Odyssey Educational Center

Dorchester School District 4 Community Dorchester School District 4 will return to normal operations tomorrow, Monday, September 30th. We understand that some families may still be facing challenges from Hurricane Helene. If it is not safe for your student to return or if you are dealing with power outages or property damage, please reach out to your school principal when you can. They will be empathetic to your situation and accommodate as much as possible. Your safety remains our top priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

Shopping on a budget! Join us for a FREE, interactive class as we discuss: *Reading nutrition facts labels *Using unit prices *Reviewing ways to incorporate fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables into meals. *Identifying whole grains *And more! Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at Woodland Middle School 4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC 29437 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sign up by using the QR code or call (843) 563-5923. You may also email Chaquilla Green at cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us Receive a $10 gift card that will be provided by the Lowcountry Food Bank

Due to the approaching storm and our dedication to everyone's safety, the Pizza and Bingo event scheduled for this evening has been postponed. We will announce a new date soon and share the details as quickly as possible. Stay safe, DD4!

After meeting with our safety team and local officials, Dorchester School District 4 will cancel all after-school activities today, Thursday, September 26th, and will move to an E-Learning Day on Friday, September 27th. This decision was made based on the projected forecast of rain overnight in addition to sustained winds and potential wind gusts in the early morning hours from Hurricane Helene. Schools will be reaching out with e-learning instructions. Your safety remains our foremost concern. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver visited Harlyville Elementary to present a substantial grant of $16 million to Dorchester District 4. The vibes there were fantastic, with an amazing speech delivered by Superintendent Jeffrey Beckwith. This incredible interaction between Superintendent Weaver and the Harlyville Dolphins showcased the commitment to enhancing excellence in our community. Stay tuned for more updates, including pictures and videos from this amazing event!

The Odyssey Educational Center is commencing its fifth week of school, and it's evident that the students at the Odyssey Educational Center are fully immersed in meaningful and productive learning experiences. ~ Photos and articles by Jayvonne Mayfield

The Dorchester School District 4 Back2School Bash/National Night Out has been rescheduled for October 1st from 4pm-8pm at Davis-Bailey Park in St. George. School supplies will be distributed from 4pm-6pm. #dd4family

For Immediate Release

💻 Happy National I.T. Professionals Day! 📱 Today, we want to give a special shoutout to our amazing I.T. team here at Dorchester School District 4: Elijah DeLee, Andreana Allen, Charlotte Calloway, Brantley Dantzler, Jeff Dantzler, and Daryl Erwin! Your dedication and hard work keep everything running smoothly, and we appreciate all that you do. Thank you for your tireless efforts! #ITProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #techheroes

Neighbor Choice Mobile Pantry Food Distribution. Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 3pm-5pm. St. George Middle School 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29466 Food will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, until supplies are depleted. This is a NO COST event. Please bring your own bags. www.lowcountryfoodbank.org

Join us for an informative and fun-filled event! We will provide information to help you support your child, play bingo, and eat pizza on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Woodland Middle School, 4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC 29437 at 6:00pm. Prizes will be given. Please RSVP by returning the bottom of this form to your child’s school or scan the QR code no later than Thursday, September 19, 2024. All DD4 school families are invited to attend.

Due to weather, the Varsity football game has been moved to Thursday @ Whale Branch. The JV Football game has been cancelled. The JV & Varsity Volleyball games @ Andrews have been rescheduled for October 17th.

DD4 Elementary School Soccer Program Interested in your son or daughter playing soccer this Fall? Well here’s your chance. Dorchester School District Four will be hosting their very own soccer program this school year during the months of October and November and it will be available to all students across our school district in grades 1st through 5th. Things to know about the program: Registration to play will be $20.00. This fee pays for a team shirt and a set of shin guards (shin guards will be required to be worn during all games). Students will be placed on a team at their school, and all teams will be coed. Coaches will consist of teachers, staff members, administrators, parents, and/or volunteers from your child’s school. All students will play at least six games which will take place on Wednesday or Thursdays starting at 6:00 P.M. All games will take place at Woodland High School’s stadium. There will be a playoff the last week of the season. Practices will take place once a week immediately after school. The day of the week for practice will be based on the coach’s schedule. Students will be expected to demonstrate positive school behavior in order to participate. Students must be present at school on the day of a game or practice in order to play that day. There will be no games or practices on the weekends. The primary purpose of this program is simple: Bring our schools and communities together in a fun and exciting way. Keep students active in an organized sport. Teach students the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Develop a feeder program for our soccer program at Woodland H.S. If interested, please complete the registration form on page two and submit it to your child’s school with the $20.00 registration fee by Friday, September 13, 2024. Click here for the registration form https://5il.co/2waxo

Check out all the amazing resources DD4 has available for our community through our Federal Programs Department. Here is here is the first newsletter of the year from Parent and Family Engagement. https://tinyurl.com/yc5nnhzm

Dorchester School District 4 will operate on an Early Dismissal Schedule on Wednesday, 9/11. Elementary Schools dismiss at 12:15pm The Middle and High Schools dismiss at 1:40pm.

Military and first responder night is Friday, September 27th. It was a huge success last year and we're looking to honor even more of our heroes this year. If you're interested in being honored during halftime, please complete the form in this post and someone from Woodland HS will be in contact you. We can't WAIT to honor you! https://forms.gle/jZ6BonrozFo7WpT46

The Dorchester School District 4 Back2School Bash/National Night Out has been rescheduled for October 1st from 4pm-8pm at Davis-Bailey Park in St. George. School supplies will be distributed from 4pm-6pm. #dd4family

Continuing a long-standing tradition, the varsity football players from @woodlandhighsc paid a special visit to Williams Memorial Elementary School ! The team hopped off the bus and jumped right into action, working the car rider line. Decked out in their jerseys, they opened doors, greeted students, and shared high-fives with excited elementary schoolers. After all the car riders were safely inside, the players chose books from the library and visited classrooms in pairs to read to the students. A huge thank you to the team, their principals, Mr. White and Mrs. Mims, Head Coach Ford, and Athletic Director Coach Sibert for keeping this awesome tradition alive! #thewood #StudentLeaders #teamspirit

Nurse Reeves' Health Science 1 class at Woodland High School is diving into infection control this week, focusing on mastering the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for patients with contagious diseases. #HealthScience #thewood #FutureHealthcareHeroes

DD4 Releases new grade reporting dates. Tropical Storm Debby caused DD4 to alter the master calendar which shifted grading periods. Parents and students can now expect Interim Reports and Report cards to be issued on the posted dates.