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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!
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Woodland High School golfer poses beside her golf bag near a pond.
Woodland High School golfer stands beside a golf bag on the course.
Woodland High School golfer prepares to hit a golf ball on the course.
Woodland High School golf coach stands on the course wearing a Woodland shirt.
Woodland High School golfer poses beside her golf bag on the course.
oodland High School golfer swings at a golf ball near the edge of the course.
Woodland High School golfer stands beside her golf bag while holding a club.
Woodland High School golfer prepares to hit a golf ball on the course.
Woodland High School girls golf team and coach pose together beside a pond on the golf course.
Woodland High School golfer swings a club on the course near a sand bunker.
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.
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four Community Safety Notice graphic.
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.
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Week 1 encourages families to build steady bedtime and morning routines to support regular school attendance. Transcript September is Attendance Awareness Month Attendance Awareness Month Attend Today! Achieve Tomorrow! Build Steady Routines Set a regular bedtime and morning schedule so your child gets enough sleep. Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

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

about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four logo. "Growing Readers Story Time." Come and enjoy a fun 45-minute adventure as we read Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault on Tuesday, September 8th. We will also read Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews on Thursday, September 10th. After the story, you and your child will participate in a hands-on craft activity. Register by scanning the QR code or clicking the link. We look forward to collaborating with you to cultivate readers and build futures. Chaquilla Green, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator. Phone: 843-563-5923. Email: cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us. Parent Resource Center (St. George Middle School). Tuesday, September 8th and Thursday, September 10th. 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. QR code included for registration.
Logotipo del Distrito Escolar Dorchester Cuatro. "Growing Readers Story Time." Vengan a disfrutar de una divertida aventura de 45 minutos mientras leemos «Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom» de Bill Martin Jr. y John Archambault el martes 8 de septiembre. También leeremos «Ten Black Dots» de Donald Crews el jueves 10 de septiembre. Después del cuento, usted y su hijo participarán en una actividad manual. Regístrese escaneando el código QR o haciendo clic en el enlace. Esperamos colaborar con ustedes para fomentar la lectura y construir un futuro mejor. Chaquilla Green, Coordinadora de Participación de Padres y Familias. Teléfono: 843-563-5923. Correo electrónico: cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us. Parent Resource Center (St. George Middle School). Martes 8 de septiembre y jueves 10 de septiembre. 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Incluye código QR para registrarse.

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

about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with a green-to-blue gradient background reading "Dorchester School District Four, Parent & Family Engagement Quarterly Newsletter" at the top and "Now Available!" at the bottom. In the center is the DD4 logo, a circular seal with "Dorchester School District" and "District Four" around a green D4 monogram, set against a faded photo of an empty classroom with desks and chairs.
📢 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
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Alt text: Dorchester School District Four Early Release Day Reminder graphic. White background with green diagonal banner accents in the corners, a large faint watermark "4" behind the text, and the DD4 circular logo in the bottom right. Tagline at top reads "Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures." Text reads: "Early Release Day Reminder Wednesday, August 26, 2026 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
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
dd4 green and white logo
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
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
dd4 logo image green and white. motto in black “empowering minds, shaping futures”.
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!
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four mentoring program orientation flyer with August 17, 2026 morning and evening session information and registration QR code.
Man in a white shirt seated and participating in the mentoring program orientation.
Community member seated at a table with notes during the mentoring program orientation.
Woman seated at a table during the Dorchester School District Four mentoring program orientation.
Two women stand beside a presentation screen during the mentoring program orientation.
Community member in a bright pink blazer seated during the mentoring program orientation.
Woman speaks and gestures during the Dorchester School District Four mentoring program orientation.
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
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four Mentoring Program Orientation is Monday, August 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. in person or 6 p.m. virtually. Community stakeholders are invited to participate. Breakfast will be served at the in-person session. Registration is available by QR code.

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!

2 months ago, DD4 Communications
A crowd of local officials and community members gathered outside the Town of St. George's new municipal building for a ribbon cutting ceremony, standing behind a red ribbon with a large bow on a stand. Mayor Kevin Hart stands at the center near the podium.
A similar wide shot of the same ribbon cutting ceremony outside the Town of St. George municipal building, with officials lined up behind the red ribbon in front of the entrance marked "305."
Mayor Kevin Hart standing beside a man in a tan polo shirt, holding a framed Certificate of Special Recognition from the Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce presented to the Town of St. George for its Town Hall ribbon cutting.
Mayor Kevin Hart seated at a wooden desk in his office, wearing a gray suit and red tie, with bookshelves behind him displaying awards, binders, a folded American flag, and a hard hat.
A man in a gray suit speaking into a microphone at a podium decorated with a large red bow, with a woman in a black shirt standing beside him near the building's entrance marked "305."
A woman in a light gray Town of St. George uniform shirt seated at a desk in an office decorated with small wooden cross ornaments and a vase of yellow flowers.
A woman in a light gray Town of St. George uniform shirt seated at a desk in an office decorated with framed poppy photographs and a bouquet of red and orange flowers.
A woman in a light gray Town of St. George uniform shirt standing behind a desk in an office with a Dell monitor, yellow flowers, and decorative signage in the background.
A bronze plaque mounted on a gray brick wall reading "Town of Saint George Municipal Complex," listing Mayor Kevin R. Hart, the Town Council members, Counselor, Clerk & Treasurer, and Water Clerks, with "Remodeled 2026" at the bottom.

The issue affecting the My Ride K-12 app that prevented bus stop times from displaying has been resolved.

To see the updated information, please log out of the My Ride K-12 app and then log back in. Once you sign back in, your student's bus stop time should be visible.

Thank you for your patience as we worked to resolve this issue. We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a great start to the school year!

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 months ago, DD4 Communications
"Dorchester School District Four flyer titled 'Important Transportation Update' with a school bus and phone showing the My Ride K-12 app. Text reads: We have important information regarding bus routes and transportation. If you have any questions, please contact the DD4 Transportation Department at (843) 636-5001. Stay informed. Stay connected. Thank you for your partnership as we work together for a successful school year."
Wondering what's for lunch? It's easy to find your child's school menu in the Dorchester School District Four app.

Open the DD4 app.
Select your child's school.
Tap More in the bottom right corner.
Tap Dining to view breakfast and lunch menus.

Download the DD4 app today and keep school news, events, documents, notifications, and dining information right at your fingertips.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic promoting the Dorchester School District Four app with the slogan "It's everything DD4, in your pocket." Features icons for News, Events, Documents, Staff, Dining, and Notifications, app store download badges, a QR code, and phone mockups showing the app's home screen.
School starts tomorrow, and we can't wait to welcome our students back for an exciting new school year!

Families are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for drop-off, breakfast, and students to get settled before instruction begins. Please watch for arrival and drop-off times from your child's school, as they vary by campus.

Instruction begins at:
• Elementary Schools: 7:30 AM
• Woodland Middle School: 8:50 AM
• Woodland High School: 9:00 AM

We wish all of our students, staff, and families a fantastic first day and a successful 2026-2027 school year. We'll see you tomorrow!
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Back-to-school graphic for Dorchester School District Four announcing that school starts tomorrow, August 5. The design features a blue backpack filled with school supplies, an apple, books, and the district logo in the top right. A bell schedule lists Elementary Schools at 7:30 AM, Middle School at 8:50 AM, and High School at 9:00 AM. The bottom includes the district motto, "Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures," and the website, dorchester4.k12.sc.us.
Our Child Nutrition Services team is ready for a great school year! Today, our dedicated staff gathered for their annual in-service under the leadership of Director Kevin Earle, sharpening their skills and preparing to serve nutritious meals to our students when school begins on Wednesday.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Two DD4 Food Services employees smile while seated at a themed table during the district's Food Services in-service.
Four DD4 Food Services team members sit together at a decorated table during the district's annual in-service event.
Four DD4 Food Services staff members gather around a green table, smiling during the district's Food Services in-service.
Two DD4 Food Services employees smile at a blue table during the district's Food Services in-service while colleagues gather in the background.
Five DD4 Food Services staff members smile around a pink table decorated with balloons during the district's Food Services in-service.
A DD4 Food Services staff member smiles while handing out raffle tickets during the district's Food Services in-service event.
A DD4 Food Services employee smiles while standing beside a decorated table during the district's Food Services in-service.
A DD4 administrator smiles while attending the district's Food Services in-service with staff gathered in the background.
Three DD4 Food Services staff members smile around a green table during the district's Food Services in-service.
Four DD4 Food Services employees smile around a pink table decorated with green and white balloons during the district's Food Services in-service.

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 months ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing that bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app beginning Monday, August 3, 2026. The graphic features the Dorchester School District Four logo, a yellow school bus, a smartphone displaying the My Ride K-12 app, the DD4 Transportation Department contact number (843) 636-5001, and a reminder to click the link for instructions on how to use the app.
Yesterday marked the final day of our Summer Student Work Crew, wrapping up another successful summer of hard work, learning, and service to Dorchester School District Four.

Under the leadership of Mr. Harrison, these outstanding young men spent their summer earning a paycheck while gaining valuable work experience and helping prepare our schools for the new school year. From moving classrooms and furniture to tackling projects across the district, their dedication played a major role in making sure our teachers return to schools that are ready to welcome students.

To celebrate a job well done, we treated the crew to lunch and thanked them for their commitment, teamwork, and strong work ethic.

Please join us in recognizing these hardworking young men for a successful summer. We appreciate their contributions to DD4 and are proud of the impact they made.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Nine DD4 Summer Student Work Crew members stand with Mr. Harrison and another district staff member after a celebratory lunch marking the end of a summer spent earning paychecks while helping prepare schools for the new school year.
Healthy smiles start at school! Dorchester School District Four is partnering with Health Promotion Specialists (HPS) to provide preventive dental services right on campus. Scan the QR code to complete your child's consent form and help keep your student smiling all year long.

¡Las sonrisas saludables comienzan aquí! Dorchester School District Four se enorgullece de colaborar con Health Promotion Specialists (HPS) para ofrecer servicios dentales preventivos en la escuela. Escanee el código QR para completar el formulario de consentimiento de su hijo(a).
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
HPS flyer promoting free in-school preventive dental services, oral health education, and a QR code for parents to complete a student consent form.
Folleto en español de HPS que promueve servicios dentales preventivos en la escuela e incluye un código QR para completar el formulario de consentimiento del estudiante.
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.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Welcome graphic for Valerie Gaines, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Teaching and Learning at Dorchester School District Four. She is smiling while standing in an office wearing a colorful patterned blouse. The graphic includes the DD4 logo, an office-themed background, and the message, "Dorchester School District Four."

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 months ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic announcing that bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app beginning Monday, August 3, 2026. The graphic features the Dorchester School District Four logo, a yellow school bus, a smartphone displaying the My Ride K-12 app, the DD4 Transportation Department contact number (843) 636-5001, and a reminder to click the link for instructions on how to use the app.