Dorchester School District Four
Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and our DD4 school nurses showed up in blue today to mark it.
A December to Remember is coming! Join Dorchester School District Four on Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the DD4 Administrative Offices at SGMS, 600 Minus Street in St. George.
Families, come out for food, giveaways, games, photos with Santa, and much more.
Local businesses, this one is for you too. Businesses and organizations from St. George, Ridgeville, Dorchester, and the surrounding areas are invited to reserve a vendor table and share your products, services, and resources with local families. Reserve your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/ydppfv5e
Questions? Contact Nicole Bryant at nwright@dd4.k12.sc.us or Chaquilla Green at cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us.
Do you know what your kids are running into online? Join us Tuesday, November 17 at 5:00 p.m. for “Protecting Our Children Online,” a free virtual presentation for Dorchester School District Four families.
Stephanie Hite, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, will walk through practical ways to keep kids safe, including gaming and apps, social media trends, sextortion and Gavin’s Law, cyberbullying, grooming red flags, generative AI, screen time, and where to go for help.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3BOnYnimTlyjydyR_1pqtw#/registration
Stephanie Hite, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, will walk through practical ways to keep kids safe, including gaming and apps, social media trends, sextortion and Gavin’s Law, cyberbullying, grooming red flags, generative AI, screen time, and where to go for help.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3BOnYnimTlyjydyR_1pqtw#/registration
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and in Dorchester School District Four, every student has a place that feels steady. Housing can change. Where a family stays can change. A child’s right to learn does not.
Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students experiencing homelessness have the right to stay enrolled, get transportation to school, and receive the support they need to keep moving forward. If your family’s living situation has changed, please reach out. The conversation stays private, and help is available.
Need assistance? Contact Anntoinette Haynes at 843-638-3920.
Hope has a home in DD4.
Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students experiencing homelessness have the right to stay enrolled, get transportation to school, and receive the support they need to keep moving forward. If your family’s living situation has changed, please reach out. The conversation stays private, and help is available.
Need assistance? Contact Anntoinette Haynes at 843-638-3920.
Hope has a home in DD4.
Honoring Our Veterans
Today we pause to thank the men and women of Dorchester School District Four who once wore the uniform. They served our country, and now they serve our students.
Clay Hill Elementary
Dorothy Spell, Army
Harleyville Elementary
Jasmin Behlin, U.S. Army Reserve
Williams Memorial Elementary
Pamela Britt-Jones, Navy
Jonathan Cooper, Army National Guard
Woodland Middle School
Moses Smalls, Army
Jason Brewer, National Guard
Woodland High School
SFC (R) Kevin Simpson, Army
MAJ (R) John Logan, Jr., Army
Norman Hand, Navy Reserve
District Staff
CSC(SS) (R) Kevin Earle, Navy
Transportation
Cermon Mainer, Army
Isaac Haigler, Army National Guard
Drucilla Brand, Army
To these individuals and to every veteran in our DD4 family, thank you for your service.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Dorchester School District Four is partnering with Palmetto Goodwill to offer a free Career Skills Workshop Series for our community.
Interviewing Skills: Thursday, November 12 at 10:00 AM
Using LinkedIn and Other Technology: Thursday, December 3 at 10:00 AM
All sessions will be held at the DD4 Administrative Offices, Parent Resource Center, 600 Minus Street, St. George. Please use the Behling Street entrance.
Register here: https://forms.gle/k7GhnkYPk6JftYtz7
Questions? Contact Jerry Blake at jblake@palmettogoodwill.org or Chaquilla Green at cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us or 843-636-4030.
¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso en su carrera? El Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester se ha asociado con Palmetto Goodwill para ofrecer una serie gratuita de talleres de habilidades profesionales para nuestra comunidad.
Redacción de currículums: jueves, 5 de noviembre a las 10:00 AM
Habilidades para entrevistar: jueves, 12 de noviembre a las 10:00 AM
Utilizando LinkedIn y otras tecnologías: jueves, 3 de diciembre a las 10:00 AM
Todas las sesiones se llevarán a cabo en las Oficinas Administrativas de DD4, Centro de Recursos para Padres, 600 Minus Street, St. George. Por favor, utilice la entrada de la calle Behling.
Regístrese aquí: https://forms.gle/ZdBDWTW5CRUJ4Y9NA
¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Jerry Blake a jblake@palmettogoodwill.org o con Chaquilla Green a cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us o al 843-636-4030.
Ever thought about getting behind the wheel of a school bus? Here’s your chance to try it out.
Ride and Drive with DD4 is Tuesday, December 15 at the District Office, 600 Minus Street. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and lunch is provided. You’ll take a ride, get a feel for the driver’s seat, and have time to ask our team anything you want to know about the job.
We’ll also be holding on-site interviews that day, so if it feels like a good fit, you can get the process started before you leave.
No experience needed. We’ll train you.
Register at https://forms.gle/w3fGNW7YtB4KfTrg8 or give us a call at (843) 636-5001. We’d love to meet you.
Today, Dorchester School District Four wants to recognize the hardworking members of our Finance Department.
From payroll and purchasing to budgeting and planning, our finance team keeps the district running smoothly behind the scenes. Their careful work makes sure our staff are supported, our schools have what they need, and every dollar is used wisely for our students.
Thank you for your dedication, your attention to detail, and everything you do for DD4!
From payroll and purchasing to budgeting and planning, our finance team keeps the district running smoothly behind the scenes. Their careful work makes sure our staff are supported, our schools have what they need, and every dollar is used wisely for our students.
Thank you for your dedication, your attention to detail, and everything you do for DD4!
Calling all little learners ages 2 to 5! Growing Readers Storytime is happening this week at our Parent Resource Center.
Join us for an exciting read-aloud and a hands-on craft, plus games, puzzles, and time to explore the play materials in the center. Come listen, create, and play with us.
Pick the day that works best for your family:
Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m.
St. George Middle School Parent Resource Center
600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29477
Register here: https://forms.gle/qcGi5rHMkJc2qio86
¡Atención a todos los pequeños aprendices de 2 a 5 años! La Hora del cuento para jóvenes lectores se llevará a cabo esta semana en nuestro Centro de Recursos para Padres.
Acompáñenos para disfrutar de una emocionante lectura en voz alta y una manualidad práctica, además de juegos, acertijos y tiempo para explorar los materiales del centro.
Martes 10 de noviembre a la 1:00 p. m.
Jueves 12 de noviembre a las 9:00 a. m.
Regístrese aquí: https://forms.gle/t41iHM58eeyusKS19
Wear blue on Friday, November 13th in honor of World Diabetes Day on Saturday, November 14th. Students and staff across all six schools are invited to take part.
Join us in raising awareness, showing support for those living with diabetes, and helping build a healthier, more informed community.
Join us in raising awareness, showing support for those living with diabetes, and helping build a healthier, more informed community.
Congratulations are in order for two members of our Transportation team.
Drucilla Brand and Jacqueline Sanders both earned their Safety Officer certification through the South Carolina Department of Education, and Drucilla went on to add a Third Party Tester certification from the Department of Motor Vehicles on top of it.
These certifications mean DD4 can train and test our own drivers in house, and it takes real time and effort to earn them. Thank you both for the work you put in to keep our students safe on the road every day.
Congratulations, ladies. We are proud of you.
Drucilla Brand and Jacqueline Sanders both earned their Safety Officer certification through the South Carolina Department of Education, and Drucilla went on to add a Third Party Tester certification from the Department of Motor Vehicles on top of it.
These certifications mean DD4 can train and test our own drivers in house, and it takes real time and effort to earn them. Thank you both for the work you put in to keep our students safe on the road every day.
Congratulations, ladies. We are proud of you.
At Dorchester School District Four, we believe every child deserves stability, support and the opportunity to succeed, no matter their housing situation.
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Did you know that students who are temporarily staying with friends or relatives because of housing difficulties, living in shelters or experiencing other forms of housing instability may qualify for support under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act?
DD4 can help with:
School enrollment and transportation
School supplies and other essential items
Connections to school and community resources
Support to help students stay in school and thrive
Wear purple on Tuesday, November 17th to show your support.
Need assistance? Contact Anntoinette Haynes at 843-638-3920.
Every student belongs. Every student matters.
En el Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester creemos que todo niño merece estabilidad, apoyo y la oportunidad de salir adelante, sin importar su situación de vivienda.
Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Juventud sin Hogar. ¿Sabía usted que los estudiantes que se quedan temporalmente con amigos o familiares por dificultades de vivienda, que viven en refugios o que enfrentan otras formas de inestabilidad de vivienda pueden calificar para recibir apoyo bajo la Ley McKinney-Vento de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar?
DD4 puede ayudar con:
Inscripción escolar y transporte
Útiles escolares y otros artículos esenciales
Conexiones con recursos escolares y comunitarios
Apoyo para que los estudiantes sigan en la escuela y prosperen
Vista de morado el martes, 17 de noviembre, para mostrar su apoyo.
¿Necesita ayuda? Comuníquese con Anntoinette Haynes al 843-638-3920.
Cada estudiante pertenece. Cada estudiante importa.
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Did you know that students who are temporarily staying with friends or relatives because of housing difficulties, living in shelters or experiencing other forms of housing instability may qualify for support under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act?
DD4 can help with:
School enrollment and transportation
School supplies and other essential items
Connections to school and community resources
Support to help students stay in school and thrive
Wear purple on Tuesday, November 17th to show your support.
Need assistance? Contact Anntoinette Haynes at 843-638-3920.
Every student belongs. Every student matters.
En el Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester creemos que todo niño merece estabilidad, apoyo y la oportunidad de salir adelante, sin importar su situación de vivienda.
Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Juventud sin Hogar. ¿Sabía usted que los estudiantes que se quedan temporalmente con amigos o familiares por dificultades de vivienda, que viven en refugios o que enfrentan otras formas de inestabilidad de vivienda pueden calificar para recibir apoyo bajo la Ley McKinney-Vento de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar?
DD4 puede ayudar con:
Inscripción escolar y transporte
Útiles escolares y otros artículos esenciales
Conexiones con recursos escolares y comunitarios
Apoyo para que los estudiantes sigan en la escuela y prosperen
Vista de morado el martes, 17 de noviembre, para mostrar su apoyo.
¿Necesita ayuda? Comuníquese con Anntoinette Haynes al 843-638-3920.
Cada estudiante pertenece. Cada estudiante importa.
Championship time! Congratulations to the Clay Hill Ravens and the Williams Memorial Swift Savers on advancing to the DD4 Youth Soccer Championship.
The title game kicks off Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM on Field #3, the football field at Woodland High School.
Parking is in the main lot at Woodland High. Come out and cheer on our players.
The title game kicks off Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM on Field #3, the football field at Woodland High School.
Parking is in the main lot at Woodland High. Come out and cheer on our players.
Good morning, DD4! This morning we're riding along with one of our dedicated bus drivers, Mrs. Sanders, to see what a day in the life of a DD4 bus driver is really like.
Long before the first bell, Mrs. Sanders is already hard at work, checking her bus and getting ready to welcome our students with a smile. We can't wait to hear her stories, meet the kids on her route, and see firsthand how much heart goes into getting our students to school safely every day.
Stay tuned for a look at the morning from the driver's seat!
Long before the first bell, Mrs. Sanders is already hard at work, checking her bus and getting ready to welcome our students with a smile. We can't wait to hear her stories, meet the kids on her route, and see firsthand how much heart goes into getting our students to school safely every day.
Stay tuned for a look at the morning from the driver's seat!
November Parent Newsletters Are Here!
The November editions of Helping Children Learn and Helping Students Learn are now available for DD4 families, in both English and Spanish.
This month’s issues are full of simple, practical ideas you can use at home:
Early Childhood: Using pretend play to build early learning skills, adding math to everyday activities, and helping your preschooler get ready to read.
Elementary School: Showing your child the many reasons reading matters, preventing behavior problems before they start, and celebrating Geography Awareness Week (November 16 to 20).
Middle School: Helping your child start planning for life after high school, math test tips, and simple ways to ease stress.
Read this month’s newsletters here: https://tinyurl.com/3yud4dkk
¡Ya están disponibles los boletines para padres de noviembre!
Las ediciones de noviembre de Ayudando a los Niños a Aprender y Ayudando a los Estudiantes a Aprender ya están disponibles para las familias de DD4, en inglés y en español.
Los boletines de este mes están llenos de ideas sencillas y prácticas que puede usar en casa:
Primera Infancia: Cómo usar el juego simbólico para desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje temprano, cómo sumar matemáticas a las actividades diarias y cómo preparar a su niño para la lectura.
Escuela Primaria: Cómo mostrarle a su niño las muchas razones por las que la lectura es importante, cómo prevenir problemas de comportamiento y cómo celebrar la Semana de la Concientización sobre la Geografía (16 al 20 de noviembre).
Escuela Intermedia: Cómo ayudar a su niño a planificar su futuro después de la escuela secundaria, consejos para los exámenes de matemáticas y formas sencillas de aliviar el estrés.
Lea los boletines de este mes aquí: https://tinyurl.com/3yud4dkk
THANK YOU, Dorchester County!
The Education Sales Tax referendum has passed, and Dorchester School District Four is grateful to every voter who said yes to our students. This penny will help us build, improve, and maintain the schools our children learn in every day.
We are proud to be part of a community that invests in its kids. Thank you, Dorchester County!
#DD4Proud
The Education Sales Tax referendum has passed, and Dorchester School District Four is grateful to every voter who said yes to our students. This penny will help us build, improve, and maintain the schools our children learn in every day.
We are proud to be part of a community that invests in its kids. Thank you, Dorchester County!
#DD4Proud
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a community walk focused on unity, safety, and stronger communities, and DD4 families are invited to take part. Come walk alongside our School Resource Officers, community partners, and neighbors as we build trust and strengthen relationships across our county.
Saturday, November 14
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Davis-Bailey Park, Dorchester County
We hope to see you there!
Saturday, November 14
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Davis-Bailey Park, Dorchester County
We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to Jayvonne Mayfield for earning his Gold Campus Creator Badge! This achievement recognizes his creativity, hard work, and dedication to producing high-quality digital content. We are proud of you, Jayvonne, and can’t wait to see what you create next! #DD4Proud
This week, Dorchester School District Four is proud to celebrate National School Psychology Week and recognize the school psychologists who support our students every day.
Our school psychologists help students learn, grow, and feel their best. They work alongside teachers, families, and staff to identify needs, provide support, and make sure every child has the tools to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Much of their work happens quietly, but its impact is felt across all of our schools.
Thank you for your dedication, your expertise, and your care for our students. We are grateful for all you do!
Our school psychologists help students learn, grow, and feel their best. They work alongside teachers, families, and staff to identify needs, provide support, and make sure every child has the tools to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Much of their work happens quietly, but its impact is felt across all of our schools.
Thank you for your dedication, your expertise, and your care for our students. We are grateful for all you do!
It’s everything DD4, in your pocket!
Download the Dorchester School District 4 app to stay connected with news, events, staff directories, documents, school menus, and bus notifications, all in one place.
Search “Dorchester School District 4” in the App Store or Google Play, or scan the QR code. Be sure to enable notifications so you never miss an important update.
Download the Dorchester School District 4 app to stay connected with news, events, staff directories, documents, school menus, and bus notifications, all in one place.
Search “Dorchester School District 4” in the App Store or Google Play, or scan the QR code. Be sure to enable notifications so you never miss an important update.