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


Please complete this form if you are interested in attending the presentation. https://forms.gle/uTHPVjAbkLGpYgXm9
During this presentation, students and parents will learn about the concerns of vaping, THC, underage drinking, trends, and more. If there are questions you would like for the Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission to include in the presentation, please email them to Brook Hume at bhume@dadc.org. You may also email Chaquilla Green at cjgreen@dd4.k12.sc.us with any other questions.
This event will take place at Woodland Middle School Thursday, December 12th from 6:00 - 7:00.


🌟 Parent Night Presentation 🌟
Join us for an informative evening hosted by the Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission, tailored to address important community concerns.
📅 When: December 12th, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Woodland Middle School
Topics to Be Covered:
Vaping 🚭
THC and its effects 🌱
Underage drinking and prevention 🍹🚫
Emerging trends affecting our youth 📈
This event is designed to empower parents with knowledge and resources to address these critical issues effectively.
Have questions you'd like addressed? Contact Brooke Hume, Prevention Director, at bhume@dadc.org.
🗣️ Let's work together for a safer, healthier community!
#ParentNight #CommunitySupport #PreventionMatters


Every 1 Voice Matters, A Second Chance Resource Center, DD4, Dorchester Sheriff Office & Dorchester County Fire Department Presents Christmas at DD4. Come join the fun at Woodland High School on December 21st from 12pm - 3pm. Limited Bikes, Toys & Coats will be given away. Community Partners and Resources will be available as well as GAME TRUCKS, SKATING, JUMP CASTLES and MORE! Scan the QR Code to register or click here https://forms.gle/AqvRp1e4QxgyWcD86.
For more information contact Tamara Smalls Rolack (843) 563-5956 or email tsmalls@dd4.k12.sc.us.


Dorchester School District 4 schools and offices will be closed from Monday, November 25th, through Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving Break.
Classes and regular operations will resume on Monday, December 2nd.
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe and joyful holiday. Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy your loved ones.


Congratulations to our November Feature Teacher (Mrs. Rachel Nanney) and our Star Staff (Ms. Catherine Hezekiah).



The November newsletter for the Elementary and Early Childhood Parent institute is now available please visit https://tinyurl.com/parentinstitutenovember to view or scan the QR Code below


📸 Make-Up Picture Day is Almost Here! 📸
Missed the first round? Don’t worry! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 19th and get ready to smile and celebrate at Williams Memorial Elementary School!
Let’s capture those amazing moments together! 🌟
#PictureDay #WilliamsMemorialElementary #SayCheese


📣 Attention Williams Memorial Elementary Families!
Join us for our upcoming School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting:
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: PLC Room
Your voice matters! Let’s come together to discuss ideas and initiatives to make our school the best it can be. We hope to see you there!
#SICMeeting #WilliamsMemorialElementary #CommunityMatters


🎉 Raffle Alert! Support WHS Teacher Scholarships! 🎉
We're holding a fundraiser to support WHS Teacher Scholarships, and you can win a $50 Walmart Gift Card!
🎟️ Tickets:
1 Ticket for $1.00
6 Tickets for $5.00
📅 Drawing Date: December 12, 2024
📍 Location: Winter Carnival
Sponsored by the WMES Teacher Forum, tickets will be available for purchase at Literacy Night and the Winter Carnival. Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and win a Walmart gift card!
For more information please contact Penny Buckley at pbuckley@dd4.k12.sc.us


Penalty Shots vs. Ravens
Dynamo vs. Giants*


The Scholastic Book Fair is coming next week! SAVE THE DATE for November 18th-22nd, 2024 and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/williamsmemorial #ScholasticBookFairs


Tomorrow, 11/13, is an early release day. Elementary schools will dismiss at 12:15pm. The Middle and High School will dismiss at 1:40pm.


Join us for WMES Literacy Night on November 21st from 5–7 PM! This event, hosted by the Parent Involvement Committee, will be packed with family-friendly fun, including 10 activities, our Annual Scholastic Book Fair, and contests. There’s also a Silent Auction featuring exclusive items like VIP car rider tags and event snack passes, along with chances to win free books, materials, prizes, and snacks. Concessions will be available (cash only). Don’t miss this exciting evening celebrating literacy at Williams Memorial Elementary! 📚


🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans in Dorchester School District 4 and the DD4 Community 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to recognize and honor the incredible veterans within Dorchester School District 4 and our DD4 community. Your dedication to serving our country is deeply appreciated, and we are grateful for the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedoms. From classrooms to offices, you continue to inspire us all with your resilience, integrity, and commitment to service.
Thank you for your courage and your lasting impact on our district and beyond. We are proud to have such remarkable individuals in our community! 💙❤️
#DD4Community #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #thankyouveterans


Due to wet field conditions, we have moved everything back by one day. The Championship will now be Monday, November 18th. Tuesday 11/12 - 3rd-5th Round 1 and 1st-2nd Game 4
Wednesday 11/13 -3rd-5th Round 2. Thursday 11/14 -3rd-5th Semi Finals. Monday 11/18 -
3rd-5th Championship.


The soccer playoff schedule is now available on our Website and on our Facebook Page. 1st and 2nd Grade will have their final game(s) on Monday November 11th. Please reach out to your students coach with any questions that you may have.


WMES FUNDRAISING EVENT
If you don’t know any WMES students but still want to join in on the fun, no problem! You can still make a difference by visiting the link below:
https://www.shopfund.com/shop?t=gs&sid=2727545

Please see below for next week's updated schedule.
*Due to the number of teams for 3rd-5th playoffs, four teams will have a bye on Monday 11/11.
*Monday 11/11 will be the last game for 1st-2nd.
*We will have trophies for all teams.


📢 WMES Career Week Announcement! 📢
Get ready to celebrate WMES Career Week from November 11–15, 2024! Each day, students are encouraged to dress up according to the day's theme to explore career readiness and raise awareness. Here's what we have planned:
🔹 Monday: "Preparing for Duty!"
Wear your camo or red, white, and blue.
🔹 Tuesday: "Running Into Your Future!"
Wear joggers or a sweat suit.
🔹 Wednesday: "My Future is Bright"
Wear bright or neon colors.
🔹 Thursday: National Diabetes Awareness Day
Wear blue to show support.
🔹 Friday: "Striving for Success - School Spirit Day"
Wear WMES school colors to show your spirit!
Let’s make this a fun and inspiring week to celebrate our future careers and ambitions! 🎉
