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Congratulations to the Dooly County School System School Board for receiving the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2023 Exemplary School Board recognition. In addition to this year's award, the Dooly County School Board received Exemplary School Board Status in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and they were recognized as a Quality Board in 2019. Keep up the great work! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

6 months ago, DCSS F.A.C.E.S

The Dooly County School System school board voted to officially name Dr. Sherrod Willaford, Superintendent of Schools at their October meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Sherrod Willaford! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

6 months ago, DCSS F.A.C.E.S

The Dooly County School System celebrated National School Lunch Week recently. Dr. Sherrod Willaford, Interim Superintendent and Mrs. Holly Black, Curriculum Director and other faculty and staff joined the Nutrition Program staff to serve students lunch for a day. Some of the greatest highlights of the day included being able to see each student and lending support to our hard working school nutrition team who provide the best and most nutritious meals to our students and staff. Congress adopted National School Lunch Week over 60 years ago, and the Level Up theme this year highlights how the school lunch program has been a "game changer" for students and their families. Dooly County School System Nutrition Program - we salute you and appreciate all that you do! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

6 months ago, DCSS F.A.C.E.S

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Happy Boss' Day to Dr. Sherrod Willaford, Interim Superintendent of Dooly County Schools. Dr. Willaford was recognized today by staff, as well as students! Kaleb Green presented Dr. Willaford with a gift on behalf of the Student Advisory Council, and later in the district cabinet meeting, the District Leadership Team honored him with several gifts, cupcakes and balloons! We appreciate all that you do to advance the Dooly County School District Dr. Willaford! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

6 months ago, DCSS F.A.C.E.S

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What opportunities do you have when thinking of college? The Georgia Migrant Education Program invites all MEP middle & high school families to the College Information Virtual Event, October 19th, 5-6 p.m.

7 months ago, Public Relations

FYI: Unadilla Food Drive/Pantry Update for October 2023

7 months ago, Public Relations

Graduation rates for the state of Georgia have just been released and Dooly County High School’s graduation rate has increased to 91% for the 2022-23 school year! The four-year cohort graduation rate for Dooly County High School is even higher at 93.4%! Dooly County High School’s graduation rate has exceeded the state of Georgia graduation rate (84.4%) again for the fourth consecutive year. The school system reflects an 89.4% graduation rate when Prep Academy, the district’s alternative education program, is included. This is a substantial increase from 2022 when the graduation rate was 86.1%. Keep rising Dooly! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!

7 months ago, DCSS F.A.C.E.S

Please have a safe and happy Fall Break, October 9-13, 2023! Also, all district offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023. Offices will resume business on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

7 months ago, DCSS F.A.C.E.S

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The Dooly County School System hosted "Dips and Dialogue" for its annual Title I and Family Engagement night on September 28, 2023. It was an evening for the Federal Programs Department and school leaders to share information about the Title I budget, academic data and the resources, enrichment and interventions that are provided to students. Students were the highlight of the evening as the Dooly K-8 Art program displayed many of their works of art, the 3rd grade class sang an African folk welcome song, and the marching band played several crowd pleasing selections. Families were also able to visit with various departments and agencies to discuss the resources they provide. They received information about family engagement policies and plans and school compacts and were able to provide feedback and ideas through the family engagement survey.

7 months ago, DCSS F.A.C.E.S

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Following the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, join us at DCHS for our Homecoming Bonfire. Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks will be sold.

7 months ago, Public Relations

The Southwest Georgia Regional meeting was held at Dooly K8 on Thursday, September 28th. Site Coordinator, Earl Clark Jr, hosted this event. During the monthly meeting, Regional Director, Ms. Simone Turner, instructed the team of Site Coordinators by discuss meaningful strategies and develop more insightful components to serve each school. There were 10 Albany/Americus area schools represented for this collaborative meeting. After the meeting, a scrumptious lunch was prepared for the Site Coordinators and Dooly's CIS support team. Dr. Willaford, Interim Superintendent, came and gave inspirational words and spoke about the works of CIS to all present. Communities in Schools of Georgia's mission is to surround our students with a community of supports empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

7 months ago, Public Relations

DCSS Department of School Nutrition had "udderly" amazing interactions with students on World School Milk Day, September 28, 2023. The celebration acknowledges the successes of school milk programs and the health benefits of milk for children which includes nutrients such as calcium, iodine, and vitamins B-12 and B2. At Dooly K-8, students were greeted by school nutrition mascots and were awarded prizes for answering questions and participating in games during lunch. At the high school, the focus was during breakfast where students were treated with delicious cold, flavored coffees. Adding the flavored coffees such as French Vanilla, Caramel and Smore's increased breakfast participation seventy three percent.

7 months ago, Cynthia Levatte

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Grab your controllers and get ready to level up with school lunch! Healthy school meals are the perfect power-ups to set kids up to conquer whatever challenges they face. #NSLW23 #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch

7 months ago, Public Relations

During the Dooly County School System's September District Leadership Team meeting, the following staff members were recognized for excellent contributions to school and district processes. Game balls of the Month were awarded to Tiffany Laster (K-8 Professional School Counselor) and Felicia Madison (Director of Support Services, Special Education and 21st Century). The Bobby the Bobcat award went to Donna Coats (Director of School Nutrition), and Angie Brannen (Gifted Coordinator) was awarded the Committed to Growth award.

7 months ago, Cynthia Levatte

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The Homecoming Parade will be held on October 5th, 4 PM. Submit your entry form by October 3rd at williemae.chaney@dooly.k12.ga.us.

7 months ago, Public Relations

Taking action to engage students and families is essential for addressing the absenteeism, enrollment declines and educational inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and address chronic absence today! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

7 months ago, Public Relations

Poor oral health among today’s school children is now a national crisis. Having the in-school dentist at your school keeps your students in school and learning! The Help A Child Smile Mobile Dental Clinic will be in Dooly County from Sept 25-29! Services provided include: Preventive Care Complete dental exam Cleaning X-Rays Fluoride treatments Sealants Oral health instruction Restorative Care Fillings Simple extractions Pulpotomy (Treatment of the nerves inside of baby teeth) Crowns Help A Child Smile accepts Medicaid and PeachCare as well as private insurance which almost always pays for 100% of treatment, so there is NO COST TO PARENTS. In addition, HACS offers an affordable self-pay option. Please go online and register your children at https://www.myschooldentist.com/ or scan the QR code.

7 months ago, Public Relations

Save the Date: Dooly County School System All Schools' Annual Title I Family Engagement Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 28th, 5:30 PM at the high school cafeteria.

7 months ago, Public Relations

Concerned about our community youth? Read the attached flyer for more information.

7 months ago, Public Relations

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Dooly County Schools attended the GaDOE Office of Rural Education and Innovation's Fall Summit on September 11, 2023. Participants attended sessions related to artificial intelligence, safety, curriculum, teaching and learning, social and emotional learning. They were able to collaborate with other Georgia rural schools by sharing strategies to prosper and thrive. Dr. Ursula Harris and Mr. Earl Clark, Jr. represented Dooly County Schools by presenting promising practices that the district uses to meet the needs of the whole child.

8 months ago, Public Relations