Friday, December 19, is an Early Dismissal Day for all students.
Dooly County High School will operate on an early dismissal schedule this Friday, December 19, 2025. As we close out the semester, we encourage our teachers and administrators to take this time to call parents and set up conferences, as well as share important updates regarding student behavior, attendance, and expectations moving into the new year.
This is also a great opportunity for teachers to introduce themselves to parents of students they will serve next semester and begin building strong partnerships early.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep our Bobcats successful!
Final Exams will take place December 15–19, 2025 following our updated exam schedule. Please review your student's exam blocks and make sure they arrive on time and prepared!
Final Exam Days:
Monday, December 15 – 1st Block & 3rd Block
Wednesday, December 17 – 2nd Block & 4th Block
Students in non-EOC courses may be eligible for exam exemption if they currently have an A in the class. Exempt students who are on campus must remain in their assigned classroom with an alternative assignment.
Let’s finish this semester strong, Bobcats! 💪🐾
Wishing all our students the very best as they prepare for their final exams!
#BobcatPride #FallFinals2025
🏀 DOOLY COUNTY… IT’S GAME TIME! 🏀
Come out and support your Dooly County Bobcats as we tip off the Regular Season Home Basketball Schedule with Back-to-Back home games at “The Grove”!
📅 FRIDAY NIGHT – DECEMBER 12, 2025
Dooly County vs. Webster County
Girls Game: 6:00 PM
Boys Game: 7:30 PM
🎓 Dooly Educator Night
We will recognize all active and retired educators during Friday’s games.
📅 SATURDAY – DECEMBER 13, 2025
Dooly County vs. Montgomery County (Region Game)
Girls Game: 3:00 PM
Boys Game: 4:30 PM
🔺 Greek Night
All staff and fans who are members of Greek organizations are invited to wear letters or represent their colors!
DOOLY COUNTY ATHLETICS — GYM RULES
🚫 AGE & SUPERVISION
No one 13 and under will be admitted without an adult.
Middle School students and younger must remain with a parent or responsible adult at all times.
👜 CLEAR BAG POLICY
Only clear bags are permitted inside the gym.
Bags must meet standard size requirements.
Small handheld wallets and clutches are allowed.
🚷 NO RE-ENTRY
Leaving the gym requires purchasing a new ticket to re-enter.
🥤 NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK
Coolers, beverages, and all outside food are prohibited.
🔒 NO WEAPONS OR DANGEROUS ITEMS
Strictly enforced on all school property.
🚭 NO TOBACCO, VAPING, ALCOHOL, OR DRUGS
Includes e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
⚠️ BE RESPECTFUL
No fighting, profanity, or disorderly behavior.
Respect players, coaches, officials, and fellow fans.
📍 STAY IN AUTHORIZED AREAS
No loitering around doors, bathrooms, or unsupervised areas.
Remain in the stands unless visiting concessions or restrooms.
No sitting on the bottom level of bleachers.
🗑️ KEEP IT CLEAN
Please dispose of trash properly.
👮 FOLLOW STAFF INSTRUCTIONS
All attendees must follow directions from school staff, security, and law enforcement.
VIOLATION OF RULES MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL WITHOUT REFUND.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE DOOLY COUNTY BOBCATS! 🐾
This incredible achievement is a testament to the students’ hard work and the exceptional teaching and leadership of our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Bowens. Her dedication to preparing her students for success continues to shine brightly in Dooly County!
Please help us congratulate these outstanding students and Ms. Bowens on a job WELL DONE! 🐾
Excellence lives here. #BobcatPride #CTAEExcellence #DCHS #MovingForwardtheDOOLYWAY
FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION INFORMATION – FALL 2025
Dooly County High School families—it's almost time for final exams! Students enrolled in non–EOC classes may be eligible to exempt their final exam if they currently have an A in the course.
Teachers will be distributing Final Exam Exemption Forms to eligible students this week. These forms will be printed on colored paper and will include the teacher’s signature. We have included an example of the exemption notice so families know what to expect when forms come home.
1st Block: Blue
2nd Block: Red
3rd Block: Green
4th Block: Orange
📌 Important Reminders:
• Students who are exempt must remain on campus if they are present during the exam period.
• Exempt students must stay quietly in their assigned classroom and may receive an alternate assignment.
• No hallway movement is permitted during exam blocks.
• If a student has an exam later in the day (for example, during 3rd Block), they must report to school, even if they are exempt from an earlier exam.
Final Exams:
December 15: 1st and 3rd Final
December 17: 2nd and 4th Final
Let’s finish this semester strong, Bobcats!
2025–26 Dooly County High School Basketball Schedule (Updated)
Bobcat Nation — it’s time to show up and show out!
Our Bobcats and Lady Bobcats are ready to compete, and we need the community behind them every step of the way.
Please come out and support your teams this season…
Let’s pack out the gym and make this our best year yet!
📅 2025–26 Updated Basketball Schedule
🏀 2025–26 Dooly County High School Basketball Schedule (Updated) 🏀
Please come out and support your Bobcats and Lady Bobcats this season.
Let’s pack out the gym!
December 2025
12/02 – Webster County (Away)
12/09 – Treutlen (Away)
12/12 – Webster County (Home)
12/13 – Montgomery County (Home)
12/19 – Crisp County (Away)
12/20 – Montgomery County (Away)
January 2026
1/02 – Perry (Away)
1/03 – Wilkinson County (Away)
1/09 – Wilcox County (Home)
1/10 – Hawkinsville (Home)
1/13 – Macon County (Home)
1/17 – Wheeler County (Away)
1/20 – Treutlen (Home)
1/23 – Telfair County (Home)
1/24 – Wilcox County (Away)
1/31 – Telfair County (Away)
February 2026
2/02 – Perry (Home)
2/03 – Crisp County (Home)
2/06 – Hawkinsville (Away)
2/07 – Wheeler County (Home)(Senior Night)
Come out and support your Dooly County Bobcats as they kick off the 2025 Basketball Season on the road in Preston, GA against the Webster County Bobcats!
📅 Today
📍 Webster County High School
7168 Washington St, Preston, GA 31824
⏰ Game Times:
• Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
• Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets:
Webster County only accepts GoFan at the door.
Purchase tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/4806800?schoolId=GA68066
Let’s pack the gym and show our Bobcat Pride! 🐾🏀
“Thank your higher power for all that He has given in life — for the food you eat, the people you meet, the love in your heart, and each wonderful new start. Give thanks
for everything, because today is Thanksgiving Day!”
📢 Reminder.....You're Invited to Our Community Forum! 📢
Parents, students, and stakeholders – we want to hear from YOU! Join us for an important conversation about our schools and community.
📅 Wednesday, November 19th 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Dooly County K8 Academy
Make plans to be there. Your voice matters!
#DoolyCountySchools #CommunityForum #DoolyUnite
DOOLY COUNTY BOBCATS BASKETBALL
It’s Game Day in The Grove!
Come out and support your Dooly County Bobcats as they tip off the 2025-26 Basketball Season in exciting fashion!
📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
📍 Location: Dooly County High School Gym
🕓 Game Times:
• Varsity Girls – 5:00 PM
• Varsity Boys – 6:30 PM
🔥 Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our Bobcats as they battle the Fullington Academy Trojans in this local showdown!
🎟️ Admission: $8 (cash or GoFan)
Let’s bring the energy, fans — it’s time to Protect The Grove! 💪🐾
#BobcatNation #FearThePaw #BasketballSeason
The Dooly County School System is celebrating growth on the 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), released by the Georgia Department of Education. Results show increases across nearly every indicator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels — a reflection of the district’s ongoing commitment to instructional excellence and student success.
At Dooly County Elementary School, scores rose in every category, including a jump in Content Mastery from 33.0 to 38.4 and Progress from 68.5 to 78.7. The school also earned an outstanding 96.7 in Closing Gaps, showing that students are achieving growth across all learning groups.
Dooly County Middle School continued its upward trend, with Content Mastery improving to 39.7 and Progress at 84.3, including a remarkable 99.1 in ELA progress. Readiness also rose to 76.9, signaling that students are on track for future success.
At Dooly County High School, gains were equally strong. The school saw Content Mastery increase from 24.3 to 33.5, including a major leap in Math from 11.74 to 36.62. Progress rose to 73.7, and Pathway Completers climbed to 79.75, demonstrating more students are graduating ready for college and career.
“These results are a testament to the dedication of our teachers, leaders, and students,” said Superintendent Dr. Sherrod Willaford. “We’re proud of the work happening in our classrooms every day — and this data shows our district is moving in the right direction.” Dooly County Schools outperformed the state in Closing Gaps at both the elementary and high school levels and exceeded the state in Progress at the middle school level.
Chief Academic Officer Holly Black added, “Our system’s focus on literacy, numeracy, and whole-child supports is creating meaningful change. These gains show what’s possible when everyone — from teachers to families — works together for student success.”
