🎓 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. 💛
**Happy Labor Day from Dooly County Schools!**
Today, we recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers throughout our community and across our nation.
We are especially grateful for our incredible Dooly County Schools employees who work each day to support, inspire, and create opportunities for our students. From our classrooms and offices to our cafeterias, buses, and campuses — thank you for all you do for our Bobcat family!
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day.
We can't wait to welcome our students back tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th!
Happy Labor Day, Bobcats! 🧡
#DoolyUnited #LaborDay2026
Today, we recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers throughout our community and across our nation.
We are especially grateful for our incredible Dooly County Schools employees who work each day to support, inspire, and create opportunities for our students. From our classrooms and offices to our cafeterias, buses, and campuses — thank you for all you do for our Bobcat family!
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day.
We can't wait to welcome our students back tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th!
Happy Labor Day, Bobcats! 🧡
#DoolyUnited #LaborDay2026
The Migrant PAC Meeting and the ESOL Parent Training was attended by 30 participants who learned about school events, how to help their child with reading, and Rosetta Stone English for parents. Any ESOL parents wanting FREE Rosetta Stone online licenses should contact their child’s school.
A la reunión del Comité Asesor de Padres (PAC) de estudiantes migrantes y a la capacitación para padres del programa ESOL asistieron 30 personas, quienes recibieron información sobre eventos escolares, cómo ayudar a sus hijos con la lectura y el programa de inglés Rosetta Stone para padres. Los padres de estudiantes de ESOL interesados en obtener licencias gratuitas de Rosetta Stone en línea deben comunicarse con la escuela de sus hijos.
🐾❤️💛 PBIS KICKOFF WEEK IS HERE! 💛❤️🐾
Get ready for a fun-filled week celebrating positive behavior at Dooly County K-8 Academy!
📅 Monday, September 7 — No School: Labor Day
👯 Tuesday, September 8 — Twins Day
👩🏽⚕️👨🏽🚒 Wednesday, September 9 — Career Day
🤪 Thursday, September 10 — Tacky Thursday
😴 Friday, September 11 — Pajama Day
🎉 We’ll conclude the week with a schoolwide PBIS Assembly featuring teacher challenges, relay races, Minute to Win It games, information about PBIS badges and more!
Remember, Bobcats: Show up, stand out and do what’s right!
R — Respectful
O — On Task
A — Accountable
R — Responsible
One Team. One Den. Endless Possibilities. 🐾
#PBISKickoffWeek #BobcatPride #PositiveChoices #DoolyCountyK8Academy #ROAR
🎓 Dooly Legacy Initiative - Week 24 🎓
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
This week's Dooly Legacy is Mrs. Jaquelyn Taylor, Media Specialist at Dooly County High School!
Mrs. Taylor is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to open worlds through the power of books, research, and information literacy. As our high school media specialist, she is the curator of curiosity — connecting students with the resources, tools, and knowledge they need to think critically, research deeply, and grow intellectually.
Her media center is more than a library. It is a space where students discover their interests, explore new ideas, and develop the skills that will carry them through college, careers, and life. Mrs. Taylor tends to that space with expertise and dedication, ensuring that every student who walks through those doors leaves better equipped than when they arrived.
Thank you, Mrs. Taylor, for keeping the love of learning alive and bringing it 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. Jaquelyn Taylor, Media Specialist at Dooly County High School!
Mrs. Taylor is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to open worlds through the power of books, research, and information literacy. As our high school media specialist, she is the curator of curiosity — connecting students with the resources, tools, and knowledge they need to think critically, research deeply, and grow intellectually.
Her media center is more than a library. It is a space where students discover their interests, explore new ideas, and develop the skills that will carry them through college, careers, and life. Mrs. Taylor tends to that space with expertise and dedication, ensuring that every student who walks through those doors leaves better equipped than when they arrived.
Thank you, Mrs. Taylor, for keeping the love of learning alive and bringing it back home! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited
📚 Growing Together to Support Our Students!
School principals and counselors from Dooly County K–8 Academy and Dooly County High School partnered with Chattahoochee-Flint RESA for annual training on the Georgia Counselor Keys Effectiveness System standards.
This important event allows principals and counselors to participate in a pre-conference, review expectations, establish goals, and strengthen their partnership to better support the academic, social-emotional, and career development needs of every student.
We are committed to learning, collaborating, and making a positive impact across Dooly County Schools! ❤️💛
#DoolyCountySchools #CounselorKeys #ProfessionalLearning #StudentSuccess #ChattFlintRESA
🎉 Woot! Woot! Dooly County K–8 Academy kicked off Attendance Awareness Month with high energy and a visit from the “Woot Woot Attendance Cart!”
Our CIS Site Coordinator, Mr. Earl “OJ” Clark, traveled throughout the middle school celebrating classes that achieved 100% attendance today. Students in those classes had the opportunity to select a special item from the cart! 🛒
Classes will also receive a special sign on their door for perfect attendance!
Elementary classes will get a chance to visit the “Woot Woot Attendance Cart” tomorrow.
Every day matters—when students show up, they have more opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed! ❤️💛🐾
#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayMatters #WootWoot #DCK8Bobcats #OneTeamOneDen
📚 Professional Learning in Action!
On Friday, August 28, Dooly County Schools teachers participated in professional learning focused on strengthening Tier 1 instruction, increasing mental health awareness, and improving practices that support student success.
We are committed to learning, growing, and moving our schools forward—together! 🌟
#DoolyCountySchools #ProfessionalLearning #Tier1Instruction #StudentSuccess
📚 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚
As we prepare to recognize this important month and bring awareness to the benefits of attending school daily, we want to remind every student and family: Your Presence Matters!
Every day at school is another opportunity to learn, grow, build relationships, and move closer to success. Missing just a few days can make it harder for students to keep up. Let’s work together to ensure our Bobcats are at school, on time, and ready to learn every day! 🐾
Attend today. Achieve tomorrow. Every student. Every day.
#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #YourPresenceMatters #EveryDayCounts #BobcatPride
🎓 Dooly Legacy Initiative - Week 23 🎓
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
This week's Dooly Legacy is Mrs. Isela Ramos Castro, ESOL Paraprofessional at Dooly County K-8!
Mrs. Ramos Castro is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to serve as a lifeline for our English language learners. She understands the courage it takes to navigate a new language and a new culture because she has lived that journey herself. Now, she uses that lived experience to meet our ESOL students with compassion, patience, and an unwavering commitment to helping them find their footing.
Her presence in the classroom means that no student has to feel lost, invisible, or alone. Mrs. Ramos Castro is a bridge — between languages, between cultures, and between our families and the school community they are learning to call home.
Thank you, Mrs. Ramos Castro, for bringing your heart, your story, and your strength 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. Isela Ramos Castro, ESOL Paraprofessional at Dooly County K-8!
Mrs. Ramos Castro is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home to serve as a lifeline for our English language learners. She understands the courage it takes to navigate a new language and a new culture because she has lived that journey herself. Now, she uses that lived experience to meet our ESOL students with compassion, patience, and an unwavering commitment to helping them find their footing.
Her presence in the classroom means that no student has to feel lost, invisible, or alone. Mrs. Ramos Castro is a bridge — between languages, between cultures, and between our families and the school community they are learning to call home.
Thank you, Mrs. Ramos Castro, for bringing your heart, your story, and your strength back home! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited
🐾 **Dooly County Schools Families — Important Reminder!**
Tomorrow, **Friday, August 28th**, is an **Independent Learning Day** for all students across the district. There will be no in-person classes at any Dooly County Schools campus on this day. Students will have learning activities form their teachers to complete at home.
We look forward to welcoming all of our students back in the building on **Monday, August 31st**!
#DoolyUnited #IndependentLearningDay #Bobcats
Tomorrow, **Friday, August 28th**, is an **Independent Learning Day** for all students across the district. There will be no in-person classes at any Dooly County Schools campus on this day. Students will have learning activities form their teachers to complete at home.
We look forward to welcoming all of our students back in the building on **Monday, August 31st**!
#DoolyUnited #IndependentLearningDay #Bobcats
🎓 Dooly Legacy Initiative - Week 22 🎓
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
This week's Dooly Legacy is Mr. Chanin Hamilton, middle school Physical Education teacher and District Athletic Director at Dooly County Schools!
Mr. Hamilton is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home wearing not one, but two hats — and excelling in both. On the gym floor, he's teaching our middle schoolers the value of physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy competition. In his role as District Athletic Director, he's overseeing athletics across the entire district, ensuring that every student athlete has the opportunity to compete, grow, and shine.
He knows what it means to represent Dooly County because he did it himself. Now he's building a culture of athletic excellence and school pride from the ground up — one student, one team, and one championship at a time.
Thank you, Mr. Hamilton, for bringing your passion for athletics and leadership 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 Mr. Chanin Hamilton, middle school Physical Education teacher and District Athletic Director at Dooly County Schools!
Mr. Hamilton is a proud Dooly County graduate who came back home wearing not one, but two hats — and excelling in both. On the gym floor, he's teaching our middle schoolers the value of physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy competition. In his role as District Athletic Director, he's overseeing athletics across the entire district, ensuring that every student athlete has the opportunity to compete, grow, and shine.
He knows what it means to represent Dooly County because he did it himself. Now he's building a culture of athletic excellence and school pride from the ground up — one student, one team, and one championship at a time.
Thank you, Mr. Hamilton, for bringing your passion for athletics and leadership back home! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited
🏛️ Tonight’s Dooly County Board of Education meeting kicked off with a special moment — second grader Avalynn Taylor from Miss Small’s class led us in calling the meeting to order!
It’s students like Avalynn who remind us exactly why we do this work. Way to represent, Dooly County K-8 Academy! 🐾
#DoolyUnited #DoolyCountySchools
📚🍝 Dooly K-8 Families—Join Us!
Come out for our Curriculum/Annual Title I Night on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 6:00–7:15 PM! Learn what your scholar will be learning this year, explore our curriculum, and enjoy a FREE spaghetti dinner! 🍝🐾Information will be sent home next week to RSVP.
#BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #CurriculumNight
BOARD WORK SESSION NOTICE
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a board work session on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in room 101 of the Central Office located at 202 E. Cotton, Street, Vienna, GA 31092.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOTICE
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a regular board meeting on Thursday, August 20, 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 Facebook page.
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a board work session on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in room 101 of the Central Office located at 202 E. Cotton, Street, Vienna, GA 31092.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOTICE
The Dooly County Board of Education will have a regular board meeting on Thursday, August 20, 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 Facebook page.
🎓 **Dooly Legacy Initiative — We're Back!** 🎓
Summer flew by, but the legacy never stops. We are back and ready to continue celebrating the Dooly County graduates who chose to come home and serve!
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
**This week's Dooly Legacy is Dr. Chiquita Granville**, Assistant Principal at Dooly County High School!
Dr. Granville is a proud Dooly County graduate who returned home to lead with vision, excellence, and a deep love for her community. As assistant principal at the high school level, she is shaping school culture, supporting teachers, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential.
She didn't just come back — she came back with a determination to pour everything she has into the place that helped shape her. Dr. Granville is a living example to every student in Dooly County that hard work, perseverance, and pride in where you come from can take you further than you ever imagined.
Thank you, Dr. Granville, for leading with excellence and bringing it all back home! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited #WereBack #NewSchoolYear
Summer flew by, but the legacy never stops. We are back and ready to continue celebrating the Dooly County graduates who chose to come home and serve!
They walked our halls as students. Now they're shaping the future for the next generation.
**This week's Dooly Legacy is Dr. Chiquita Granville**, Assistant Principal at Dooly County High School!
Dr. Granville is a proud Dooly County graduate who returned home to lead with vision, excellence, and a deep love for her community. As assistant principal at the high school level, she is shaping school culture, supporting teachers, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential.
She didn't just come back — she came back with a determination to pour everything she has into the place that helped shape her. Dr. Granville is a living example to every student in Dooly County that hard work, perseverance, and pride in where you come from can take you further than you ever imagined.
Thank you, Dr. Granville, for leading with excellence and bringing it all back home! 💛
#DoolyLegacy #HomegrownLeaders #DoolyUnited #WereBack #NewSchoolYear
Strong Growth. Forward Momentum.
Dooly County students are making meaningful academic progress, and mathematics is leading the way! 📈
The 2026 Georgia Milestones results show improvement across our district. Of the 12 End-of-Grade and End-of-Course assessments currently available, seven improved at Developing Learner or above, and eight improved at Proficient Learner or above.
Our strongest gains came in mathematics. We also saw positive momentum in Biology, Algebra, fifth-grade science, and eighth-grade Social Studies.
These gains reflect the hard work of our students and the dedication of our teachers, school leaders, instructional support staff, families, community partners, and Board of Education. We are proud of this progress, but our work continues. During the 2026-2027 school year, we will build on this momentum while providing targeted support in third-grade mathematics, eighth-grade science, and U.S. History.
Every percentage represents students who are growing, gaining skills, and moving closer to proficiency. Let’s celebrate their progress and continue working together to ensure every student reaches their highest aspirations.
Strong Growth. Forward Momentum. Moving “the Dooly Way” Forward! ❤️💛
Dooly County students are making meaningful academic progress, and mathematics is leading the way! 📈
The 2026 Georgia Milestones results show improvement across our district. Of the 12 End-of-Grade and End-of-Course assessments currently available, seven improved at Developing Learner or above, and eight improved at Proficient Learner or above.
Our strongest gains came in mathematics. We also saw positive momentum in Biology, Algebra, fifth-grade science, and eighth-grade Social Studies.
These gains reflect the hard work of our students and the dedication of our teachers, school leaders, instructional support staff, families, community partners, and Board of Education. We are proud of this progress, but our work continues. During the 2026-2027 school year, we will build on this momentum while providing targeted support in third-grade mathematics, eighth-grade science, and U.S. History.
Every percentage represents students who are growing, gaining skills, and moving closer to proficiency. Let’s celebrate their progress and continue working together to ensure every student reaches their highest aspirations.
Strong Growth. Forward Momentum. Moving “the Dooly Way” Forward! ❤️💛
