Dooly County School System

🚨 DOOLY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JOB FAIR - TOMORROW! 🚨 **WHEN:** Saturday, March 8th, 2025 **TIME:** 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM **WHERE:** Dooly County High School Looking for a rewarding career in education? The Dooly County School System is hiring! We're recruiting for multiple positions across the district: - Teachers (all levels) - Paraprofessionals - Bus Drivers - School Nutrition Staff - Maintenance Personnel Come meet our staff and learn about the excellent career opportunities available in our school community. Bring your resume and be prepared for on-site interviews! Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Dooly County students! #DoolyCountySchools #EducationCareers #JobFair #NowHiring #TeachInDooly

Collaboration and Networking in Action! Dooly K-8 Academy's Glisi LIT team was thrilled to host colleagues from Douglas County Schools' Glisi LIT team for a day of sharing and learning! Our visitors observed literacy instruction in action and visited classrooms from grades 3-8, where our students have been focusing on vocabulary acquisition to boost literacy skills. It was an incredible opportunity for our teachers to exchange ideas, best practices, and inspiration with fellow educators. We're grateful for the chance to collaborate and grow together! #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #DoolyK8Academy #GlisiLit #LiteracyInAction #Collaboration

📣 Join Us for Dooly County School System's STEM Night! 🔬 Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 18th! The Dooly County School System invites all K-12 students and their families to our exciting STEM Night featuring hands-on activities for everyone! 🕔 Title I Input Meeting: 5:00 PM 🕠 STEM Activities: 5:30-6:30 PM Explore science, technology, engineering, and math through fun, interactive stations designed for all ages. Build, experiment, code, and create alongside our teachers,, stakeholders, and STEM professionals! This is a perfect opportunity to engage with your child's education and discover the wonders of STEM together. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity! We can't wait to see you there! #DoolySTEM #HandsOnLearning #FamilyInput

Just a reminder... 🎓 Join Us: Dooly County Schools Career Fair! Looking to make a difference in education? Come meet our dedicated school staff and explore exciting career opportunities across our district! We're hosting our first in-house Career Fair where you can learn about open positions and interview on the spot. 📅 Date: March 8th at Dooly County High School Cafeteria ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM We're hiring for a variety of roles including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, school nutrition staff, and maintenance personnel. Whether you're an experienced educator or looking to start a career in school support services, we have positions available throughout the district. Take the first step toward joining our supportive school community! ✨ At the career fair, you'll have the opportunity to meet current staff and learn about our school culture, participate in on-site interviews, get information about available positions, and learn about benefits and professional development opportunities. Bring your resume and come ready to discuss how you can contribute to shaping the future of education in Dooly County!

🥞🍓 Rise & Shine – It’s National School Breakfast Week! 🍓🥞 This week is National School Breakfast Week, and Dooly County Schools is proud to offer nutritious, delicious breakfast options to fuel our students' learning! Studies show that children who eat breakfast perform better in school, have improved concentration, and maintain healthier weights. That's why we're committed to providing quality morning meals for every student. Check out our special breakfast menus for each school (attached to this post)! From warm whole-grain options to fresh fruits and protein-packed choices, we've got something to energize every student's morning. #NSBW #SchoolBreakfastWeek #DoolyCountyStrong #FuelForLearning

🌟 Happy National Social Work Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate and honor the incredible dedication and hard work of social workers everywhere, and especially our own, Mrs. Kim Floyd and Dr. Ursula Harris. Your compassion, resilience, and commitment to making a positive impact in our schools does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to support and uplift those in need. #NationalSocialWorkWeek #ThankYouSocialWorkers #MakingADifference

🏆 **ARE YOU READY FOR IT?** 🏆 The ultimate reading marathon has kicked off at Dooly County Schools! 🔥 THE 25 IN 2025 READING CHALLENGE 🔥 Train your brain and go for GOLD with 2,500 minutes of reading by May! Get in the game - students and community members alike can join this competition! Track your stats on the Beanstack App thru Clever as you hit your personal best and crush your reading goals. MVP readers will score championship prizes including t-shirts, mystery field trips, gift cards, and the ultimate bragging rights! Don't get benched! Join our reading team and show everyone what you're made of! #DoolyReadsToWin #ReadingAllStars #25in2025 #ChampionReaders

We are proud to share how our 1-cent ESPLOST has transformed Dooly County Schools! Thanks to your support, we've: ✅ Completed stadium upgrades ✅ Built a new weight room facility ✅ Created innovative maker spaces ✅ Modernized media center environments ✅ Purchased updated textbooks ✅ Expanded technology resources ✅ Added new school buses to our fleet ✅ Installed upgraded security cameras ✅ Achieved 1:1 technology for every student These improvements directly benefit our children's education and safety every day. Let's keep this momentum going! 🗳️ Vote YES for SPLOST renewal on March 18th to continue investing in our students' futures!! #DoolyCountySchools #VoteYESforEducation #SPLOSTWorks

Read Across America Week is Almost Here! Get ready for a week full of reading and fun!! Next week - March 3-7, 2025 - we are celebrating this special time to foster a love for books and literacy. Dooly County K8 Academy students are invited to join in on the fun by participating in theme days! Let's make this a fantastic week of reading adventures!!

# Day 5 of Public School Week: Healthcare Heroes in Training! 🏥👩‍⚕️ To wrap up Public School Week, we're back at Dooly County High School showcasing our outstanding Healthcare Pathway program! Under Ms. Valentina Bowens' expert leadership, these future healthcare professionals are gaining critical hands-on skills while developing as HOSA leaders. In this video, you'll see our dedicated nurse aide students practicing essential clinical techniques they'll use during upcoming rotations at Summer Hill Nursing Home and on their certification exams. These amazing students represent the bright future of healthcare in our community. Their dedication reminds us why investing in public education creates pathways to success for all students! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyDDnyQBElk #PublicSchoolWeek #PSW25 #DoolyCitySchools

Through a partnership with STAR Innovative Coaching, several of our Dooly County High School students had the invaluable opportunity to participate in a job shadowing experience at a local grocery store. This hands-on learning experience allowed students to explore potential career paths and gain valuable insights into the grocery retail industry. We extend our sincere gratitude to STAR Innovative Coaching and the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) for facilitating this engaging and educational opportunity, making career exploration both meaningful and interactive for our students.

📚 DAY 4 OF PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEK: INVESTING IN LITERACY! 📚 Today we're highlighting our powerful partnership with the Rollins Center! Through their Read Right from the Start program, our teachers are gaining innovative strategies to transform reading instruction at Dooly County K8 Academy. Watch as our students engage with these new literacy approaches that are already showing amazing results in our classrooms. We're proud to invest in both our educators and our children, building stronger readers and brighter futures! #PublicSchoolWeek #PSW25 #ReadRightFromTheStart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU2LUWw_dE4

The Dooly County School System has been selected as a recipient of a $25,000 grant from Georgia Reads/Georgia Council on Literacy, reinforcing the district’s ongoing efforts to strengthen literacy development among students and the broader community. Dooly County was one of 61 organizations that applied for this competitive funding opportunity. As an L4GA (Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia) school district, Dooly County Schools is committed to fostering literacy excellence through strategic partnerships and community collaboration. The district works closely with Dooly County Family Connections, Albany Area Primary Health, Dooly County Recreational Department, the Rollins Center, GLISI Lit, and Educational Epiphany to implement impactful literacy initiatives that benefit both students and families. “This grant will allow us to further our mission of building strong literacy foundations for all learners,” stated Dr. Sherrod Willaford, Superintendent of Schools. “Through our partnerships and dedicated educators, we are creating opportunities that not only support student achievement but also strengthen literacy across our community.” The funding will be used to support literacy programs, enhance instructional resources, develop print-rich environments, and provide professional learning opportunities that align with the district’s comprehensive literacy plan. #PSW25 #GLISI #RollinsCenter #EducationalEpiphany #DoolyUnited #PublicSchoolWeek

Dooly County High School JROTC is proud to host the One Blood blood drive on March 4th! This life-saving event will run all day at the entrance to the high school. We invite all community members and stakeholders to roll up their sleeves and donate. Your single donation can save up to three lives! No appointment necessary - just stop by the high school entrance anytime during the day. Join us in making a difference in our community! #DoolyCounty #BloodDrive #CommunityService #JROTC #OneBlood

# Day 3 of Public School Week is highlighting the incredible hands-on learning happening in our 8th grade physical science class! In this video, you'll see our students fully engaged in experimental learning because Science education isn't just about memorizing facts - it's about discovering how our world works through direct experience. Our dedicated teachers create these dynamic learning environments where curiosity thrives and students develop critical thinking skills they'll use throughout their lives. When you support public education, you support these transformative learning experiences that prepare students for future success in STEM fields and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwOoRXsGw6Y #PublicSchoolWeek #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #ScienceMatters

📚 ATTENTION DOOLY COUNTY FAMILIES! 📚 Is your child ready for upcoming state assessments? The Georgia Department of Education has created an AMAZING resource just for you! Their "Georgia Milestones Parent Resources" guide is packed with practical information to help your student succeed. You'll find test preparation strategies, sample questions, timeline information, and tips for supporting your child through the testing process. Don't let test anxiety take over - be prepared! Download this free resource today: https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/65da261d-7393-457b-bd7e-b7721b2f15cf/1/GM_Parent_Resources.pdf #DoolyCounty #GeorgiaEducation #TestPrep #StudentSuccess

🚌✨ STEM on the Move! Our Dooly County Schools STEM Bus rolled up to the Rec Department last night for their basketball awards ceremony! While celebrating our amazing young athletes, kids also got hands-on with some serious STEM fun. From building with LEGOs and MagnaTiles to creating with circuits and 3D pens, the excitement was contagious! We're incredibly grateful to the Rec Department for being such an outstanding community partner for our schools. These collaborations help us bring learning opportunities to students outside the classroom and show that STEM education can happen anywhere! Special thanks to all the families who stopped by the STEM Bus and joined in the activities. Together, we're building bright futures for Dooly County students both on and off the court! 🏀🔬 #DoolyCountySchools #STEMEducation #CommunityPartners #HandsOnLearning

Public School Week Day 2 takes us to Dooly County High School's outstanding JROTC Program. Take a look inside and see how our students are developing discipline, leadership skills, and civic responsibility that will serve them for a lifetime. Our cadets don't just wear the uniform with pride—they embody the values of service, teamwork, and excellence in everything they do. From precision drills to community service projects, these young leaders are learning what it means to step up and make a difference. Many discover strengths and abilities they never knew they possessed, building confidence that extends far beyond the program itself. Join us in celebrating the exceptional opportunities our public schools provide and the remarkable students who seize them. Dooly County High School JROTC is just one example of how public education builds character alongside knowledge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecQ8jMNHgxw

Parents, Families and Stakeholders - we need YOUR help! We are in the process of updating our School Compact and Parent and Family Engagement Policy and are looking for feedback. Please click the link below to access the Google Form and provide your suggestions. Thank you in advance for your hep and support! https://forms.gle/mN3AvWw6mZYJiikCA

🌱 Step into Spring with Dooly County Agriculture! Take a peek inside our K-8 Academy Greenhouse, where our young Bobcats are getting their hands dirty and minds growing! From planting seeds to understanding sustainable farming, our students are cultivating both plants and knowledge. This is just the beginning - our agriculture program builds from middle school all the way through high school, preparing students for careers in Georgia's largest industry. Watch as our future farmers, agricultural scientists, and entrepreneurs learn vital skills hands-on! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqcpHoW_c44 Stay tuned for more amazing moments from across Dooly County Schools this week! 🌿 #DoolyAg #FutureReady #PublicSchoolsProud #DoolyProud #PSW25 #BobcatNation