Odyssey Educational Center
Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures
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.
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.
Dorchester School District Four will conduct fall bus evacuation drills on the following dates:
Woodland Middle: Tuesday, October 13
Harleyville Elementary: Thursday, October 15
Odyssey Educational Center: Friday, October 16
Woodland High: Friday, October 16
Williams Memorial Elementary: Monday, October 19
Clay Hill Elementary: Thursday, October 22
All bus evacuation drills will begin at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Woodland Middle: Tuesday, October 13
Harleyville Elementary: Thursday, October 15
Odyssey Educational Center: Friday, October 16
Woodland High: Friday, October 16
Williams Memorial Elementary: Monday, October 19
Clay Hill Elementary: Thursday, October 22
All bus evacuation drills will begin at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Attend today, achieve tomorrow! OEC is celebrating satisfactory attendance all year long. Mark your calendar for our 2026-2027 celebration dates and help your Owl show up strong. Every day counts. Every moment matters.
Please join us in welcoming Grady Baggett to Odyssey Educational Center as our new CTE Teacher!
We are excited to have Mr. Baggett join the Odyssey team and look forward to the knowledge, leadership, and real-world experience he will bring to the classroom.
We are excited to have you as part of the Dorchester School District Four family and wish you a fantastic school year.
We are excited to have Mr. Baggett join the Odyssey team and look forward to the knowledge, leadership, and real-world experience he will bring to the classroom.
We are excited to have you as part of the Dorchester School District Four family and wish you a fantastic school year.
Odyssey Educational Center will be closed on Thursday, July 2, 2026. We will re-open on Monday, July 6th on our Summer Hours Schedule.
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.
Odyssey Educational Center will close at 12:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, June 5th.
Beginning Monday, June 8, the office will operate on summer hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Beginning Monday, June 8, the office will operate on summer hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
📋 Returning Student Registration is Coming Soon!
Parents, keep an eye on your inbox! You will soon receive an Account Confirmation Email from FinalForms.
Here is what to do when it arrives:
Open the email and click CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT
Create your FinalForms password and click CONFIRM ACCOUNT
Log in at https://dorchesterfour-sc.finalforms.com/
Click INCOMPLETE FORMS for each student and complete all required forms
Sign your full name in the parent signature field on each form and click SUBMIT FORM
Before you sit down to register, have this information handy:
Basic medical history and health information
Insurance company and policy number
Doctor, dentist, and specialist contact information
Hospital preference and contact information
Once all forms are submitted, you will see a "Forms Finished" confirmation. Need to add another student? Just click MY STUDENTS and repeat the process.
The emails will be sent the week of June 8, 2026.
Questions? Email us at info@dd4.k12.sc.us
📋 ¡La inscripción de estudiantes que regresan comenzará pronto!
Padres y tutores, ¡estén atentos a su correo electrónico! Pronto recibirán un correo de Confirmación de Cuenta de FinalForms.
Esto es lo que deben hacer cuando lo reciban:
• Abra el correo electrónico y haga clic en CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT (CONFIRMAR SU CUENTA).
• Cree su contraseña de FinalForms y haga clic en CONFIRM ACCOUNT (CONFIRMAR CUENTA).
• Inicie sesión en https://dorchesterfour-sc.finalforms.com/
• Haga clic en INCOMPLETE FORMS (FORMULARIOS INCOMPLETOS) para cada estudiante y complete todos los formularios requeridos.
• Escriba su nombre completo en el campo de firma del padre/tutor en cada formulario y haga clic en SUBMIT FORM (ENVIAR FORMULARIO).
Antes de comenzar el proceso de inscripción, tenga esta información disponible:
• Historial médico básico e información de salud
• Compañía de seguros y número de póliza
• Información de contacto de médicos, dentistas y especialistas
• Hospital de preferencia e información de contacto
Una vez que todos los formularios hayan sido enviados, verá una confirmación que dice "Forms Finished" (Formularios Completados).
¿Necesita agregar otro estudiante? Simplemente haga clic en MY STUDENTS (MIS ESTUDIANTES) y repita el proceso.
Los correos electrónicos se enviarán durante la semana del 8 de junio de 2026.
¿Tiene preguntas? Envíenos un correo electrónico a info@dd4.k12.sc.us.
All Dorchester School District Four schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
Todas las escuelas y oficinas del Distrito Escolar Dorchester Cuatro estarán cerradas el lunes 25 de mayo de 2026 en observancia del Día de los Caídos.
The Unified Track meet that was scheduled for this evening has been postponed until Monday, May 4th due to weather.
Reminder: Dorchester School District Four will operate on an early release schedule on Wednesday, April 22.
Dismissal times: • Elementary Schools – 12:15 PM • Middle and High Schools – 1:40 PM
Recordatorio: El Distrito Escolar Dorchester Cuatro operará en un horario de salida temprana el miércoles 22 de abril.
Horarios de salida: • Escuelas primarias – 12:15 PM • Escuelas intermedias y secundarias – 1:40 PM
Dismissal times: • Elementary Schools – 12:15 PM • Middle and High Schools – 1:40 PM
Recordatorio: El Distrito Escolar Dorchester Cuatro operará en un horario de salida temprana el miércoles 22 de abril.
Horarios de salida: • Escuelas primarias – 12:15 PM • Escuelas intermedias y secundarias – 1:40 PM
Dorchester School District Four is encouraging all parents and guardians to participate in the 2026 Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey, sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). You have until April 17, 2026 to complete the survey.
This anonymous survey is a powerful way to shape the future of education in our community. Your honest feedback helps our schools understand what's working, where we can improve, and how to better support our students and families. Results are factored into each school's annual report card and play a direct role in decisions made at the school, district, and state levels.
Every response counts! Thank you for taking a few moments to invest in our students' success!
How to Access the Survey
Parents and guardians of K–12 students can complete the survey through the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
Website Access to PowerSchool Parent Portal
1. Visit: https://dorchester4.powerschool.com/public/
2. Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
3. Select Forms from the menu.
4. Click on “2026 Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey.”
5. Complete the survey and click "Submit".
Mobile App Access to PowerSchool Parent Portal
1. Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
2. Click on “More”.
3. Select Forms from the menu.
4. Click on “2026 Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey.”
5. Complete the survey and click "Submit”.
If you experience any trouble accessing the PowerSchool Parent Portal, don't hesitate to reach out to your child's school.
Parents and guardians may complete one survey per enrolled student, with each survey taking around 10 to 15 minutes of your time.
We truly appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts and experiences. When families and schools work hand in hand, amazing things happen for our kids. Together, we can continue to grow, improve, and create an environment where every DD4 student has the opportunity to thrive.
For further instructions click here: https://aptg.co/rLm-Qk
This anonymous survey is a powerful way to shape the future of education in our community. Your honest feedback helps our schools understand what's working, where we can improve, and how to better support our students and families. Results are factored into each school's annual report card and play a direct role in decisions made at the school, district, and state levels.
Every response counts! Thank you for taking a few moments to invest in our students' success!
How to Access the Survey
Parents and guardians of K–12 students can complete the survey through the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
Website Access to PowerSchool Parent Portal
1. Visit: https://dorchester4.powerschool.com/public/
2. Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
3. Select Forms from the menu.
4. Click on “2026 Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey.”
5. Complete the survey and click "Submit".
Mobile App Access to PowerSchool Parent Portal
1. Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
2. Click on “More”.
3. Select Forms from the menu.
4. Click on “2026 Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey.”
5. Complete the survey and click "Submit”.
If you experience any trouble accessing the PowerSchool Parent Portal, don't hesitate to reach out to your child's school.
Parents and guardians may complete one survey per enrolled student, with each survey taking around 10 to 15 minutes of your time.
We truly appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts and experiences. When families and schools work hand in hand, amazing things happen for our kids. Together, we can continue to grow, improve, and create an environment where every DD4 student has the opportunity to thrive.
For further instructions click here: https://aptg.co/rLm-Qk
Dorchester School District Four is piloting a new transportation resource for parents and guardians, My Ride K-12. This free app allows you to track your student's bus, view routes and stop times, and receive updates about schedule changes.
Visit our transportation page for instructions on how to download and use the app: https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/o/dsdf/page/my-ride-k-12
Questions? Contact the Transportation Department at (843) 636-5001.
Visit our transportation page for instructions on how to download and use the app: https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/o/dsdf/page/my-ride-k-12
Questions? Contact the Transportation Department at (843) 636-5001.
🌸 Spring Break Reminder 🌸
Dorchester School District Four schools and offices will be closed March 30 – April 3 for Spring Break.
Staff return Monday, April 6 for a Teacher Work Day (no students).
Students return Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful break!
🌸 Recordatorio de Vacaciones de Primavera 🌸
Las escuelas y oficinas de Dorchester School District Four estarán cerradas del 30 de marzo al 3 de abril por las Vacaciones de Primavera.
El personal regresa el lunes 6 de abril para un día de trabajo para maestros (sin estudiantes). Los estudiantes regresan el martes 7 de abril.
¡Esperamos que todos disfruten de un descanso seguro y reparador!
Dorchester School District Four schools and offices will be closed March 30 – April 3 for Spring Break.
Staff return Monday, April 6 for a Teacher Work Day (no students).
Students return Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful break!
🌸 Recordatorio de Vacaciones de Primavera 🌸
Las escuelas y oficinas de Dorchester School District Four estarán cerradas del 30 de marzo al 3 de abril por las Vacaciones de Primavera.
El personal regresa el lunes 6 de abril para un día de trabajo para maestros (sin estudiantes). Los estudiantes regresan el martes 7 de abril.
¡Esperamos que todos disfruten de un descanso seguro y reparador!
Today is the last chance to register!
Step aboard and see Dorchester School District Four in action. In one hour, you will visit our schools, meet our team, and experience what makes DD4 a great place to work and learn.
Can't ride the bus? You can still attend the recruitment event at CHES, interview and complete an application.
Seats are limited. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/k385vh26
Last night at the DD4 School Board meeting, the Board approved to make May 29th a full day for students. This is due to school being canceled on March 16 as a result of weather conditions.
Spring bus evacuation drills are coming up across DD4. Take a look at your school’s date and make sure students are ready.
On drill day, please have children wear appropriate clothing that allows them to SIT & SCOOT safely during the evacuation practice.
All drills begin at 9:30 AM unless otherwise noted.
On drill day, please have children wear appropriate clothing that allows them to SIT & SCOOT safely during the evacuation practice.
All drills begin at 9:30 AM unless otherwise noted.
Out of an abundance of caution, Dorchester School District Four will be closed on Monday, March 16 due to the risk of high winds and severe storms expected to move through our area late Monday morning into the early afternoon. All afterschool activities are also canceled. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe as the weather moves through our community. We apologize for the late notice, as we wanted to gather as much information as possible before making this decision. We appreciate your understanding.
Step aboard and see Dorchester School District Four in action. In one hour, you will visit our schools, meet our team, and experience what makes DD4 a great place to work and learn.
Can't ride the bus? You can still attend the recruitment event at CHES, interview and complete an application.
Seats are limited. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/k385vh26
Track and field season is underway at Woodland High School.
The Wolverines hosted their first home meet of the season this past Saturday, welcoming athletes from across the region for a full day of competition on the track and in the field events. From sprints and relays to pole vault, javelin, and jumps, WHS athletes opened the season with strong performances and great energy in front of the home crowd.
Photo credit: Pollyanna Rice, Woodland High School student.