Woodland High School

Congratulations to Woodland High School sophomore Collin Ferguson! Collin placed 2nd in the state weight lifting competition in the 180lb class! Way to go Collin! Go WOLVERINES!

Attention Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School Parents! The April newsletters are now available! Click the link below to visit Dorchester School District Four’s Parent’s Corner, where you’ll find important updates, helpful resources, and this month’s newsletters. https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/page/dorchester-district-four-parents-corner

DD4's Truancy Team has "Boots on the Ground", making school attendance a priority! They're bringing the party to a school near you for students with SATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE! That means you've been present 95% of the time this year. Will YOU be on the invite list? Here are some photos from the WMS and OEC celebration!

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

Today, April 2nd, is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 💥 We’re giving a big shoutout to the paraprofessionals of Dorchester School District Four — the quiet strength behind so much of our students’ success! Helping students is their superpower 🛡️ — and they use it every day with patience, compassion, and a heart for helping others thrive. From classroom support and small group instruction to one-on-one care and everything in between, our paras show up ready to make a difference. You are seen. You are valued. And you are appreciated more than words can say. 🌟 Thank you to each and every one of our amazing paraprofessionals. We appreciate all that you do to support our schools, our teachers, and most importantly, our students. 💛📚

🌟 April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day 🌟 Tomorrow and every day, we celebrate the brilliance, uniqueness, and potential of individuals with autism. At Dorchester School District Four, we are committed to building inclusive classrooms where every student is seen, supported, and empowered to shine. 💙🧩 Let’s continue to lead with understanding, speak with kindness, and support one another with love. Together, we can create a world that embraces differences and celebrates neurodiversity. 💙 Wear blue. 🧩 Spark conversations. 🌍 Spread awareness. ❤️ Show acceptance.

🌟 April 2nd is Autism Acceptance Day 🌟 Tomorrow and every day, we celebrate the brilliance, uniqueness, and strengths of individuals with autism. At Dorchester School District Four, we are committed to building inclusive classrooms where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to shine. Let’s continue to lead with understanding, speak with kindness, and support one another with love. Together, we can create a world that embraces differences and celebrates neurodiversity. 💙 Wear blue. 💛 Spark conversations. 🌍 Spread awareness. 💜 Show acceptance.

To better support students and families, starting Monday, 3/31/25, Student Transportation phone dispatch hours will be from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM on days that school is in session. General building hours will still be from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Our telephone number is (843) 563-5906, Option 2.

Dorchester School District Four will cancel all after-school activities today, including athletic practices and the scheduled softball game, due to forecasted severe weather. 3/31/25 We will continue to monitor the weather and will notify stakeholders of any changes. 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. El Distrito Escolar Cuatro de Dorchester cancelará hoy todas las actividades extraescolares, incluyendo las prácticas deportivas y el partido de sóftbol programado, debido al pronóstico de mal tiempo. 3/31/25 Seguiremos monitoreando el clima y notificaremos a las partes interesadas sobre cualquier cambio. Manténganse al tanto de nuestros medios de comunicación oficiales para mantenerse al día. Como siempre, la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad.

Woodland High School FCCLA Achieves Silver and Gold Medals From March 10-12, 2025, twelve members of the Woodland High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) participated in the state leadership conference held in Charleston. Among them, ten students showcased their skills in Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events, while one member served as a judge, and two acted as voting delegates. Majesty Elmore completed her tenure as First Vice President as part of the Executive Council during this event. During the awards ceremony, the achievements of our students were celebrated, with ten members receiving silver and gold medals for their exceptional performances: Gold Medals: Heather Aycock, Jamayah Footman, and Emani Holmes – Level 3 Focus on Children Zoee Middleton – Level 3 Repurpose and Redesign Roxanna Britt, Janelle Footman, and Justice Pryor – Level 2 Interpersonal Communications Erin Garvin and Jaziya Davis – Level 2 Entrepreneurship Silver Medal: Kerri Davis – Level 3 Career Investigation Additionally, Zoee Middleton and Brazil Nelson served as voting delegates, with Brazil also fulfilling the role of a STAR Event judge. All students who competed at the state conference and received gold medals have earned the opportunity to advance to the national-level competition, which will take place in Orlando, Florida, from July 5-9, 2025. Article by Linda Lewis, WHS FCCLA Advisor

It’s that special time of year when Dorchester School District 4 takes a moment to recognize the outstanding educators and staff members who go above and beyond for their students and school communities. Each year, employees are honored by their peers for their dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to excellence. This year’s honorees represent the best of DD4, showcasing passion, perseverance, and a deep love for education. The district is proud to announce the Employees of the Year for each school: Williams Memorial Elementary School Support Staff of the Year: Jennifer Felder, Kindergarten Teacher Assistant Rookie Teacher of the Year: Kory Montjoy, 1st Grade Teacher Teacher of the Year: Jessica Rickborn, 4th Grade Math, Science, and GT Teacher Harleyville Elementary School Support Staff of the Year: Michelle Council, Teacher Assistant Rookie Teacher of the Year: Ruthermae Randolph, 3rd Grade Teacher Teacher of the Year: MaHalie Muckenfuss, 3rd Grade Teacher Clay Hill Elementary School Support Staff of the Year: Gail Pinkney, Kindergarten Teacher Assistant Rookie Teacher of the Year: Elizabeth Huff, 5th Grade Teacher Teacher of the Year: Denise Washington, 3rd Grade Teacher Woodland Middle School Support Staff of the Year: Kacy Britt, Cafeteria Manager Rookie Teacher of the Year: Sheahan Smith, 8th Grade ELA Teacher Teacher of the Year: Lacey Ayer, 6th Grade ELA Teacher Woodland High School Support Staff of the Year: Crystal McCormack, Attendance Clerk Rookie Teacher of the Year: Markie Leonard, Agriculture Teacher Teacher of the Year: Sara McClellan, Social Studies Teacher Odyssey Education Center Support Staff of the Year: Sandy Felder, Administrative Assistant Rookie Teacher of the Year: Monica Carter, Career and Technology Teacher Teacher of the Year: Dr. Jeffery Thompson, Science Teacher Superintendent Beckwith, along with the entire DD4 staff, extends heartfelt congratulations to each of these exceptional educators and support staff members. Their dedication and hard work make a lasting impact on the lives of students every day. Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you for your commitment to shaping the future of education in Dorchester School District Four!

Dorchester School District Four will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM, located at the SGMS - Administrative Office BoardRoom, 600 Minus Street, St. George, SC 29477. ~Parking will be located in the back paved parking lot adjacent to the St. George Diamond Youth Baseball Will Rickborn Field. The agenda for the meeting is listed on BoardDocs, https://go.boarddocs.com/sc/dsd4/Board.nsf/vpublic?open Also, the meeting will be live streamed via YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNQHJ64vKTSfEh53k6rIfQ/live

The next discussion on the consolidation of our school district will be held Monday, March 31st at 6:00 PM in the Dorchester County Council chambers in Summerville. The address is 500 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC.

Congratulations to the Dorchester School District Four March Everyday Heroes! Joni Whitlatch, D'Angela White and Melanie Smith!

Join DD4 as we celebrate Unified Spirit Week next week! All schools will be participating!

There were some familiar DD4 faces at the Clay Hill Elementary School Blood Drive Last week! A huge thank you to all that were able to join us. Thank you to CHES School Nurse Weathers for organizing the event.

Please be reminded that all scholars should report directly to Woodland High School tomorrow morning, 3/13/2025. All scholars will report directly to their homeroom/CREW.

Greetings, Please refer to the attached announcement. There will be a dual enrollment meeting on April 8th at 6:00 pm in the WHS Media Center for parents of scholars who have already successfully completed the Accuplacer Exam. Best regards, Principal White

Join Us for the Area 6 Special Olympics Spring Games & Unified Sports Day! Families, come out and cheer on your amazing athletes as they showcase their skills and teamwork at this exciting event! 🌟 Elementary athletes and partners will compete in softball, pickleball, cheer, and track events. 🏅 Middle and High School athletes and partners will participate in a traditional Track & Field competition. 📅 Date: March 14th ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: Woodland High School Please note: A clear bag policy will be in effect for this event. Only clear bags or small clutch purses will be permitted for entry. This is a day of celebration, sportsmanship, and fun—don’t miss it! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Reminder. This Wednesday, March 12th is an Early Release.