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Our blood drive is happening today at Clay Hill Elementary, and we are just 13 donations away from reaching our goal. One donation can help save up to three lives, and every donor will receive a $30 reward as a thank you.

On a day when we remember those who gave so much, this is one simple way to give back to our community.

❤️ Clay Hill Blood Drive
📅 Today, September 11
⏰ Now until 1:00 PM
🎁 $30 reward for donors

Grab a friend, stop by, and help us close the gap. Let's show what Eagle pride looks like!
3 days ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic promoting the Clay Hill Elementary blood drive. A large red heart with a white heartbeat line appears above bold text that reads Clay Hill Blood Drive Today, September 11. Text at the bottom reads Come now until 1:00 PM. The Clay Hill Elementary Eagles logo is in the top left corner, with a faded version of the logo in the background.

Reminder: Title 1 Meetings are coming up across Dorchester School District Four! Click the link below for the full schedule of dates, times, and locations: Meeting Schedule

4 days ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four Title 1 Meetings graphic with the D4 district logo and mascot logos for Williams Memorial (Tigers), Clay Hill Elementary (Eagles), Harleyville Elementary (Dolphins), and Woodland Middle School (Wolves).

Title 1 Meetings are coming up across Dorchester School District Four! Click the link below for the full schedule of dates, times, and locations: Meeting Schedule

11 days ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four Title 1 Meetings graphic with the D4 district logo and mascot logos for Williams Memorial (Tigers), Clay Hill Elementary (Eagles), Harleyville Elementary (Dolphins), and Woodland Middle School (Wolves).
Clay Hill Elementary School is offering Volunteer Training for those interested in supporting our school and students.

Choose the option that works best for you:

In Person: Wednesday, September 2 at 8:00 a.m. in the CHES Library
Virtual: Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Questions? Contact Chaquilla Green at (843) 563-5923 or cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us.
19 days ago, DD4 Communications
Volunteer Training at Clay Hill Elementary: in-person Sept. 2 at 8 a.m. or virtual Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.  Transcript  VOLUNTEER TRAINING  IN-PERSON CHES LIBRARY SEPTEMBER 2 8:00 AM  VIRTUAL September 3 6:00 PM  REGISTER BELOW [QR code]  MORE INFORMATION (843) 563-5923 cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us
Clay Hill Elementary Wellness Team is hosting a Blood Drive on September 11th, and we need your help!

🩸 Why is donating blood so important?
Every day, patients rely on donated blood during emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatments, accidents, childbirth complications, and other serious medical situations. One blood donation can help save lives, and your donation could be the gift someone desperately needs.

There’s also a great way to support Clay Hill Elementary while helping our community! When you donate, you will receive $30 in rewards. And here’s the exciting part… if we collect 30 units of blood, our Wellness Team will receive $500!

The Wellness Team will use these funds to:

Purchase new PE equipment
Support our school garden

Help start our new cheerleading program
Please consider donating on September 11th. Roll up your sleeve, save a life, and help make a difference for the students of Clay Hill Elementary! Every donor matters. Every donation can make a difference.

20 days ago, DD4 Communications
Blood drive flyer for Clay Hill Elementary School featuring donation details, a $30 rewards offer, two student blood donors, a QR code, and The Blood Connection logo.
Clay Hill Elementary School Improvement Council

We invite our parents, staff, and community members to join us for our School Improvement Council (SIC) meetings throughout the 2026–2027 school year! Your ideas, feedback, and partnership are important as we work together to support student success and continued school improvement.

🕟 Time: 4:30 p.m.
📍 Location: CHES Media Center

Please save the dates listed on the flyer! Meeting dates are subject to change, and any updates will be communicated through our social media platforms.

💜💛 Together, we can make a difference at Clay Hill Elementary! 🦅
27 days ago, DD4 Communications
Clay Hill Elementary School Improvement Council meeting dates for 2026–2027. Meetings are August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16, January 13, February 17, March 17, April 21, and May 19 at 4:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Dates are subject to change.
💜🦅 Community Partners Make a Difference! 🦅💜

Clay Hill Elementary School would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Palmetto Tri-Venture for their continued and consistent support of our students and school community!

They generously provided school supplies to help our students start the year prepared and ready to learn. They continued their generosity by providing every student with a customized water bottle filled with special goodies! 🎁💧

We are incredibly grateful for community partners who continue to show up for our students and invest in their success. Your kindness, generosity, and commitment to Clay Hill Elementary do not go unnoticed.

Thank you, Palmetto Tri-Venture, for being a valued partner and helping our Eagles SOAR! 🦅💜
27 days ago, DD4 Communications
Clay Hill Elementary student holds a school handout and water bottle while standing near a school hallway display.
Six Clay Hill Elementary staff members pose together in the hallway holding donated school supplies and snacks.
Attend today, achieve tomorrow! CHES is celebrating satisfactory attendance all year long. Mark your calendar for our 2026-2027 celebration dates and help your Eagle show up strong. Every day counts. Every moment matters.
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
Purple and gold poster reading "Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! CHES Celebrates Satisfactory Attendance" with the Clay Hill Elementary School Eagles logo. Table of 2026-2027 celebration dates: 1st Quarter, only 1 day missed, October 1; 2nd Quarter, only 3 days missed, December 9; 3rd Quarter, only 5 days missed, March 3; 4th Quarter, only 7 days missed, May 3. Text reads "Be here! Be on time! Every day counts. Every moment matters. Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures."
Healthy smiles start at school! Dorchester School District Four is partnering with Health Promotion Specialists (HPS) to provide preventive dental services right on campus. Scan the QR code to complete your child's consent form and help keep your student smiling all year long.

¡Las sonrisas saludables comienzan aquí! Dorchester School District Four se enorgullece de colaborar con Health Promotion Specialists (HPS) para ofrecer servicios dentales preventivos en la escuela. Escanee el código QR para completar el formulario de consentimiento de su hijo(a).
about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications
HPS flyer promoting free in-school preventive dental services, oral health education, and a QR code for parents to complete a student consent form.
Folleto en español de HPS que promueve servicios dentales preventivos en la escuela e incluye un código QR para completar el formulario de consentimiento del estudiante.
It's almost time to kick off another great year at Clay Hill Elementary School!

Join us on Sunday, July 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for Student Registration. Our team will be available to help families complete online registration, submit proof of residency, complete transportation forms, pick up car rider tags, pay school fees, and sign up for our After School Program. Limited spots are available, so don't wait!

While you're preparing for the new school year, be sure to check out the 2026-2027 CHES School Supply List and pick up everything your student needs before the first day of school.

We can't wait to welcome our Eagle families back. Together, we soar!
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
Clay Hill Elementary School Student Registration flyer announcing registration on July 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The flyer lists assistance with online registration, proof of residency, bus forms, car rider tags, school fees, and After School Program enrollment with limited spots available.
Clay Hill Elementary School 2026-2027 school supply list organized by grade level from Child Development through 5th Grade, plus Related Arts. The graphic notes a $20 student instructional and technology fee and reminds families that all students need headphones and a reusable water bottle.
Clay Hill Elementary School will be closed on Thursday, July 2, 2026. We will re-open on Monday, July 6th on our Summer Hours Schedule.

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.
2 months ago, DD4 Communications
"Important Update graphic with Clay Hill Elementary Eagles logo. Text reads: Clay Hill Elementary School and all DD4 schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, July 2nd. We will open again on Monday, July 6th. Summer hours: 7:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Thursday."
Please join us in welcoming Sarah Jane McKinney to Clay Hill Elementary School as our new Third Grade Teacher!

We are excited to have her join the Eagle family and look forward to the energy, creativity, and dedication she will bring to our classrooms.

Welcome to The Hill and DD4, Ms. McKinney!
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Welcome graphic for Sarah Jane McKinney, a new Third Grade Teacher at Clay Hill Elementary School. The graphic features a portrait of Ms. McKinney centered on a purple and gold Clay Hill Elementary-themed background with images of the school campus and eagle mascot elements. The Clay Hill Elementary School logo appears in the upper left corner. Text on the graphic reads: "Sarah Jane McKinney," "Third Grade Teacher," and "Welcome to Clay Hill Elementary."
Please join us in welcoming Stamie Hershelman to Clay Hill Elementary School as our new School Librarian!

We are excited to have her join the Eagle family and look forward to the opportunities she will create for students to grow as readers, thinkers, and lifelong learners.

Welcome to The Hill and DD4, Ms. Hershelman!
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Welcome graphic for Stamie Hershelman, the new School Librarian at Clay Hill Elementary School. The graphic features a portrait of Mrs. Hershelman centered on a purple and gold Clay Hill Elementary-themed background with images of the school campus and eagle mascot elements. The Clay Hill Elementary School logo appears in the upper left corner. Text on the graphic reads: "Stamie Hershelman," "School Librarian," and "Welcome to Clay Hill Elementary."
Please join us in welcoming Ashley Barnes to Clay Hill Elementary School as our new Fifth Grade Teacher! We are thrilled to have her join the Eagle family and look forward to the impact she will make in the classroom and throughout our school community.

Welcome to The Hill and DD4, Ms. Barnes!
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Welcome graphic for Ashley Barnes, a new Fifth Grade Teacher at Clay Hill Elementary School. The graphic features a portrait of Mrs. Barnes centered on a purple and gold Clay Hill Elementary-themed background with images of the school campus and eagle mascot elements. The Clay Hill Elementary School logo appears in the upper left corner. Text on the graphic reads: "Ashley Barnes," "Fifth Grade Teacher," and "Welcome to Clay Hill Elementary."
Clay Hill Elementary School will close at 12:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, June 5th.

Beginning Monday, June 8, the school office will operate on summer hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Important Update graphic from Clay Hill Elementary School. Text reads: Clay Hill Elementary School will close at 12:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, June 5th. Summer hours begin Monday, June 8, with the office open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clay Hill Eagles mascot logo appears in the upper right corner.

📋 Returning Student Registration is Coming Soon!

Parents, keep an eye on your inbox! You will soon receive an Account Confirmation Email from FinalForms.

Here is what to do when it arrives:

Open the email and click CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT
Create your FinalForms password and click CONFIRM ACCOUNT
Log in at https://dorchesterfour-sc.finalforms.com/
Click INCOMPLETE FORMS for each student and complete all required forms
Sign your full name in the parent signature field on each form and click SUBMIT FORM
Before you sit down to register, have this information handy:

Basic medical history and health information
Insurance company and policy number
Doctor, dentist, and specialist contact information
Hospital preference and contact information
Once all forms are submitted, you will see a "Forms Finished" confirmation. Need to add another student? Just click MY STUDENTS and repeat the process.

The emails will be sent the week of June 8, 2026.

Questions? Email us at info@dd4.k12.sc.us

📋 ¡La inscripción de estudiantes que regresan comenzará pronto!

Padres y tutores, ¡estén atentos a su correo electrónico! Pronto recibirán un correo de Confirmación de Cuenta de FinalForms.

Esto es lo que deben hacer cuando lo reciban:

• Abra el correo electrónico y haga clic en CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT (CONFIRMAR SU CUENTA).
• Cree su contraseña de FinalForms y haga clic en CONFIRM ACCOUNT (CONFIRMAR CUENTA).
• Inicie sesión en https://dorchesterfour-sc.finalforms.com/
• Haga clic en INCOMPLETE FORMS (FORMULARIOS INCOMPLETOS) para cada estudiante y complete todos los formularios requeridos.
• Escriba su nombre completo en el campo de firma del padre/tutor en cada formulario y haga clic en SUBMIT FORM (ENVIAR FORMULARIO).

Antes de comenzar el proceso de inscripción, tenga esta información disponible:

• Historial médico básico e información de salud
• Compañía de seguros y número de póliza
• Información de contacto de médicos, dentistas y especialistas
• Hospital de preferencia e información de contacto

Una vez que todos los formularios hayan sido enviados, verá una confirmación que dice "Forms Finished" (Formularios Completados).

¿Necesita agregar otro estudiante? Simplemente haga clic en MY STUDENTS (MIS ESTUDIANTES) y repita el proceso.

Los correos electrónicos se enviarán durante la semana del 8 de junio de 2026.

¿Tiene preguntas? Envíenos un correo electrónico a info@dd4.k12.sc.us.

3 months ago, DD4 Communications
Dorchester School District Four graphic with the district logo at the top and the slogan “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures” beneath it. Large white text in the center reads “RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION,” with “Coming Soon!” displayed in a script font near the bottom. The design features a solid green background with white text and subtle shadow effects for emphasis.

All Dorchester School District Four schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Todas las escuelas y oficinas del Distrito Escolar Dorchester Cuatro estarán cerradas el lunes 25 de mayo de 2026 en observancia del Día de los Caídos.

4 months ago, DD4 Communications
A patriotic Memorial Day graphic featuring the American flag as the background. The text reads: "United States of America MEMORIAL DAY Remember and Honor Schools and Offices Closed May 25, 2026"  The Dorchester School District Four logo is displayed in the bottom right corner. The design emphasizes remembrance and school closure in observance of Memorial Day.

The May Early Childhood Newsletters are now available.
https://tinyurl.com/9ay7pf35

4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Graphic with a dark green background featuring the Dorchester School District Four logo at the top and the word “NEWSLETTER” in large white letters. Text reads, “The May Early Childhood Newsletters are available.” Below the text is a smartphone mockup displaying part of an early childhood newsletter with photos, articles, and educational content for families and students.
Congratulations to Clay Hill Elementary School, Nurse Weathers, and the CHES Wellness Team on being recognized with the MUSC Boeing Center for Children's Wellness Initiative Award for Dorchester School District Four!

This award was achieved through the hard work and dedication of the wellness team throughout the school year to provide opportunities that promote health and wellness through activities and initiatives for both students and staff. Thank you for your continued commitment to supporting the well-being of the entire school community.
4 months ago, DD4 Communications
Clay Hill Elementary students, MUSC representatives, and school staff gather together holding the $2,000 MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness award check and certificate while Nurse Weathers displays the district wellness championship belt.
MUSC representatives, Nurse Weathers, Principal Lemon, district staff members, and the CHES wellness team pose together with a $2,000 award check, certificate, and district wellness championship belt during the school celebration.
Two MUSC representatives wearing glasses present Clay Hill Elementary School with a certificate and a $2,000 MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness award check as Nurse Weathers smiles while holding the district wellness championship belt in front of the CHES mural.
Nurse Weathers smiles and talks with another staff member while holding award materials during the Clay Hill Elementary wellness celebration event.
Principal Lemon, wearing a red cowboy hat and “Team Amistad” shirt, proudly holds the Dorchester School District Four wellness championship belt during the Clay Hill Elementary celebration event.

Growing Readers Story Time is coming to Dorchester School District Four! Join us for a fun 45-minute adventure as we read Rocket Says Clean Up by Nathan Bryan, followed by a hands-on craft activity. Open to children ages 2–5!

📍 Clay Hill Elementary – Wed., April 29 @ 1:30 PM
📍 Parent Resource Center (St. George Middle) – Thurs., April 30 @ 9:00 AM
📍 Harleyville Elementary – Thurs., April 30 @ 1:30 PM
📍 Williams Memorial Elementary – Fri., May 1 @ 1:30 PM

Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or contact Chaquilla Green at 843-563-5923 or cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us. Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures!
You can also register here: Register Here

¡Hora del Cuento "Growing Readers" llega a Dorchester School District Four! Ven y disfruta de una divertida aventura de 45 minutos mientras leemos Rocket Says Clean Up de Nathan Bryan, seguida de una actividad manual práctica. ¡Abierto a niños de 2 a 5 años!

📍 Escuela Primaria Clay Hill – Miérc. 29 de abril, 13:30
📍 Centro de Recursos para Padres (Escuela Intermedia St. George) – Juev. 30 de abril, 9:00 a. m.
📍 Escuela Primaria Harleyville – Juev. 30 de abril, 13:30
📍 Escuela Primaria Williams Memorial – Vier. 1 de mayo, 13:30

Regístrate escaneando el código QR del volante o comunícate con Chaquilla Green al 843-563-5923 o cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us. ¡Empoderando mentes, forjando futuros!
Regístrate aquí: Regístrate aquí

5 months ago, DD4 Communications
A flyer for "Growing Readers Story Time" hosted by Dorchester School District Four. The flyer features a beach-themed background with a blue surfboard. It invites children ages 2 to 5 to a 45-minute storytime event featuring the book Rocket Says Clean Up by Nathan Bryan, followed by a craft activity. Event locations and times are listed for Clay Hill Elementary, the Parent Resource Center at St. George Middle School, Harleyville Elementary, and Williams Memorial Elementary, taking place April 29 through May 1. Contact information for Chaquilla Green, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, is included along with a QR code to register.
Volante de "Growing Readers Story Time" organizado por Dorchester School District Four. El volante tiene un fondo temático de playa con una tabla de surf azul. Invita a niños de 2 a 5 años a un evento de 45 minutos de lectura del libro Rocket Says Clean Up de Nathan Bryan, seguido de una actividad manual. Se indican los lugares y horarios en la Escuela Primaria Clay Hill, el Centro de Recursos para Padres en la Escuela Intermedia St. George, la Escuela Primaria Harleyville y la Escuela Primaria Williams Memorial, del 29 de abril al 1 de mayo. Se incluye información de contacto de Chaquilla Green, Coordinadora de Participación de Padres y Familias, junto con un código QR para registrarse.