Good afternoon DD4 family it has been reported that the traffic is very heavy in the town of St. George. This may affect the arrival time home for your students, please be patient and allow the drivers some time to arrive this afternoon.

Thank you.....
5 months ago, Harold Nix
Congratulations to the Williams Memorial Elementary School "Goal Getters"! 2025 DD4 Youth Soccer League Champions!
5 months ago, DD4 Communications
A youth soccer team stands on a football field at night, smiling and holding gold trophies. The group includes about a dozen children wearing maroon DD4 Soccer shirts along with two adult coaches, one on each side. The kids stand in a row on the turf with bleachers in the background, and a soccer ball rests near the feet of one player.
DD4 visited Clay Hill Elementary on Thursday to help celebrate the Monthly Character Kids Awards breakfast. Students were recognized for exemplifying the character word Gratitude and were joined by family and friends for the celebration. Each student received a certificate and a medal before enjoying a delicious breakfast prepared by the CHES cafeteria staff.
5 months ago, DD4 Communications
A group of Clay Hill Elementary students sit in two rows holding “Student of the Month” certificates and wearing medals. Posters and windows line the wall behind them.
Large white marquee-style letters spelling “CHES” with yellow lights sit on a purple tablecloth, with white gift bags and certificates in the background.
A close-up of a colorful “Student of the Month” certificate with a smiling trophy graphic, placed on a purple tablecloth.
Bus 442 will be running about 35 minutes late.
5 months ago, Harold Nix
Happy Substitute Appreciation Day! On November 21, Dorchester School District Four celebrates our amazing substitute teachers who step in with flexibility, dedication, and heart. Thank you for keeping our classrooms running smoothly and supporting our students every day!
5 months ago, DD4 Communications
green image with white blocks. DD4 logos throughout. "Honoring substitute appreciation day November 21, 2025. on behalf of DD4 Schools, Thank you!
Good morning Bus 402 Elementary will be riding on Bus 442.
Bus 402 Middle/High will have a sub driver.
5 months ago, Harold Nix

***UPDATE***

Route 421 is running approximately 30 delayed for all schools due to mechanical problems.

6 months ago, Karim Johnson
Route 421 will be delayed this afternoon due to a mechanical breakdown. We will update as soon as more information is available.
6 months ago, Karim Johnson
Dorchester School District Four stopped by Woodland Middle School- DD4 and Woodland High School on Tuesday with ice cream to celebrate a major achievement. Both schools earned a Good rating on the 2024/2025 school report card, marking the first time they’ve reached that level in the same year. Students, teachers, and administrators put in the work to make it happen, and this was a small way to recognize their commitment last year and the momentum they continue to build this year.
6 months ago, DD4 Communications
A woman in a gray sweater sits at a round table holding a cup of ice cream and smiling. Her keys and phone rest on the table in front of her in a bright school hallway.
A staff member in a yellow safety vest holds two bowls of ice cream and smiles while standing in front of colorful posters on the wall.
Three staff members sit together at a long table, smiling with bowls of ice cream. Sunlight comes through large windows behind them.
A man in a red shirt receives a scoop of ice cream from a staff member wearing gloves. Other staff members stand behind the serving table.
A woman wearing a black sweater and a Woodland Middle School lanyard smiles while holding a bowl of ice cream in the cafeteria.
A man in a green puffer jacket smiles at the camera while holding a spoonful of ice cream.
Two women stand in a cafeteria holding bowls of ice cream and smiling at the camera.
A man wearing a blue vest and tie holds a bowl of ice cream while talking with others in the cafeteria.
A woman in an orange blazer and colorful top smiles playfully while eating ice cream. Staff members serve ice cream in the background.
Good Morning Bus 422 Elementary will ride along with Bus 421.
Bus 422 Middle/High will have a sub driver this morning.
6 months ago, Harold Nix
Dorchester School District Four, Select Health of South Carolina, and A Second Chance Resource Center invite families to join us for Christmas in DD4 on Saturday, December 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Woodland High School. The event will feature toys, bikes, food, coats, games, music, family portraits, and a variety of winter essentials. All resources will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. For more information, please contact Tamara Smalls Rolack at 843.563.5956.
6 months ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled Christmas in DD4 with holiday decorations including candy canes, ornaments, gold bells, wrapped gifts, and snowflakes. Logos for Dorchester School District Four, Select Health of South Carolina, and A Second Chance Resource Center appear at the top. Event details list Saturday, December 13, 11 AM to 2 PM at Woodland High School, 4128 Highway 78 in Dorchester. The flyer advertises toys, bikes, food, coats, games, music, family portraits, socks, winter hats, and other resources, distributed on a first come first serve basis. Contact information for Tamara Smalls Rolack is included at the bottom.

🦃 Thanksgiving Break Reminder: Dorchester School District Four schools and offices will be closed November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break.

🦃 Recordatorio de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias: Las escuelas y oficinas de Dorchester School District Four estarán cerradas del 24 al 28 de noviembre por las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias.

6 months ago, DD4 Communications
A Thanksgiving-themed graphic shows the Dorchester School District Four logo centered between two orange pumpkins. At the top, the words “Thanksgiving Break” appear in large brown and script lettering. Decorative fall leaves frame the corners. Text at the bottom reads “Schools & Offices Closed” and “November 24 – November 28” on a cream background.
🎓✨ Career Exploration at Odyssey! ✨🎓
On Friday, 7th-12th grade students at Odyssey Educational Center participated in "The Odyssey Experience" - a virtual Career One on One event!
Students explored exciting career paths including:
🏥 Healthcare & Human Services
💻 Digital Technology
🎨 Arts, Entertainment & Design
🏗️ Construction & Advanced Manufacturing
📚 Education
🌾 Agriculture
...and so many more!
A huge thank you to all the professionals who shared their time and expertise to help our students discover their future possibilities! 🌟

Special recognition to School Counselor Tamara Boyd for organizing this amazing opportunity for our students!
6 months ago, DD4 Communications
School counselor Tamara Boyd sits at her desk coordinating the virtual career fair, with multiple monitors displaying the online event platform and participant grid.
Odyssey Educational Center student participates in the virtual career fair from a comfortable seating area, using a laptop to connect with career professionals.
Student engaged in the Career One on One virtual event, focused on their laptop screen during a career exploration session.
High school student at Odyssey Educational Center uses a laptop to participate in The Odyssey Experience virtual career fair.
Odyssey student actively engages with career professionals through a laptop during the virtual Career One on One event.
Student sits at a desk in a classroom setting, participating in the virtual career fair and exploring various career pathways.
Promotional flyer for The Odyssey Experience Career One on One virtual event held on November 14, 2025, featuring 12 career pathways including Healthcare, Digital Technology, Education, and Agriculture.
Bus 402 is starting Middle/High school now!!!!
6 months ago, Harold Nix
Bus 414 Elementary will be riding with Bus 411 this morning!!!!!
6 months ago, Harold Nix
Good Morning, Bus 402 will be running late this morning!!!!!
Bus 472 HighSchool will be riding Bus 471 this morning!!!!!
6 months ago, Harold Nix
Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM, located at the Administrative Office Board Room, 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=321
6 months ago, DD4 Communications
DD4 Logo Green and White
Williams Memorial Elementary celebrated its Veteran’s Day Parade on Friday morning, filling the car rider loop with cheering students, handmade posters, and heartfelt gratitude for the veterans who drove through. The smiles, signs, and small waves from students created a moment that felt both joyful and meaningful. After the parade, the veterans gathered for a warm, hearty breakfast prepared in their honor. Thank you for your service.
6 months ago, DD4 Communications
A veteran in uniform waves from a car window, smiling, with another passenger seated beside him.
A class of students stands together holding a large blue banner reading We love our veterans decorated with American flag-themed paper hearts.
A uniformed officer drives by in a patrol vehicle, smiling and waving out the window.
A large group of students waves American flags and cheers as parade vehicles pass through the car rider loop.
A man in a pickup truck smiles and waves from the driver’s seat during the parade.
A line of students stands against a fence holding a brightly colored, handmade patriotic poster during the parade.
A veteran wearing a service cap waves out the window of a car while a passenger sits beside him.
Students stand outside holding a large red sign that reads Thank You Veterans while others nearby wave small American flags.
A close-up of a child holding a hand-colored sign that says Thank You Veterans alongside a small American flag.
A man in a truck leans out and waves with a smile as he drives through the parade route.

The Odyssey Educational Center hosted a community food drive on Thursday, sharing thousands of pounds of food with families across our community. Students and staff stepped up with real heart, packing bags, guiding cars, and delivering food with a sense of care. Their teamwork turned a simple distribution into a moment of generosity and connection.

6 months ago, DD4 Communications
A Lowcountry Food Bank truck parked outdoors with the slogan Feed. Advocate. Empower. displayed alongside large leafy green imagery.
A group of students and a staff member sorting and bagging food in a parking lot with cars and school buildings in the background.
A man wearing a blue shirt, tie, and Clemson hat holding a grocery bag while standing near boxes of produce at the distribution site.
A woman sitting in a folding chair wearing a purple shirt and patterned hat, smiling while holding a cell phone.
Two women talking and smiling outdoors, one wearing sunglasses and the other wearing a green and pink cap and district lanyard.
A staff member standing with two students near boxes of food, all three posing for the camera in the school parking lot.
A woman wearing a black shirt with a V Soccer logo, smiling while standing beside boxes of distributed food.
A student wearing a blue sweatshirt smiling at the camera while helping pack items at a distribution table.
A student with long reddish hair wearing a black Jordan hoodie standing outdoors and looking slightly to the side.
A woman wearing a black hat and patterned top bending down to break down cardboard boxes in the parking lot.
In Mrs. Pafford’s math class at Harleyville Elementary, students rotated through engaging learning stations to strengthen their understanding of division and fractions. Each station offered a unique challenge from small group instruction and independent practice to digital learning and hands-on activities, helping students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a deeper love for math.
6 months ago, DD4 Communications
A student wearing a colorful sweater reads and completes a math workbook activity while seated at a table.
Mrs. Pafford leads a small group at a round table, holding up a whiteboard with a math equation as students follow along.
A student in a black T-shirt types on a Chromebook, concentrating on an online math activity.
A student in a lavender fleece jacket threads red yarn through a yellow pegboard as part of a hands-on math activity.