Greetings Bobcat Nation! This was the Black History Month WoW Wednesday spotlight with a focus on trailblazers in Dooly County...people who broke down barriers and paved the way for greater opportunities for all! Like Barack Obama, Shirley Chisolm, Ralph Bunche, Mae Jemison, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Russell and so many more, these Dooly Countians are also history makers in their own right. They took risks and opened doors. We stand on their shoulders, and we salute them today and always. Though the National Celebration of Black History comes to a close, let's continue to learn about, teach and share the accomplishments of our fellow Americans.
Read Across America Day is March 2, 2024! We will be celebrating literacy and reading the week of March 4-8, 2024. Please see the activities planned for that week. #WeAreDooly #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence
Congratulations to our Dooly County K-8 students who participated in the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (HRRB) held this past Saturday at Valdosta State University.
Both Dooly County K8 Academy teams represented Dooly County with dedication, pride, and excellence and earned certificates at the bowl. Elementary team members competing at HRRB were Jayven Anderson, Brittney Argueta, Jaydah Colson, Francisca Lopez, and Bryson McWilliams. Middle school team members included Carlos Argueta, Cole Gaultney, Caydreiana Mitchell, and Axel Monrreal.
Jayven Anderson was the elementary team's high scorer, and Caydreiana Mitchell was the middle school team's high scorer. Fifth grader, Brittney Argueta Ceren led all elementary teams, coaches, and visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance during opening ceremonies. Also during opening ceremonies, the elementary banner carriers were Jayven Anderson and Bryson McWilliams. Proud middle school banner carriers were Carlos Argueta, Cole Gaultney, and Axel Monrreal.
Thank you students for your leadership and to all parents, family members, sponsors and mentors for providing our children and youth yet another experience to expand minds and experiences!
Hi!! We still haven't met our goal with percentage of parents completing the survey!! Our school needs your input! Help us be better at meeting our children's educational needs. Scan the QR code with your smartphone or click this link - https://gshs.gadoe.org/Pages/parent.aspx. Thanks in advance!
Please see our Parent Newsletter!
Saturday Success School will be back in session on February 24, 2024. See you then!
Greetings Bobcat Nation!! It's Black History Month Wow Wednesday! This week our spotlight is aligned with the 2024 National Black History focus on African Americans and the Arts and Dooly County's very own, Ulysses Marshall. Enjoy reading about him, and if you have time, check out his latest exhibit, "A Journey of Hope", at the Tubman African American Museum in Macon, Georgia (310 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia 31201) through August 11, 2024.
Please see our dates for our upcoming Spelling Bee!
Dooly K-8 needs all parents' help!! Please help your child's school by completing this survey by March 1, 2024. Use this link - https://gshs.gadoe.org/Pages/parent.aspx or scan the QR code on the flyer. We need at least 50% of parents!! But we know you will help us get much more than that!!!! Thanks for making our schools world premiere!! #B.I.G.Dooly #buildingintentionalgreatness
We are proud of our Middle School scholar athletes! Thanks for a great day of baseball and soccer!
Kindergartner, Macie Lester called the Dooly County February Board of Education meeting to order. Macie is in Mrs. Rutine Mathis' class and wants to be a school teacher when she grows up. Thank you to Macie and her family! #BIGDooly! #buildingintentionalgreatness
Our Bobcats were sooo close today, but fell shy 65-67 against Wheeler. This puts our Bobcats at #4 in the Region. We still believe Bobcats! Next up - Mitchell County, Camilla, GA on Tuesday, February 20, 2024! See you there!
Important Saturday School Announcement!!
Greetings Bobcat Nation!! Today's Wow Wednesday Black History Month Feature was an extreme "Wow" moment for me as I was flipping through Mrs. Sheila Almond's well-kept, school scrapbooks. Among many clippings of great school events was article after article of a two time Olympic Gold medalist from Vienna, GA!! A graduate of Dooly County Schools!!!! Roger Kingdom!
Recently, it was a privilege speaking to Ms. Christine Kingdom and learning more about Roger Kingdom and all of her children including her daughter, Lorrye Borden, who taught 30 years in the Dooly County School System! Here's a link for more information about Roger Kingdom's story:
https://www.teamusa.com/news/2022/june/08/hall-of-fame-inductee-roger-kingdom-cleared-every-hurdle-on-the-way-to-olympic-stardom.
A gentle reminder that Friday, February 16, 2024 is an asynchronous learning day for students, and it's followed by winter break February 19-23, 2024.
As we celebrate Black History Month, please see the activities for our Black History Spirit Week!
We have a range of events planned to celebrate the culture and achievements of black people,
Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the black community.
Dooly County Middle School Baseball Schedule
Mark your calendar for Feb. 27, 2024 for our 2nd Annual “Testing the Temperature” Night! Learn about current and upcoming assessments as well as how to help your child prepare for the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment!
Dinner and door prizes will be a part of the event!
Friday, February 16, 2024 is our Asynchronous Learning Day! Students will engage in self-directed learning and complete assigned tasks remotely.
Due to funeral services being held at the K-8 Academy Saturday, February 10, 2024, ALL Saturday School traffic, bus and car riders, will drop off and pick up at the Elementary School bus ramp.
Please DO NOT use or block the front entryway.
Please pass this information on. Thank you.
