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Dorchester Schools Reorganize for Growth | Charleston News
Dorchester District Two is shaking up the school year with major changes to keep up with explosive enrollment growth—new campuses, relocated students, and revised bell schedules designed to boost learning and ease traffic. Elementary kids start at 7:15 AM, middle at 8:15, and high schoolers now begin at 9:15 AM, aligning with teen brain science. Eighty-five elementary and 184 middle school students are moving to Oakbrook to balance overcrowded schools. With nearly 26,000 students now enrolled, the district is eyeing land purchases to avoid future redistricting. Free breakfast and lunch remain…
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