Dooly County High School

The Dooly County School System school board voted to officially name Dr. Sherrod Willaford, Superintendent of Schools at their October meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Sherrod Willaford! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

If you are interested in ordering a shirt for the Pink Out game on the 27th of October, please complete the form below. The deadline to order is October 22nd, payment of $20 can be made to Mrs. Kinchen at DCHS. https://docs.google.com/.../1TD46Vn0Spm465ORNKJJC.../edit...

The Dooly County School System celebrated National School Lunch Week recently. Dr. Sherrod Willaford, Interim Superintendent and Mrs. Holly Black, Curriculum Director and other faculty and staff joined the Nutrition Program staff to serve students lunch for a day. Some of the greatest highlights of the day included being able to see each student and lending support to our hard working school nutrition team who provide the best and most nutritious meals to our students and staff. Congress adopted National School Lunch Week over 60 years ago, and the Level Up theme this year highlights how the school lunch program has been a "game changer" for students and their families. Dooly County School System Nutrition Program - we salute you and appreciate all that you do! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

Happy Boss' Day to Dr. Sherrod Willaford, Interim Superintendent of Dooly County Schools. Dr. Willaford was recognized today by staff, as well as students! Kaleb Green presented Dr. Willaford with a gift on behalf of the Student Advisory Council, and later in the district cabinet meeting, the District Leadership Team honored him with several gifts, cupcakes and balloons! We appreciate all that you do to advance the Dooly County School District Dr. Willaford! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

If you are interested in ordering a shirt for the Pink Out game on the 27th of October, please complete the form below. The deadline to order is October 22nd, payment of $20 can be made to Mrs. Kinchen at DCHS. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TD46Vn0Spm465ORNKJJC-DaLxUBkp4YxkOSE5qHiSxM/edit?usp=sharing

What opportunities do you have when thinking of college? The Georgia Migrant Education Program invites all MEP middle & high school families to the College Information Virtual Event, October 19th, 5-6 p.m.

FYI: Unadilla Food Drive/Pantry Update for October 2023

Hello DCHS Sophomore, You are scheduled to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. This year’s administration of the test will be computer based. Remember to get plenty of sleep the night before and have a nutritious breakfast the morning before the test. Be prepared with everything you need for a smooth and successful test day. There is not a lot you will need to bring on test day. You can bring an approved calculator. There is a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you like. Be sure to bring extra batteries for it just in case. You'll be better off leaving some items at home. The following items are prohibited during the test and breaks on test day: *Phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers or any other wearable technology *Audio players, Bluetooth devices such as wireless headphones/earbuds *Notes, books or other reference materials *Compasses, rulers, protractors, or cutting devices *Headphones, earbuds, or earplugs *Any camera or any type of audio/video recording device or timer *Unapproved calculators – Calculators that have computer-style (QWERTY) keyboards, use paper tape, make noise or use a power cord. If your prohibited electronic device makes noise in your possession or you are seen with it at any time, including during breaks, you may be dismissed immediately, your scores may be canceled, and the device may be confiscated, and its contents inspected. CollegeBoard also encourages students to prepare for the test by practicing. The links below offer several resources for preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT. https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing https://www.khanacademy.org/sat https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing/practice-tests

Bobcat fans, please note the following if you plan to attend Friday night's game against Dublin:  **(Please note: those who are not coaches or players MUST have a sideline pass if they are helping with the team on the field.  No spectators are allowed on the field before, during, or after the game.)   Please direct all visitors to park either near the tennis courts or in the mall parking lot if they are not part of the reserve guest list.  This will put them closer to the visitor gate on the far side of the shamrock bowl. Tickets can be purchased at the gate (Cash ONLY) or can be purchased ahead of time at gofan.com.

Graduation rates for the state of Georgia have just been released and Dooly County High School’s graduation rate has increased to 91% for the 2022-23 school year! The four-year cohort graduation rate for Dooly County High School is even higher at 93.4%! Dooly County High School’s graduation rate has exceeded the state of Georgia graduation rate (84.4%) again for the fourth consecutive year. The school system reflects an 89.4% graduation rate when Prep Academy, the district’s alternative education program, is included. This is a substantial increase from 2022 when the graduation rate was 86.1%. Keep rising Dooly! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

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.

Watch tonight's Homecoming Football Game (Dooly vs. Treutlen) in person or by accessing the link. https://fb5.live-athletic.online/hs-football.php?live=Treutlen%20Vs.%20Dooly%20County&fbclid=IwAR2Vy6z8wnI5c1MAVaFvta-Lh7hu9hiD0q9VYtb01R-fwnAy6BvQMEWa_HU

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.

Parents to allow for your child to prepare and participate in the Homecoming parade scheduled for 4:00 PM, Thursday October 5th the students will be dismissed at 2:00 PM.

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, where we will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect upon your child's progress, achievements, and areas for growth. These conferences are an essential part of our commitment to fostering strong partnerships between home and school, as we work together to ensure your child's success. To help us better prepare for the conference, please click on the link and complete the following form by Thursday at 4:00 PM. https://forms.gle/mR1mRxKkPJMhd3zd6

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.

Join us in the CARDINAL OUT! 🎉 BOBCATS! Exciting news! Show your school spirit and support our team by purchasing the official "Homecoming Tshirt" 👕 Tshirt Details: - Color: Cardinal - Price: $20 - How to Order: Simply call the school (229-268-8181) or email lamonika.hill@dooly.k12.ga.us with your size and quantity no later than October 2nd at 4:00 pm. 📅 Pick Up Date: October 5th Let's all come together and fill the stands with Cardinal.