
🎉 Join us for STEAM Family Night at Williams Memorial Elementary! 🎉
📅 May 1, 2025
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun-filled learning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! Explore hands-on activities, enjoy a chorus performance, check out the art exhibit, and more!
🔬🎨🎶🤖📐
#WMEFamilyNight #STEAMFun #ExploreCreateInnovate #TigerPride

🎶 TONIGHT: Tiger Town Chorus Spring Concert! 🎶
Join us Tonight at 6:00 PM in the Williams Memorial Elementary School Gymnasium for an evening of music from our 5th grade Tiger Town Chorus!
Can't make it in person? Watch the livestream here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX2_KlVJBE4
Come support our talented students for a night full of music and Tiger Pride! 🐾🎤🎵
#TigerTownChorus #WMESPride #SpringConcert2025


Last day for students in Dorchester School District Four is June 2! It will be a full day and serves as a weather makeup day. Let’s finish the year strong!


Today we’re celebrating the heart of teaching and learning, our Curriculum Department at Dorchester School District Four! 📚✏️
Led by Mrs. Corey Prentiss (Chief Academic Officer), with Mrs. Sylvia Wright (Secondary Coordinator) and Mrs. Tricia Delice (Elementary Coordinator), this dedicated team ensures our students receive high-quality instruction across every grade level.
From standards alignment to classroom support, they work tirelessly to keep teaching and learning moving forward. Thank you for your leadership, passion, and commitment to academic excellence! 🙌
#DD4Pride #CurriculumChampions #TeachingAndLearning #ThankYou


🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today we celebrate two of our WMES superstars — Mrs. Tracy Delee and Mrs. Damitha Wertz! 💼🐾
Their dedication, organization, and positive energy help our school run smoothly every day. We’re so thankful for all they do to support our staff, students, and families. You truly make our school PAWSitively the best! 💛🐯
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #TigerPride #WMES #PAWSitivelyTheBest #ThankYouMrsDelee #ThankYouMrsWertz


Dorchester School District Four Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment
Who: All students who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025
Where: Your home school (Please contact the school to schedule an appointment).
Please Bring the Required Information:
All information must be complete before a student is accepted
Child’s State Birth Certificate
Child’s Up- To- Date Immunization Record
2 Proof of Residency (Lease or Utility Bill with Current Address
Parent/Guardian Drivers License or ID Card
Legal documents concerning Custody or Guardianship (If applicable)
Inscripción a Prejardín Infantil del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester
Quiénes: Todos los estudiantes que cumplan 4 años el 1 de septiembre de 2025 o antes
Cuándo: Del miércoles 19 de marzo de 2025 al viernes 23 de mayo de 2025
Dónde: Su escuela de origen (Comuníquese con la escuela para programar una cita).
Por favor, traiga la información requerida:
Debe completar toda la información antes de aceptar a un estudiante:
Acta de nacimiento estatal del niño/niña
Cartilla de vacunación actualizada del niño/niña
Dos comprobantes de domicilio (contrato de arrendamiento o factura de servicios públicos con dirección actual)
Licencia de conducir o tarjeta de identificación del padre/madre/tutor
Documentos legales relacionados con la custodia o tutela (si corresponde)



Woodland Middle School Spring Concert. Wednesday, April 30 at 2:30pm at Woodland Middle School. Featuring Art, Band and More.


Congratulations to our April Everyday Heroes!


📚✏️ It's Testing Time at Williams Memorial Elementary! 📚✏️
Check out our SC Ready Testing Schedule and help your child prepare for success! 🧠💪
🗓️ Testing Dates:
May 6 – ELA Part A
May 7 – ELA Part B
May 8 – Math
May 13 – Writing
May 14 – Science (4th Grade Only)
🕗 Testing begins promptly at 8:15 AM each day.
✅ Please ensure students are well-rested and on time!
#TigerPride #SCReady #WMESuccess #WilliamsMemorialElementary


Good afternoon, Williams Memorial Elementary School families. This is a reminder that Tomorrow, April 21st is a regular school day. If you have any questions, please contact the school at (843) 563-3231. Thank you for your continued support.


🎀 REMINDER – WMES Beauty Pageant Entries Due Soon! 🎀
Get ready for the 4th Annual WMES Beauty Pageant – happening May 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM!
👑 Entry forms, fees, photos, and signatures are due by Monday, April 21, 2025 – NO EXCEPTIONS!
📸 Want to enter the Photogenic Competition? Don’t forget your photo and $10 fee!
Contact Mrs. Britt at caseybyrd@dd4.k12.sc.us for more details.
Let’s crown our next Miss & Master WMES! 💫


🚍 Spring School Bus Evacuations Are Here!
As part of a federal safety requirement, all DD4 students who ride the bus will take part in a School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill this spring.
✅ Drills will happen at each school during morning drop-off.
🗣️ Bus drivers will guide students through the evacuation process.
👖 Students should wear clothing that allows them to “sit and scoot” out of the rear emergency exit.
📅 Spring 2025 Schedule:
• Clay Hill Elementary – April 22, 2025
• Harleyville Elementary – April 23, 2025
• Williams Memorial Elementary – April 24, 2025
• Woodland Middle & High – April 23, 2025
(held at the first drop-off location)
Let’s keep safety rolling in DD4! 🛑 #DD4Safety #SchoolBusDrill #StudentPreparedness


Schedule Reminder
Monday, April 21 is a regular school day.


🎶✨ You're Invited! ✨🎶
Join us for the Tiger Town Chorus Spring Concert Next Friday, April 25th at 6:00 PM at Williams Memorial Elementary School!
Enjoy an evening of amazing music, including a Wicked medley, pop favorites, and more performed by our talented 5th grade chorus students.
📍 Don’t miss this magical night of music!
#TigerTownChorus #SpringConcert #WMESPride #MusicMatters


Behind every report, every score, and every data point—there’s a powerhouse team making it happen. 📊 Huge thanks to our Assessment and Accountability Department at Dorchester School District Four! Led by Shelissa Bowman (Director) and Elixzina Breadmon (PowerSchool Coordinator), this dynamic duo ensures our district meets state data reporting requirements with precision and care. Your work in data management and accountability is no small task, and we are so grateful for all that you do! 🙌 #DD4Pride #DataDriven #ThankYou


Dorchester School District Four Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment
Who: All students who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025
Where: Your home school (Please contact the school to schedule an appointment).
Please Bring the Required Information:
All information must be complete before a student is accepted
Child’s State Birth Certificate
Child’s Up- To- Date Immunization Record
2 Proof of Residency (Lease or Utility Bill with Current Address
Parent/Guardian Drivers License or ID Card
Legal documents concerning Custody or Guardianship (If applicable)
Inscripción a Prejardín Infantil del Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester
Quiénes: Todos los estudiantes que cumplan 4 años el 1 de septiembre de 2025 o antes
Cuándo: Del miércoles 19 de marzo de 2025 al viernes 23 de mayo de 2025
Dónde: Su escuela de origen (Comuníquese con la escuela para programar una cita).
Por favor, traiga la información requerida:
Debe completar toda la información antes de aceptar a un estudiante:
Acta de nacimiento estatal del niño/niña
Cartilla de vacunación actualizada del niño/niña
Dos comprobantes de domicilio (contrato de arrendamiento o factura de servicios públicos con dirección actual)
Licencia de conducir o tarjeta de identificación del padre/madre/tutor
Documentos legales relacionados con la custodia o tutela (si corresponde)



Good afternoon, WMES family! This is a reminder that our SIC/Title 1 Planning Meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16 at 4:00 PM in the Media Center. All families are invited to attend and share ideas to support school improvement. We hope to see you there!


Last week we celebrated Mrs. Sibert!
The teachers and staff joined together to shower her with love and appreciation during Assistant Principals Week. From thoughtful gifts and sweet treats to kind words and warm gestures, the celebration was a reflection of just how much Mrs. Sibert means to our school.
Her dedication, leadership, and constant support make a lasting impact every single day. Thank you, Mrs. Sibert—you are truly loved and valued, and we’re so lucky to have you!


🎉 Our WMES National Elementary Honor Society students proudly represented us in the World Grits Festival Parade on Saturday, April 12th at 11:00 AM! 🎈🐯
With pom-poms in hand, smiles on their faces, and our Tiger mascot by their side, these amazing students showed off their school spirit and commitment to leadership, service, and excellence. They were joined by some of our Character Kids, making it a true celebration of what it means to be a WMES Tiger! 💛🖤
We’re so proud of all our students for being shining examples of character and achievement in our community!
#WMES #TigerPride #NEHS #CharacterKids #WorldGritsFestival2025

Schedule Reminder
Monday, April 21 is a regular school day.
