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!
CTAE Department teamed up with our Young Farmers instructor Mr. Phillip Gentry to help document, interview and learn how first-hand how he works with heifers. Did you know that cows are called heifers because they have yet to have their own baby/calf? Once they do then they are called cows. Pictured is Mr. Gentry DCHS Young Farmers instructor, Mr. Bryant, AV and Communications Instructor, Mrs. Smith, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, and students Va'Raya Daniels, Family and Communications WBL intern and Mr. X'Zavian Davis, AV assistant.
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!
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 2nd Quarter Awards Night & CTAE Showcase is scheduled for January 31st at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gym.
Congratulations to Kaleb Green for being named the 1st place winner in the Senior Division of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Gamma Sigma Lambda Chapter Oratorical Contest!
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".
Winter 2024 End of Course Retesting Schedule
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!
In light of the forecast for Severe Thunderstorms on Friday, we have decided to postpone our home basketball game against Macon County. The new date for the game is Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Your safety is our priority, so please take precautions. If you have purchased a ticket through GoFan, it will remain valid for the rescheduled date. The date change has been updated on GoFan accordingly.
Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!
The Dooly County School System School Nutrition Program recently received notification from the Georgia Department of Human Services that the final “clean up” round of P-EBT benefits will be issued from January 8-16, 2024.
Please be advised that this final P-EBT payment is only for eligible students in any family that has not already received a summer 2023 P-EBT payment for the 2022-23 school year.
Also, please be advised that Dooly County School staff are not able to determine whether or not someone is due additional funds. Parents and caregivers should contact DFACs with any questions. Thanks so much!
We hope this message finds everyone well and safe after today's weather. We look forward to greeting you back at school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. See you soon!
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 Tuesday, January 9, 2024. 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, and please be safe.
The Dooly County School System is off to a RIVETING start with Dr. Adolph Brown, III and his team! Dr. Brown, renown professor, author, and ABC talk show host for the "Parent Test" infused music, dance and drama with brain based research and psychology to encouraged staff to see students where they are and help them transform, overcome challenges and reach their greatest potential!
We are so proud of all of our Bobcats' successes recognized at the December school board meeting! Congratulations to students, staff and sponsors participating in the First Robotics Competition - the Dooly County Lego League Engineers, Special Olympics participants, Candidates and Elected State Beta Club Leadership Team and attendees to State Beta Club Convention. Keep up the excellent work! #ThisisDooly!IamDooly!WeareDooly! #CommittedtoGrowth!
Christmas Toy Drive!! Bring an unwrapped present this Saturday for entrance a Country Christmas in Hometown Vienna!
Dooly County Schools participated in the Hour of Code this week!! The Hour of Code provides a dynamic introduction to computer science through engaging activities designed for learners of all skill levels. Dooly County Students enthusiastically joined the global community of millions participating in this event. Witnessing our students' genuine engagement and excitement during the coding activities was truly inspiring.
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