Dooly County School System

🎉 **Celebrating Excellence at Dooly County Elementary!** 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Dooly County Elementary School has been named to the Content Mastery Progress List! This incredible achievement reflects the dedication and hard work happening in our classrooms every single day. Principal Dr. Hollie Walters shared: “This recognition speaks to the dedication of our teachers and students, the unwavering support of our families, and the collective efforts of our support staff, including instructional specialists, assistant principals, and all who contribute to our school’s success.” We couldn’t be prouder of our entire school community! This is just the beginning—we’re committed to continuing this momentum and achieving even greater success for our students. 📚 #DoolyCountyElementary #ContentMasteryProgressList #EducationExcellence #Proud #DoolyUnited

🎉 We are THRILLED to announce that our Middle School FIRST LEGO League team has QUALIFIED for the SUPER-Regional Competition! 🏆🤖 After an outstanding performance at regionals a few weeks ago, our talented students have earned their spot to compete at the next level! 📅 **Super-Regionals Details:** 🗓 Saturday, January 24, 2025 ⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins 🏢 Century of Flight Hangar 👏 **The public is welcome to attend!** Come out and cheer on our amazing students as they showcase their skills and represent Dooly County with pride! Let’s show our team some love and support! We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and problem-solving skills! 💛 #DoolyCountySchools #DoolyUnited #FIRSTLEGOLeague #STEMEducation #SuperRegionals #ProudEducator #GoDooly -----

2025 Champion for Education: Mr. Michael Bowens
The Dooly County School System is proud to announce Mr. Michael Bowens as the district’s 2025 Champion for Education, an honor presented through the Fourth Annual Chattahoochee-Flint RESA Champions for Education recognition program. Mr. Bowens was celebrated during the regional luncheon on December 9, 2025, at the John M. Pope Technology Center at South Georgia Technical College in Americus, Georgia.
The regional program recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to support public education. Mr. Bowens, a lifelong Dooly County resident, was selected for his decades of service to the school system and the broader community. He has served as Vienna’s City Administrator for the past 11 years, following a 36-year career with Georgia Pacific and earlier work with Armstrong World Industries.
Mr. Bowens’ connection to local education spans more than three decades. He served on the Dooly County Board of Education from 1991–2002, and after an appointment by Governor Nathan Deal, rejoined the Board in 2017, where he continues to serve as Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Exemplary Board member. Known for his steady leadership and common-sense approach, he is Dooly County Board of Education’s most experienced member.
His service also includes leadership roles with the Southwest Georgia Empowerment Zone, the Dooly County Chamber of Commerce, the Dooly County Industrial Development Authority, and the Upper Flint Regional Water Planning Council.
“Mr. Bowens is smart, thoughtful, humble, and an undeniable force for good in our community,” said Superintendent Dr. Sherrod Willaford. “His service to our schools and to Dooly County as a whole reflects the true spirit of a Champion for Education. We are grateful for his leadership, his example, and his heart.”
The Dooly County School System congratulates Mr. Michael Bowens on being named the 2025 Champion for Education and thanks him for his continued dedication to students, families, and the community.

🎅 READ WITH SANTA — YOU’RE INVITED! 🎄📚 Dooly K-8 Academy is excited to host our Read with Santa Event on Thursday, December 18, 2025 open to the community! Join us for an evening filled with holiday cheer, reading fun, and magical memories. ✨ Come enjoy: 📘 Literacy activities 🎲 Fun & games 🎅 A special visit with SANTA himself! 📅 Date: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00–6:30 PM 📍 Location: Dooly K-8 Academy Bring your family, your holiday spirit, and your love for reading. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️📚🎄

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🌟 Happy Special Education Day!🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible students, dedicated educators, and supportive families who make our Special Education programs shine. Every day, we see perseverance, creativity, and growth happening in our classrooms, and we are so proud of the amazing work happening across our schools. Thank you to our exceptional teachers, staff, and service providers who go above and beyond to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, achieve, and thrive. #DoolyUnited

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Dooly County School System! 🍂 We’re grateful for our incredible students, dedicated teachers and staff, supportive families, and our wonderful community. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday filled with warmth, gratitude, and cherished moments with loved ones. #ThankfulTogether #DoolyCountySchools #HappyThanksgiving #DoolyUnited​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

What an incredible evening! 🎬🔥 Our S’more than a Movie Night was a HUGE success, rain and all! Nothing could dampen the fun. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful sponsors for making this event possible, and to our dedicated faculty and staff who went above and beyond to help everything run smoothly. Your support means everything! What a perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving Break - grateful for this community and all the memories we made together. 🍂🦃 #SmoreThanAMovieNight #CommunityStrong #ThankfulForYou #DoolyUnited

🦃 **Reminder: Thanksgiving Break is Next Week!** Just a heads up that all Dooly County Schools will be closed next week for Thanksgiving Break. Classes resume on **December 1st**. Wishing all our families a wonderful holiday filled with gratitude, good food, and quality time together! 🍂 See you back in the classrooms soon!

📚 Tonight’s Board of Education meeting was called to order by a special guest - Anthony Lowe, a kindergarten student from Ms. Trejo’s class! 🎉 We also took time to recognize our middle school football team for their outstanding winning season. Way to go, team! 🏈🏆 So proud of all our students, from our youngest leaders to our dedicated athletes. #CommunityPride #EducationMatters #GoTeam #DoolyUnited

📚 **Reminder, Dooly County Families!** 📚 Tomorrow is an **independent learning day** for all students. Students will complete assignments from home. 🎬🔥 Then join us tomorrow evening for **S’more than a Movie Night** at 5pm! Bring the whole family out to the K8 for a fun evening of movies, s’mores, and community. We dcan’t wait to see you there! #DoolyCountySchools #AsynchronousLearning #FamilyNight

🍪 Happy National Parent Involvement Day! 🍪 To celebrate all that you, our parents, bring to our schools , we’re bringing Cookies in the Car Line to YOU! 📍 This morning: Dooly County High School 📍 This afternoon: Dooly County K8 Academy Look for us as you drop off or pick up your students. We can’t wait to say thank you in person! Your involvement makes all the difference in our students’ success. Thank you for everything you do! 💙 #NationalParentInvolvementDay #DoolyCountySchools #ThankYouParents #CookiesInTheCarLine

🎉 Happy American Education Week! This week, we’re celebrating all the educators who make Dooly County Schools incredible—from teachers and paraprofessionals to bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and everyone in between. #DoolyUnited #PublicSchoolProud #AEW2025

It's not too late to get your tickets for the Dooly County High School Second Annual Battle of the Bands! Pre-sale tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased on Saturday at the high school from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Gate entry is $15.00. Get your tickets and save!

🌟 Happy World Kindness Day! 🌟
Small acts of kindness make a big difference! Today, let's celebrate the compassion and care our Dooly County Schools community shows every day.
Challenge yourself to brighten someone's day – a smile, a compliment, or a helping hand can change everything. 💙
#WorldKindnessDay #DoolyCountySchools #KindnessMatters #DoolyUnited

Exciting News!!

The Dooly County School System is celebrating growth on the 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), released by the Georgia Department of Education. Results show increases across nearly every indicator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels — a reflection of the district’s ongoing commitment to instructional excellence and student success.

At Dooly County Elementary School, scores rose in every category, including a jump in Content Mastery from 33.0 to 38.4 and Progress from 68.5 to 78.7. The school also earned an outstanding 96.7 in Closing Gaps, showing that students are achieving growth across all learning groups.

Dooly County Middle School continued its upward trend, with Content Mastery improving to 39.7 and Progress at 84.3, including a remarkable 99.1 in ELA progress. Readiness also rose to 76.9, signaling that students are on track for future success.

At Dooly County High School, gains were equally strong. The school saw Content Mastery increase from 24.3 to 33.5, including a major leap in Math from 11.74 to 36.62. Progress rose to 73.7, and Pathway Completers climbed to 79.75, demonstrating more students are graduating ready for college and career.

“These results are a testament to the dedication of our teachers, leaders, and students,” said Superintendent Dr. Sherrod Willaford. “We’re proud of the work happening in our classrooms every day — and this data shows our district is moving in the right direction.” Dooly County Schools outperformed the state in Closing Gaps at both the elementary and high school levels and exceeded the state in Progress at the middle school level.

Chief Academic Officer Holly Black added, “Our system’s focus on literacy, numeracy, and whole-child supports is creating meaningful change. These gains show what’s possible when everyone — from teachers to families — works together for student success.”

🎬🔥 You're Invited to S'more than a Movie! 🔥🎬

Join us for our FIRST family movie night on November 21st at the K-8 campus!

Open to ALL Bobcat families (K-12), this evening promises fun, s'mores, and quality time together under the stars. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite people!

Let's make some sweet memories together!

📅 Date: November 21
📍 Location: K-8 Campus
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: All Bobcat families, K-12

More information will be coming home with students soon!

We can't wait to see you there!

#SmoreThanaMovie #BobcatPride #DoolyCountySchools #FamilyNight #DoolyUnited

Please be advised that the location for the Regular Meeting of the Dooly County Board of Education scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, has been changed.
New Location:
Dooly County High School Media Center
715 North Third Street
Vienna, GA 31092
The public may also view the meeting via Facebook Live on the Dooly County School System Facebook page.