New students are those who have never attended a school in Dillon School District Four or those who moved away to another school district and then returned to Dillon School District Four.
New Student Registration
Age Requirements
- 4 year old Kindergarten - 4 years old by September 1
- 5 year old Kindergarten - 5 years old by September 1
- First Grade - 6 years old by September 1
Required Documents
- A Legal Birth Certificate
- South Carolina Immunization Records
- A Social Security Number is requested
- Proof of Residency Form
- Custody Limitation (if applicable, a Certified Cody of Court Order or Court Appointed Guardianship)
Other Documents Requested
- Case number from Dept. of Social Serves (if applicable)
- Medicaid number from Dept. of Social Services (if applicable)
- The parent/guardian of children who are new to the District may bring copies of records from the previous school.
- The parent/guardian should provide the mailing address, phone number or fax number of the previous school so the official records may be requested.
Immunization Requirements
Dillon School District Four School Health Services
Students transferring from out-of-state must obtain a South Carolina Immunization Certificate as soon as possible to avoid loss of school days. Certificates may be obtained from either the Health Department or other sources of medical care.
Dillon School District Four School Health Services Information
Programs for Exceptional Children
It is the goal of Dillon School District Four to provide full education opportunities to all children with disabilities, ages 3 to 21 years of age as mandated by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. The District serves all categories of disability, according to the individual needs of the students.
For questions concerning Programs for Exceptional Children, contact Brandi Jackson at 843-774-1200.
Programs for Exceptional Children Information
Transportation
Stops are established in accordance with South Carolina State Department Rules and Regulations. For information concerning transportation contact, Gary Hanna at 843-774-3317.
Attendance
South Carolina State law requires children between the ages of five and 17 to enroll in school. Attendance is a requirement for promotion and/or credit. Students must attend at least 85 days of a 90-day course or 170 days of an 180-day course.
Attendance Information
School Information
Elementary:
Dillon Elementary (PreK-3)
Gordon Elementary (4-5)
Lake View Elementary (PreK-5)
Middle:
Dillon Middle School (Grades 6-8)
High School:
Dillon High School (Grades 9-12)
Lake View High School (Grades 6-12)
Food Service
Community Eligibility Provision
Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
Dillon School District Four is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026-2027 school year. Section 104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1759a(a)(1)) (the law) to provide an alternative to household applications for free and reduced-price meals in local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with increased levels of low-income students. This alternative is referred to as the Community Eligibility Provision. All students enrolled in Dillon School District Four may participate in the breakfast and lunch program at no charge to them. Families will not have to fill out meal applications.
Breakfast and lunch meals follow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for healthy school meals. Please encourage students to participate in the school meal programs.
You may contact your School Food Service (SFS) Director Melinda “Missy” Moody for additional information.
Parents or guardians that do not want their child/children to participate in CEP may wish to discuss this matter with Melinda “Missy” Moody on an informal basis.
Parents wishing to make a formal appeal may make a request either orally or in writing to Superintendent Ray Rogers whose address is: 1738 Highway 301 N., Dillon, SC 29536 for a hearing to appeal the decision.
This release was sent to the following newspapers.
Dillon County Shopper
The Dillon Herald
In accordance with Federal civil
rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations
and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions
participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from
discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a
public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for
prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by
USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines
vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille,
large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State
or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the
Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program
information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination
complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027,
found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA
office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed
form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410.
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: [email protected].
USDA
is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
(Revised 2026)
Food Service Information and Menus
If you have questions concerning the Food Service Program call 843-774-1200.
Meal Prices for the 2026-2027 School Year
Breakfast:
Students - Free
Adults - $3.32
(includes sales tax)
Lunch:
Students - Free
Adults - $5.19
(includes sales tax)