Join DD4 as we celebrate Unified Spirit Week next week! All schools will be participating!
There were some familiar DD4 faces at the Clay Hill Elementary School Blood Drive Last week! A huge thank you to all that were able to join us. Thank you to CHES School Nurse Weathers for organizing the event.
Join Us for the Area 6 Special Olympics Spring Games & Unified Sports Day!
Families, come out and cheer on your amazing athletes as they showcase their skills and teamwork at this exciting event!
🌟 Elementary athletes and partners will compete in softball, pickleball, cheer, and track events.
🏅 Middle and High School athletes and partners will participate in a traditional Track & Field competition.
📅 Date: March 14th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Woodland High School
Please note: A clear bag policy will be in effect for this event. Only clear bags or small clutch purses will be permitted for entry.
This is a day of celebration, sportsmanship, and fun—don’t miss it! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Reminder. This Wednesday, March 12th is an Early Release.
Though not everyone is pictured, Dorchester School District 4 sends a heartfelt HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our amazing Faculty and Staff with FEBRUARY birthdays! We love and appreciate each of you and hope your special day was filled with joy and excitement! #dd4family #happybirthday
🎤✨ Hands-On Learning in DD4! 🎬🎶
At Dorchester School District 4, we know that real-world experiences are key to preparing our students for the future! 💼🚀
Last Friday, Luca Sarb, a student at Woodland Middle School- DD4 had the exciting opportunity to job shadow Mr. Seth Phillips, music teacher at Williams Memorial Elementary School, where he assisted in preparing for the Black History Month Assembly that morning. 🎥🔊 Together, they ensured the audio-visual setup was on point, making sure every presentation, video, and sound cue was perfectly timed for the event.
Experiences like these allow students to build valuable technical skills, gain confidence, and explore career paths they’re passionate about. 💡👏 A huge shoutout to Mr. Phillips for mentoring Luca and to all the DD4 staff who support student growth through hands-on learning!
#DD4CareerReady #FutureLeaders #JobShadowing #RealWorldLearning 🎶📽️
Dorchester School District 4 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
After further discussion and advice from Dorchester County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service, all Dorchester School District 4 schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5th, due to extreme weather conditions, including high winds. While canceling school is never our first choice, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
We appreciate your understanding and will provide further information regarding the make-up day as soon as possible. No schedule changes have been made for this afternoon.
Stay safe and take care!
Dorchester School District 4 is actively monitoring the weather conditions for tomorrow Wednesday, March 5th. At this time, all schools and offices will operate on a regular schedule.
Please stay tuned to our official media outlets for the latest updates. As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
🎉✨ Black History Month Celebrations Across Dorchester 4! ✨🎉
On Friday, elementary schools across Dorchester District 4 honored Black History Month with special assemblies at their respective schools! 🖤💛💚❤️
Students took center stage, sharing research projects, singing inspiring songs, showcasing creative dances, and more—all in tribute to the incredible contributions of Black leaders past and present. 🎶📚💃🏾
Each school’s celebration was unique, but the message was the same: Black history is a vital part of our past, present, and future! 🙌🏾👏🏾
📸 Share your favorite moments from the celebrations in the comments! ⬇️ #BlackHistoryMonth #WeAreDorchester4 #HonoringHistory #StudentVoices
Dorchester School District 4 would like to take a moment to thank the incredible staff in our Department of Student Services. These dedicated individuals work tirelessly every day to ensure that every student in DD4 receives the support they need. Their efforts often go unrecognized, but the impact they make is invaluable.
Dr. Britt-Stevens, Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Bryant, and Mrs. Baptista are true pillars of our community, demonstrating an exceptional understanding of the students and families they serve. Thank you for all that you do, especially the work that goes unseen. Your dedication does not go unnoticed!
Last Thursday, our WMES Tigers enjoyed a truly special experience! Mrs. Chaquilla Green, our Coordinator of Parent and Family Engagement, and Mrs. Tricia Delice, our Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, visited classrooms to share their favorite books celebrating Black History Month. The students’ curiosity and thoughtful questions made the day even more memorable. Moments like these highlight the power of storytelling in connecting us to our rich heritage and inspiring our future.
#BlackHistoryMonth #WMESTigers #InspiringReaders #CelebratingHeritage
Happening tonight.
👨👩👧👦✨ Join Us for the DD4 Parent & Family Engagement Health Fair! ✨👨👩👦👦
📅 Thursday, February 27
⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Woodland Middle School
Enjoy vision screenings, a vaccine clinic, mental health resources, Red Cross services, a fitness class, boxing, and FREE backpacks! 🎒💪
Have questions? Call 843-563-5923 or email cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us.
#DD4HealthFair #FamilyEngagement #CommunityWellness #DD4Proud
The Wood Bat Classic starts this Friday, 2/28 - 3/5. Come out and enjoy the fun!
Get your tickets here https://gofan.co/app/school/SC2689
Come out this Saturday to Woodland and enjoy "THE WOOD LOWCOUNTRY INVITATIONAL" Track & Field Meet. Get your tickets here https://gofan.co/app/school/SC2689
At the DD4 Board Meeting last week, we proudly recognized our February Everyday Heroes! 🎉👏
✨ Congratulations to Mrs. Sawicki, Mrs. Knight, and Ms. Clark! ✨
Your dedication and hard work make a difference every day! 💙💛 #EverydayHeroes #TeamDD4 #ThankYou
📢 Attention DD4 Parents! 📢
🌟 Introducing the PARENT LEADERSHIP PARTNERS PROGRAM! 🌟
Dorchester School District Four is excited to offer a new opportunity to empower parents and strengthen their leadership role in their child’s education! 💡👩🏫👨🏫
📅 Orientation Date: March 3, 2025
📍 Location:Centrally within the district
🕒 Session Length: Seven 90-minute sessions (2nd semester of the 24-25 school year)
🎟️ FREE Materials Provided!
✨ Why Join?
✅ Learn how to be a more effective advocate for your child
✅ Discover resources available to support your child and family
✅ Build connections with a supportive community of parents
The program will be facilitated by Chaquilla Green, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, and Dr. Robyn Mixon, Transition Specialist.
🔹 Limited to the first 15 parents to register!
🔹 Register by scanning the QR code or picking up a form at your child’s school.
🔹 No registration fee!
📩 Have questions? Contact Mrs. Green at cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us
⏳ Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to grow as a parent leader! 🙌 #DD4ParentLeaders #StrongerTogether #ParentEngagement
🎨✨ Art in Motion: Woodland High Celebrates Black History Month! ✨🎨
Mr. Glenn’s art classes have transformed the halls of Woodland High into a gallery of inspiration with a powerful Black History Month project!
🖌️💡 Students selected influential Black Americans and created stunning calligrams—where words and text come together to form striking visual images that honor their legacies.
Featured in this unique collection are:
🖼️ Jean-Michel Basquiat – The revolutionary artist who redefined contemporary art with his bold, graffiti-inspired work.
💇🏾♀️ Madam C.J. Walker – A trailblazing entrepreneur and the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.
⚾ Cool Papa Bell – A baseball legend known for his lightning-fast speed in the Negro Leagues.
🧬 Henrietta Lacks – The woman whose immortal cells changed medical science forever.
🎤 KRS-One – A hip-hop pioneer and activist who used music as a force for change.
These beautiful and thought-provoking artworks are now on display, serving as a powerful tribute to Black excellence and history. Be sure to check them out and celebrate the creativity, culture, and contributions that continue to inspire generations!
#WHSBlackHistoryMonth #ArtWithImpact #HonoringLegacies #WolverinePride
🍰❤️ Sweet Appreciation & CTE in Action! ❤️🍰
On Valentine’s Day, Woodland High School’s FCCLA, led by Mrs. Lewis, showcased the spirit of Career & Technical Education (CTE) by delivering delicious cupcakes to teachers and staff! 🧁✨
FCCLA, part of our Family and Consumer Sciences CTE program, teaches students valuable skills in hospitality, leadership, and community service—and what better way to put those skills into action than by spreading kindness and appreciation! 💕
This thoughtful gesture was a sweet reminder of how much our educators and staff mean to the Woodland community. Thank you, FCCLA, for making the day a little brighter (and tastier) while highlighting the importance of CTE programs! 👏✨
#WHSFCCLA #CTEMonth #SweetSurprise #ValentinesDay #WolverinePride 🍎🎉
🐷🌾 CTE Spotlight: Agricultural Science & Technology! 🚜✨
At Woodland High School, Ms. Leonard’s Agricultural Science & Technology CP class is getting real hands-on experience in farming and animal care! Last week, students worked on Woodland’s very own pig stall—because yes, Woodland has a pig! They actually have FOUR PIGS! 🐖🏡
This week, they celebrated National FFA Week with the Ag Olympics, featuring fun competitions like "A Day in the Life of a Farmer" (a farmer relay) and "Cowboy vs. the Cows", a tag-style game simulating runaway cattle. It’s a joyful competition to boost morale in the FFA, where students can have fun with one another with joyful competition🏆🐄🤠
DD4’s CTE programs are all about real-world learning and preparing students for careers in agriculture, agribusiness, and environmental science. 🌎👏
