Dooly County School System

Dooly County Schools is seeking input on their plan for the remaining ESSER funds. Staff members, parents, students and other community stakeholders are encouraged to complete the attached survey to provide valuable information for use in the development of the plan. You may click on the survey link or use the attached QR code on the flyer. https://forms.gle/P7n2LPMw5c6Np4Xc8

The Dooly County School System would also like to recognize our Data Analysis and Assessment Coordinator, Mrs. Ansley Scarborough, as a VITAL part of the IT Department. We are thankful for all that she does for our district, and are very grateful to have her! #ThisisDooly

Good morning Bobcats! The 2022 Dooly County High School Homecoming Parade Entry Form is now available on the DCHS website on the home page. It can be found under the "2022 Homecoming Parade Entry Form" tab. The form is also available in the DCHS front office for pick up!

Today is National IT Professional Day. The Dooly County School System would like to say thank you to our awesome IT TEAM: Mrs. Leeza Streetman ( IT Director) and Mrs. Ginny Jackson (IT Specialist). These ladies go above and beyond for us every single day and we are so grateful to have them! #ThisisDooly

This is a reminder that the September Food Pantry will be held at Christ Chapel Unadilla on September 17th and 24th from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m.

School attendance matters! Attendance offers opportunities to learn, build relationships and access supports. September is Attendance Awareness Month at the DCSS. Remember that "Attendance Matters".

Greeting parents, This is a reminder that the Dooly County 21st CCLC program starts today. All registered students in grades K-3, 6, 8, and 10-12 who have registered are expected to remain after school for today's program. Please remember that the program operates Monday-Friday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Dooly County School buses will transport students home at the end of the program day. Parent pickups may be received at the front of the school building. Dooly County 21st CCLC registration is still open and parents are encouraged to enroll their students.

Dooly County High School will be opening the pond for community fishing on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 7:30AM until noon. Please bring your own fishing equipment and bait.

Greetings parents, The Dooly County Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school program registration is on-going. We have several slots available in grades K-3, 6, 8, and 10-12. The 21st CCLC afterschool program will provide students with a snack, homework help, academic support, enrichment activities, and field trip experiences. The program will start on September 6, 2022 and operate Mondays-Fridays from 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM daily. If you need another registration form, please contact your child's school. Registrations will be accepted and processed on a first received, first served basis. Once class size capacity is reached students will be placed on a wait list. Thank you and we look forward to working with your family in the 21st CCLC after-school program, Felicia L. Madison, Ed.S. Dooly County Support Services Director/ Dooly County Special Education Director/ Dooly County 21st Century Program Director 202 Cotton Street 11949 Highway 41 Vienna, Georgia 31092 Pinehurst, Georgia 31070 229.268.4761 phone 229.645.3421 229.268.6148 fax 229.645.3840

The meeting link for the Aug. 25th, 6 PM Dooly High School Title 1 Parent Orientation Meeting is: DCSS Parent Family Engagement Meeting Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/619583549 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 - One-touch: tel:+15713173112,,619583549# Access Code: 619-583-549

Greetings parents, The Dooly County Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school program registration is open. The 21st CCLC afterschool program will provide students with a snack, homework help, academic support, enrichment activities, and field trip experiences. The program will start on September 6th, 2022 and operate Mondays thru Fridays from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. daily. Registrations will be accepted and processed on a first received, first served basis. Once class size capacity is reached students will be placed on a wait list. Today, K-8 Academy students in grades Kindergarten through third, sixth and eighth will bring home a gold-colored information and registration form. High school students in grades 10 thru 12 will receive their information and registration forms tomorrow, August 25th.

The meeting link for the Aug. 23rd, 6 PM Dooly K-8 Title 1 Parent Orientation Meeting is: DCSS Parent Family Engagement Meeting Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/619583549 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 - One-touch: tel:+15713173112,,619583549# Access Code: 619-583-549

The Bobcat Football team will play at Crisp County on Friday, August 19, 7:30 PM. Please be advised that Crisp County has a "No Bag" policy. Check out the graphic for more details. Thanks for supporting our Bobcat team! Go Dooly!!!

Registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten will be held at the Dooly K-8 Academy on Sat., Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact Dr. Walters or Ms. Bowens at 229-645-3421 for more info.

Dear Dooly County School System Families, The water main leak in Pinehurst will not be cleared until midday on Friday, August 12th. In efforts to maintain consistency across the school system, Dooly K8 Academy and Dooly County High School will be closed for students, faculty, and staff on Friday, August 12th. Students may receive assignments from teachers to complete on Friday. School leaders will provide direction to faculty and staff regarding work responsibilities. We thank everyone for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, August 15th.

Vienna, Georgia- Dooly County High School has named Donna Peavy as the new head girls flag football coach. Peavy previously coached the DCHS girls fastpitch softball team and currently serves as the Dooly County Middle School Athletic Director. She has over two decades of coaching experience and is extremely excited about this role. Peavy played flag football herself in college at Valdosta State. She led her team to the Georgia Intramural State Flag Football Championship and the Flag Football Nationals in New Orleans in 1987. Coach Peavy is married to Mr. Jeff Peavy, with whom she shares three beautiful children: Eason, Alex, and Julia. She also has three grandchildren: Eden, Judah, and Abram. She loves spending time with her family as she loves athletics. She has been involved in athletics since she was in the fifth grade. When asked about becoming the head girls flag football Coach Peavy stated, “I’ve always been very passionate about sports. I played flag football in college. We won the Georgia Intramural State Championship, so I have a strong background in flag football. I believe that athletics can complete the total child. I think what they learn from being on a team is when they go out into the real world and get a job, they become a team player. They are on time; their work ethic allows them to keep their job. I have a quote that I live by, “academics will get you the job, athletics will help you keep the job!” Needless to say, I’m very excited about being the head flag football coach and look forward to a fantastic year️!” We feel extremely fortunate to have Coach Peavy as the head girls flag football coach. She brings extensive experience, structure, and passion. The season begins on October 18, 2022.

Dear Dooly K-8 Academy Families, An 8” water main line burst in the City of Pinehurst on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The water cannot be tested until August 11th, thus making the water unsafe to drink, cook, or wash hands until it has been cleared. Therefore, the Dooly K-8 Academy must be closed on Thursday, August 11th for students, faculty and staff. Dooly K8 faculty and staff will receive directions from school administration regarding work responsibilities. Dooly County High School will remain open for school. All high school students, faculty and staff should report to DCHS on August 11th. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

​MEDIA ADVISORY Ed-Flex Program Dooly County-New for the 2022-2023 school year, the state of Georgia is allowing school districts to submit waivers under the Ed-Flex Program. Through Ed-Flex, The U.S. Department of Education (Secretary) delegates to eligible State Education Agencies (SEAs) the authority to waive certain statutory or regulatory education requirements that may impede local efforts to reform and improve education. Ed-Flex is designed to help Local Education Agencies (LEAs), or school districts, carry out educational reforms and raise the achievement of all students. Ed-Flex is authorized under the Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 1999 and was reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) met the eligibility criteria as an SEA and is offering its school districts to apply for waivers over a five year period. LEAs must apply to GaDOE annually for the desired waivers. Participating school districts will have to report annually on the effect of any state approved waivers. For the 2022-2023 school year, we are pursuing the below waivers from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). Waiver of Title I, Part A Limitation on Carryover – ESSA Section 1127(a) (unspent Title I, Part A FY2022 funds carried over to FY 2023 If approved, this waiver would allow all unspent Title I, Part A funds from school year 2021-2022 to return to the school district next year. In the past, the amount returned could not exceed 15% of the previous year’s allocation. After reviewing these waiver requests, please submit any feedback or questions you have to terrie.lockhart@dooly.k12.ga.us. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Mission of Dooly County Schools, in partnership with parents and the community, is to provide educational excellence for all students. For more information, please contact the Office of Federal Programs at 229-268-4761 or terrie.lockhart@dooly.k12.ga.us. Click here for the survey link for public comments on the ED Flex Waiver Request.​ ​https://forms.office.com/Pages...

NOTICE OF BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Dooly County Board of Education will have a regular board meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2022, 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 Schools Facebook page.

Dear Bobcat Family, In an attempt to ensure the safety of all we will implement the safety measures outlined in the flier as well as utilizing GoFan beginning August 15, 2022. Dooly County will be handling ticket sales through GoFan beginning August 15th. We have created the schedules on GoFan for football, softball and flag football and it's ready to go. As other seasons approach, we will create the season and event dates so fans are able to purchase tickets early at their convenience. Please share this information with your community as well as Region 4A. If you choose to the GoFan app is active and you can purchase your tickets for this week’s games. Principal Rodney McBride