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As the school year winds down, we're excited to announce our FREE Summer Meals program for all kids 18 & under! Available the ENTIRE month of June! ***Two convenient options: Non-Congregate Site at Dooly County High School (715 3rd Street, Vienna) - MONDAYS ONLY starting at 10AM (Parent/Guardian pickup available) Congregate Site at Dooly County K-8 Academy (11949 US-41, Pinehurst) - Monday through Friday with breakfast (8-8:30AM) and lunch (10:30-11AM) No registration needed - just show up! First come, first served. Questions? Contact Dooly County School Nutrition at (229) 268-4761.

🏁 LEADERBOARD UPDATE! 🏁 The competition is FIERCE in our 25 in 2025 Reading Challenge! Our leaderboard has just been refreshed with the latest stats! Some readers are pulling ahead, but this race is FAR from over! 📚💨 Every minute counts as we sprint toward that 2,500-minute finish line! Check out where you stand and gear up to climb those rankings! The championship prizes are still waiting for our top performers! Don't let that reading momentum slow down! Chase that goal like a true champion! Your name could be lighting up the top of our next leaderboard update! #DoolyReadsToWin #ComebackSeason #25in2025 #ReadingChampions

Bobcat Parents - We Need Your Feedback! Your input matters! The Georgia Department of Education is conducting their annual Special Education Parent Survey, and your responses help shape the services and support our students receive. Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey: https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey Your feedback directly impacts the quality of special education services in our school and across Georgia. All responses are confidential and will be used to improve programs for our students. Thank you for your participation and continued support of our Bobcat community! #BobcatPride #ParentFeedback

Don't miss out, Dooly County! Our much-anticipated Community Literacy Night is happening THIS Wednesday, April 9th from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Dooly County Recreation Department! Remember, former NFL player and literacy champion Malcolm Mitchell will be joining us, and we will have bounce houses, games, food (while supplies last) and tons of family fun! Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this special evening celebrating the joy of reading in our community. See you there!

SPRING BREAK REMINDER 🌴 All Dooly County Schools will be CLOSED next week for Spring Break! Time to unplug, recharge, and make some amazing memories! We can't wait to welcome everyone back refreshed and ready to learn on Monday, April 7th! Wishing all our amazing students, dedicated staff, and wonderful families a fantastic and fun-filled break! ☀️🎉

Parents, Your Voice Matters! We're seeking your valuable input on our school's Title I program. Please take a moment to: Watch the attached presentation about our Title I initiatives. https://tinyurl.com/mpakb48n Complete our brief survey sharing your thoughts and suggestions https://tinyurl.com/mpakb48n Your feedback directly influences how we allocate resources and support our students. Every response helps us create the best possible learning environment for your children. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, but its impact lasts all year long. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education!

# ATTENTION DOOLY COUNTY FAMILIES! 📣 ## 🔬 STEM NIGHT is TONIGHT! 🔬 Get excited! Join us TONIGHT, MARCH 18 from 5:00-6:30 PM for an incredible evening of discovery and fun! Share your thoughts at our Title I meeting, jump into fantastic hands-on STEM activities, and create unforgettable memories with your family! This amazing event welcomes ALL Dooly County students and families (K-12)! Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm as we experiment, build, and explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math together! Don't miss this chance to watch STEM come alive right before your eyes! Tonight's the night to spark imagination and inspire our future innovators! See you there!

🎓 Join Us: Dooly County Schools Career Fair! Looking to make a difference in education? Come meet our dedicated school staff and explore exciting career opportunities across our district! We're hosting our first in-house Career Fair where you can learn about open positions and interview on the spot. 📅 Date: March 8th at Dooly County High School Cafeteria ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM We're hiring for a variety of roles including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, school nutrition staff, and maintenance personnel. Whether you're an experienced educator or looking to start a career in school support services, we have positions available throughout the district. Take the first step toward joining our supportive school community! ✨ At the career fair, you'll have the opportunity to meet current staff and learn about our school culture, participate in on-site interviews, get information about available positions, and learn about benefits and professional development opportunities. Bring your resume and come ready to discuss how you can contribute to shaping the future of education in Dooly County!

Parents, if you received a notification or text about early release for today and tomorrow, please disregard. The notification did not come from the Dooly County School System. We will hold school tomorrow and dismiss at our normal time. Thank you and have a great evening!

Dooly County Schools will be open on Friday. All Dooly County Schools will return to normal operations tomorrow, Friday, January 24th. All schools and offices will be open. Thank you for your patience during our weather-related closure.

Due to freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions, Dooly County Schools will remain CLOSED on Thursday, January 23rd. Students should check the Google Classroom and their school's webpage, and other media platforms for assignments. Parents, please monitor these platforms for additional updates and instructions. Please stay safe and warm during these winter conditions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Bobcat Families: Due to the anticipated impact from the winter storm in our area, Dooly County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st and Wednesday, January 22nd. Please be safe and stay warm.

After much consideration and out of an abundance of caution, the Dooly County School System will have an inclement weather day on tomorrow, January 10, 2025. Please be safe and we will see everyone back on Monday, January 13, 2025

Congratulations to Dooly County Middle School instructor, Mrs. Alvita Lewis on being named the DCSS Technology Integration Champion for the 2nd 9 weeks of 2024-2025! The Tech Integration Champion is a teacher who incorporates technology-based student projects in their lessons. Way to go Mrs. Lewis!

We Need Your Input for the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey (2024-2025). Please click on the link below and let your voice be heard! Necesitamos su opinión para la Encuesta de Participación de Padres y Familias del Título I (2024-2025). ¡Haga clic en el enlace a continuación y deje que se escuche su voz! English Version https://forms.gle/S4sVk4UNJTzc78zK6 Versión en español https://forms.gle/yz3E7jQ2HtYmwiHn9

🚨 ATTENTION DOOLY COUNTY PARENTS: There will be no afterschool program tomorrow! 🚨 The 21st CCLC afterschool program is canceled for Thursday, Nov. 21. All students will need to use their regular transportation (bus or pickup). If you have any questions, contact your site manager. Please share with other Dooly County families! 🏫

🔍 Your Voice Matters! Help shape our school's future by completing our stakeholder survey at the link below. Whether you're faculty, staff, a parent, or a student, your feedback is invaluable for improving our educational community. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. Thank you for helping us serve our school community better! #SchoolFeedback #CommunityInput https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DoolyCoSurvey

November is Family Engagement Month in Georgia. The Governor and State School Superintendent of Georgia celebrate our parents this month. Here are excerpts from the attached letter. "Parents are our children's first and most important teachers. When families are actively engaged in their child's education, students have higher grades, better attendance, and greater self-confidence. This month, connect with your child's teachers, engage in their learning, and explore opportunities for involvement in the local school community. Thank you, Georgia families, for all you do, not only this month but throughout the year, to support your child's educational journey." https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/Federal-Programs/Partnerships/Pages/Family_Engagement_Month.aspx

The IT Department is pleased to announce that Ms. Bobbi Lamberth has been selected as the first Technology Integration Champion for Dooly County Schools for her use of technology in the classroom to engage and inspire her students. Pictured left to right: Superintendent Willaford, Ms. Lamberth with Leeza Streetman and Ginny Jackson from the IT Department.

We need YOU! The DCSS needs your input in planning our 5-year strategic plan. All stakeholders (parents, students, community members, business partners) are invited to attend and share your ideas November 14, 2024, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Dooly K-8 Academy.