Dooly County School System

📚 Happy I Love Public Schools Day! 💙 Today, January 14th, we celebrate the incredible impact of public education in our community! Our teachers, staff, and programs work tirelessly every day to make a difference in the lives of our students. As we reflect on this day, we want to hear from YOU! Share in the comments about: ✨ A teacher who inspired you or your child ✨ A moment that made a lasting impact on your family Let's fill this thread with gratitude and show our Dooly County Schools pride! #DoolyUnited #ILovePublicSchools #ILovePublicSchoolsDay

Welcome Back!

We hope you had a wonderful holiday break filled with rest, joy, and time with loved ones. We are so excited to see all of your faces back in our halls tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th!

Get those backpacks ready, set your alarms, and come back refreshed and ready for an amazing semester ahead. We've missed you and can't wait to dive into new learning adventures together!

See you tomorrow!

🎉 **Happy New Year from Dooly County Schools!** 🎉

As we welcome 2026, we want to thank our amazing students, families, and staff for making this past year so special!

Here's to new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and another wonderful year of learning and growth together.

We can't wait to see our students back on January 6th ready to make 2026 an incredible year!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! ✨

#DoolyUnited #HappyNewYear #2026 #BackToSchool

Congratulations to Dooly County Elementary School for being added to the FY25 SDI Annual Progress List! This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our schools and district to improve student outcomes and strengthen academic performance. Dooly County Elementary School being named on the FY25 SDI CSI Progress List is a celebration of growth and commitment. To be recognized, CSI schools must demonstrate: A minimum 5% increase in the Content Mastery component score from 2024 to 2025, and A component score of 80 or higher in at least one additional area: Progress, Closing Gaps, or Readiness. We applaud the dedication of our students, teachers, leaders, families, and community partners whose hard work continues to drive student success forward. Keep up the great work! 👏

🎄 Merry Christmas from Dooly County Schools! 🎄
To all our wonderful students, families, and staff - we wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with joy, laughter, and precious moments with loved ones.
Thank you for being part of our school community. Your support and dedication make Dooly County Schools a special place for our children to learn and grow.
May your holiday be merry and bright! ✨🎅

🎉 Big congratulations to Elvis Gonzalez from Dooly County High School! 🌟 Elvis was chosen from over 1,200 applicants across the state to serve on the 2025-2026 State Student Advisory Council. Tonight, our Board of Education recognized this incredible achievement! We’re so proud to have Elvis representing our school and making an impact on education statewide. Way to go, Elvis! 👏 #StudentLeadership #ProudMoment #DoolyCounty​​​​​​

Tonight's Board of Education meeting was called to order by Nova Horne, a first grader from Mrs. Andrew's class! Way to go, Nova! 👏 #StudentLeadership #DoolyUnited

✈️ NOW BOARDING FLIGHT 67! ✈️
Mark your calendars NOW so you don't miss this flight!
📅 Tuesday, January 14th (after winter break!)
🕥 5:30 PM
📍 K-8 Academy
Join us as we navigate the world of mathematics through aviation! Students and families will explore hands-on activities and discover how math takes flight.
All families are invited aboard—no boarding pass required! 🎟️✨
Don't let this flight take off without you! See you in the skies! 🛫

Reminder!! 🎅 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! ❤️📚🎄

Reminder for All Dooly County Schools Families!
🔔Dooly County Schools will dismiss students early on December 19, 2025 for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
🎄All Dooly County Schools will be closed December 22-January 2, 2026 for Winter Break.
✏️We will see students back on January 6, 2025!!

Wishing all our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful holiday season! 🎉
#DoolyUnited #HappyHolidays

🎉 **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