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

2 months ago, WMS
Picture Day October 29th
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.
7 days 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.
16 days 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.
16 days 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.
18 days 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.
23 days 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.
26 days 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.
about 1 month 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.

about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!

about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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

2 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.
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.
2 months 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.
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 .
2 months ago, WMS
Vaccination Clinic October 7th

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.

2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.