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Starting pay ranges from $20 to $28 per hour based on prior bus driving experience, with a guaranteed minimum of 35 hours a week. You’ll also get state health and retirement benefits, paid sick leave, and time off that lines up with student breaks. No late nights, weekends, or holidays required.
Apply today at www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us or email info@dd4.k12.sc.us for more information.

Parents, students, educators, and community members: join DD4 and the Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission for Community Trends and Awareness: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Substances.
We’ll talk about local drug trends, prevention, and how we can work together to keep our young people safe and healthy.
Thursday, October 29 at 5:00 PM
Woodland Middle School, 4044 US-78, Dorchester, SC 29437
Refreshments will be served.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2c65mkp7
Padres, estudiantes, educadores y miembros de la comunidad: acompáñennos a DD4 y a la Comisión de Alcohol y Drogas de Dorchester para Tendencias y Concienciación Comunitaria: Alcohol, Tabaco y Otras Sustancias.
Hablaremos sobre las tendencias locales en materia de drogas, la prevención y cómo trabajar juntos para mantener a nuestros jóvenes seguros y sanos.
Jueves, 29 de octubre a las 5:00 PM
Woodland Middle School, 4044 US-78, Dorchester, SC 29437
Se servirán refrigerios.
Regístrese aquí: https://tinyurl.com/2c65mkp7


Calling all little readers! Join us for Growing Readers Storytime on Tuesday, October 27, at 1:00 PM at the St. George Middle School Parent Resource Center. We’ll be reading Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete, enjoying snacks, and getting an up-close look at a real fire truck with a special visit from the Dorchester County Fire Department.
Location: 600 Minus Street, St. George
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4akkk47m
¡Atención, pequeños lectores! Acompáñenos a la Hora del Cuento para Lectores en Crecimiento el martes 27 de octubre a la 1:00 p. m. en el Centro de Recursos para Padres de la Escuela Secundaria St. George. Leeremos Pete el Gato: ¡Pete el bombero!, disfrutaremos de bocadillos y veremos de cerca un auténtico camión de bomberos con la visita especial del Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Dorchester.
Ubicación: 600 Minus Street, St. George
Regístrese aquí: https://tinyurl.com/4akkk47m


Save the date! Dorchester County Adult Education is hosting a Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 28, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
Stop by to connect with community partners and explore resources that can help you reach your educational and career goals. Whether you’re thinking about finishing a diploma, building new job skills, or taking your next step, this is a great place to start.
We’re also pinking out the day! Wear pink to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Location: 901 John McKissick Way, Summerville (enter on Joyce Lane)
Questions? Call 843-873-7372.

Dorchester School District Four is partnering with Goodwill to host a free Career Skills Workshop Series at our Parent Resource Center!
Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m.: Resume Writing
Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m.: Interviewing
Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m.: Using LinkedIn and Other Technology Resources
All sessions will be held at the DD4 Administrative Office, 600 Minus Street, St. George. Please use the Behling Street entrance.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. Questions? Contact jblake@palmettogoodwill.org.

Thank you to the heroes behind the wheel! Your patience, kindness, and commitment to safety help start and end our students’ days the right way. We are so grateful for all you do.
If you see one of our drivers today, be sure to say thank you!
#DD4 #BusDriverAppreciation #SchoolBusSafety

The Dorchester School District Four family is heartbroken to share the passing of former teacher Mr. Kevin Sorenson.
For over 15 years, Mr. Sorenson brought history to life for our students, most recently at St. George Middle School and Woodland Middle School. He was a passionate advocate for public education and for DD4, and he believed in what our schools and our students could accomplish.
Mr. Sorenson was loved by his students and deeply respected by the teachers and staff who worked alongside him. His impact will be felt for years to come in the lives of the many young people he taught and encouraged.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, as well as his former students and colleagues, during this difficult time. We hope they find comfort in knowing how many lives he touched.
A small celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 869 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445.
We will always remember Mr. Sorenson for his kindness, his dedication, and his love for DD4. His legacy lives on in every student he inspired.
TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 20, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office hosts National Night Out from 4 to 7 p.m. at Davis-Bailey Park, 5190 E Jim Bilton Blvd. Come out for food, fun, law enforcement demonstrations and more.
Also tonight at Davis-Bailey Park, the Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission presents Town of Saint George Skate Night from 4 to 7 p.m. in conjunction with National Night Out. Glyde Skate Co. is providing free skate rentals while supplies last. This is a vape, smoke and substance free event, and skaters assume all risk.
On Friday, October 23, Dorchester County Parks and Recreation hosts Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. at Davis Bailey Park. Enjoy the Happy Train, a food truck and plenty of Halloween fun. Presented by Renewal by Andersen.
We hope to see our DD4 families there!




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=337

Our bus drivers work hard every day to get DD4 students to and from school safely, and we can all help. Here are a few reminders to share with your kids:
Check for traffic before crossing.
Always walk, never run.
Stay seated while the bus is moving.
Follow the driver’s instructions.
For more information, visit www.napt.org/NSBSW.
#DD4 #SchoolBusSafety #NSBSW

For more than 35 years, Dr. Hodges served the students, families, and staff of Dorchester School District Four with steady leadership and a genuine love for this community. His decades of service shaped generations of students, and his commitment to public education will continue to be felt in our schools for years to come.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Hodges family and all who knew and loved him. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are forever grateful for his service, and he will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Dorchester School District Four is partnering with Goodwill to host a free Career Skills Workshop Series at our Parent Resource Center!
Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m.: Resume Writing
Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m.: Interviewing
Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m.: Using LinkedIn and Other Technology Resources
All sessions will be held at the DD4 Administrative Office, 600 Minus Street, St. George. Please use the Behling Street entrance.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. Questions? Contact jblake@palmettogoodwill.org.

We’ll cover what’s on the ballot, what the tax would apply to, the DD4 project list, what the tax can and cannot fund, who pays the tax, and more. Bring your questions!
Can’t make it tonight? See the full schedule below for additional meetings in Ridgeville, St. George, Dorchester, and virtual options on November 2.


Check the schedule and map to find your player’s field. Our 1st and 2nd graders will play on the baseball fields (Fields 1 and 2), and our 3rd through 5th graders will play in the football stadium (Fields 3 and 4) and on the softball field (Field 5).

A 17-point jump is a big deal, and it reflects a whole school working together. Thank you to our students for their effort, our teachers and staff for their commitment, and our families for their support. Way to go, Dolphins!
#DD4 #HarleyvilleDolphins #DD4AcademicSuccess #SCReportCards

This growth is a testament to our students’ hard work, our teachers’ and staff’s dedication, and our families’ support. Keep soaring, Eagles!
#DD4 #ClayHillEagles #DD4AcademicSuccess #SCReportCards

This is what hard work and consistency look like. Thank you to our students for rising to the challenge, to our teachers and staff for pouring into them every day, and to our families and community for standing behind them.
#DD4 #WoodlandWolverines #DD4AcademicSuccess #SCReportCards
