Dooly County School System

🦷 The Help A Child Smile Mobile Dental Clinic will be providing comprehensive dental services Wednesday, January 15th at Dooly County High! Services include: - Complete dental exams, cleanings & X-rays - Preventive care: fluoride treatments & sealants - Restorative care: fillings, crowns & simple extractions - Professional oral health instruction - Treatment for baby teeth (pulpotomy) The best part? With Medicaid, PeachCare, or private insurance, treatment is typically 100% covered - NO COST to parents! Affordable self-pay options are also available. ✏️ Register your children now at myschooldentist.com

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 Mrs. Yolanda Duncan, our latest Coin of Distinction recipient! Mrs. Duncan, our exceptional school counselor, was nominated by Dr. Hollie Walters for her impact on our student and staff wellbeing. She's pioneered several initiatives including grief support groups and REACH scholarship coordination, while managing our PBIS program with innovative additions like chapter books to encourage reading. Beyond our halls, she serves as the Rural Counselor Liaison for the Georgia Association of School Counselors, recently sharing her expertise in "The Beacon" publication. Her commitment to mental health support, SEL implementation, and leadership makes her an invaluable member of our school community.

🏫 Welcome back, Dooly County families! As we begin the second semester, we're excited to continue partnering with you in your child's educational journey. This month's Family Engagement Newsletter highlights student achievements and ways to support learning at home. Check the links below for the full newsletter. Together, we're making 2025 a year of growth and success! #DoolyCountySchools #FamilyEngagement #Education English - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZezXfW1s/vAto6kCA7EV--zPQuY4ubw/view?utm_content=DAGZezXfW1s&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h5f6ec606fe Spanish - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZksBvDzU/mzLN6aej1JsGU1PL7DkLJQ/view?utm_content=DAGZksBvDzU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0350c75451

INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION The Dooly County Board of Education intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the Dooly County School District. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at the Dooly County Board of Education Central Office Board Room on January 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter will be held at the Dooly County Board of Education Central Office Board Room on February 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM and February 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

Welcome Back, Faculty, Staff, Students and Parents! We hope everyone had a joyful and restful break and we look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, January 6, 2025! As we begin our second semester, let's all return with renewed energy, fresh goals, and excitement for learning! See you in class on Monday!

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!

🎁 The Dooly County High School JROTC held a successful toy drive benefiting the Department of Family and Children's Services! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing community members, Dooly County School System staff, and our dedicated JROTC Cadets for their generous donations. Your support helps make a difference in the lives of local children!

A big thank you to Communities in Schools who sponsored RealityU at DCHS this week. This one day financial literacy event is designed to help students understand some of the realities involved with adulthood. It was a truly eye opening event for our students!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Tonight our DCSS Concert Band decked the halls with their festive sounds!

Tonight's Dooly County Board of Education meeting was called to order by a special guest, Miss Isabella Brown, a first grade student in Mrs. Andrew's class.

Exciting day for our DCHS JROTC Rifle Team! Our Bobcats faced off against Wilcox County in a marksmanship competition where Joshua O'Hara and Ashly Bautista showcased their exceptional skills. Joshua earned top male shooter honors while Ashly secured the top female shooter position for our school. The team also had a wonderful opportunity to visit Wilcox County High School's FFA animal class. A special thank you to Mrs. Willingham for letting our shooters meet the goats and learn about the FFA program.

🎓 Exciting news from Dooly County K-8 Academy! Congratulations to our 2024 REACH Scholarship winners, Ms. Bre'Anna Jones and Mr. Ever López! Today they signed their official paperwork to each receive a $10,000 scholarship to attend the Georgia college of their choice. We are incredibly proud of these outstanding scholars and their commitment to academic excellence. Way to go, Bre'Anna and Ever!

Parents, please remember: Dooly County Schools will have early dismissal this Friday, December 20th for parent-teacher conferences. Winter Break begins Monday, December 23rd, and all schools will remain closed through January 2nd. Students will return to class on Monday, January 6th, 2025. Wishing all our Dooly County families a safe and joyful holiday season! See you in the new year! #DoolyCountySchools #WinterBreak #HappyHolidays

🍊 Fresh Citrus Available Now at Dooly County High FFA! Stop by the shop to get your fresh citrus! Multiple varieties available - first come, first served. FFA members and sponsors will be onsite after school to assist with your purchase all week! Varieties available: Navels and Mandarins mixed Navels, Apples and Pecans mixed Toffee and Mandarins mixed Pecans and Mandarins mixed Navel Oranges Pink Grapefruit Navel and Grapefruit mixed Juice Oranges Mandarins Red Apples Navel, Grapefruit and Mandarins mixed Navel, Grapefruit and Apples mixed Don't wait - these fresh fruits won't last long! 🍋 #DoolyFFA #FreshCitrus #SupportFFA

Last week, our students dove into the world of computer science during Hour of Code! 🖥️ A special shoutout to Mrs. Ginny Jackson for providing our students and teachers with valuable resources to make this learning experience possible. We're so proud to see our young coders exploring technology and developing essential digital skills! #HourOfCode #ComputerScience #StudentSuccess

Congratulations to the DCMS Boys Basketball team who are now the 2024 SGAC Boys Basketball Champions!! We are so proud of you!!!

Dooly K-8 Academy is grateful for Flint Energies' generous $1,000 Bright Ideas grant! Middle school teacher, Ms. April Daniely, secured this funding for special project-based learning opportunities. Thank you, Flint Energies, for investing in our students' innovative education! Pictured receiving the grant is Mrs. Kristen Anderson, DCMS Asst. Principal. #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #FlintEnergies #BrightIdeasGrant #DoolyK8Academy

LEARNING FROM THE BEST! Dooly County Schools’ middle and high school administrators, math and science teachers, and curriculum director were honored to attend a two-day Ron Clark Academy experience, known as RCA in Atlanta, GA! Thanks to Georgia Power's invitation and fully funded trip, our team learned innovative strategies to boost student engagement and increase learning in the classroom and school. We're excited to implement these new ideas and continue providing a top-notch education to our students! #DoolyCountySchools #RonClarkAcademy #GeorgiaPower #StudentEngagement #EducationMatters

Our Dooly K-8 Academy students had an amazing time learning about robotics with the 100 Men of Greater Warner Robins in Atlanta, Ga! Hands-on experience, new skills, and free resources – what a fantastic opportunity! Thank you, 100 Men, for supporting our students' STEM journey! #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #DoolyK8Academy #RoboticsWorkshop #STEMeducation #100MenOfGreaterWarnerRobins