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Dorchester School District Four has reason
to celebrate. The district continues to excel
despite the challenges of state funding cuts, and
experiences accomplishments and success in
the areas of academics and athletics. Dorchester
Four has a support system that helps create a
strong, fun, educational experience for each child.
Whether you are a parent, student, employee,
business, or community member, the district
appreciates your commitment and dedication.

Orangeburg County School District
Orangeburg County School District (OCSD) is
a newly consolidated school system, combining
the student opportunities, teacher leadership, and
community partnerships of three smaller districts
to create an educational experience for students
Education that’s second to none.
Every child is inspired, encouraged, and

supported in OCSD as they pursue personal
effort is Superintendent Dr. Shawn Foster, who
Good Things Happen Every Day in Our Public Schools success in academics and beyond. Leading this
began his tenure in Orangeburg County in July
2020 ready to serve the county’s more than 11,000
scholars. Foster’s approach aims to create equity
and access for all learners, ensuring innovative
I n the Tri-County Region, we believe certificate (must be age 5 by Sept. 1 to enroll in After completing a rigorous quality assurance learning environments, high-quality teaching, and
education is a major building block for
review, all the district’s schools have earned full
kindergarten), a Social Security number, a South
improved efficiency.
a promising future. When it comes to
Technology enhancements now provide
K-12 education, the quality of your children’s Carolina proof of immunization form, and proof of accreditation through Cognia, a global leader in state-of-the-art learning environments that
research-based school accreditation.
residency within the respective district.
experience is as crucial to your happiness as your All children in the district reaching age 4 by helped bridge the gap in school-to-home
family’s well-being. The administrators, faculty, Dorchester School District Four September 1 may participate in special classes learning throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
staff, and community leaders of our districts Dorchester School District Four pursues a designed to prepare them for school. The The district announced Elementary
care deeply for educating young people and mission of developing students into young adults elementary program is designed to give students Magnet Academies in the 2020-2021 school
encourage student achievement by setting who can function successfully in a changing a firm foundation in reading, math, sciences, social year. They include the Communication Arts
high expectations. studies, and life skills, while the middle school at Edisto Elementary’s Broadcasting and
Post-secondary options in the area are global society. The system takes pride in providing curriculum is focused on meeting the needs of Journalism Academy; the Science, Technology,
plentiful as well. Whether you’re a student challenging educational experiences. The district pre-adolescents. The curriculum includes a strong Engineering, and Arts (STEAM) Academy at Holly
heading right to college or pursuing a technical utilizes all available resources while encouraging focus on reading and math while incorporating Hill Elementary; SAIL, or Scholars Achieving
career after high school, or you’re an adult learner lifelong learning and promoting character exploratory offerings and a strong career decision- Investigating and Learning with STEAM at
diving into a new field or honing an existing skill, development in an environment that is conducive making focus. The secondary curriculum provides Mellichamp Elementary; and the Visual and
the education options in the Tri-County Region to learning. a comprehensive educational program with the Performing Arts at Marshall Elementary’s
can take you where you want to go. Dorchester Four serves 2,300 students and has emphasis placed on meeting the diverse needs of STAGE Academy.
Students registering for school in any of the three elementary schools, two middle schools, the students and preparing them to be The district also introduced a new program
area’s school districts need to supply a birth one high school, and one alternative program. lifelong learners. through a partnership with Orangeburg-Calhoun

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