Out of an abundance of caution, Dorchester School District Four will be closed on Monday, March 16 due to the risk of high winds and severe storms expected to move through our area late Monday morning into the early afternoon. All afterschool activities are also canceled. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe as the weather moves through our community. We apologize for the late notice, as we wanted to gather as much information as possible before making this decision. We appreciate your understanding.
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.
Can't ride the bus? You can still attend the recruitment event at CHES, interview and complete an application.
Seats are limited. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/k385vh26
📌 Reminder for DD4 Families: Friday, March 13, 2026, is a scheduled Teacher Workday in Dorchester School District Four. There will be no school for students on this day.
📌 Recordatorio para las familias de DD4: El viernes 13 de marzo de 2026 es un día programado de trabajo para maestros en Dorchester School District Four. No habrá clases para los estudiantes ese día.
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
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
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
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
Clay Hill Elementary School students are honoring Black History Month in a powerful way.
Hallways are lined with student-created artwork and research projects highlighting influential leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Jackie Robinson. From detailed portraits to creative “Who’s Who in Black History” displays and collaborative bulletin boards, students combined art, writing, and history to showcase what they are learning.
We are proud to see our students engaging deeply with history and sharing their work for the entire school community to experience.
Hallways are lined with student-created artwork and research projects highlighting influential leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Jackie Robinson. From detailed portraits to creative “Who’s Who in Black History” displays and collaborative bulletin boards, students combined art, writing, and history to showcase what they are learning.
We are proud to see our students engaging deeply with history and sharing their work for the entire school community to experience.
Clay Hill Elementary School celebrated its Character Students of the Month this morning with a special breakfast.
Students were recognized for demonstrating kindness, our word of the month. We are proud of these young leaders for showing care, respect, and compassion to others each day. Keep leading the way.
Students were recognized for demonstrating kindness, our word of the month. We are proud of these young leaders for showing care, respect, and compassion to others each day. Keep leading the way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Fresh produce is coming to our community. Lowcountry Food Bank’s Fresh for All distribution will be held Friday, February 6, from 9–11 a.m. at Clay Hill Elementary School. This is a no-cost, first-come, first-served event.
Productos frescos estarán disponibles para nuestra comunidad. La distribución Fresh for All del Lowcountry Food Bank se llevará a cabo el viernes 6 de febrero, de 9 a 11 a. m., en la Escuela Primaria Clay Hill. Este es un evento sin costo, por orden de llegada. Por favor traiga sus propias bolsas.
Productos frescos estarán disponibles para nuestra comunidad. La distribución Fresh for All del Lowcountry Food Bank se llevará a cabo el viernes 6 de febrero, de 9 a 11 a. m., en la Escuela Primaria Clay Hill. Este es un evento sin costo, por orden de llegada. Por favor traiga sus propias bolsas.
At Clay Hill Elementary, Mr. McMichael works side by side with students in small groups, offering targeted support and real-time feedback as they learn. This approach creates space for stronger understanding, active participation, and steady growth.
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.
All schools and offices will operate on their regular schedules.
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
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.
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.
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.
Interested in your son or daughter playing basketball this Spring? Well here’s your chance. Dorchester School District Four will be continue it's Youth basketball program this school year during the month of March and it will be available to all students across our school district in grades 3rd through 5th. Click the link for the registration form. https://aptg.co/-3L_1v
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.
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.
