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.
about 4 hours 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.
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.
2 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!
2 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.
7 days 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!
7 days 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.
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.
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.
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!
7 days 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.
8 days 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.
9 days 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.
10 days ago, DD4 Communications
A weather announcement graphic from Dorchester School District Four. The background shows cloudy skies with the words “Important Announcement” at the top, followed by a gray banner labeled “Weather,” and large bold blue text reading “UPDATE.” The Dorchester School District Four circular logo is centered below the word “UPDATE,” and “Dorchester School District Four” is written in script across the bottom.
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
12 days 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.

15 days 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.
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.”
Two kindergarten students sit at a round table practicing handwriting with pencils, one with a small stuffed hedgehog nearby.
Join us for WMES Literacy Night on November 6th from 5:00–7:00 PM!

🎁 Toys for Tots Collection
🎨 Book Creation & Puppet Making
🏀 Basketball Shoot Out
📖 Scholastic Book Fair

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, learning, and community!
15 days ago, Roger Gantt
WMES Literacy Night flyer – November 6th, 5–7 PM. Free admission, Toys for Tots collection, family fun, book creation, puppet making, basketball shootout, and Scholastic Book Fair. Yellow background with open book graphic.
Cartel de la Noche de Lectura de WMES – 6 de noviembre, de 5 a 7 PM. Entrada gratis, recolección de juguetes para Toys for Tots, diversión familiar, creación de libros, fabricación de títeres, competencia de baloncesto y Feria del Libro Scholastic. Fondo amarillo con un libro abierto.
WMES Cares!
We’re hosting a Food Drive for Dorchester Village residents!

Students can bring in items by grade, or donations can be dropped off at 290 S. Metts Street, St. George from 8 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

🗓 Collection: Nov. 3–18
🚚 Delivery: Nov. 20

Let’s come together to support our community!
16 days ago, Roger Gantt
Flyer for a WMES Food Drive for Dorchester Village residents, listing donation items by grade and drop-off details. Collection runs Nov. 3–18, with delivery on Nov. 20. Illustration shows a box of canned goods.
Cartel de colecta de alimentos de WMES para los residentes de Dorchester Village. Muestra los tipos de alimentos que cada grado debe donar y las fechas de recolección del 3 al 18 de noviembre, con entrega el 20 de noviembre. Ilustración de una caja con productos enlatados.
Get ready!!!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to WMES!
Join us November 3–7 for a week full of reading fun and great books for every reader.
Shop in person or online and help support our school.
Don’t miss Literacy Night on November 6!
It’s a story you’ll want to be part of!
#ScholasticBookFair #WMES #ReadersAreLeaders #LiteracyNight
21 days ago, Roger Gantt
“Flyer for Scholastic Book Fair at WMES Media Center, November 3–7, 2025, with Literacy Night on November 6. Online ordering available through Scholastic website. No checks accepted; e-Wallet payment option offered.”
This is a message from Dorchester School District Four. The Youth Soccer games scheduled for this evening have been postponed due to weather conditions. A new date will be announced soon, and parents will be notified once the schedule is finalized. Thank you for your understanding.
22 days ago, DD4 Communications

Dorchester School District Four celebrated students with satisfactory attendance before the break, recognizing those who missed fewer than two days of school during the first quarter. These students were treated to a short cotton candy party as a fun reward for their dedication to showing up and staying engaged.

We’re proud of their commitment and encourage all students to keep up the great attendance! Let’s see even more faces at the next celebration!

23 days ago, DD4 Communications
A group of middle school students gathers around a table filled with bags of pink and blue cotton candy. A teacher assists as students excitedly choose their treats during the attendance celebration.
A group of students poses outdoors, smiling and holding bags of cotton candy. Some students are eating their treats while others make peace signs, celebrating their good attendance.
Young elementary students sit in a gym bleacher row, each holding a small bag of cotton candy. Some children are eating, while others smile and chat with friends during the reward event.
Three elementary students sit together on a yellow playground bench, enjoying pink and blue cotton candy under the sunlight. Each child holds a plastic bag of candy, smiling and relaxed.
In Our Schools:
Students at Williams Memorial Elementary had an inspiring author visit from Gina Casazza, founder of EmpowerLit – Literacy & Beyond and author of You Really, Truly Do Belong.

What began as one children’s book about belonging has grown into a national movement helping kids build confidence through reading and storytelling. After learning that 1 in 3 children feels like they don’t belong and only 30% read at grade level, Gina created EmpowerLit to change that.

Through her visit, students were reminded that they matter, their voices have power, and their stories belong in the world.
26 days ago, DD4 Communications
Author Gina Casazza stands at the front of a classroom, wearing a bright pink dress and holding a tablet. She gestures with open arms while speaking to a group of elementary students. Behind her, a large screen displays the words “Come along,” and the classroom is decorated with fall leaves and a Pete the Cat poster.
Several young students sit close together on the floor, looking toward the front of the room. A girl with long braids and gold beads gazes forward, appearing thoughtful and engaged.
A young student with short dreadlocks looks upward attentively while listening to the author’s presentation. Other students and bright classroom colors appear slightly blurred in the background.
A young boy in a red-striped shirt sits cross-legged on the floor, resting his chin on his hand as he listens to the author’s story. Other students sit nearby, facing forward toward the speaker.
A group of diverse elementary students sit quietly on the floor, watching the speaker at the front of the room. Their expressions show focus and curiosity.
A young boy with short brown hair looks toward the front of the room with a focused expression. Around him, other students sit closely together and watch the presentation.
A group of elementary students sit on the floor of a library, listening attentively. One student with braided hair and colorful beads raises her hand to answer a question. Bookshelves and chairs line the background.
Walk Thru Wednesday at WMES!
Join us on October 29, 2025, from 8:00–9:00 A.M. to see all the amazing things our students and staff are doing!
26 days ago, Roger Gantt
Colorful school-themed flyer inviting families to Walk Thru Wednesday at WMES on October 29, 2025, from 8:00–9:00 A.M.

Get ready for another exciting week of DD4 Youth Soccer! ⚽ Games kick off Tuesday, October 28, at Woodland High School. Check out the full schedule below for team matchups, times, and field locations. Come out and cheer on our young athletes!

27 days ago, DD4 Communications
A flyer titled “DD4 Youth Soccer” shows the October 28 game schedule at Woodland High School. It lists five fields—Baseball Fields 1 and 2, Football Fields 3 and 4, and Softball Field 5—with games for grades 1st–2nd and 3rd–5th starting at 6:00 and 7:00 PM. Each field lists color-coded teams like Light Blue, Gold Diggers, Dark Gray, Hawks, Royal Blue, Jaguars, Navy, Playmakers, and others. The flyer includes a team and coach reference chart for CHES, HES, WMES, and WMS, and a labeled campus map showing parking and field locations near Highway 78.
🎀 Red Ribbon Week is almost here! 🎀
Join us at Williams Memorial Elementary as we take a stand against drugs and make healthy, positive choices! 💪✨

🗓 October 27–31
Each day has a fun theme to show our support:
👕 Monday – Wear Camo
👯 Tuesday – Dress Like a Friend
🔴 Wednesday – Wear Red
🌟 Thursday – Wear Neon or Bright Colors
🎃 Friday – Wear Mismatched Clothes or a Costume

Let’s work together to make our school drug free and full of spirit!
29 days ago, Roger Gantt
Red Ribbon Week at Williams Memorial Elementary, Oct. 27–31, with themed dress-up days promoting being drug free.