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Urgent ~ Bus Change Monday, November 2ndImportant Update for Bus 411 ~ Check your bus app for times!Effective Monday, No...
10/31/2026

Urgent ~ Bus Change Monday, November 2nd

Important Update for Bus 411 ~ Check your bus app for times!

Effective Monday, November 2, 2026, the following bus route changes will take effect for both morning and afternoon transportation and will remain in place until further notice.

Harleyville Elementary

β€’ Route 411 will be covered by Route 441

Previously sent August 2, 2026
Beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, bus route information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available in the My Ride K-12 app. If you have questions about your student's transportation, please contact the DD4 Transportation Department.
(843) 636-5001

Click here for instructions on how to use the app:
https://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/o/dsdf/page/my-ride-k-12

10/30/2026
β€œOn Monday he ate through one apple…” πŸŽπŸ›Our Headstart, PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade teachers are bringing a little ...
10/30/2026

β€œOn Monday he ate through one apple…” πŸŽπŸ›

Our Headstart, PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade teachers are bringing a little storybook magic to life this Halloween! We think this Very Hungry Caterpillar crew is simply the sweetest! πŸ’šπŸ“πŸ¦‹

We are so lucky to have teachers who make learning fun and make every day a little more special! ❀️

10/30/2026

Semifinal night is almost here for DD4 Youth Soccer! Our 3rd through 5th grade players take the field Wednesday, November 4, at 6:00 p.m. at Woodland High School. Both games will be played on the football field.

Field 3: C4 Ravens (Gold) vs. H4 Dolphins (Blue)
Field 4: W5 Swift Savers (Gray) vs. W8 Mighty Kicks (Pink)

Parking is available in the main lot in front of the school. Come out and cheer on these young athletes as they play for a spot in the finals!

🐬❀️ 17 POINTS OF PROGRESS! WHAT A REASON TO CELEBRATE! πŸŽ‰We are incredibly proud of our Harleyville Elementary School Dol...
10/29/2026

🐬❀️ 17 POINTS OF PROGRESS! WHAT A REASON TO CELEBRATE! πŸŽ‰

We are incredibly proud of our Harleyville Elementary School Dolphins! πŸ¬πŸ’™

A 17-point increase on our school report card is more than just a number. It represents the hard work, dedication, perseverance, and GROWTH of our students, teachers, and staff!

Every lesson taught, every intervention provided, every extra effort made, and every student who refused to give up helped make this possible! πŸ’ͺπŸ“š

We know there is still work to be done, but we are taking a moment to celebrate how far we’ve come! We are growing, we are improving, and we are moving in the right direction!

❀️ FAMILIES, WE NEED YOU! ❀️

You are an important part of our success, and we need your continued partnership to keep this momentum going! Help us take our Dolphins even higher by making sure your child attends school every day, reading together at home, encouraging their best effort, and staying connected with their teachers.

πŸŽ‰ Let’s celebrate together! Drop a 🐬❀️ in the comments and share a word of encouragement for our hardworking students and staff! Let’s show everyone just how strong our Dolphin family is!

Thank you to our families for your continued support and to DD4 District Office for recognizing and celebrating our success!

Small School. BIG HEART. BIG GROWTH. BRIGHT FUTURE! 🐬❀️

Congratulations to Clay Hill Elementary School and Woodland High School on their outstanding achievements as well!

🐾❀️ Little Paws, BIG Lessons in Empathy! ❀️🐾Today, Ms. Arvin’s class had two very special visitorsβ€”Elenor and Tilly! πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«...
10/29/2026

🐾❀️ Little Paws, BIG Lessons in Empathy! ❀️🐾

Today, Ms. Arvin’s class had two very special visitorsβ€”Elenor and Tilly! πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«πŸˆπŸˆβ€β¬› These adorable twin sisters are just 3 months old and are currently up for adoption! πŸ‘πŸ’• Anyone looking for a furry friend (or two)?!

Our Project B.A.R.K. lesson focused on EMPATHY and what it truly means to β€œwalk in someone else’s shoes.” πŸ‘Ÿβ€οΈ

Students built their own little ants 🐜 as a reminder that no matter how different or small someone may be, everyone deserves kindness, compassion, and understanding. Sometimes the smallest creatures teach us the BIGGEST lessons! πŸ’•

A huge THANK YOU to the Charleston Animal Societyfor bringing these meaningful experiences to our students and to MUSC Health and Wellness for helping make this wonderful program possible! 🐾

Special thanks to Ms. Arvin and her class for welcoming our furry visitors with open arms and big hearts! ❀️

Next week is our FINAL Project B.A.R.K. lesson, and we are already sad to see it end! πŸ˜’πŸ•

🐢 And don’t forgetβ€”Elenor and Tilly are looking for their forever homes! Contact the Charleston Animal Society if you’re interested in giving these sweet girls a family to love!

10/29/2026

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πŸšŒπŸ’š LOOKING FOR A REWARDING OPPORTUNITY? COME DRIVE WITH DD4! πŸ’šπŸšŒWhether you’re retired, looking for extra income, conside...
10/28/2026

πŸšŒπŸ’š LOOKING FOR A REWARDING OPPORTUNITY? COME DRIVE WITH DD4! πŸ’šπŸšŒ

Whether you’re retired, looking for extra income, considering a career change, or simply want to make a difference in your community, Dorchester School District Four would love to have you on our team!

We are looking for caring, dependable individuals to help safely transport our students each day!

🌟 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STATE RETIREES!

If you’re an eligible SCRS or PORS retiree, you may be able to earn a paycheck while continuing to receive your full retirement benefitsβ€”without the usual $10,000 earnings limitation!

Why drive for DD4?

βœ… Paid CDL training
βœ… A schedule that leaves the middle of your day free
βœ… An opportunity to earn additional income
βœ… A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students

❀️ Our students need YOU! A school bus driver is often the first smiling face a child sees in the morning and the last one they see before heading home. That matters!

πŸ“£ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Whether you’re interested yourself or know someone who would be a great fit, please share this opportunity!

Together, we can keep DD4 moving forwardβ€”one student, one smile, and one safe ride at a time! πŸšŒπŸ’š

Retirement eligibility and benefits are subject to applicable state rules.

Retired from the state? Your next chapter could be behind the wheel.

If you’re an SCRS or PORS retiree, you may be able to keep your full retirement benefit while earning a paycheck as a DD4 school bus driver. Under the current state budget, the $10,000 earnings limitation does not apply to retirees hired by a public school district as a bus driver.

That means no cap on what you earn and no pause on your monthly retirement benefit.

DD4 is hiring bus drivers to serve students across Harleyville, Ridgeville, St. George, and Dorchester. We offer paid CDL training, a schedule that leaves your middle of the day free, and the chance to be a familiar, friendly face for our students every morning and afternoon.

πŸ“šπŸ¬ BIG NEWS FOR OUR LITTLE DOLPHIN READERS! πŸ¬πŸ“šπŸšπŸ“– The Library Is Coming to Harleyville Elementary!We are excited to partn...
10/28/2026

πŸ“šπŸ¬ BIG NEWS FOR OUR LITTLE DOLPHIN READERS! πŸ¬πŸ“š

πŸšπŸ“– The Library Is Coming to Harleyville Elementary!

We are excited to partner with the Dorchester County Library to bring books, literacy, and a love of reading directly to our students!

With nearly 1,800 books ready to hit the road, this exciting mobile library program will provide our 3K–2nd grade students with opportunities to explore new books and develop a lifelong love of reading! β€οΈπŸ“š

Monthly visits will take place in October, November, January, February, March, and April, with a special celebration in May!

πŸ“£ DOLPHIN FAMILIES, HERE’S OUR CHALLENGE TO YOU!

❀️ READ WITH YOUR CHILD FOR 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY! ❀️

Did you know that reading together can have an incredible impact on your child’s vocabulary and literacy development?

πŸ“Š HERE’S A FACT WORTH SHARING!

Research from The Ohio State University found that children who are read just ONE BOOK A DAY from birth may hear approximately 290,000 MORE WORDS by the time they enter kindergarten than children who are rarely read to!

Imagine the difference we can make by dedicating just 30 minutes each day to reading together! πŸ“–

🌟 Why does reading together matter?

πŸ“š Vocabulary Growth: Children are introduced to new words they may not hear in everyday conversations.

🧠 Comprehension: Talking about stories helps children understand, make connections, and think critically.

πŸ—£οΈ Language Development: Reading aloud strengthens listening, speaking, and communication skills.

❀️ Family Connections: Reading together creates special moments while building confidence and a love of learning.

⏰ 30 MINUTES A DAY β€” EVERY DAY!

Read before bedtime, after dinner, or whenever works for your family. Break it into two 15-minute sessions if needed!

For our youngest Dolphins, YOU can do the reading! Look at pictures, ask questions, talk about new words, and let your child tell you about the story.

πŸ’³ We also encourage every Dolphin family to get a library card and take advantage of the FREE books and resources available through our public libraries!

πŸ¬πŸ’™ Our school can teach children HOW to read, but together, we can help them LOVE to read!

30 MINUTES A DAY. COUNTLESS WORDS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! πŸ“šβœ¨

Let’s grow a community of readers, one book at a time!



Dorchester School District 4
Dorchester County Library

πŸΎπŸ’• Friendship, Fur, and Birthday Fun! πŸŽ‰πŸΆToday’s Project B.A.R.K. lesson was all about FRIENDSHIP! ❀️🐾Our students enjoye...
10/27/2026

πŸΎπŸ’• Friendship, Fur, and Birthday Fun! πŸŽ‰πŸΆ

Today’s Project B.A.R.K. lesson was all about FRIENDSHIP! ❀️🐾

Our students enjoyed reading a special book with Missy Dooley and learning about what it means to be a good friend. The best part? We got to shower Missy Dooley with extra love, cuddles, and yummy treats to celebrate her BIRTHDAY! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚πŸ•

What better way to learn about friendship, kindness, and compassion than with a sweet four-legged friend? 🐾❀️

Happy Birthday, Missy Dooley! We loved celebrating YOU! πŸŽ‰πŸ’•

Videos will be posted in comments!



Dorchester School District 4
Charleston Animal Society

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1650 E. Main Street
Dorchester, SC
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