Clay Hill Elementary School

At the “Speak Life” event, we celebrated our differences, and loving ourselves. We had a special guest, Mr. Stephens, a poem by CHES students, and a performance by the Kindergarten Class. This event was super cool, and fun! It taught students to be positive and true to yourselves. In conclusion, students on the Hill will recognize Speak Life Day was a fun day at school. It is a lot of work with fun moments.

The Dorchester School District 4 Back2School Bash/National Night Out has been rescheduled for October 1st from 4pm-8pm at Davis-Bailey Park in St. George. School supplies will be distributed from 4pm-6pm. #dd4family

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Don't forget Academic/Title I Night this Thursday. We will begin in the cafeteria for our Title I presentation and then move into our classroom sessions.

Here at CHES we believe in the transformative impact of words. Positive language can build confidence, enhance learning, and create a classroom atmosphere where every student feels valued. When we choose words that uplift, encourage, and inspire, we help our students see their potential and persevere through challenges. Remember, a simple "You can do it!" or "I believe in you!" can make all the difference. Join us for our first "Speak Life" Day at CHES!

💻 Happy National I.T. Professionals Day! 📱 Today, we want to give a special shoutout to our amazing I.T. team here at Dorchester School District 4: Elijah DeLee, Andreana Allen, Charlotte Calloway, Brantley Dantzler, Jeff Dantzler, and Daryl Erwin! Your dedication and hard work keep everything running smoothly, and we appreciate all that you do. Thank you for your tireless efforts! #ITProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #techheroes

Neighbor Choice Mobile Pantry Food Distribution. Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 3pm-5pm. St. George Middle School 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29466 Food will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, until supplies are depleted. This is a NO COST event. Please bring your own bags. www.lowcountryfoodbank.org

Join us for an informative and fun-filled event! We will provide information to help you support your child, play bingo, and eat pizza on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Woodland Middle School, 4044 Highway 78, Dorchester, SC 29437 at 6:00pm. Prizes will be given. Please RSVP by returning the bottom of this form to your child’s school or scan the QR code no later than Thursday, September 19, 2024. All DD4 school families are invited to attend.

DD4 Elementary School Soccer Program Interested in your son or daughter playing soccer this Fall? Well here’s your chance. Dorchester School District Four will be hosting their very own soccer program this school year during the months of October and November and it will be available to all students across our school district in grades 1st through 5th. Things to know about the program: Registration to play will be $20.00. This fee pays for a team shirt and a set of shin guards (shin guards will be required to be worn during all games). Students will be placed on a team at their school, and all teams will be coed. Coaches will consist of teachers, staff members, administrators, parents, and/or volunteers from your child’s school. All students will play at least six games which will take place on Wednesday or Thursdays starting at 6:00 P.M. All games will take place at Woodland High School’s stadium. There will be a playoff the last week of the season. Practices will take place once a week immediately after school. The day of the week for practice will be based on the coach’s schedule. Students will be expected to demonstrate positive school behavior in order to participate. Students must be present at school on the day of a game or practice in order to play that day. There will be no games or practices on the weekends. The primary purpose of this program is simple: Bring our schools and communities together in a fun and exciting way. Keep students active in an organized sport. Teach students the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Develop a feeder program for our soccer program at Woodland H.S. If interested, please complete the registration form on page two and submit it to your child’s school with the $20.00 registration fee by Friday, September 13, 2024. Click here for the registration form https://5il.co/2waxo

Check out all the amazing resources DD4 has available for our community through our Federal Programs Department. Here is here is the first newsletter of the year from Parent and Family Engagement. https://tinyurl.com/yc5nnhzm

Dorchester School District 4 will operate on an Early Dismissal Schedule on Wednesday, 9/11. Elementary Schools dismiss at 12:15pm The Middle and High Schools dismiss at 1:40pm.

Military and first responder night is Friday, September 27th. It was a huge success last year and we're looking to honor even more of our heroes this year. If you're interested in being honored during halftime, please complete the form in this post and someone from Woodland HS will be in contact you. We can't WAIT to honor you! https://forms.gle/jZ6BonrozFo7WpT46

These ladies saw how hard the faculty and staff has been working this school year and decided to treat everyone to a big country style breakfast. Thank you Ms. Pinckney, Ms. Carter, Ms. Davis, and Ms. Wilson! We appreciate you!

The Dorchester School District 4 Back2School Bash/National Night Out has been rescheduled for October 1st from 4pm-8pm at Davis-Bailey Park in St. George. School supplies will be distributed from 4pm-6pm. #dd4family

Nurse Reeves' Health Science 1 class at Woodland High School is diving into infection control this week, focusing on mastering the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for patients with contagious diseases. #HealthScience #thewood #FutureHealthcareHeroes

DD4 Releases new grade reporting dates. Tropical Storm Debby caused DD4 to alter the master calendar which shifted grading periods. Parents and students can now expect Interim Reports and Report cards to be issued on the posted dates.

Dorchester School District 4 Announces School Improvement Council Meetings. #SIC Here is the direct link https://5il.co/2pvbc

Though not everyone is pictured, Dorchester School District 4 sends a heartfelt HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our amazing Faculty and Staff with August birthdays! We love and appreciate each of you and hope your special day was filled with joy and excitement! #dd4family #happybirthday

Do you and the family need something to do this weekend? Come on out to Woodland High School, this Saturday, August 31st for the Dorchester County Middle School Football Jamboree. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchase at the gate or online (see link below). Gates open at 8am and kick-off is at 9am. Bring the family out for some food, fun and middle school football action!

Labor Day is Monday, September 2nd. All DD4 schools and offices will be closed.