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.
More from the Winter Fine Arts Showcase
The Winter Fine Arts Showcase kicked off the holiday season for our students, families and faculty and staff in the Dooly County School System! #Thisisdooly! #IamDooly #WeareDooly! #TistheSeason
Dooly County School System proudly salutes our very own, Ms. Minnie Harper who has been awarded the 2023 Chattahoochee-Flint RESA Champion for Education Award. The Chattahoochee-Flint RESA Champion for Education program recognizes outstanding individuals in each community who go above and beyond the norm to assist and promote local schools and other educational agencies. Ms. Minnie Harper is the epitome of this with over 51 years of service in education upon retirement and having only missed 95 days (less than 1% of the time) of the 9, 180 days of work during her time of service. Though officially retired, we know Ms. Minnie Harper is not retired, serving on the school board as chair, working with the Dooly County Community Booster Club and the Retired Teachers Association and more. Congratulations Ms. Minnie Harper, Chattahoochee-Flint RESA 2023 Champion for Education! The award is well deserved, and we say THANK YOU for all that you do!!! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!
The monthly Dooly County District Leadership Team meeting was held this morning at the K-8. In addition to monthly business and professional learning focused on building leadership capacity, monthly staff awards were also provided. This month's Game balls were presented to LaMonika Hill, DCHS Assistant Principal and Dr. Ursula Harris, Director of Student Services. Migrant Services Provider, Jasmine Tovar Ceracedo was awarded Bobby the Bobcat, and Ginny Jackson was the recipient of the Committed to Growth plant. This group brings a high standard of professionalism and passion to their work. We appreciate their hard work and dedication to the students, schools and community. #ThisisDooly! #WeareDooly! #IamDooly!
Dooly County School System staff and students wore teal on Monday, November 27, 2023 in memory of Ms. Carolyn Brooks, former DCHS Assistant Principal and DCSS CEO CCA/CTAE Director, on her birthday and to bring awareness of ovarian cancer.
FYI: Christ Chapel Unadilla Food Pantry will be open on Saturdays in December. They are hosting a Food Drive on Fri., Dec. 1st starting at 11 a.m. at the old PNC Bank parking lot.
Bobcats fight through to win against Jenkins County 28-24! Way to go Dooly!! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!
Dooly County Bobcats vs Jenkins County War Eagles - GHSA Football Round 2 - TONIGHT!!! You still have time to make it!! Meet us at The GROVE @ Dooly County High School!! It's STILL Football Friday in Vienna, GA!
Happy Family Engagement Month and Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy this week's 5 after 5! Every Friday in November after 5 we highlight five key points connecting with families and students and strengthening the educational experience!!
Maybe you will have time to revisit November Family Fun - https://5il.co/28dpc!
Have a blessed and safe break!
Dooly County faculty and staff consistently engage in job embedded professional development! As today was an asynchronous learning day for students, teachers participated in sessions about AI, Math, Heggerty training, McKinney-Vento and ESOL and family engagement.
During the November School Board Meeting, one of the highlights was the Superintendent's Recognition. It included Chattahoochee Flint RESA Student Advisory Team President, Kaleb Green and Council Member, Shamari Webb. Shamari and Kaleb are both 10th grade leaders at Dooly County High School.
Dooly County Beta Clubs were also recognized at the board meeting for their work in earning the elementary, middle and high schools the National Schools of Distinction honor. Advisors Min' Lea Laidler and Kylie Garard were present representing the high school and middle school. LaTorri West is also an advisor was not able to attend the meeting.
The Dooly County School System will observe Monday, November 27, 2023, as "Bobcats Wear Teal for Carolyn" in memory of Ms. Carolyn Brooks, former DCHS Assistant Principal and DCSS CEO CCA/CTAE Director, on her birthday and to bring awareness of ovarian cancer.
This week, November 13-17, 2023, is American Education week! it is set aside to celebrate the people who work in our nation’s public schools, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others. We celebrate and say thank you to all of our Dooly County School System Staff!! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!
Please see the attached flyer for very important information about the Algebra I and other End of Course Tests. Thanks so much!
Happy Saturday Bobcat Families!! Please come out for an awesome lunch and learn next week with the College Fair! Help our youth plan for the future. You are invited to the College Fair from 11-12, and the Lunch & Learn will follow at 12. Please RSVP to help us plan well for the parents' and guardians' lunch. Thanks for all you do! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!
It's a WIN for Dooly - 42-12 against the Pirates!! Congrats Bobcats!
Dooly County High School administration and ROTC hosted their annual Veterans Day Breakfast today. The program led by students honored faculty and staff members and community members who served in the armed forces.
Let's Go Bobcats!!!! All roads lead to The GROVE where the Dooly County Bobcats are taking on the Miller County Pirates in Round 1 of the Playoffs!! See you there!
Greetings Dooly Families!! It's Family Engagement Month Friday and another 5 after 5 segment!! As we continue to recognize the important role families play in the educational achievements of students and the progress of schools, we want to say THANK YOU and SPOTLIGHT five groups of people!!
#5 - Bobcat Legacies - Just like in colleges, legacies matter! We salute the generations of families who continue to enroll and support Dooly County Schools. Bringing your best! Sending your best so that we can be the best!! #CommittedtoGrowth
#4 - Bobcat Extended Family Members - Even though you don't have children in the school system, you continuously attend events and give of your time for other children! Your support of the children is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
#3 - Bobcat Extended Day Staff/Tutors, Club sponsors and Coaches- We know that learning and enrichment extends well beyond the classroom, and you make extraordinary things happen in the leadership, character, social and personal development of our kids! We appreciate your time, love and sacrifices.
#2 - Volunteers and #1 - Partners - One quote states, “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in”. Thank you partners and volunteers for everything you do to make a difference in the lives of our children, our schools, and in our community. We could not do this work without you!!
There you have it! This weeks Family Engagement Month Friday, 5 after 5!! Until next week, #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!
