🕐 Elementary Schools: 12:15 PM
🕐 Middle & High Schools: 1:40 PM
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is an Early Release Day for all DD4 schools.
🕐 Elementary Schools: 12:15 PM
🕐 Middle & High Schools: 1:40 PM
Good afternoon.
Dorchester School District Four will hold a joint SCSBA Ethics Presentation with Dorchester School District Two on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
The meeting will be located at Dorchester School District Two Administrative Offices, located at:
815 S. Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
The meeting information and link can be accessed here:
https://dorchester4-k12-sc.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=335
Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 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=334
A special thank-you to everyone who joined us this morning for the Dorchester School District Four Mentoring Program Orientation!
Your willingness to invest your time, experience, and support in our students makes a difference. We appreciate your commitment to helping our students grow and succeed.
Still want to participate? There is an evening virtual session tonight at 6:00 PM. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Thank you for being willing to make a difference in the lives of our students!
Your willingness to invest your time, experience, and support in our students makes a difference. We appreciate your commitment to helping our students grow and succeed.
Still want to participate? There is an evening virtual session tonight at 6:00 PM. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Thank you for being willing to make a difference in the lives of our students!
Dorchester School District Four invites community stakeholders to participate in our Mentoring Program Orientation on Monday, August 17.
Two sessions are available:
• 9:00 AM: In-person session, with breakfast provided
• 6:00 PM: Virtual session via Zoom
Please register using the QR code on the flyer. A Zoom link will be provided to those who select the virtual session.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Nancy Britt-Stevens: 843-638-3920
Antoinette Haynes: 843-636-4224
Chaquilla Green: 843-636-3040
Two sessions are available:
• 9:00 AM: In-person session, with breakfast provided
• 6:00 PM: Virtual session via Zoom
Please register using the QR code on the flyer. A Zoom link will be provided to those who select the virtual session.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Nancy Britt-Stevens: 843-638-3920
Antoinette Haynes: 843-636-4224
Chaquilla Green: 843-636-3040
Dorchester School District Four congratulates the Town of St. George, Mayor Kevin Hart, his staff, and the St. George Town Council on the ribbon cutting of the town’s new municipal facility.
We were pleased to provide temporary office space at St. George Middle School during the renovation and are grateful for the opportunity to support the town during this transition.
We are excited to see this new facility open and look forward to all it will mean for the Town of St. George and the community it serves. Congratulations on this important milestone!
