Dooly County K-8 Academy takes immense pride in recognizing the exceptional educators who have been honored for their outstanding contributions to our learning community. Please join us in celebrating the following award recipients:
Dooly County Elementary School
Teacher of the Year: Ms. Earnestine Andrews
Support Staff of the Year: Ms. China Adams
Dooly County Middle School
Teacher of the Year: Ms. Detrice Smith
Support Staff of the Year: Mrs. Alisia Kellogg
Please join us in celebrating their well-deserved recognition and expressing our sincere appreciation for their invaluable service to our students and our district.
Dooly County High School proudly recognizes two outstanding individuals for their exceptional contributions to our school community. We are honored to announce Ms. Consuela Woodson as our Teacher of the Year and Ms. Antavia James as our Support Staff of the
Mr. Nadeau Receives Excellence Award from GaDOE
Mr. Nathan Nadeau received an Excellence Award from the Georgia Department of Education for his outstanding work in Dooly County's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. Mr. Nadeau has been a beacon of inspiration and change for English Learner (EL) students, their families, and the broader community. His innovative teaching methods and compassionate approach have led to outstanding achievements, most notably the remarkable progress in ACCESS scores, where 90% of his students advanced more than one proficiency band. This achievement is a testament to his ability to understand and address the unique needs of EL students, providing them with the skills and confidence needed to excel.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Nadeau extends his impact through coaching soccer, where he has created a supportive environment allowing him to strengthen connections and foster a sense of belonging among his student athletes.
Mr. Nadeau's leadership and professionalism shine through his commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. He actively seeks out professional development opportunities and collaborates with colleagues to share best practices, further enhancing the quality of education for EL students. His positive influence extends beyond academic success, instilling values of teamwork, respect, and perseverance in his students.
In summary, Mr. Nadeau's contributions to EL education and community engagement have been transformative, making a lasting impact on the lives of many. His dedication to fostering academic excellence, cultural understanding, and personal growth exemplifies the very best of educational leadership and professionalism.
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Dooly County Football Alumni Weekend
May 10-11, 2024
Friday, May 10th - Spring Game & School Spirit Day
Time: 7pm
Location: Dooly County High School Football Stadium
Activities: The Spring game will showcase the talent of the DCHS Football team. Show your school spirit by wearing your alma mater's colors and gear.
Admission: K-12 Students $5, Adults $7
Saturday, May 11th - Tailgate & Alumni Reunion
Time: 11am - 6pm
Location: Dooly County High School Practice Field
Activities: Tailgate Extravaganza with grilling, music, and games. Reconnect with fellow alumni, reminisce about old times, and create new memories.
Admission: Tailgate Slot $25, All Attendees $5
For more information, call 229-268-8181
Happy National School Principal's Day!
May 1st is celebrated as National School Principal's Day. We are so thankful for all our principals and the work they do each day for our students, and staff. Thank you!
Innovative Teacher Recognition Award recognizes and rewards teachers for being exemplars in implementing innovative practices in the classroom. The Innovative Teacher Recognition Award gives winning teachers $500 for themselves and give $1,000 to the their school to implement innovative practices. We congratulate Kylie Garrard for being the recipient of this award.
Thank you to family members who took the Parent and Family Engagement Survey info card at Dooly High School student drop off this morning and to those who completed surveys at car pick up at Dooly County Elementary today!! We appreciate your feedback! Your opinion matters to us!! Keep those survey coming in!!!
Shout out to the Dooly County High School Track Team competing today in Hawkinsville for Track Invitational!! Make us proud Bobcats!!
“The best teams are made up of players who put the collective above their individual ambitions.” – Xavi Hernandez, UEFA Champions League Final Press Conference (2011)
Kudos to our Girls Soccer Team!! We are so proud of your efforts and look forward to next season!
Winning 9 games, Six shutout victories, and competing in the Sweet Sixteen Round of the Playoffs!
Keep Pushing!! Thanks so much to their families, fans, Coach Nathan Nadeau and other volunteers!
The Dooly County Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Program hosted its' first annual mock interviews for juniors and seniors yesterday at Dooly County High School. Work-Based Learning partners and many more businesses/institutions invested their time and expertise assisting students with interviewing skills and transferrable vocational skills. The business participants were as follows:
Flex-tec, Marvair, Crisp Regional Health, Robins Financial Credit Union, Crisp County Power Company, Helena Industries, LLC, Harris Equipment, Anthony Speaks, LLC,
City of Unadilla, Chick-Fil-A - Cordele, South Georgia Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College, Fort Valley State University, Georgia State University.
We appreciate our partners, and we congratulate our scholars on their excellent demonstration of career preparatory skills. Go Bobcats!
Today is a very special day - Administrative Professionals' Day! In the Dooly County School System, we know that we could not thrive without this amazing team of people! So, we salute you for your countless hours of service, for you unrelenting love for students, staff, families and our community, and for your boundless creativity and commitment to making our schools and our system work. The Dooly County School System salutes you today and always! Thanks for all that you do!
Dooly County Families are the BEST!! Thanks to all who have completed the Parent and Family Engagement Survey, but we still need more!! Please do it today and encourage another parent to complete it as well. Copy and paste this link below onto the internet to access the survey. https://forms.gle/iyWtZANbybWEEfCH8 Thank you for helping us improve student learning and student services!
Second Grader, Daniel Starnes called the DCSS April School Board Meeting to order, and it was a meeting filled with celebrations! Students and their advisors were recognized for their successes at the Georgia Movie Academy Festival and the Spelling Bee! The school district also celebrated and discussed in greater detail the exciting news and points of success from it's recent highest tier Cognia rating and highest ranking of Accreditation with Quality from the Georgia Accreditation Commission. Dooly County School System is committed to effective and efficient processes and student achievement and success for all! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!
It’s Official!!!
Dooly County School System Excels Above Cognia’s National Average Score, Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission!!! Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED, is an internationally recognized organization that evaluates educational institutions based on rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners, and effective leadership. The Georgia Accrediting Commission is an independent agency that serves to ensure that its members meet certain standards for the operation and support of quality school programs in the State of Georgia. The feedback from both agencies will guide our continuous improvement efforts and help us to ensure growth while enhancing the educational experience for all stakeholders.
Hi Bobcat Families!! We need and truly value your input! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey that informs our school and district Title I programs and allocation of funding.
Copy and paste this link below onto the internet to access the survey. https://forms.gle/iyWtZANbybWEEfCH8
Thank you for helping us improve student learning and student services!!
It has been a busy week in Dooly County Schools, and Dooly County School System would like to join our schools in celebrating all of the AMAZING personnel who had national days of recognition during Spring Break and this week! We couldn't do what we do without you! Thanks so much to each and every one of you for the greatness that you bring to Dooly County School System! We are honored to have you as a part of our Dooly family! #B.I.G.Dooly #BuildingIntentionalGreatness!
Happy Friday Bobcat Parents and Families!! We need and truly value your input! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey that informs our school and district Title I programs and allocation of funding.
Copy and paste this link below onto the internet to access the survey. https://forms.gle/iyWtZANbybWEEfCH8
Thank you for helping us improve student learning and student services!!
Bobcat Spring Football Practice Schedule Released. Contact Coach Cecil Lester at Dooly County High School if you have any questions.
What an wonderful day celebrating the Dooly County STAR Student, Calandria Holmes, and STAR Teacher, Valencia Bowens, at the Annual Dooly County Chamber and Dooly County Family Connections Luncheon! We are also proud of and congratulate the Dooly County School System Literacy Council and Communities in Schools, Earl Clark, for the recognitions they earned from the Chamber and Family Connections today!! Go Bobcats!!
Calling all 8th Graders and your families to Freshman Night at Dooly County High School this Wednesday at 5:30! Come out to meet faculty and staff and receive critical information about scheduling and high school opportunities.
