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After further discussion and advice from Dorchester County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service, all Dorchester School District 4 schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5th, due to extreme weather conditions, including high winds. While canceling school is never our first choice, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
We appreciate your understanding and will provide further information regarding the make-up day as soon as possible. No schedule changes have been made for this afternoon.
Stay safe and take care!


Dorchester School District 4 is actively monitoring the weather conditions for tomorrow Wednesday, March 5th. At this time, all schools and offices will operate on a regular schedule.
Please stay tuned to our official media outlets for the latest updates. As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.


🎉✨ Black History Month Celebrations Across Dorchester 4! ✨🎉
On Friday, elementary schools across Dorchester District 4 honored Black History Month with special assemblies at their respective schools! 🖤💛💚❤️
Students took center stage, sharing research projects, singing inspiring songs, showcasing creative dances, and more—all in tribute to the incredible contributions of Black leaders past and present. 🎶📚💃🏾
Each school’s celebration was unique, but the message was the same: Black history is a vital part of our past, present, and future! 🙌🏾👏🏾
📸 Share your favorite moments from the celebrations in the comments! ⬇️ #BlackHistoryMonth #WeAreDorchester4 #HonoringHistory #StudentVoices





Dorchester School District 4 would like to take a moment to thank the incredible staff in our Department of Student Services. These dedicated individuals work tirelessly every day to ensure that every student in DD4 receives the support they need. Their efforts often go unrecognized, but the impact they make is invaluable.
Dr. Britt-Stevens, Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Bryant, and Mrs. Baptista are true pillars of our community, demonstrating an exceptional understanding of the students and families they serve. Thank you for all that you do, especially the work that goes unseen. Your dedication does not go unnoticed!


📢 WMES March Newsletter is Here! 🍀✨
Spring is almost here, and we’re wrapping up the 3rd quarter! Our students are working hard and making great progress.
📆 Upcoming Events:
📖 March 3-7 – Read Across America Week
🌪 March 5 – Statewide Tornado Drill (9:00 AM)
👩🏫 March 10-14 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
📝 March 10-18 – Spring i-Ready Testing
🎉 March 31 – Character Kids Celebration (Success!)
📢 We Need Your Input!
Parents, be on the lookout for QR codes to share your thoughts for our School Report Card & Title I Plan. Join us at the SIC/Title I Meeting on March 19 at 4:00 PM to share your ideas!
📖 Read the full newsletter here: https://5il.co/39a40
📢 Like, comment, and share! 🐾 #WMESMarchNewsletter #TigerPride #SuccessAtWMES

Last Thursday, our WMES Tigers enjoyed a truly special experience! Mrs. Chaquilla Green, our Coordinator of Parent and Family Engagement, and Mrs. Tricia Delice, our Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, visited classrooms to share their favorite books celebrating Black History Month. The students’ curiosity and thoughtful questions made the day even more memorable. Moments like these highlight the power of storytelling in connecting us to our rich heritage and inspiring our future.
#BlackHistoryMonth #WMESTigers #InspiringReaders #CelebratingHeritage

📚✨ Read Across America Week is coming to Williams Memorial Elementary! ✨📚
Join us from March 3rd - 7th as we celebrate the joy of reading with fun dress-up days inspired by beloved children’s authors! 🎉
📖 Monday (March 3rd) - Anna Dewdney
“Cuddle Up with a Good Book!” – Wear your PJ pants 💤
🎨 Tuesday (March 4th) - Eric Carle
“Books Bring Color to Our Lives!” – Wear your grade-level color:
🔴 PreK/K – Red | 🟠 1st – Orange | 🟡 2nd – Yellow | 🟢 3rd – Green | 🔵 4th – Blue | 🟣 5th – Purple
🍎 Wednesday (March 5th) - Lucille Colandro
“Get Swallowed Up in a Good Book!” – Bring your favorite snack to enjoy while you read!
🎩 Thursday (March 6th) - Dr. Seuss
“Books Boost Our Imagination!” – Dress up like your favorite Dr. Seuss character! 🎭
🧸 Friday (March 7th) - Laura Numeroff
“Reading is Better with a Buddy!” – Bring your favorite stuffed animal to school! 🐻
We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity and love for reading shine! 📚💙 #ReadAcrossAmerica #WMESLovesReading



🌟 Character Kids Celebration - February 28th at 8:00 AM! 🌟
We are so proud of our Williams Memorial Elementary School students who exemplified Respect, our February character word! Join us as we celebrate these outstanding students during our Character Kids Celebration at 8:00 AM! 🎉👏
📹 Watch the Live Stream at 8:00 AM: https://www.youtube.com/live/lVdDf-jMvRE
🎥 The Character Kids Video Premieres at 9:00 AM! Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTjpoSiS8po
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for fostering strong character and positive values every day! 💙💛 #WMECharacterKids #Respect #TigerPride

🚧 Playground Construction Alert 🚧
Attention WMES parents! Starting Monday, March 3rd, construction will begin on the two playgrounds located in the car rider area. To accommodate this work, the car rider area will be unavailable for lining up until 1:00 PM until further notice.
🔹 New Schedule: Parents can begin lining up for pickup from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
🔹 This change will help our contractors work efficiently and keep our students safe.
We appreciate your patience and support as we enhance our playgrounds to create a better and safer environment for our children. Thank you for your cooperation!
For any questions, feel free to reach out to Dorchester School District Four at 📞 843-563-4535 or visit 💻 dorchester4.k12.sc.us.


Happening tonight.
👨👩👧👦✨ Join Us for the DD4 Parent & Family Engagement Health Fair! ✨👨👩👦👦
📅 Thursday, February 27
⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Woodland Middle School
Enjoy vision screenings, a vaccine clinic, mental health resources, Red Cross services, a fitness class, boxing, and FREE backpacks! 🎒💪
Have questions? Call 843-563-5923 or email cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us.
#DD4HealthFair #FamilyEngagement #CommunityWellness #DD4Proud


🎶✨ WMES celebrates Black History Through Music! ✨🎶
Join us on Friday, February 28th, as we honor the rich legacy of Black musicians who have shaped history with their talent, creativity, and influence.
🕣 8:30 AM – 3rd to 5th Grades
🕘 9:15 AM – Pre-K to 2nd Grades
Let’s come together to celebrate the power of music and its impact on history! 🎤🎷🎸
#WMES #BlackHistoryMonth #MusicMatters #HonoringLegends 🎶


The Wood Bat Classic starts this Friday, 2/28 - 3/5. Come out and enjoy the fun!
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Come out this Saturday to Woodland and enjoy "THE WOOD LOWCOUNTRY INVITATIONAL" Track & Field Meet. Get your tickets here https://gofan.co/app/school/SC2689



At the DD4 Board Meeting last week, we proudly recognized our February Everyday Heroes! 🎉👏
✨ Congratulations to Mrs. Sawicki, Mrs. Knight, and Ms. Clark! ✨
Your dedication and hard work make a difference every day! 💙💛 #EverydayHeroes #TeamDD4 #ThankYou








📢 Attention DD4 Parents! 📢
🌟 Introducing the PARENT LEADERSHIP PARTNERS PROGRAM! 🌟
Dorchester School District Four is excited to offer a new opportunity to empower parents and strengthen their leadership role in their child’s education! 💡👩🏫👨🏫
📅 Orientation Date: March 3, 2025
📍 Location:Centrally within the district
🕒 Session Length: Seven 90-minute sessions (2nd semester of the 24-25 school year)
🎟️ FREE Materials Provided!
✨ Why Join?
✅ Learn how to be a more effective advocate for your child
✅ Discover resources available to support your child and family
✅ Build connections with a supportive community of parents
The program will be facilitated by Chaquilla Green, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, and Dr. Robyn Mixon, Transition Specialist.
🔹 Limited to the first 15 parents to register!
🔹 Register by scanning the QR code or picking up a form at your child’s school.
🔹 No registration fee!
📩 Have questions? Contact Mrs. Green at cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us
⏳ Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to grow as a parent leader! 🙌 #DD4ParentLeaders #StrongerTogether #ParentEngagement


🎨✨ Art in Motion: Woodland High Celebrates Black History Month! ✨🎨
Mr. Glenn’s art classes have transformed the halls of Woodland High into a gallery of inspiration with a powerful Black History Month project!
🖌️💡 Students selected influential Black Americans and created stunning calligrams—where words and text come together to form striking visual images that honor their legacies.
Featured in this unique collection are:
🖼️ Jean-Michel Basquiat – The revolutionary artist who redefined contemporary art with his bold, graffiti-inspired work.
💇🏾♀️ Madam C.J. Walker – A trailblazing entrepreneur and the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.
⚾ Cool Papa Bell – A baseball legend known for his lightning-fast speed in the Negro Leagues.
🧬 Henrietta Lacks – The woman whose immortal cells changed medical science forever.
🎤 KRS-One – A hip-hop pioneer and activist who used music as a force for change.
These beautiful and thought-provoking artworks are now on display, serving as a powerful tribute to Black excellence and history. Be sure to check them out and celebrate the creativity, culture, and contributions that continue to inspire generations!
#WHSBlackHistoryMonth #ArtWithImpact #HonoringLegacies #WolverinePride






🍰❤️ Sweet Appreciation & CTE in Action! ❤️🍰
On Valentine’s Day, Woodland High School’s FCCLA, led by Mrs. Lewis, showcased the spirit of Career & Technical Education (CTE) by delivering delicious cupcakes to teachers and staff! 🧁✨
FCCLA, part of our Family and Consumer Sciences CTE program, teaches students valuable skills in hospitality, leadership, and community service—and what better way to put those skills into action than by spreading kindness and appreciation! 💕
This thoughtful gesture was a sweet reminder of how much our educators and staff mean to the Woodland community. Thank you, FCCLA, for making the day a little brighter (and tastier) while highlighting the importance of CTE programs! 👏✨
#WHSFCCLA #CTEMonth #SweetSurprise #ValentinesDay #WolverinePride 🍎🎉


📢 Join Us in Celebrating Black History Month! 🎉
We’re honoring Black History Month with a special Dress-Up Week to celebrate resilience, love, kindness, and unity. 🌟
🖤 Monday, Feb 24 - Strength Day: Wear black to show your resilience.
❤️ Tuesday, Feb 25 - Red Day: Wear red to symbolize love for one another.
💚 Wednesday, Feb 26 - Green Day: Wear green to encourage generosity and kindness.
💛 Thursday, Feb 27 - Sunshine Day: Wear yellow to spread sunshine and positivity.
💙 Friday, Feb 28 - Unity Day: Wear school colors to show unity!
Let’s celebrate together! Tag us in your photos using #BlackHistoryMonth 💪🏽🎊 #DressUpDays


🐷🌾 CTE Spotlight: Agricultural Science & Technology! 🚜✨
At Woodland High School, Ms. Leonard’s Agricultural Science & Technology CP class is getting real hands-on experience in farming and animal care! Last week, students worked on Woodland’s very own pig stall—because yes, Woodland has a pig! They actually have FOUR PIGS! 🐖🏡
This week, they celebrated National FFA Week with the Ag Olympics, featuring fun competitions like "A Day in the Life of a Farmer" (a farmer relay) and "Cowboy vs. the Cows", a tag-style game simulating runaway cattle. It’s a joyful competition to boost morale in the FFA, where students can have fun with one another with joyful competition🏆🐄🤠
DD4’s CTE programs are all about real-world learning and preparing students for careers in agriculture, agribusiness, and environmental science. 🌎👏









