Please have a safe and happy Fall Break,
October 9-13, 2023! Also, all district offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023. Offices will resume business on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
The Dooly County School System hosted "Dips and Dialogue" for its annual Title I and Family Engagement night on September 28, 2023. It was an evening for the Federal Programs Department and school leaders to share information about the Title I budget, academic data and the resources, enrichment and interventions that are provided to students. Students were the highlight of the evening as the Dooly K-8 Art program displayed many of their works of art, the 3rd grade class sang an African folk welcome song, and the marching band played several crowd pleasing selections. Families were also able to visit with various departments and agencies to discuss the resources they provide. They received information about family engagement policies and plans and school compacts and were able to provide feedback and ideas through the family engagement survey.
Following the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, join us at DCHS for our Homecoming Bonfire. Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks will be sold.
The Southwest Georgia Regional meeting was held at Dooly K8 on Thursday, September 28th. Site Coordinator, Earl Clark Jr, hosted this event. During the monthly meeting, Regional Director, Ms. Simone Turner, instructed the team of Site Coordinators by discuss meaningful strategies and develop more insightful components to serve each school. There were 10 Albany/Americus area schools represented for this collaborative meeting. After the meeting, a scrumptious lunch was prepared for the Site Coordinators and Dooly's CIS support team. Dr. Willaford, Interim Superintendent, came and gave inspirational words and spoke about the works of CIS to all present. Communities in Schools of Georgia's mission is to surround our students with a community of supports empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
DCSS Department of School Nutrition had "udderly" amazing interactions with students on World School Milk Day, September 28, 2023. The celebration acknowledges the successes of school milk programs and the health benefits of milk for children which includes nutrients such as calcium, iodine, and vitamins B-12 and B2. At Dooly K-8, students were greeted by school nutrition mascots and were awarded prizes for answering questions and participating in games during lunch. At the high school, the focus was during breakfast where students were treated with delicious cold, flavored coffees. Adding the flavored coffees such as French Vanilla, Caramel and Smore's increased breakfast participation seventy three percent.
Grab your controllers and get ready to level up with school lunch! Healthy school meals are the perfect power-ups to set kids up to conquer whatever challenges they face. #NSLW23 #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch
During the Dooly County School System's September District Leadership Team meeting, the following staff members were recognized for excellent contributions to school and district processes. Game balls of the Month were awarded to Tiffany Laster (K-8 Professional School Counselor) and Felicia Madison (Director of Support Services, Special Education and 21st Century). The Bobby the Bobcat award went to Donna Coats (Director of School Nutrition), and Angie Brannen (Gifted Coordinator) was awarded the Committed to Growth award.
The Homecoming Parade will be held on October 5th, 4 PM. Submit your entry form by October 3rd at williemae.chaney@dooly.k12.ga.us.
Taking action to engage students and families is essential for addressing the absenteeism, enrollment declines and educational inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and address chronic absence today! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
Poor oral health among today’s school children is now a national crisis. Having the in-school dentist at your school keeps your students in school and learning!
The Help A Child Smile Mobile Dental Clinic will be in Dooly County from Sept 25-29!
Services provided include:
Preventive Care
Complete dental exam
Cleaning
X-Rays
Fluoride treatments
Sealants
Oral health instruction
Restorative Care
Fillings
Simple extractions
Pulpotomy (Treatment of the nerves inside of baby teeth)
Crowns
Help A Child Smile accepts Medicaid and PeachCare as well as private insurance which almost always pays for 100% of treatment, so there is NO COST TO PARENTS. In addition, HACS offers an affordable self-pay option.
Please go online and register your children at https://www.myschooldentist.com/ or scan the QR code.
Save the Date: Dooly County School System All Schools' Annual Title I Family Engagement Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 28th, 5:30 PM at the high school cafeteria.
Concerned about our community youth? Read the attached flyer for more information.
Dooly County Schools attended the GaDOE Office of Rural Education and Innovation's Fall Summit on September 11, 2023. Participants attended sessions related to artificial intelligence, safety, curriculum, teaching and learning, social and emotional learning. They were able to collaborate with other Georgia rural schools by sharing strategies to prosper and thrive. Dr. Ursula Harris and Mr. Earl Clark, Jr. represented Dooly County Schools by presenting promising practices that the district uses to meet the needs of the whole child.
Please come out and join us at the Dooly County High School on Thursday, September 7th at 6pm for the Dooly County School System’s Community Forum for Educational Excellence and Equity. The purpose of the forum is for you to hear and learn about our strategic plan, our goals, and our progress towards meeting our targets thus far. We also want to hear your voice as we update the plan for the 23-24 school year. We are on a mission and your voice is needed. See you there!!!
Please come out and join us at the Dooly County High School on Thursday, September 7th at 6pm for the Dooly County School System’s Community Forum for Educational Excellence and Equity. The purpose of the forum is for you to hear and learn about our strategic plan, our goals, and our progress towards meeting our targets thus far. We also want to hear your voice as we update the plan for the 23-24 school year. We are on a mission and your voice is needed. See you there!!!
Dear Dooly County School System Families and Staff,
Dooly County Schools will resume normal schedules tomorrow, Thursday, August 31, 2023. Please continue to be safe. Thank you!
Dear Dooly County School System Families and Staff,
Due to the potential for severe weather tomorrow and out of an abundance caution, Dooly County School System will have an inclement weather day on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Students, faculty, and staff will not report to the schools. All after-school activities are canceled for tomorrow. Please follow the guidance issued in weather reports and stay safe. Thank you.
During last week’s District Leadership Team meeting, the following DCSS leaders were recognized for their participation, contributing thoughts, and leadership during the month of August. Game balls of the month were given to Mr. Rodney Daniels (Dooly County K8 Assistant Principal) and Ms. Latorri West (DCSS Instructional Specialist). The “committed to growth” plant was presented to Mrs. Carla Mahone (Pre-K Director/Intervention Teacher). Mrs. Meredith Lester (Public Relations Director) was the recipient of the “Bobby the Bobcat” for her behind the scenes efforts, seamless support, and invaluable contributions to the success of the district. #ThisIsDooly #IAmDooy #WeAreDooly #CommittedtoGrowth
Dooly K8 Kindergartener, Miss Celeste Clark called the August board meeting to order. Celeste is pictured with the Board Chair Ms. Minnie Harper.
Please come out and join us at the Dooly County K8 Academy on August 24, at 6pm for the Dooly County School System’s Community Forum for Educational Excellence and Equity. The purpose of the forum is for you to hear and learn about our strategic plan, our goals, and our progress towards meeting our targets thus far. We also want to hear your voice as we update the plan for the 23-24 school year. We are on a mission and your voice is needed. See you there!!!
