Exciting news! The 2nd Quarter Family & Parent Engagement Newsletter is here! Stay updated on upcoming events, resources, and ways to stay involved in your child’s education.
For any questions, reach out to Mrs. Chaquilla Green at cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us or call the Office of Federal Programs at (843) 563-5923.
Let’s keep making a difference together! 🏫✨
You can see more newsletters on our DD4 website here https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/page/federal-programs
#FamilyEngagement #DD4
Due to weather, tonight's (11/6) youth soccer games have been cancelled. There has been a slight update to next week's schedule -- please see below:
GRADES 1 & 2:
Teams will play Game 4 on Monday, 11/11. This will be their last game. Grades 1 & 2 will not play in playoffs.
GRADES 3-5:
Monday 11/11 - Playoffs Round 1
Tuesday 11/12 - Playoffs Round 2
Wednesday 11/13 - Playoffs Round 3
Thursday 11/14 - Championship
*Grade 3-5 playoff schedule will be sent tomorrow.
Play exciting games, enjoy tasty snacks, and win awesome prizes! Plus, it's a wonderful chance to connect with other DD4 families, meet parents, and explore pathways to career readiness. RSVP Today! Scan the QR Code or call (843) 636-5022. We can’t wait to see you there!
🌟 Dorchester District 4's Office of Federal Programs and School Leaders Attend the 57th Annual SCATA Conference 🌟
A little over a week ago, our dedicated DD4 team, including Dr. Jackson, Mrs. Green, Ms. Riley, Principal Wolfgang, AP Sibert, AP Busby, AP Hartzog, and Elementary Curriculum Coordinator Tricia Delice, attended the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators (SCATA) Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC.
With this year’s theme, "Title I – Changing the Game in South Carolina", the conference focused on connecting educators across districts, sharing effective programs, and enhancing strategies to support priority students. Our DD4 team engaged in collaborative breakout sessions with leaders from across the state, discussing proven strategies for success in Title I schools and learning about the latest federal policy updates from SCDE officials
Together, we’re committed to fostering success and opportunities for every student in our district! ✨ #DD4Proud #SCATA2024 #TitleI
Reminder! No School on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th. We will resume normal operations Wednesday, November 6th. #electionday
📚✨Harleyville Elementary Library’s Fresh New Look! ✨📚
Dorchester District 4 is repurposing high-quality furniture from the former St. George Middle School, giving it new life in Harleyville Elementary’s library! With St. George and Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle Schools merging to form Woodland Middle, this beautiful furniture is now replacing older, worn pieces, bringing a fresh sense of pride and excitement to our library. 📖🌟
Librarian Nicole Richardson has been working hard to organize and arrange the updated space, making it cozy and welcoming for our young readers. Plus, we’re ordering brand new chairs to complete the look! Students are going to love the refreshed space, ready to inspire their reading journeys! ✨🪑 #HarleyvilleElementary #LibraryRefresh #DD4
Thank you to everyone who made it out to our very first Dorchester School District 4 Superintendent Town Hall! We were thrilled to see so many engaged community members come together to connect and participate in this important conversation.
Mr. Beckwith addressed four submitted questions and answered two additional questions from the audience during the Q&A portion. Your voices truly matter, and we’re grateful for the thoughtful questions that sparked tonight’s discussion.
Stay tuned to our social media channels and district website for updates on our next Town Hall. We look forward to building on this momentum and fostering even stronger community connections! #DD4TownHall #CommunityFirst #Transparency
🐄🐾 Meet “BUG,” Our Adopted Calf! 🐾🐄
Mrs. Denise Washington's 3rd grade class at Clay Hill Elementary School has a special new friend this year: BUG, their adopted cow from a local farm! 🐄 Each year, these students dive into the life cycle and animal growth by adopting a calf through Discover Dairy, learning with monthly data updates on their calf’s progress 📊✨ This program aligns perfectly with their learning standards and brings science to life in the classroom!
But here’s where we need the entire DD4 community! 🏆 From Sunday, November 4th, to Wednesday, November 6th, you can vote for BUG, helping our class win a calf care package with the best foods to keep BUG growing big and strong! 💪 Just scan the QR code to cast your vote 🗳️
Mrs. Washington's class will celebrate with a watch party to cheer on BUG and share the results with you all. Thank you for supporting our young learners! 🐄💙 #DiscoverDairy #ClayHillElementary #VoteForBUG #GrowingStrong
It's time for Playoff Volleyball!!
Woodland High School Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
This past Friday, the Woodland High School community came together at the track to support breast cancer awareness and honor survivors! 💖 At the end of the school day, students and staff wore pink and walked in solidarity for this important cause. A big thank you to Mrs. Linda Lewis, Mrs. Mary Primus, Nurse Kim Reeves and her Health Science class for coordinating this meaningful event, and to Ms. Lanesha Green for providing the beautiful pink balloons around the track. We are so proud of everyone who joined us to walk for awareness, support, and hope! 💗 #WoodlandHS #BreastCancerAwareness #WalkForACause #ThinkPink
🚗 Woodland High School Hosts the "Save A Life Tour" 🚗
On Friday, Woodland High School welcomed the impactful "Save A Life Tour," coordinated by WHS Career Specialist, Rania Thompson. The program emphasized safe driving practices, covering essential topics such as driver experience, safety restraint use, distracted and impaired driving, motorcycle awareness, and more. Students attended presentations, watched powerful visuals, and experienced hands-on simulators for impaired and distracted driving behaviors, gaining a real-world look at the consequences of poor driving choices.
Woodland students had the opportunity to sign a pledge card, participate in interactive simulations like the texting-and-driving and drunk driving simulators, and take in important data and statistics. At the end of the event, a recognition banner was presented to Woodland High School, marking our commitment to road safety.
A huge thank you to the Save A Life Tour team for raising awareness and encouraging our students to make safe choices on the road! 🚗💪 #SaveALifeTour #WoodlandHS #DriveSafe
We're thrilled to announce the new app for DD4!
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Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM located in the Woodland High School Media Center.
The agenda for the meeting is listed on BoardDocs, https://go.boarddocs.com/sc/dsd4/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Also, the meeting will be live streamed via YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNQHJ64vKTSfEh53k6rIfQ/live
🎃 Poor Attendance is Scary! 👻
Skipping school could haunt you in more ways than one...
1️⃣ Bad Grades
2️⃣ Poor Social Development
3️⃣ Fewer College or Employment Options
4️⃣ Missed Opportunities
5️⃣ No Diploma!
Don’t let poor attendance come back to haunt you!
🎉🏈 Congratulations to the JV Football team on their shutout victory against Andrews High School JV last night!
The JV Wolverines scored all the points in the 2nd half with a 24-0 win at home! 🐾💪
Let’s keep the momentum going as they take on the Iron Horses at home on October 17th. Mark your calendars and come out to show your support! 🏟️ #WolverinePride #GoWolverines #ShutoutVictory #KeepGrinding #WolverineStrong
☀️🎾 Team building and fun at Woodland High School! After a productive day of professional development, Principal White gave teachers, staff, and administrators the chance to unwind with some outdoor fun. On Friday afternoon, they hit the tennis courts for a friendly Red Ball competition, led by Coach Vic Simon, the WHS boys tennis coach. Three teams battled it out, with plenty of cheering from the sidelines, including a dedicated cheer section in the bleachers! What a perfect way to enjoy the great weather and strengthen team spirit. Go Wolverines! 🐺💪 #WolverinePride #TeamBuilding #FunInTheSun #RedBallChallenge #DD4Strong #WorkHardPlayHard
🎉 In an effort to decrease chronic truancy, Dorchester School District 4 is focusing on celebrating attendance initiatives across our schools to reinforce positive attendance habits! On Thursday afternoon, Principal Busch and his team at Odyssey Educational Center recognized students with perfect attendance for the first half of the 9-week quarter. 🦉🏅 These Owls received certificates, wristbands, and enjoyed pizza and drinks to celebrate their achievement. 🍕🥤 Check out these photos from the celebration! #OwlsPride #PerfectAttendance #AttendanceMatters #DD4Strong #CelebrateSuccess
📸 Thursday night was a fantastic evening at Woodland Middle School for Title I Parent Night! Parents had the chance to meet teachers, learn about Title I and 21st Century Programs, play fun games, and enjoy some delicious food. 🍽️✨ It was a great opportunity to connect and get involved in our school community. Check out these awesome photos from the event! #WolvesPride #Title1ParentNight #DD4Strong #CommunityMatters
🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Woodland High School Students! 🌟
On Tuesday, October 8th, Ms. Rania Thompson, our dedicated Career Specialist, took a group of Woodland High students on an inspiring trip to the Boeing Plant! ✈️🔧 They explored the world of aviation manufacturing and discovered exciting career opportunities in this dynamic industry. From cutting-edge technology to the aircraft assembly process, our students got a firsthand look at what it takes to succeed in aviation. 🌍🚀
#WoodlandHS #AviationCareers #CareerExploration #FutureLeaders #BoeingPlant #STEM #RaniaThompson
Yesterday, all the Assistant Principals from Dorchester District 4 (DD4) schools gathered for the first DD4 Assistant Principals’ Academy at Woodland Middle School. 🌟
Hosted by Dr. Sanders and Mr. Beckwith, the event provided an opportunity for collaboration, idea-sharing, and discussion of various scenarios that Assistant Principals may encounter in their roles. Dr. Sanders highlighted the resources available to each AP, while Mr. Beckwith emphasized the importance of providing training to prepare them for future principal positions. The attendees also enjoyed lunch, fostering a relaxed environment for conversation and networking. We're proud of our APs and excited for their continued growth! 💼🍎
#DD4Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #FuturePrincipals #TeamDD4
🎉📱 Exciting News, Dorchester School District 4 Family! 📱🎉
