We had a great kickoff to our New Teacher Induction Program! Our growing educators came together for an afternoon of collaboration, connection, and professional learning focused on building strong classroom foundations.
We’re excited to support our teachers throughout this yearlong journey as we continue to learn, lead, and grow together!
People. Purpose. Progress.
#ThinkLikeABobcat #NewTeacherInduction #DoolyCountySchools #GrowingEducators #DoolyUnited
The Dooly County K-8 Academy is celebrating Georgia Pre-K Week 2026 on Thursday, October 8th, at 9:30 a.m. with a "Class Parade" on the Elementary Bus Ramp (outside the Multipurpose Room) with music provided by "The Golden Sounds of the South" band directed by Mr. Muhammad. Please come out and celebrate our Pre-K classes!
📣 Attention, Bobcat Families!
To accommodate Homecoming activities and Parent-Teacher Conferences, and to support a safe, orderly dismissal, Dooly County Schools will release students early on the following days:
🏈 Thursday, October 1 (Homecoming): Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
🍎 Friday, October 2 (Parent-Teacher Conferences):
Dooly County K-8 Academy: Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
Dooly County High School: Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.
Please plan transportation and after-school arrangements accordingly. We look forward to celebrating Homecoming together and partnering with our families during conferences. Thank you for your continued support!
#DoolyUnited #Homecoming #Bobcats #Parent-TeacherConference
To accommodate Homecoming activities and Parent-Teacher Conferences, and to support a safe, orderly dismissal, Dooly County Schools will release students early on the following days:
🏈 Thursday, October 1 (Homecoming): Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
🍎 Friday, October 2 (Parent-Teacher Conferences):
Dooly County K-8 Academy: Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
Dooly County High School: Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.
Please plan transportation and after-school arrangements accordingly. We look forward to celebrating Homecoming together and partnering with our families during conferences. Thank you for your continued support!
#DoolyUnited #Homecoming #Bobcats #Parent-TeacherConference
Our 2026 Graduation Rate is in and Dooly County High School has exceeded the Statewide Average coming in at 88.8%
We are proud of our students and grateful for the hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff who help make it happen!
We are proud of our students and grateful for the hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff who help make it happen!
🎓 Dooly Legacy Initiative - Week 27 🎓
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
This week's Dooly Legacy is Mrs. Alvita Lewis, 8th grade Georgia Studies teacher at Dooly County K8 Academy!
Mrs. Lewis is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to teach our students about the very soil they stand on. In her Georgia Studies classroom, she brings history, geography, government, and culture to life — helping our 8th graders understand where they come from, how their state was shaped, and why their community's story matters.
There is something powerful about a Dooly County native teaching Georgia Studies right here in the heart of Middle Georgia. Mrs. Lewis doesn't just teach this content , she connects our students to a legacy of history and place that is deeply personal, making the subject come alive in a way that only someone with deep roots here truly can.
Thank you, Mrs. Lewis, for grounding our students in history and bringing your passion back home! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
This week's Dooly Legacy is Mrs. Alvita Lewis, 8th grade Georgia Studies teacher at Dooly County K8 Academy!
Mrs. Lewis is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to teach our students about the very soil they stand on. In her Georgia Studies classroom, she brings history, geography, government, and culture to life — helping our 8th graders understand where they come from, how their state was shaped, and why their community's story matters.
There is something powerful about a Dooly County native teaching Georgia Studies right here in the heart of Middle Georgia. Mrs. Lewis doesn't just teach this content , she connects our students to a legacy of history and place that is deeply personal, making the subject come alive in a way that only someone with deep roots here truly can.
Thank you, Mrs. Lewis, for grounding our students in history and bringing your passion back home! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited
Homecoming is almost here! 🎉
This year's theme is "The Wizard of Oz," and we'd love for you to be part of our Homecoming Parade on October 1st! Whether you're a family, classroom, organization, or community partner, we hope you'll join us in making this a memorable celebration.
📝 Click the link below to complete your parade registration form:
https://forms.gle/Qm6FPciHkxF1gCky5
⏰ Please return your form no later than 3:30 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026.
🍬 PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons, THROWING LOOSE CANDY FROM MOVING VEHICLES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Young children often run into the street to chase scattered candy, creating a serious safety hazard. Please make sure your parade candy is either securely bagged and tied or handed out by walkers alongside your vehicle. Thank you for helping us keep our parade watchers safe!
Having trouble accessing the form? Contact Mrs. Willie Mae Chaney at 229-268-8181, ext. 3251.
We appreciate your prompt response and can't wait to see your creativity shine as we follow the yellow brick road together! 🌈👠
NOTICE OF BOARD CALLED MEETING
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a called board meeting on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in room 101 of the Central Office located at 202 E. Cotton, Street, Vienna, GA 31092.
The primary purpose is the millage rate adoption.
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a called board meeting on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in room 101 of the Central Office located at 202 E. Cotton, Street, Vienna, GA 31092.
The primary purpose is the millage rate adoption.
🎒✨ Pre-K at Dooly County—Where Little Learners Dream BIG! ✨🎒
Only 7 Pre-K slots are available! Give your child a bright start in a caring community where children play, learn, grow, and belong! ❤️💛
For more information, contact Mrs. Mathis, Registrar, or Mrs. Mahone, Pre-K Director/K–5 Assistant Principal.
📚 Small learners. Big possibilities.
🐾 Future Bobcats start here!
#DoolyCountySchools #DoolyPreK #FutureBobcats #BrightStart #ChampionsForEveryChild
🎓 Dooly Legacy Initiative - Week 26 🎓
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
This week's Dooly Legacy is Coach Rody Velasquez, elementary Physical Education teacher at Dooly County K8 Academy!
Coach Velasquez is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to get our youngest learners moving, thriving, and discovering the joy of an active life. In the gym and on the field, he is teaching our elementary students far more than physical fitness — he is building teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and the confidence that comes from pushing yourself a little further every day.
He knows what it means to grow up in Dooly County, and he brings that hometown pride into everything he does. Coach Velasquez shows our students every day that taking care of your body and showing up for your team are lessons that extend well beyond the gymnasium walls.
Thank you, Coach Velasquez, for keeping our Bobcats active, energized, and inspired! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
This week's Dooly Legacy is Coach Rody Velasquez, elementary Physical Education teacher at Dooly County K8 Academy!
Coach Velasquez is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to get our youngest learners moving, thriving, and discovering the joy of an active life. In the gym and on the field, he is teaching our elementary students far more than physical fitness — he is building teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and the confidence that comes from pushing yourself a little further every day.
He knows what it means to grow up in Dooly County, and he brings that hometown pride into everything he does. Coach Velasquez shows our students every day that taking care of your body and showing up for your team are lessons that extend well beyond the gymnasium walls.
Thank you, Coach Velasquez, for keeping our Bobcats active, energized, and inspired! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited
Tonight's Dooly County Board of Education meeting opened with a special moment! First grade student Selena Velasquez-Gonzalez from Mrs. Waters' class at Dooly County K-8 Academy had the honor of the call to order, gaveling the meeting into session. What a proud moment for our youngest Bobcat! 🐾
#DoolyUnited #DoolyCountySchools #StudentLeaders
🌱 Happy National Teach Ag Day! 🌱
Today we celebrate our agriculture education teachers, who cultivate more than crops — they grow curiosity, leadership, and real-world skills in our students. From hands-on labs to FFA opportunities, our Ag teachers are shaping the next generation of farmers, scientists, and community leaders right here in Dooly County.
Thank you for planting the seeds of success! 🚜📚
#TeachAgDay #DoolyCountySchools #AgEd
Today we celebrate our agriculture education teachers, who cultivate more than crops — they grow curiosity, leadership, and real-world skills in our students. From hands-on labs to FFA opportunities, our Ag teachers are shaping the next generation of farmers, scientists, and community leaders right here in Dooly County.
Thank you for planting the seeds of success! 🚜📚
#TeachAgDay #DoolyCountySchools #AgEd
🍎 Growing Leaders, Building Excellence! 🍎
Ms. Carla Mahone, Ms. Kristen Anderson, and Dr. Chiquita Granville attended the first session of the Aspiring Principal Academy offered through GAEL.
Superintendent Dr. Sherrod Willaford also participated as a panelist, sharing valuable leadership insights and experiences.
We are excited about their continued professional growth and all they will learn throughout this leadership journey! ❤️💛
#LeadershipDevelopment #PrincipalAcademy #GrowingLeaders #DoolyCountySchools #MakingAnImpact #LeavingALegacy
**Happy IT Professionals Day! 💻**
Today we celebrate the behind-the-scenes team that keeps Dooly County Schools running smoothly. A special shoutout to **Ms. Leeza Streetman** and **Mrs. Ginny Jackson**, whose hard work keeps our networks secure, our Chromebooks running, and our classrooms connected — even when Wi-Fi decides to act up in the middle of testing week!
From setting up new devices to solving problems most of us never even see, our IT professionals are essential to teaching and learning every single day. Thank you both for your patience, your expertise, and your dedication to our #DoolyUnited family!
🎉 **Happy Communities In Schools Appreciation Week!** 🎉
Dooly County Schools is proud to celebrate our incredible CIS Coordinators, **Mr. Earl Clark, Jr.**, serving Dooly County K-8 Academy, and **Mrs. Shatarra Lundy**, serving Dooly County High School! ❤️💛
Thank you for supporting our students, building meaningful connections, creating opportunities, and helping remove barriers so every Bobcat can succeed. Your dedication makes a difference every single day!🐾
#CommunitiesInSchools #CISAppreciationWeek #DoolyUnited #DoolyBobcats #AllInForOurStudents
🍎🥗 Made with love and served with pride! 🥗🍎
A special shout-out to our amazing School Nutrition Director, Ms. Sekeitha Lewis, for always showing up and ensuring that lunch at Dooly County K–8 Academy is nutritious, enjoyable, and beautifully presented! Faculty and staff received a special healthy treat on Friday with a salad bar and tuna.
Her dedication and personal touch remind our students that every meal is prepared with care and love.
Thank you for going above and beyond for our Bobcats each day! ❤️💛🐾
#MadeWithLove #SchoolNutrition #DoolyCountyK8 #BobcatPride #StudentsFirst
It's that time of year again — Homecoming in Dooly County! 🎉
This year's theme is "The Wizard of Oz," and we'd love for you to be part of our Homecoming Parade on October 1st! Whether you're a family, classroom, organization, or community partner, we hope you'll join us in making this a memorable celebration.
📝 Click the link below to complete your parade registration form:
https://forms.gle/Qm6FPciHkxF1gCky5
⏰ Please return your form no later than 3:30 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Having trouble accessing the form? Contact Mrs. Willie Mae Chaney at 229-268-8181, ext. 3251.
We appreciate your prompt response and can't wait to see your creativity shine as we follow the yellow brick road together! 🌈👠
🎓 Dooly Legacy Initiative - Week 25 🎓
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
This week's Dooly Legacy is Mrs. Angelica Thompson, middle school Math teacher at Dooly County K8 Academy!
Mrs. Thompson is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to prove what she already knew — that math is not something to fear, but something to conquer. In her classroom, she meets students where they are, breaking down complex concepts and building the confidence our middle schoolers need to tackle every equation, every problem, and every challenge placed in front of them.
She knows the struggles and the victories of learning math in these very halls because she experienced them herself. Now she channels that understanding into instruction that is patient, purposeful, and powerful — laying the mathematical foundation her students will stand on for the rest of their academic lives.
Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for making math click and bringing your passion back home! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
This week's Dooly Legacy is Mrs. Angelica Thompson, middle school Math teacher at Dooly County K8 Academy!
Mrs. Thompson is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to prove what she already knew — that math is not something to fear, but something to conquer. In her classroom, she meets students where they are, breaking down complex concepts and building the confidence our middle schoolers need to tackle every equation, every problem, and every challenge placed in front of them.
She knows the struggles and the victories of learning math in these very halls because she experienced them herself. Now she channels that understanding into instruction that is patient, purposeful, and powerful — laying the mathematical foundation her students will stand on for the rest of their academic lives.
Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for making math click and bringing your passion back home! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited
Patriot Day: Remembering September 11, 2001
Today, Dooly County Schools joins the nation in solemn remembrance—25 years since the events of September 11, 2001 changed our world forever. We pause to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless acts of courage and unity that emerged from that darkest of days.
Twenty-five years later, we carry their memory forward by teaching our students the values that define us as a nation: resilience, service, and love of community. Let us never forget.
🕊️ Please join us in a moment of reflection today, September 11th, as we honor those we lost and the heroes who answered the call.
#PatriotDay #NeverForget #DoolyUnited #September11
Today, Dooly County Schools joins the nation in solemn remembrance—25 years since the events of September 11, 2001 changed our world forever. We pause to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless acts of courage and unity that emerged from that darkest of days.
Twenty-five years later, we carry their memory forward by teaching our students the values that define us as a nation: resilience, service, and love of community. Let us never forget.
🕊️ Please join us in a moment of reflection today, September 11th, as we honor those we lost and the heroes who answered the call.
#PatriotDay #NeverForget #DoolyUnited #September11
BOARD WORK SESSION NOTICE
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a board work session on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in room 101 of the Central Office located at 202 E. Cotton, Street, Vienna, GA 31092.
DOOLY REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOTICE
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a regular board meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in room 101 of the Central Office located at 202 E. Cotton Street Vienna, GA 31092.
The public may view the meeting via Facebook Live from the Dooly County School System page.
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a board work session on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in room 101 of the Central Office located at 202 E. Cotton, Street, Vienna, GA 31092.
DOOLY REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOTICE
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a regular board meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in room 101 of the Central Office located at 202 E. Cotton Street Vienna, GA 31092.
The public may view the meeting via Facebook Live from the Dooly County School System page.
📚 Celebrating International Literacy Day at Dooly County Schools! 📚
Every page turned, every word sounded out, and every story shared is building the foundation for our students' futures. This International Literacy Day, we're celebrating the teachers, families, and community partners who make literacy a priority every single day in Dooly County.
From classroom read-alouds to family reading nights, literacy isn't just a subject here—it's a shared commitment across our entire community. When our students read, they don't just learn to decode words; they learn to dream bigger, think deeper, and see the world in new ways.
To every teacher who champions a love of reading, every parent who reads one more chapter at bedtime, and every student who picks up a book: thank you for making literacy come alive. 💛
Every page turned, every word sounded out, and every story shared is building the foundation for our students' futures. This International Literacy Day, we're celebrating the teachers, families, and community partners who make literacy a priority every single day in Dooly County.
From classroom read-alouds to family reading nights, literacy isn't just a subject here—it's a shared commitment across our entire community. When our students read, they don't just learn to decode words; they learn to dream bigger, think deeper, and see the world in new ways.
To every teacher who champions a love of reading, every parent who reads one more chapter at bedtime, and every student who picks up a book: thank you for making literacy come alive. 💛
