Dooly County School System

🚌 National School Bus Safety Week 🚌

National School Bus Safety Week kicked off yesterday, and we want to take a moment to recognize our amazing bus drivers who safely transport our students every single day!

Our drivers are dedicated to getting our students to and from school safely, and we're grateful for their commitment to our Dooly County Schools family.

Reminders for everyone: 🛑 Stop for school buses when lights are flashing 👀 Watch for students near bus stops 💛 Thank a bus driver today!

Let's all do our part to keep our students safe on the roads.

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Celebrating Excellence: Dooly County Board of Education Earns Exemplary Status for Sixth Consecutive Year!

The Dooly County Board of Education is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2025 Exemplary Board Recognition, the highest level of achievement in GSBA’s recognition program.

This honor underscores the Board’s steadfast commitment to effective governance, continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of which contribute to fostering strong schools and maximizing opportunities for every student in the district.

“Receiving this recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our governance team,” said Ms. Sherri Taylor, Board Chair. “We are committed to making decisions that strengthen our schools, support our staff, and prepare our students for success.”

To earn this distinction, the Dooly County Board of Education met and exceeded rigorous criteria established by GSBA. The standards for Exemplary Boards are designed to ensure that local school boards provide outstanding leadership and accountability in service to their communities.

The GSBA Board Recognition Program was developed by Georgia superintendents and school board members, based on the State Board of Education’s Standards for Effective Governance. Established in 1998, it was one of the first programs in the nation to set clear, measurable standards for local boards of education.

The program includes three levels of recognition: Quality Board, Distinguished Board, and Exemplary Board. Attaining the Exemplary level represents the highest mark of distinction for local school boards in Georgia.

For more information about GSBA’s Governance Team Recognition Program, including award criteria, visit the GSBA Awards and Recognition webpage.

We are proud to announce that Dooly County K-8 Academy has been awarded Beanstack’s Reading Culture Award Pathfinder Badge!

This special recognition is granted to schools that achieve 50% or more student participation in Beanstack each school year.

Achieving this milestone shows that we are building a strong culture of reading in our school community. We are so proud of our students, teachers, and families for supporting reading both in and out of the classroom.

Thank you for helping us make reading a daily habit and a lifelong joy for our students. Let’s keep turning the pages together!

Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

At Dooly County Schools, we believe that mental health matters just as much as physical health. Today, we're reminded that it's okay to not be okay, and it's always okay to ask for help.

Let's support one another by checking in, listening with compassion, and creating a community where everyone feels valued and heard. Together, we can break the stigma and prioritize well-being for our students, staff, and families.

Remember: You are not alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to a trusted adult, counselor, or mental health professional.

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