Williams Memorial Elementary 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.

about 15 hours ago, DD4 Communications

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.

2 days 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.

Don’t miss your chance to snag this year’s memories at the best price, only $25 right now!
Prices go up to $30 starting 12/16/25, so grab yours early!

Scan the QR code or click the link to order
https://www.balfour.com/south-carolina/saint-george/williams-memorial-elementary-school
If paying at school, cash only please!

3 days ago, Roger Gantt

A red and yellow checkerboard flyer advertising yearbooks for sale, featuring a large QR code in the center with a button labeled “Order Here.” Text highlights the price increase from $25 to $30 starting 12/16/25 and notes that school payments must be cash only.

The FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge UNEARTHED season invites students ages 9 - 16 to explore archaeology, uncovering the past using tech to solve future problems, build and program LEGO robots to complete missions, develop a solution to a real-would related to uncovering the past, and emphasizes teamwork, discovery, and core STEM principles.

Tiger Bots Team #67100 from Williams Memorial Elementary competed in Walterboro on December 6 against 24 other teams around the state. They finished 11 out of 25.

Coach Buckley and Coach Rickborn are very proud of the dedication and work all members put into this year’s season. Tiger Bots Members: Kayden Colter, Rylee Cornette, Tillie Forest, Zayden Ober, Lilly Rickborn, and Laycee Wozniak.

Dorchester School District Four is proud of the hard work and dedication from the students and coaches that make this all possible.

4 days ago, DD4 Communications

A group of Williams Memorial Elementary Tiger Bots students in yellow tie-dye shirts and tiger-ear headbands stand at a robotics competition table speaking with a referee in a black-and-white striped shirt who is reviewing a score sheet. LEGO mission models cover the table.

Two Tiger Bots students in yellow shirts and tiger-ear headbands stand at a FIRST LEGO League competition table, gesturing and watching their robot’s run while referees and other teams work in the background.

Tiger Bots team members gather around a competition table. One student gives a thumbs-up while another focuses on the robot game. Their coach stands nearby, smiling.

Students and coaches in yellow Tiger Bots shirts wait around a robotics table inside a busy gymnasium as multiple teams compete. Spectators sit in the bleachers behind them.

A tabletop display shows a handmade tri-fold board with a True or False archaeology game. Two cups of answer cards sit in front of the board on a checked tablecloth.

A full Tiger Bots research and innovation station is set up with tri-fold boards detailing robot design, the robot game, and an archaeology project. Handouts, LEGO pieces, and a water bottle sit on the table.

Tiger Bots students sit on the gym floor eating snacks while a coach reads from a booklet. Other teams and tables fill the background.

A Tiger Bots coach sits in a folding chair speaking with team members who are gathered around a tote full of snacks. Students wear yellow tie-dye shirts and tiger-ear headbands.

Three Tiger Bots students stand with a referee reviewing a score sheet at the competition table. The students wear yellow tie-dye shirts with Tiger Bots printed on the back.

Tiger Bots students prepare for a match at a robotics table inside a crowded gym. Referees oversee multiple games while families and teams watch from the sidelines.

🎅Holiday Spirit Week is almost here! 🎄
Get ready to spread cheer and show off your festive style from December 15–19! Each day has a fun theme from Ugly Sweaters to Grinch Day to cozy Christmas pajamas. Check out the schedule below and start planning your outfits now. Let’s make this the merriest week of the year!

6 days ago, Roger Gantt

Graphic showing “Holiday Spirit Week” schedule for December 15–19 with themed dress-up days: Ugly Sweater Monday, Holiday Chaos Tuesday, Grinch Day Wednesday, Santa’s Workshop Thursday, and Christmas Pajama Friday.

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.

7 days ago, DD4 Communications

🎄 You’re Invited! 🎄
Join us for Walk Thru Wednesday at WMES on December 3rd from 8:00–9:00 AM!

Come experience all the exciting things our students and staff are doing each day. We can’t wait to show you the amazing learning happening in our classrooms!

#WMES #WalkThruWednesday

13 days ago, Roger Gantt

Holiday themed flyer inviting guests to Walk Thru Wednesday at WMES on December 3, 2025, from 8–9 AM.

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.

16 days 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.

Congratulations to the Williams Memorial Elementary School "Goal Getters"! 2025 DD4 Youth Soccer League Champions!

23 days ago, DD4 Communications

A youth soccer team stands on a football field at night, smiling and holding gold trophies. The group includes about a dozen children wearing maroon DD4 Soccer shirts along with two adult coaches, one on each side. The kids stand in a row on the turf with bleachers in the background, and a soccer ball rests near the feet of one player.

25 days ago, DD4 Communications

Williams Memorial Elementary celebrated its Veteran’s Day Parade on Friday morning, filling the car rider loop with cheering students, handmade posters, and heartfelt gratitude for the veterans who drove through. The smiles, signs, and small waves from students created a moment that felt both joyful and meaningful. After the parade, the veterans gathered for a warm, hearty breakfast prepared in their honor. Thank you for your service.

27 days ago, DD4 Communications

A veteran in uniform waves from a car window, smiling, with another passenger seated beside him.

A class of students stands together holding a large blue banner reading We love our veterans decorated with American flag-themed paper hearts.

A uniformed officer drives by in a patrol vehicle, smiling and waving out the window.

A large group of students waves American flags and cheers as parade vehicles pass through the car rider loop.

A man in a pickup truck smiles and waves from the driver’s seat during the parade.

A line of students stands against a fence holding a brightly colored, handmade patriotic poster during the parade.

A veteran wearing a service cap waves out the window of a car while a passenger sits beside him.

Students stand outside holding a large red sign that reads Thank You Veterans while others nearby wave small American flags.

A close-up of a child holding a hand-colored sign that says Thank You Veterans alongside a small American flag.

A man in a truck leans out and waves with a smile as he drives through the parade route.

Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomorrow!

Make-Up Picture Day is November 18th!
If your child missed picture day or needs a re-take, this is their chance! Make sure they come dressed in their favorite outfit and ready to shine.

We can’t wait to see those bright smiles!

27 days ago, Roger Gantt

Make-Up Picture Day flyer showing date November 18th with a camera illustration.

Yesterday, our Assistant Principals took part in a district-wide school swap as part of Dorchester School District Four’s Assistant Principal Development Program. Each AP spent the day at a different school, gaining valuable insight into new environments, leadership styles, and age groups. The group came together for lunch at the District Office to reflect, share experiences, and discuss lessons learned, turning a single day into a powerful opportunity for growth and collaboration.

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications

Mrs. Hartzog, Ms. Mims and Mrs. Busby pose in front of a brightly painted mural featuring a landscape scene. All three smile warmly at the camera.

Mr. Wolfgang and Mrs. Butler stand in front of a school wall featuring a colorful circular emblem. They smile at the camera, both wearing professional attire and lanyards.

Mr. Charpia and Mrs. Trigiani stand side by side in a cafeteria, smiling warmly at the camera. Both wear ID badges and casual professional attire.

Mrs. Bryant and Mr. White pose in an office, smiling together. Mr. White wears a pinstriped suit, and Mrs. Bryant wears a red vest over a navy shirt.

Students in Mrs. Forest’s Pre-Kindergarten class at WMES worked hard to complete a STEM task on Halloween. Students read the book Five Little Pumpkins and then worked in groups to build a gate for their five little pumpkins to sit on. Students practiced perseverance while learning to work with others as they built their gates. All students had fun connecting literature and engineering!

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications

Students in Mrs. Forest’s Pre-Kindergarten class at Williams Memorial Elementary School work together on a Halloween-themed STEM challenge. Each group uses colorful blocks, linking cubes, and craft sticks to build a gate for five little pumpkins after reading Five Little Pumpkins. Children dressed in costumes—princesses, superheroes, and storybook characters—focus intently as they design, test, and adjust their creations, demonstrating teamwork, problem-solving, and persistence.

🎬✨ Fall Family Movie Night! ✨🎬
Join us on November 13 for a fun evening under the stars featuring Disney’s Lilo & Stitch!

📍 WMES Front Yard
🕔 Doors open: 5:10 PM
🎥 Movie starts: 5:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets:
$1 Kids | $2 Adults | 2 & Under Free

🍿 Concessions (Cash Only!)
Drinks $1 | Popcorn $2 | Candy $2

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and get cozy for a night of family fun!

about 1 month ago, Roger Gantt

Flyer for Fall Family Movie Night showing Lilo & Stitch on November 13 at WMES front yard, with ticket prices and concession details.

Due to weather and schedule conflicts, youth soccer will not be played this week. Games will continue on Monday, November 17th with a slightly adjusted bracket and game schedule.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications

A schedule and field map for Dorchester District Four Youth Soccer games on November 17 at Woodland High School. The chart lists game times, fields, and team matchups for both 1st/2nd and 3rd–5th grade divisions. Each field is labeled by sport complex: baseball, softball, and football. A color-coded map at the bottom shows field numbers and locations—Fields 1 and 2 by the baseball field near Highway 78, Field 5 at the softball field, and Fields 3 and 4 at the football stadium. Parking is marked near the high school. A side panel lists coaches and team names for each school (CHES, HES, WMES, CHES, and WMES).

A single-elimination playoff bracket titled “DD4 Youth Soccer Playoff (3rd–5th).” The semi-final games are set for November 17, with the championship on November 20. The top bracket shows C3 Purple Falcons versus H5 Red Titans; the bottom bracket shows W4 Maroon Goal Getters versus W9 Navy Playmakers. Empty boxes are reserved for winners advancing to the championship and for the final champion.

Williams Memorial Elementary School celebrated creativity with their annual Publishing Party last Friday morning! Students became authors and illustrators, sharing their original stories and handmade books with proud parents, staff, and classmates, all while enjoying juice and muffins together.

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications

A young boy in a red shirt excitedly reads his handmade book to a woman beside him at a cafeteria table. The woman, wearing a pink sweater, smiles and listens closely as he shares his story.

A young girl reads her story aloud to two adults seated beside her at a blue cafeteria table. The woman with gray hair and glasses and the man with a long beard and cap both lean in attentively to listen.

A boy shows his illustrated story to two adults seated across from him at a cafeteria table. The man and woman listen closely and smile as the student explains his work. Other families are gathered in the background.

A young child reads their handwritten story to a woman beside them at a cafeteria table. The child’s expression is animated while reading, and the woman listens supportively, resting her hand on the table.

The National Weather Service is forecasting near-record cold early next week.

Forecast:
• Monday Night–Tuesday Morning: Lows in the mid to upper 20s inland, near freezing along the coast.
• Tuesday Morning: Wind chills in the upper teens to mid-20s.
• Tuesday Night–Wednesday Morning: Another freeze possible.

Reminders:
Bus riders should dress in warm layers, coats, and gloves.

Youth Soccer:
Monday night’s DD4 Youth Soccer games remain on schedule. We’ll notify families if conditions change.

All DD4 schools and offices are expected to operate on a normal schedule. Updates will be shared through the DD4 App, text, email, callouts, website, and social media.

Stay safe and warm.

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications

Williams Memorial Elementary School proudly celebrates our Veterans!

Join us Friday, November 14, 2025, at 8 A.M. for our Veterans Parade and a special breakfast for Veterans immediately following in the school cafeteria.

Parents, please let your child’s teacher know via Remind by Tuesday, November 11 if a Veteran in your family will be attending and would like breakfast.

Let’s come together to honor all who served! ❤️💙

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HonoringOurHeroes

about 1 month ago, Roger Gantt

Flyer for Williams Memorial Elementary School Veterans Day Celebration Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8 AM. The celebration will include a parade at 8 AM and a breakfast following.

Mrs. Griffith’s kindergarten students at Williams Memorial Elementary are building early reading and writing skills through their CKLA lesson on short vowel sounds! Students practiced sounding out and writing simple words like van, hog, hat, and fan while connecting letters to their matching pictures.

From group instruction to hands-on writing practice, students worked hard to strengthen their phonics, handwriting, and confidence as young readers.

about 1 month ago, DD4 Communications

Mrs. Griffith leads a whole-group lesson from a rocking chair as students sit on the carpet, looking toward a screen displaying the word “five.”

Kindergarten students sit together on the classroom rug, listening as Mrs. Griffith teaches a reading and writing lesson projected on the board.

Two kindergarten students sit at a round table practicing handwriting with pencils, one with a small stuffed hedgehog nearby.