Student Vaccination Clinic
Woodland Middle School
October 7, 2025

Reminder:
Students must have the Tdap vaccination before entering the 7th grade.
This is a great opportunity to get this out of the way without missing school.

Students must have a signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form before any vaccines may be given.

There are other vaccines available, as well.
Contact Nurse Owens for more information:
843-563-3171 or .
18 days ago, WMS
Vaccination Clinic October 7th

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

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

18 days 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.
Parents, please expect school bus delays this afternoon.

As of 1:00 p.m., I-95 southbound at the St. George interchange (mile marker 77) is closed due to a hazardous material spill. Traffic is being rerouted along Highways 15 and 78, which may cause significant delays in our area.

If you have questions about transportation, please contact the Transportation Office at (843) 636-5001.
18 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with the Dorchester School District Four logo in the top left corner. The background is a dark brick wall. Large text reads “Traffic Alert Delay” in red, orange, yellow, and green gradient colors. On the right side, there are three stacked traffic lights showing red, yellow, and green signals.
School Picture Day is October 29th!

ALL Students and Staff will take pictures, as well as Fall Sports Teams!

To Order Pictures:
1. Go to strawbridge.net - Ir a strawbridge.net
2. Click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks” - Haga clic en "Solicitar Fotografías y Anuarios"
3. Enter the code PX469043 and click “Find” to order - Introduzca el código a continuación y haga clic en "Buscar" para realizar el pedido
18 days ago, WMS
Picture Day October 29th

In our classrooms!

Woodland Middle School kicked off its first club meetings of the year this past Friday! One of the featured clubs is Robotics, where students jumped right in by practicing their engineering skills with snap circuits. Thank you to Mrs. Pamela Rhode for leading this exciting opportunity for our students.

20 days ago, DD4 Communications
A student in a black hoodie works intently with a snap circuits board, connecting components to create an electronic project. Another student in red is seated beside them working on a similar project.
A student in a leopard print shirt follows instructions from a snap circuits manual while assembling a project on their circuit board. Other students in the background are also engaged in building.
A smiling student in a leopard print shirt poses proudly with her snap circuits project in progress, sitting at a classroom desk with materials spread out.
A student in a red hoodie carefully places components onto a snap circuits board while another student beside him works on their project. The snap circuits kit and instruction manual are visible.
A student in a black t-shirt works on a snap circuits board, pointing to a lit-up bulb on the project while following instructions from the manual.
Dear DD4 Community,

We continue to closely monitor Tropical Disturbance 94L.
At this time, Dorchester School District Four will operate on a regular schedule.
Thank you for your flexibility and ongoing support of our students.
21 days ago, DD4 Communications
A weather update announcement graphic from Dorchester School District Four. The background shows a cloudy sky. The text reads: "Important Announcement – Weather Update." The Dorchester School District Four logo is centered below the word "Update," with the district name written underneath.
Dear DD4 ​Community,

We continue to closely monitor Tropical Disturbance 94L. Governor McMaster has declared a state of emergency as the system could strengthen into a tropical storm or hurricane approaching the Southeast early next week.

Superintendent Beckwith and our principals are prepared, and we will communicate quickly if school schedules need to be adjusted.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our students.
23 days ago, DD4 Communications
A graphic with a cloudy sky background featuring the text “Important Announcement: Weather Update” in bold green and gray letters. The Dorchester School District Four logo is centered at the bottom, along with the district’s name.
Dorchester County Emergency Management, Dorchester School District Four, and our key stakeholders are closely monitoring Invest 94L (future Imelda), which is currently forecast to become a Tropical Depression near the central and northwest Bahamas in the next few days.

Although details remain uncertain, if impacts do occur, the most likely time frame would be early next week.

Superintendent Beckwith has been in contact with school principals to ensure preparedness in the event school schedules need to be adjusted. Please stay tuned for official updates as forecasts are released.
24 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with a cloudy sky background showing the words 'Important Announcement' at the top, 'Weather Update' in bold large letters in the center, and the Dorchester School District Four logo beneath. The bottom text reads 'Dorchester School District Four.
Dorchester School District Four’s Title I schools will soon host their annual Title I meetings. These meetings give parents and guardians an overview of how federal funds will support students in 2025–2026, including instructional programs, assessments, and family engagement activities.

Check the schedule below and join us to learn more about how Title I benefits our schools and students!

Las escuelas Título I del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester pronto celebrarán sus reuniones anuales de Título I. Estas reuniones ofrecen a padres y tutores una visión general de cómo los fondos federales apoyarán a los estudiantes en 2025–2026, incluyendo programas de instrucción, evaluaciones y actividades de participación familiar.

Revise el horario a continuación y acompáñenos para conocer más sobre cómo el programa Título I beneficia a nuestras escuelas y estudiantes.
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Dorchester School District Four Announces Annual Title I Meetings.” The flyer explains that Title I provides federal funding to support and expand educational services and that schools are required to hold annual meetings. The flyer lists meeting dates, times, grades, and locations for Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary, and Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: September 18, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Harleyville: September 18, 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafeteria. Williams Memorial: September 3 (Pre-K), September 4 (5th grade), September 8 (4th grade), September 9 (2nd grade), September 10 (1st grade), September 11 (3rd grade), all from 5:00–6:00 p.m., media center. Woodland Middle: September 10, 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Contact information for Dr. Tracy Elmore Jackson is provided at the bottom.
Folleto titulado “Dorchester School District Four Anuncia Reuniones Anuales del Título I.” El folleto explica que el programa Título I proporciona fondos federales para apoyar y ampliar los servicios educativos y que las escuelas deben celebrar reuniones anuales. El folleto incluye fechas, horas, grados y lugares para Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary y Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. Harleyville: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafetería. Williams Memorial: 3 de septiembre (Pre-Kinder), 4 de septiembre (5º grado), 8 de septiembre (4º grado), 9 de septiembre (2º grado), 10 de septiembre (1º grado), 11 de septiembre (3º grado), todos de 5:00–6:00 p.m., centro de medios. Woodland Middle: 10 de septiembre de 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. La información de contacto de la Dra. Tracy Elmore Jackson aparece al final.
It’s game day at Woodland Middle! 🏈
Come cheer on the Wolverines as they take on Gregg Middle in their home opener tonight at WHS Stadium.

📅 Tuesday, September 10
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $8 online only
🔗 Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/4118555?schoolId=SC2689
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic promoting Woodland Middle School’s home football opener. The design features bold text reading “Game Day” with the Woodland Wolverines logo in the background. Details include: Woodland Middle vs Gregg Middle, September 10 at 6 PM, WHS Stadium. Ticket price is $8 with sales available online at GoFan. A football graphic is also displayed along with a QR code for tickets.
Dorchester School District Four’s Title I schools will soon host their annual Title I meetings. These meetings give parents and guardians an overview of how federal funds will support students in 2025–2026, including instructional programs, assessments, and family engagement activities.

Check the schedule below and join us to learn more about how Title I benefits our schools and students!

Las escuelas Título I del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester pronto celebrarán sus reuniones anuales de Título I. Estas reuniones ofrecen a padres y tutores una visión general de cómo los fondos federales apoyarán a los estudiantes en 2025–2026, incluyendo programas de instrucción, evaluaciones y actividades de participación familiar.

Revise el horario a continuación y acompáñenos para conocer más sobre cómo el programa Título I beneficia a nuestras escuelas y estudiantes.
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Dorchester School District Four Announces Annual Title I Meetings.” The flyer explains that Title I provides federal funding to support and expand educational services and that schools are required to hold annual meetings. The flyer lists meeting dates, times, grades, and locations for Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary, and Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: September 18, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Harleyville: September 18, 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafeteria. Williams Memorial: September 3 (Pre-K), September 4 (5th grade), September 8 (4th grade), September 9 (2nd grade), September 10 (1st grade), September 11 (3rd grade), all from 5:00–6:00 p.m., media center. Woodland Middle: September 10, 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Contact information for Dr. Tracy Elmore Jackson is provided at the bottom.
Folleto titulado “Dorchester School District Four Anuncia Reuniones Anuales del Título I.” El folleto explica que el programa Título I proporciona fondos federales para apoyar y ampliar los servicios educativos y que las escuelas deben celebrar reuniones anuales. El folleto incluye fechas, horas, grados y lugares para Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary y Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. Harleyville: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafetería. Williams Memorial: 3 de septiembre (Pre-Kinder), 4 de septiembre (5º grado), 8 de septiembre (4º grado), 9 de septiembre (2º grado), 10 de septiembre (1º grado), 11 de septiembre (3º grado), todos de 5:00–6:00 p.m., centro de medios. Woodland Middle: 10 de septiembre de 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. La información de contacto de la Dra. Tracy Elmore Jackson aparece al final.
Dorchester School District Four’s Title I schools will soon host their annual Title I meetings. These meetings give parents and guardians an overview of how federal funds will support students in 2025–2026, including instructional programs, assessments, and family engagement activities.

Check the schedule below and join us to learn more about how Title I benefits our schools and students!

Las escuelas Título I del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester pronto celebrarán sus reuniones anuales de Título I. Estas reuniones ofrecen a padres y tutores una visión general de cómo los fondos federales apoyarán a los estudiantes en 2025–2026, incluyendo programas de instrucción, evaluaciones y actividades de participación familiar.

Revise el horario a continuación y acompáñenos para conocer más sobre cómo el programa Título I beneficia a nuestras escuelas y estudiantes.
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Dorchester School District Four Announces Annual Title I Meetings.” The flyer explains that Title I provides federal funding to support and expand educational services and that schools are required to hold annual meetings. The flyer lists meeting dates, times, grades, and locations for Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary, and Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: September 18, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Harleyville: September 18, 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafeteria. Williams Memorial: September 3 (Pre-K), September 4 (5th grade), September 8 (4th grade), September 9 (2nd grade), September 10 (1st grade), September 11 (3rd grade), all from 5:00–6:00 p.m., media center. Woodland Middle: September 10, 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Contact information for Dr. Tracy Elmore Jackson is provided at the bottom.
Folleto titulado “Dorchester School District Four Anuncia Reuniones Anuales del Título I.” El folleto explica que el programa Título I proporciona fondos federales para apoyar y ampliar los servicios educativos y que las escuelas deben celebrar reuniones anuales. El folleto incluye fechas, horas, grados y lugares para Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary y Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. Harleyville: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafetería. Williams Memorial: 3 de septiembre (Pre-Kinder), 4 de septiembre (5º grado), 8 de septiembre (4º grado), 9 de septiembre (2º grado), 10 de septiembre (1º grado), 11 de septiembre (3º grado), todos de 5:00–6:00 p.m., centro de medios. Woodland Middle: 10 de septiembre de 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. La información de contacto de la Dra. Tracy Elmore Jackson aparece al final.
Wolverines Youth Basketball Camp is here! 🏀
September 27–28 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Woodland Middle School Gymnasium

Sharpen your fundamentals with skill-building drills and exciting gameplay designed to boost confidence and performance.

Hosted by Coach Berry, the WHS basketball staff, and student athletes.

Grades: 3–6 | Cost: $40

📍 Woodland Middle School Gymnasium
📅 September 27 & 28
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer with a dark basketball court background and basketballs along the bottom. The top text reads: “Wolverines Youth Basketball Camp – Dribble, Pass, Shoot.” Information includes: sharpen your basketball fundamentals with skill-building drills and gameplay. Hosted by Coach Berry, the WHS basketball staff, and student athletes. Dates: September 27–28. Location: Woodland Middle School Gymnasium. Time: 2:00–4:00 PM. Grades: 3–6. Cost: $40. A QR code is shown for registration.
Woodland Middle kicked off the year with their first pep rally on Wednesday! 💙🐺💚
Students celebrated the launch of the PBIS initiative, met the athletic teams, played exciting games, and even won prizes. The energy in the gym set the tone for a fantastic school year! 🎉🏆
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Two boys, arms linked, work together in a three-legged race on the gym floor during the pep rally.
A large painted banner in the gym reads “Woodland Middle School... We’ve Got Pride! We’ve Got Pep! We’ve Got Spirit!” decorated with smiling emoji faces and blue-and-green designs.
A crowded gym bleacher filled with Woodland Middle School students cheering, clapping, and smiling during the pep rally.
A Woodland Middle staff member waves green pom-poms in the air with a big smile while celebrating alongside other staff and students.
A section of bleachers full of middle school students, many dressed in school colors, watching the pep rally with excitement.
A group of eighth-grade students wearing green spirit gear and face paint smile and hold up a decorated sign that reads “8th.”
A student in a white shirt stands up clapping joyfully while surrounded by classmates who cheer and smile during the pep rally
A girl with face paint wearing a sports jersey decorated with “77” walks through the crowd of students in the bleachers during the pep rally.
Two students participate in a scooter game in the gym, one sitting on a yellow scooter board while the other pushes them across the floor, both wearing face paint and smiling.
Dorchester School District Four’s Title I schools will soon host their annual Title I meetings. These meetings give parents and guardians an overview of how federal funds will support students in 2025–2026, including instructional programs, assessments, and family engagement activities.

Check the schedule below and join us to learn more about how Title I benefits our schools and students!

Las escuelas Título I del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester pronto celebrarán sus reuniones anuales de Título I. Estas reuniones ofrecen a padres y tutores una visión general de cómo los fondos federales apoyarán a los estudiantes en 2025–2026, incluyendo programas de instrucción, evaluaciones y actividades de participación familiar.

Revise el horario a continuación y acompáñenos para conocer más sobre cómo el programa Título I beneficia a nuestras escuelas y estudiantes.
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Dorchester School District Four Announces Annual Title I Meetings.” The flyer explains that Title I provides federal funding to support and expand educational services and that schools are required to hold annual meetings. The flyer lists meeting dates, times, grades, and locations for Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary, and Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: September 18, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Harleyville: September 18, 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafeteria. Williams Memorial: September 3 (Pre-K), September 4 (5th grade), September 8 (4th grade), September 9 (2nd grade), September 10 (1st grade), September 11 (3rd grade), all from 5:00–6:00 p.m., media center. Woodland Middle: September 10, 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Contact information for Dr. Tracy Elmore Jackson is provided at the bottom.
Folleto titulado “Dorchester School District Four Anuncia Reuniones Anuales del Título I.” El folleto explica que el programa Título I proporciona fondos federales para apoyar y ampliar los servicios educativos y que las escuelas deben celebrar reuniones anuales. El folleto incluye fechas, horas, grados y lugares para Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary y Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. Harleyville: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafetería. Williams Memorial: 3 de septiembre (Pre-Kinder), 4 de septiembre (5º grado), 8 de septiembre (4º grado), 9 de septiembre (2º grado), 10 de septiembre (1º grado), 11 de septiembre (3º grado), todos de 5:00–6:00 p.m., centro de medios. Woodland Middle: 10 de septiembre de 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. La información de contacto de la Dra. Tracy Elmore Jackson aparece al final.
Due to weather conditions, both athletic events have been cancelled for tomorrow. Cross country will not be going to Pinewood. Middle School volleyball will not be going to the jamboree at Fort Dorchester.
about 2 months ago, DD4 Communications
JOIN the PTSO today!!

Woodland Middle School Help support WMS by joining the PTSO!

Use the QR code to pay the $5 membership fee.
You may also go to https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/GV023-3 , or pay $5 in person at the school!
2 months ago, WMS
PTSO membershiop information
Dorchester School District Four’s Title I schools will soon host their annual Title I meetings. These meetings give parents and guardians an overview of how federal funds will support students in 2025–2026, including instructional programs, assessments, and family engagement activities.

Check the schedule below and join us to learn more about how Title I benefits our schools and students!

Las escuelas Título I del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester pronto celebrarán sus reuniones anuales de Título I. Estas reuniones ofrecen a padres y tutores una visión general de cómo los fondos federales apoyarán a los estudiantes en 2025–2026, incluyendo programas de instrucción, evaluaciones y actividades de participación familiar.

Revise el horario a continuación y acompáñenos para conocer más sobre cómo el programa Título I beneficia a nuestras escuelas y estudiantes.
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Dorchester School District Four Announces Annual Title I Meetings.” The flyer explains that Title I provides federal funding to support and expand educational services and that schools are required to hold annual meetings. The flyer lists meeting dates, times, grades, and locations for Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary, and Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: September 18, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Harleyville: September 18, 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafeteria. Williams Memorial: September 3 (Pre-K), September 4 (5th grade), September 8 (4th grade), September 9 (2nd grade), September 10 (1st grade), September 11 (3rd grade), all from 5:00–6:00 p.m., media center. Woodland Middle: September 10, 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafeteria. Contact information for Dr. Tracy Elmore Jackson is provided at the bottom.
Folleto titulado “Dorchester School District Four Anuncia Reuniones Anuales del Título I.” El folleto explica que el programa Título I proporciona fondos federales para apoyar y ampliar los servicios educativos y que las escuelas deben celebrar reuniones anuales. El folleto incluye fechas, horas, grados y lugares para Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, Williams Memorial Elementary y Woodland Middle. Clay Hill: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. Harleyville: 18 de septiembre de 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m., cafetería. Williams Memorial: 3 de septiembre (Pre-Kinder), 4 de septiembre (5º grado), 8 de septiembre (4º grado), 9 de septiembre (2º grado), 10 de septiembre (1º grado), 11 de septiembre (3º grado), todos de 5:00–6:00 p.m., centro de medios. Woodland Middle: 10 de septiembre de 2025, 4:30–6:30 p.m., cafetería. La información de contacto de la Dra. Tracy Elmore Jackson aparece al final.
🚌 2025–2026 Bus Routes Now Available

We’re gearing up for a great school year in DD4! Bus routes for the upcoming year have been posted.

Please review your child’s route information by clicking the link below:
🔗 https://5il.co/3n7h1

If you have questions or need assistance, contact your child’s school or the Transportation Department.
(843) 636-5001

Let’s make this a smooth and safe start to the year!
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic showing a cartoon-style yellow school bus with a stop sign and the Dorchester School District Four logo on a rural road with green fields and mountains in the background. Text reads "School Starts August 7th" and "School Bus Routes 2025/2026."
Dear Dorchester School District Four Families,

School bus routes for the upcoming year will be published on August 5th so you can review pickup and drop-off locations before the first day of school. Please note that this will be the final year we share routes in this public format. Beginning next school year, Dorchester School District Four will transition to a more secure, electronic process for providing transportation details directly to families. This change is part of our continued effort to enhance student safety and streamline communication.

Thank you for your support and partnership. For questions, please reach out to your child’s school or the Transportation Department. (843) 636-5001
3 months ago, DD4 Communications