Don’t miss out!!!!
Order your 2025-2026 WMS Yearbook NOW and save !!

Order your yearbook by January 30th for just $15.
Price goes up to $20 after January 30.

Go to https://shorturl.at/noLCT to order or see the attached flyer for QR Code.

7 days ago, WMS
Yearbook Flyer - Go to https://shorturl.at/noLCT for more information
Beginning January 6, routine bus updates will be shared through the DD4 app using notifications only. We will no longer send routine bus updates by text message. This change helps ensure families who do not ride the bus are not receiving bus texts and protects text messaging for urgent and emergency district communications.

Families who need bus information are encouraged to download the DD4 app to continue receiving updates and manage notification preferences in one place. The app is available on the Google Play Store and the App Store by searching “Dorchester School District 4.” The app icon features the district logo.

Thank you for your support and partnership.
9 days ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four logo centered over a row of yellow school buses parked in a lot, with the words “Communication Update” displayed across the bottom of the image.
The January Parent Newsletter is now available. https://tinyurl.com/3y4v8n84
9 days ago, DD4 Communications
Green Dorchester School District Four graphic announcing the January Parent Newsletter, with the district logo at the top, the word “Newsletter” centered, and a smartphone mockup below displaying a parent-focused article about helping children succeed in school.
Woodland Boys Tennis is hosting open season practice for grades 7–12. Beginners welcome. Practices run Jan. 4–28, Monday–Thursday when school is in session, 4:30–6:00 PM at the Woodland tennis courts. A physical is required. Contact Coach Simon for details.
27 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic promoting Woodland Boys Tennis open season practice for grades 7–12. Practices are January 4–28, Monday through Thursday, 4:30–6:00 PM at the Woodland tennis courts. Beginners are welcome. A physical is required. Contact information for Coach Simon is listed.
Dorchester School District Four has been monitoring winter weather conditions throughout the weekend in coordination with Dorchester County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and neighboring districts. Based on the latest forecasts, DD4 will operate on a normal schedule Monday, December 15. With cold temperatures and wind chills expected overnight, families are encouraged to ensure students are dressed warmly for morning travel.
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
weather update letters in blue district logo, stormy background image

Dorchester School District Four, Select Health of South Carolina, A Second Chance Resource Center, and Bundles of Joy invite families to Christmas at DD4 TOMORROW, Saturday, December 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Woodland High School.

Toys, bikes, food, coats, games, music, family portraits, socks, winter hats, and more will be available while supplies last.

For information, contact Tamara Smalls Rolack at 843.563.5956.

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Holiday flyer featuring logos for A Second Chance Resource Center, Select Health of South Carolina, and Bundles of Joy. Large red script reads Christmas at DD4. Event details show Saturday, December 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Woodland High School, 4128 Highway 78 in Dorchester. Listed resources include toys, bikes, food, coats, games, music, family portraits, socks, winter hats, and more. A note states all items are available on a first come first served basis. Contact information for Tamara Smalls Rolack appears at the bottom. The flyer is decorated with candy canes, ornaments, snowflakes, greenery, and wrapped gifts.
Dorchester School District Four, Select Health of South Carolina, A Second Chance Resource Center, and Bundles of Joy invite families to Christmas at DD4 on Saturday, December 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Woodland High School.

Toys, bikes, food, coats, games, music, family portraits, socks, winter hats, and more will be available while supplies last.

For information, contact Tamara Smalls Rolack at 843.563.5956.
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Holiday flyer featuring logos for A Second Chance Resource Center, Select Health of South Carolina, and Bundles of Joy. Large red script reads Christmas at DD4. Event details show Saturday, December 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Woodland High School, 4128 Highway 78 in Dorchester. Listed resources include toys, bikes, food, coats, games, music, family portraits, socks, winter hats, and more. A note states all items are available on a first come first served basis. Contact information for Tamara Smalls Rolack appears at the bottom. The flyer is decorated with candy canes, ornaments, snowflakes, greenery, and wrapped gifts.
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.
about 2 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.
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.
about 2 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.
Woodland Wrestling hosts Summerville for a preseason scrimmage on November 19 at 6 PM at Old St. George Middle. Come out and support the Wolverines as they gear up for the season.
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with a large Woodland Wolverines wrestling logo centered on a black background. The text reads “Scrimmage,” “V Summerville,” “Nov 19th,” “6 PM,” and “Old St. George Middle.” Two snarling wolverines appear at the bottom corners of the image.
Woodland Wrestling will host a scrimmage at St. George Middle on November 18 at 6:00 PM in the gym. Our athletes are gearing up for the season and putting in the work, and this matchup gives families a first look at the team’s intensity and preparation.
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
A promotional graphic for a Woodland wrestling scrimmage. The background uses red and blue gradients with a glowing circular neon ring in the center. In the middle stands a referee raising the arm of a Woodland wrestler in a green singlet. Two action shots of wrestlers grappling appear in the top right and bottom left corners. Text on the graphic reads: “Wolverine Wrestling Presents,” “November 18th,” “St. George Middle,” “Woodland,” “Wrestling Scrimmage,” and “6:00 PM Gym.”
Yesterday, our Assistant Principals took part in a district-wide school swap as part of Dorchester School District Four’s Assistant Principal Development Program. Each AP spent the day at a different school, gaining valuable insight into new environments, leadership styles, and age groups. The group came together for lunch at the District Office to reflect, share experiences, and discuss lessons learned, turning a single day into a powerful opportunity for growth and collaboration.
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Mrs. Hartzog, Ms. Mims and Mrs. Busby pose in front of a brightly painted mural featuring a landscape scene. All three smile warmly at the camera.
Mr. Wolfgang and Mrs. Butler stand in front of a school wall featuring a colorful circular emblem. They smile at the camera, both wearing professional attire and lanyards.
Mr. Charpia and Mrs. Trigiani stand side by side in a cafeteria, smiling warmly at the camera. Both wear ID badges and casual professional attire.
Mrs. Bryant and Mr. White pose in an office, smiling together. Mr. White wears a pinstriped suit, and Mrs. Bryant wears a red vest over a navy shirt.
The National Weather Service is forecasting near-record cold early next week.

Forecast:
• Monday Night–Tuesday Morning: Lows in the mid to upper 20s inland, near freezing along the coast.
• Tuesday Morning: Wind chills in the upper teens to mid-20s.
• Tuesday Night–Wednesday Morning: Another freeze possible.

Reminders:
Bus riders should dress in warm layers, coats, and gloves.

Youth Soccer:
Monday night’s DD4 Youth Soccer games remain on schedule. We’ll notify families if conditions change.

All DD4 schools and offices are expected to operate on a normal schedule. Updates will be shared through the DD4 App, text, email, callouts, website, and social media.

Stay safe and warm.
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
A weather announcement graphic from Dorchester School District Four. The background shows cloudy skies with the words “Important Announcement” at the top, followed by a gray banner labeled “Weather,” and large bold blue text reading “UPDATE.” The Dorchester School District Four circular logo is centered below the word “UPDATE,” and “Dorchester School District Four” is written in script across the bottom.
It’s game time, Wolves! 🏀 Woodland Middle School basketball tryouts are coming up — don’t miss your shot to join the team!

Boys tryouts: Monday 11/3 & Wednesday 11/5, 4:00–5:30 PM
Girls tryouts: Tuesday 11/4 & Thursday 11/6, 4:00–5:30 PM

Athletes must have a physical to try out.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer with a green background featuring a gray and navy wolf head logo. Text reads: “Woodland Middle School Wolves Basketball Tryouts.” Boys: Monday 11/3 & Wednesday 11/5, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM. Girls: Tuesday 11/4 & Thursday 11/6, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM. A basketball graphic is placed within the word “Tryouts.” Small note reads: “Athletes must have a physical to tryout.”

8th Grade Parent Night
November 20, 2025
4:30-6:00PM


See attached flyer for more information.

3 months ago, WMS
8th grade parent night November 20th
Woodland High is thrilled to welcome three new head coaches to the Wolverine Family!

Mr. Bryan Marvell joins as Head Boys Golf Coach, Ms. Isabella Wendler takes the helm as Head Girls Soccer Coach, and Mr. Henry Berry steps in as Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.

We’re excited for the energy, leadership, and passion they’ll bring to our student-athletes — it’s a great day to be a Wolverine!
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
A smiling man with short brown hair wearing a dark blue shirt and silver chain stands in front of a gray background with the word “GOLF” repeated in large block letters. The Woodland “W” golf logo is in the upper right corner, and the text reads: “Bryan Marvell – Welcome, Woodland High School Head Boys Golf Coach.”
A man wearing a gray Nike zip-up jacket with the Woodland “W Dream Team” logo stands in front of a gray background with the word “BASKETBALL” repeated in large block letters. The Woodland “W” basketball logo is in the upper right corner, and the text reads: “Henry Berry – Welcome, Woodland High School Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.”
A smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a white “Wolves Woodland Middle” T-shirt stands in front of a gray background with the word “SOCCER” repeated in large block letters. The Woodland “W” soccer logo appears in the upper right corner, and the text reads: “Isabella Wendler – Welcome, Woodland High School Head Girls Soccer Coach.”

Dorchester School District Four celebrated students with satisfactory attendance before the break, recognizing those who missed fewer than two days of school during the first quarter. These students were treated to a short cotton candy party as a fun reward for their dedication to showing up and staying engaged.

We’re proud of their commitment and encourage all students to keep up the great attendance! Let’s see even more faces at the next celebration!

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
A group of middle school students gathers around a table filled with bags of pink and blue cotton candy. A teacher assists as students excitedly choose their treats during the attendance celebration.
A group of students poses outdoors, smiling and holding bags of cotton candy. Some students are eating their treats while others make peace signs, celebrating their good attendance.
Young elementary students sit in a gym bleacher row, each holding a small bag of cotton candy. Some children are eating, while others smile and chat with friends during the reward event.
Three elementary students sit together on a yellow playground bench, enjoying pink and blue cotton candy under the sunlight. Each child holds a plastic bag of candy, smiling and relaxed.
Basketball season is here! Woodland High School will hold tryouts on November 3 in the WHS Gymnasium. Boys will try out from 4:00–5:15 PM, and girls from 5:30–7:30 PM. All participants must have a valid physical. Open to grades 7–12.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer with a basketball court background promoting Woodland High School Basketball Tryouts on November 3. Text reads: “Woodland High School Basketball Tryouts. Boys 4:00 PM–5:15 PM. Girls 5:30 PM–7:30 PM. Must have a valid physical. Grades 7–12. Woodland High School Gymnasium.”
In Our Classrooms: In Mrs. Ayer’s English Language Arts class at Woodland Middle School- DD4, students explored figurative language! The day’s lesson focused on identifying and explaining similes, metaphors, personification, and more; helping students see how creative language brings writing to life.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Mrs. Ayer, An English teacher speaks passionately to students, engaging the class in a lively discussion.
A middle school student wearing a pink hoodie works independently on a laptop at her desk in an English Language Arts classroom.
Mrs. Ayer enthusiastically gestures while leading a discussion with students seated around the classroom.
A student focuses intently as he writes in his notebook during a classroom writing activity.
A student concentrates on his work, holding a pencil above his notebook during an English lesson.
Two students work quietly at their desks, one writing in a notebook and another reading a paper during class.
A student wearing glasses listens carefully during an English Language Arts lesson, with papers spread on his desk.
A student smiles slightly while looking across the classroom, holding a pencil and notebook on her desk.
A student in a blue hoodie writes in his notebook while seated near a bookshelf filled with classroom books.

Dorchester School District Four families,
The October Newsletters are now available on our district website.

You can view them here: https://tinyurl.com/49x72f68

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Newsletter titled “Helping Students Learn – Middle School, October 2025, Dorchester School District Four.” The main article on the left is titled “Spending time learning in nature supports success in school” with a photo of a smiling middle school boy in a green and yellow jacket outdoors. The article lists activities such as photo scavenger hunts, making maps, identifying wildlife, writing poetry, and using the sun to make a sundial. Below it is a green box titled “Talk about student responsibilities,” encouraging families to help children fulfill duties, be self-reliant, and persist with goals. On the right side, shorter articles include: “Promote active thinking” with a photo of a girl. “Encourage reading ahead” about preparing before class. “Offer tips for clear writing” encouraging focus on topic, organization, word choice, and mechanics. The footer lists sources, credits, and copyright for The Parent Institute.