Dooly County School System

Greetings Bobcat Nation! This was the Black History Month WoW Wednesday spotlight with a focus on trailblazers in Dooly County...people who broke down barriers and paved the way for greater opportunities for all! Like Barack Obama, Shirley Chisolm, Ralph Bunche, Mae Jemison, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Russell and so many more, these Dooly Countians are also history makers in their own right. They took risks and opened doors. We stand on their shoulders, and we salute them today and always. Though the National Celebration of Black History comes to a close, let's continue to learn about, teach and share the accomplishments of our fellow Americans.

Congratulations to our Dooly County K-8 students who participated in the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (HRRB) held this past Saturday at Valdosta State University. Both Dooly County K8 Academy teams represented Dooly County with dedication, pride, and excellence and earned certificates at the bowl. Elementary team members competing at HRRB were Jayven Anderson, Brittney Argueta, Jaydah Colson, Francisca Lopez, and Bryson McWilliams. Middle school team members included Carlos Argueta, Cole Gaultney, Caydreiana Mitchell, and Axel Monrreal. Jayven Anderson was the elementary team's high scorer, and Caydreiana Mitchell was the middle school team's high scorer. Fifth grader, Brittney Argueta Ceren led all elementary teams, coaches, and visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance during opening ceremonies. Also during opening ceremonies, the elementary banner carriers were Jayven Anderson and Bryson McWilliams. Proud middle school banner carriers were Carlos Argueta, Cole Gaultney, and Axel Monrreal. Thank you students for your leadership and to all parents, family members, sponsors and mentors for providing our children and youth yet another experience to expand minds and experiences!

Hi!! We still haven't met our goal with percentage of parents completing the survey!! Our school needs your input! Help us be better at meeting our children's educational needs. Scan the QR code with your smartphone or click this link - https://gshs.gadoe.org/Pages/parent.aspx. Thanks in advance!

Greetings Bobcat Nation!! It's Black History Month Wow Wednesday! This week our spotlight is aligned with the 2024 National Black History focus on African Americans and the Arts and Dooly County's very own, Ulysses Marshall. Enjoy reading about him, and if you have time, check out his latest exhibit, "A Journey of Hope", at the Tubman African American Museum in Macon, Georgia (310 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia 31201) through August 11, 2024.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME BASKETBALL!!??!! COME HELP US CHEER ON THE BOBCATS @ Mitchell County High School!! GAME TIME: 6 PM Then go over to Albany to SUPPORT SOCCER AT DOUGHERTY HIGH @ 7:30 PM!! We love our scholar athletes!! GO BOBCATS!

Dooly K-8 needs all parents' help!! Please help your child's school by completing this survey by March 1, 2024. Use this link - https://gshs.gadoe.org/Pages/parent.aspx or scan the QR code on the flyer. We need at least 50% of parents!! But we know you will help us get much more than that!!!! Thanks for making our schools world premiere!! #B.I.G.Dooly #buildingintentionalgreatness

Join us in celebrating a monumental milestone for the Dooly County School System! On Saturday, March 16, 2024, we are thrilled to host a gala dinner in honor of our incredible 150 years of educational excellence. This special event will be a beautiful evening filled with joy, community spirit, and a look back at our rich history. Tickets are available for $30 each, and for those who wish to enhance their experience, we are also offering the option to reserve tables for $240. This exclusive opportunity allows you to enjoy the evening with friends, family, or colleagues at a dedicated table, making your celebration even more memorable. The dress code for the evening is semi-formal. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our historic celebration and to create unforgettable memories. The deadline to purchase your ticket and to nominate a Distinguished Alumni is March 1, 2024. Gala Dinner Tickets To purchase tickets for event or reserve a table, please go to https://doolyk12-ga.leanstreamrp.com/district/marketplace/74 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form To nominate a Distinguished Alumni please go to https://forms.office.com/r/02NYZzsKQr

We are proud of our Middle School scholar athletes! Thanks for a great day of baseball and soccer!

Kindergartner, Macie Lester called the Dooly County February Board of Education meeting to order. Macie is in Mrs. Rutine Mathis' class and wants to be a school teacher when she grows up. Thank you to Macie and her family! #BIGDooly! #buildingintentionalgreatness

Our Bobcats were sooo close today, but fell shy 65-67 against Wheeler. This puts our Bobcats at #4 in the Region. We still believe Bobcats! Next up - Mitchell County, Camilla, GA on Tuesday, February 20, 2024! See you there!

Important Saturday School Announcement!!

Greetings Bobcat Nation!! Today's Wow Wednesday Black History Month Feature was an extreme "Wow" moment for me as I was flipping through Mrs. Sheila Almond's well-kept, school scrapbooks. Among many clippings of great school events was article after article of a two time Olympic Gold medalist from Vienna, GA!! A graduate of Dooly County Schools!!!! Roger Kingdom! Recently, it was a privilege speaking to Ms. Christine Kingdom and learning more about Roger Kingdom and all of her children including her daughter, Lorrye Borden, who taught 30 years in the Dooly County School System! Here's a link for more information about Roger Kingdom's story: https://www.teamusa.com/news/2022/june/08/hall-of-fame-inductee-roger-kingdom-cleared-every-hurdle-on-the-way-to-olympic-stardom.

A gentle reminder that Friday, February 16, 2024 is an asynchronous learning day for students, and it's followed by winter break February 19-23, 2024.

Due to funeral services being held at the K-8 Academy Saturday, February 10, 2024, ALL Saturday School traffic, bus and car riders, will drop off and pick up at the Elementary School bus ramp. Please DO NOT use or block the front entryway. Please pass this information on. Thank you.

Did you know that a prominent/notable hair care products entrepreneur and businessman is from Byromville, Ga originally? In Honor of Black History Month, Dooly County School System will feature each Wednesday a little known fact about the extraordinary accomplishments of African Americans. This is information that often leaves one saying or thinking, "oh, wow", and the phrase is then mostly followed by "I didn't know that." That was exactly what many Dooly County School System leaders said Monday during a meeting when our Superintendent, Dr. Sherrod Willaford, told us about Mr. Therman McKenzie, Sr. Enjoy reading about him in today's Black History Month Wow Wednesday.

Dooly County School System gladly joins the nation and world in celebrating the extraordinary courage and accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month. Our schools celebrate in many ways. If you visit any of our schools, you will see the walls adorned with posters of notable and trailblazing men and women who have made a tremendous impact on our country and the world. In addition, we will feature a Black History Month campaign sharing little known facts and thoughts about local and national greats and the importance of Black History Month. Look for these on Wow Wednesdays and Fridays. To culminate the month, feel free to join the schools for amazing Black History Programs - Dooly County K-8, Tuesday, 2/27/24 at 9 a.m. in the MS Gym and Dooly County High School, 2/29/24 at 2 p.m in the HS Gym.

It's a historic day at Dooly County High School with 6 student athletes signing on to colleges and universities for National Signing Day. Congratulations to these young men and their families!

Dooly County School District salutes our professional school counselors this week during National School Counselors Week! Thank you so much for all that you do!

Dooly County School District joined the American Heart Association for #wearredday to bring awareness to heart health. Faculty, staff and students united with millions of people around the nation in solidarity to eradicate heart disease and stroke. Open your heart and take care of your heart for strength and longevity.

Eligibility / Registration Requirements Georgia’s Pre-K Program is free to all 4-year-old children, regardless of parental income. To participate, children must be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2024 and a resident of Georgia. Requisitos de elegibilidad / registro El programa de Prekínder de Georgia es gratuito para todos los niños de 4 años, independientemente de los ingresos de los padres. Para participar, los niños deben tener 4 años de edad antes del 1 de septiembre de 2024 y ser residentes de Georgia. Please see Ms.Renee Bowens or Mrs. Carla Mahone at DCK-8 Academy for a registration packet. Por favor, Renee Bowens o la Sra. Carla Mahone en DCK-8 Academy para obtener un paquete de registro.