Harleyville Elementary celebrated its monthly Character Student Breakfast, recognizing students nominated by their homeroom teachers for demonstrating “Tolerance,” the word of the month.

We are proud of these students for showing respect, kindness, and understanding each day. Congratulations to each of you on this well-earned recognition.
about 9 hours ago, DD4 Communications
A group of elementary students stand in a school library holding “Student of the Month” certificates and blue award folders during a character celebration breakfast at Harleyville Elementary. A blue and yellow balloon arch and a school mascot are behind them.
Looking for your next opportunity? Join SC Works for a Job Search and Interviewing Workshop at Dorchester County Adult Education.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
600 Minus St., St. George, SC 29477
Use Behling Street entrance

This in-person workshop will help you strengthen your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and move forward with confidence. Scan the QR code on the flyer to enroll.
1 day ago, DD4 Communications
Green and white flyer for an SC Works Job Search and Interviewing Workshop. Event details: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Dorchester County Adult Education, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29477, using the Behling Street entrance. The flyer includes a QR code labeled “Enroll Today,” bullet points about resume and interview help, and logos for SC Works, American Job Center, and Dorchester School District Four.
Growing Readers Story Time is coming to DD4.

We are inviting children ages 2 to 4 and their families to join us for a 45-minute reading of Love Monster by Rachel Bright, followed by a hands-on craft activity.

Sessions are from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Harleyville Elementary – Tuesday, February 24
Clay Hill Elementary – Wednesday, February 25
Williams Memorial Elementary – Friday, February 27

Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/y5uwzdwk
. We look forward to growing readers together.

La Hora de Cuentos Growing Readers llega a DD4.

Invitamos a niños de 2 a 4 años y a sus familias a disfrutar de una lectura de 45 minutos del libro Love Monster de Rachel Bright, seguida de una manualidad práctica.

Cada sesión será de 1:30 p.m. a 2:15 p.m.
Harleyville Elementary – martes 24 de febrero
Clay Hill Elementary – miércoles 25 de febrero
Williams Memorial Elementary – viernes 27 de febrero

Regístrese escaneando el código QR en el volante o visitando https://tinyurl.com/y5uwzdwk
Esperamos crecer lectores juntos.
2 days ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Growing Readers Story Time” from Dorchester School District Four with a pink heart background. It invites students ages 2 to 4 to attend a 45-minute reading of Love Monster by Rachel Bright followed by a hands-on craft activity. Contact information for Chaquilla Green, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, is listed with phone numbers 843-563-5923 and 843-636-4030 and email cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us . Each session runs from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Dates and locations include Harleyville Elementary School on Tuesday, February 24; Clay Hill Elementary School on Wednesday, February 25; and Williams Memorial Elementary School on Friday, February 27. A QR code appears on the bottom right for registration, and families can also register at https://tinyurl.com/y5uwzdwk . An image of the Love Monster book cover is centered near the bottom.
Volante titulado “Growing Readers Story Time” del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester con fondo de corazones rosados. Invita a estudiantes de 2 a 4 años a participar en una lectura de 45 minutos del libro “Love Monster” de Rachel Bright seguida de una manualidad práctica. Incluye la información de contacto de Chaquilla Green, Coordinadora de Participación de Padres y Familias, con los números 843-563-5923 y 843-636-4030 y el correo electrónico cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us . Cada sesión es de 13:30 a 14:15 horas. Las fechas y lugares son Harleyville Elementary School el martes 24 de febrero; Clay Hill Elementary School el miércoles 25 de febrero; y Williams Memorial Elementary School el viernes 27 de febrero. En la parte inferior derecha aparece un código QR para registrarse y también se puede registrar en https://tinyurl.com/y5uwzdwk . La portada del libro Love Monster aparece en el centro inferior del volante.
Growing Readers Story Time is coming to DD4.

We are inviting children ages 2 to 4 and their families to join us for a 45-minute reading of Love Monster by Rachel Bright, followed by a hands-on craft activity.

Sessions are from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Harleyville Elementary – Tuesday, February 24
Clay Hill Elementary – Wednesday, February 25
Williams Memorial Elementary – Friday, February 27

Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/y5uwzdwk
. We look forward to growing readers together.

La Hora de Cuentos Growing Readers llega a DD4.

Invitamos a niños de 2 a 4 años y a sus familias a disfrutar de una lectura de 45 minutos del libro Love Monster de Rachel Bright, seguida de una manualidad práctica.

Cada sesión será de 1:30 p.m. a 2:15 p.m.
Harleyville Elementary – martes 24 de febrero
Clay Hill Elementary – miércoles 25 de febrero
Williams Memorial Elementary – viernes 27 de febrero

Regístrese escaneando el código QR en el volante o visitando https://tinyurl.com/y5uwzdwk
Esperamos crecer lectores juntos.
6 days ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer titled “Growing Readers Story Time” from Dorchester School District Four with a pink heart background. It invites students ages 2 to 4 to attend a 45-minute reading of Love Monster by Rachel Bright followed by a hands-on craft activity. Contact information for Chaquilla Green, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, is listed with phone numbers 843-563-5923 and 843-636-4030 and email cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us . Each session runs from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Dates and locations include Harleyville Elementary School on Tuesday, February 24; Clay Hill Elementary School on Wednesday, February 25; and Williams Memorial Elementary School on Friday, February 27. A QR code appears on the bottom right for registration, and families can also register at https://tinyurl.com/y5uwzdwk . An image of the Love Monster book cover is centered near the bottom.
Volante titulado “Growing Readers Story Time” del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester con fondo de corazones rosados. Invita a estudiantes de 2 a 4 años a participar en una lectura de 45 minutos del libro “Love Monster” de Rachel Bright seguida de una manualidad práctica. Incluye la información de contacto de Chaquilla Green, Coordinadora de Participación de Padres y Familias, con los números 843-563-5923 y 843-636-4030 y el correo electrónico cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us . Cada sesión es de 13:30 a 14:15 horas. Las fechas y lugares son Harleyville Elementary School el martes 24 de febrero; Clay Hill Elementary School el miércoles 25 de febrero; y Williams Memorial Elementary School el viernes 27 de febrero. En la parte inferior derecha aparece un código QR para registrarse y también se puede registrar en https://tinyurl.com/y5uwzdwk . La portada del libro Love Monster aparece en el centro inferior del volante.
The Tour de Four is back on the calendar.

After being postponed on January 31, our Employee Recruitment and Future Parent Event has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 21 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Clay Hill Elementary.

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.

Seats are limited. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/k385vh26
6 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic of a white and green Dorchester School District Four bus labeled “Tour de Four” driving on a road. The text reads: “Tour de Four – Employee Recruitment & Future Parent Event. Saturday, March 21st. 10 AM – 12 PM. Clay Hill Elementary, 387 S. Railroad Ave., Ridgeville, SC.” The graphic invites guests to take a guided bus tour of DD4 schools and includes a registration call to action.
Dorchester County families are invited to a Community Food Distribution on Thursday, February 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Odyssey Educational Center – Jenkins Hill Campus, 145 Hill Street in Harleyville. Free food will be available for families in need.
14 days ago, DD4 Communications
Flyer for a Community Food Distribution event featuring fruits and vegetables at the top and a grocery bag on the left. Text reads: “Community Food Distribution – Free Food for Families.” Location: Odyssey Educational Center – Jenkins Hill Campus, 145 Hill Street, Harleyville, SC 29448. Thursday, February 12, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Sponsored by Mr. Louis Smith, Executive Director, Community Resource Center, and Lowcountry Food Bank.

In Mrs. Hartzog’s first-grade classroom at Harleyville Elementary, she projects her lesson onto the interactive board while students follow along and work in their books. The focus is on clear instruction and steady practice as students build their math skills. It’s a calm, focused room where learning stays front and center.

16 days ago, DD4 Communications
Mrs. Hartzog projects her book onto the screen as students follow along.
An interactive board displays a projected math workbook page as part of a first-grade lesson, with classroom number and alphabet charts visible above.
A first-grade student sits at a table, focused on completing a math worksheet in a workbook using a pencil.
A student with glasses works carefully in a math workbook at a classroom table, coloring and writing answers.
A student sits on a round classroom seat at a low table, writing in a workbook while sunlight fills the room.
Several first-grade students sit at grouped tables, each working independently in their math books during class.
A first-grade student looks up from a workbook holding a pencil, with classmates working nearby.
A first-grade student sits at a table, focused on completing a math worksheet in a workbook using a pencil.
A first-grade student leans over a workbook, writing answers during independent math practice.
A first-grade student looks up from a workbook holding a pencil, with classmates working nearby.
Dorchester School District Four will return to a normal school schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3.
All schools and offices will operate on their regular schedules.
23 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic reads “Important Announcement: Weather Update” over a snowy outdoor background with a snowman. The Dorchester School District Four circular logo appears centered near the bottom, with the district name displayed beneath it.
Due to current weather conditions and guidance from public safety officials, Dorchester School District Four will operate on an eLearning Day tomorrow, February 2. Additional updates will be shared as needed. Stay safe and warm.
24 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with a snowy winter background and a snowman faintly visible, featuring the headline “Important Announcement: Weather Update” above the Dorchester School District Four logo and the district name displayed at the bottom.

Dorchester School District 4 is closely monitoring the current measles outbreak in the Upstate. While there are no reported cases in our area or in DD4 at this time, we remain committed to ensuring our district community is prepared. The district is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with public health officials and through our established health and safety procedures. Click here for more information. Measles Info

26 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic showing a black virus-style icon above the text “Dorchester School District Four” with the words “Measles Update” underneath on a white background.
Congratulations to all of our spellers who competed Tuesday night to represent Dorchester School District Four in the SpellBound! Regional Spelling Bee. Top honors went to 2nd Runner-Up Saige Smith of Clay Hill Elementary, 1st Runner-Up Maya Gadson of Woodland Middle, and Champion Myai Poland, a 7th grader from Woodland Middle, who will represent DD4 at the regional competition on March 10.

Thank you to our judges Ms. Stephanie Grossie, Dr. April Sanders, and Dr. Michelle Sweatman; recorder Mrs. Jill Spearman; pronouncer Mrs. Kim Chassereau; and the spelling bee team Mrs. Tricia Delice, Mrs. Latorsha Bryant, Mrs. Cate August, Mrs. Renay Haton, Mrs. Kimberly Hartzog, and Mrs. Natalie Pandora for making this event possible. We appreciate everyone who came out to support these outstanding students.
28 days ago, DD4 Communications
Group photo of elementary and middle school students standing in two rows indoors beneath a black, gold, and yellow balloon arch with bee decorations, each holding spelling bee trophies or awards, with a table in front displaying certificates and programs during the Dorchester School District Four spelling bee event.
Alt text: Three student spelling bee finalists stand indoors between black, gold, and yellow balloon columns with bee decorations, each holding trophies and awards, recognizing the champion, first runner-up, and second runner-up from Dorchester School District Four.
Five adult spelling bee officials sit side by side behind a yellow table labeled “What Can a Speller Ask?” inside a meeting room, framed by black, gold, and yellow balloon arches with bee decorations, serving as judges, recorder, and pronouncer for the Dorchester School District Four spelling bee.
The spelling bee champion, a middle school student from Woodland Middle School, stands indoors holding a large trophy beside an adult staff member, following the Dorchester School District Four spelling bee.
Dorchester School District Four will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow. All schools and offices will be open. Families and staff are encouraged to dress warmly for cold morning temperatures.
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
inclement weather update. blue text. district logo.
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.
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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.
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.
2 months 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.

3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 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.
3 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.
In Mrs. Pafford’s math class at Harleyville Elementary, students rotated through engaging learning stations to strengthen their understanding of division and fractions. Each station offered a unique challenge from small group instruction and independent practice to digital learning and hands-on activities, helping students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a deeper love for math.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
A student wearing a colorful sweater reads and completes a math workbook activity while seated at a table.
Mrs. Pafford leads a small group at a round table, holding up a whiteboard with a math equation as students follow along.
A student in a black T-shirt types on a Chromebook, concentrating on an online math activity.
A student in a lavender fleece jacket threads red yarn through a yellow pegboard as part of a hands-on math activity.