Dooly County School System

Dooly County School District salutes our professional school counselors this week during National School Counselors Week! Thank you so much for all that you do!

Dooly County School District joined the American Heart Association for #wearredday to bring awareness to heart health. Faculty, staff and students united with millions of people around the nation in solidarity to eradicate heart disease and stroke. Open your heart and take care of your heart for strength and longevity.

Eligibility / Registration Requirements Georgia’s Pre-K Program is free to all 4-year-old children, regardless of parental income. To participate, children must be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2024 and a resident of Georgia. Requisitos de elegibilidad / registro El programa de Prekínder de Georgia es gratuito para todos los niños de 4 años, independientemente de los ingresos de los padres. Para participar, los niños deben tener 4 años de edad antes del 1 de septiembre de 2024 y ser residentes de Georgia. Please see Ms.Renee Bowens or Mrs. Carla Mahone at DCK-8 Academy for a registration packet. Por favor, Renee Bowens o la Sra. Carla Mahone en DCK-8 Academy para obtener un paquete de registro.

Congratulations to all Dooly High A and AB Honor Roll Award recipients!

Congratulations to all 2nd 9 weeks Honor Roll recipients!

Wear red this Friday in support of the American Heart Association and heart health!!

The Georgia Association for Educational Leaders recognized Dooly County School District with the 2023-24 GAEL Vision Award. The Vision Award recognizes school districts that are committed to professional learning and growth for teachers, administrators, and staff.

Join us for a memorable evening honoring Dooly County High School's football team at the Football Awards Gala on Wednesday, March 27th. This exciting event will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Be sure to dress your best in formal attire for this special night. Tickets are available for purchase at the high school for $25 each. You can also get tickets directly from your favorite Dooly County football player or coach. The deadline to purchase tickets is March 15th. At the gala, we'll celebrate an incredible season of Bobcat football. Awards will be presented to recognize standout players and moments from the past season. It's sure to be an inspiring night you won't want to miss. For more information about the Football Awards Gala, contact Coach Cecil Lester at 229.268.8181 or reach him by email at cecil.lester@dooly.k12.ga.us. Coach Lester can answer any questions you may have. Join the Dooly County community on March 27th as we honor our championship-winning football team! It will be an evening of celebration and school spirit you won't want to miss. Let's celebrate our Bobcat football team in style!

We are looking forward to seeing all of our Bobcat families tomorrow night at the HS Gym at 5:30 p.m. Esperamos ver a todas nuestras familias Bobcat mañana por la noche en el gimnasio de HS a las 5:30 p.m.

Christ Chapel Food Distribution Friday! Volunteers Needed! See flyers for details.

Reaching 1000 points in basketball is a major feet, but Dooly County High School's Jalen Hall has reached 2000!!! Congratulations Jalen on reaching this goal!

Dooly County K-4 Students of the Month visit the Museum of Arts and Sciences. An Amazing day with a live animal show, planetarium, and Discovery house. Thanks Rural Education & Innovation/DCSS for this experience! #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #StudentOfTheMonth #FieldTrips

Join us as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Dooly County Schools on March 16th, 6 p.m. at the Dooly County High School. Tickets are $30. ​Gala Dinner Tickets To purchase tickets for event, please go to https://doolyk12-ga.leanstreamrp.com/district/marketplace/74 or scan the QR Code. Seating is limited for the 150th Anniversary Gala Dinner, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets soon! Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form To nominate a Distinguished Alumni please go to https://forms.office.com/r/02NYZzsKQr or scan the QR Code.

Bobcats, we're so proud of your fight in our games tonight against the Macon County Bulldogs! Keep pushing! Great energy and support from our Bobcat fans too! Thanks for showing up for our youth!! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!! More photo highlights to come tomorrow! Stay tuned!

We are feeling that Bobcat spirit as we wait for the Dooly County Bobcats to take on the Macon County Bulldogs!! Come on out! The girls take the floor in 30 minutes and the boys at 7:30. $10 entrance fee...See you at DCHS!

Just in case you missed it, DC K-8 Bobcats shined academically 2nd 9 weeks. Check out photos of students who received honors at the 2nd quarter Honors Program.

The focus of the Dooly County School System's January District Leadership Team meeting was analyzing mid-year school data. After Superintendent, Dr. Sherrod Willaford informed school and district leaders about the Cognia Accreditation process, teams from Dooly K-8 and DCHS presented CCRPI, assessment, attendance, and behavior data. School teams also discussed school improvement goals, action plans and resources being utilized to increase student achievement and school outcomes. January's district recognition went to the following leaders: Cynthia Levatte, Family and Communications Engagement Specialist - Bobby, The Bobcat Spirit Award; Dr. Rodney McBride, DCHS Principal and LaMonika Hill, DCHS Assistant Principal - Game Ball; Dr. Holly Walters, DC K-8 Principal, Rodney Daniels, DC K-5 Assistant Principal and Kristen Anderson, DC 6-8 Assistant Principal - Game Ball; Leeza Streetman, Technology Director - Committed to Growth Award. Congratulations to all of these leaders! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

The DCHS JROTC is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, January 16th.

Please remember that tomorrow, Friday, 1/12/24 is an Asynchronous Learning Day for Dooly County students, and that all schools and offices will be closed Monday, 1/15/24 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday, a federal holiday. Remember, it's "a Day On, not a Day Off - A Day of Service".

The Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) program is authorized under the Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 1999 and was reauthorized by section 9207 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The Ed-Flex program allows the Secretary to authorize a State educational agency that serves an eligible State to waive statutory or regulatory requirements applicable to one or more of the included programs for any local educational agency (LEA), educational service agency, or school within the State. The U.S. Department of Education granted this authority to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) on May 18, 2020. This authority will remain in place through the 2023-2024 school year. This program permits Ed-Flex States to waive requirements of the following State-administered formula grant programs: • Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by LEAs (other than section 1111) • Title I, Part C: Education of Migratory Children • Title I, Part D: Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth who are • Neglected, Delinquent, or At-risk • Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction • Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Dooly County School System will be applying for the Ed-Flex waiver for Title I carryover for FY 24. Public comments are welcome to be shared through the one question Ed Flex Feedback Form (QR Code) or by contacting the Director of Federal Programs, Keshia Douglas at 229.645.3421 or at keshia.douglas@dooly.k12.ga.us. Thank you!