Dooly County High School

🏆 ATTENDANCE WARS UPDATE! 🏆 Congratulations to our 11th Grade Class for having the highest attendance average after both weeks! 🎉👏 📚 Week 1: 92.84% 📚 Week 2: 93.80% ⭐ Ending Average: 93.32% Way to show up, be present, and make every day count! We are proud of our students for making attendance a priority. Now the question is… which class will take the lead this week? 👀🏆 Present Today. Success Tomorrow. Sponsored by Communities In Schools #AttendanceWars #DCHS #11thGrade #AttendanceMatters #CIS #PresentTodaySuccessTomorrow

It's almost Homecoming in the Grove 🐾

🎓💰 DCHS Financial Aid Education Night: Investing in Our Students' Futures! 💰🎓

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Financial Aid Education Night! We were excited to see students, parents, and guardians come together to learn more about making college and career opportunities financially attainable.

Participants received valuable information about:
✅ Scholarships and grants
✅ Student loans and repayment options
✅ The importance of FAFSA completion
✅ Resources available to help students pursue their postsecondary goals

A special thank you to Destiny Phillips and the University of Georgia Extension/Communities In Schools of Georgia in Dooly County for sharing their expertise and helping our families better understand the financial aid process.

At Dooly County High School, we are committed to ensuring that every student is equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully plan for life after graduation. Together, we are helping our students turn their dreams into achievable goals!

#CollegeReady #FutureFocused #BobcatPride #DoolyCountyHighSchool #FAFSA #PreparingForSuccess

Dooly Visuals Weekly Updates are here! Stay connected and stay informed with this week's Dooly Visual Weekly Updates. Be sure to check out the latest announcements. We're excited about the great things happening at Dooly County High and look forward to another productive week. 📷: https://youtu.be/MhGjWXJ_KHU

Today, several of Dooly County High School's top scholars had the incredible opportunity to meet with a representative from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) right here on our campus.

We are grateful for the time spent sharing information about Georgia Tech's outstanding academic programs, student opportunities, and the many pathways available to students pursuing higher education. Experiences like these help our students envision their futures and explore the possibilities that await them after graduation.

Thank you to Georgia Tech for investing in our students and inspiring the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to future opportunities for our Bobcats!

#DCHSBobcats #CollegeReady #GeorgiaTech #FutureFocused #BobcatPride 🐾🎓

DCHS Students, Parents & Guardians! Join us for Financial Aid Education Night: “Plan Today, Pay Tomorrow!” 📅 September 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 DCHS Cafeteria Come learn about grants, scholarships, student loans, FAFSA, and helpful resources that can make planning for college a little easier. Our presenter, Destiny Phillips with UGA Extension, will share valuable information to help students and families prepare for the financial side of college. 🎓 Information today. Less stress tomorrow. ❤️💛 Let’s work together to make college more affordable! DCHS students, parents, and guardians are encouraged to attend!

Perfect Attendance Deserves Recognition! 🍎

Communities In Schools would like to give a special THANK YOU to our DCHS teachers and staff who had PERFECT ATTENDANCE for August 2026! 🎉👏🏾

Your commitment, consistency, and dedication to showing up every day for our students do not go unnoticed. As a small token of appreciation, each staff member received a certificate and a snack to say thank you for showing up and making a difference! 🍪🥤❤️💛

We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you! Keep up the amazing work! 🐾
#PerfectAttendance #DCHSBobcats #CommunitiesInSchools #TeacherAppreciation #AttendanceMatters

Seniors, it’s time to get graduation ready! 🎓 Bowen Grad will be at Dooly County High School on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 8:30 AM. Don’t miss this opportunity to take care of your graduation needs and prepare for your big day! 📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 Dooly County High School Class of 2027, the countdown is on! 🎓✨ #DoolyCountyHighSchool #DoolyBobcats #ClassOf2027 #BowenGrad #GraduationReady #BobcatPride

We are excited to encourage all of our families to connect through PBIS Rewards Family Link! This tool provides real-time, two-way communication between home and school, helping families stay informed about their child's academic progress, behavior, and overall well-being.

Family Link is another way we can strengthen the partnership between home and school while supporting student success.
Family Link letters have been sent home with students. Please take a few minutes to connect and become part of the DCHS Family Link network.

Together, we can ensure that every student has the support they need to thrive. Thank you for partnering with us and for being an important part of the Dooly County High School family!

🎓🐾 Attention DCHS Seniors! 🐾🎓

Please see the attached flyers for Senior Friday, featuring Senior Sunrise and Senior Parking Spot Painting!

For $10, seniors may paint a parking space whether they drive or not. Students are responsible for providing their own supplies, and all designs must be approved by Thursday. Painting may not take place during the school day on Friday, but students may paint their spaces Friday after school, Saturday, or Sunday alongside their classmates.

Senior Sunrise will begin at 6:00 AM. Seniors are encouraged to help plan activities for the event. Please register as soon as possible so we can get an accurate headcount.

A special thank you to Cherish Sutton for spearheading this effort and to Mrs. Shatarra Lundy for coordinating the day. We appreciate your ideas and enthusiasm as we work together to make the senior year for the Class of 2027 memorable.

Let's show our Bobcat Pride and make Dooly County High School look great! #BobcatPride #DCHS #ClassOf2027 #SeniorYear #AllIn

DCHS SPOTLIGHT | FEATURED BY GEORGIA TECH! 🐝

We are excited to celebrate Dooly County High School’s very own Professor Juone Brown, who was featured by Georgia Tech for her participation in an immersive advanced manufacturing experience! 🎉👏

Through Georgia Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing Pathways (AMP) Program, Professor Brown gained hands-on experience with modern manufacturing equipment and explored ways to connect computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, manufacturing, and real-world career opportunities for our students.

Professor Brown continues to demonstrate what it means to be a lifelong learner—taking what she learns beyond the classroom and bringing new experiences, exposure, and opportunities directly back to our Bobcats! 🐾

At DCHS, we are committed to preparing students for college, career, and life, and partnerships and experiences like these help our students see that the skills they are developing today can open doors to high-demand careers tomorrow.

We are proud of you, Professor Brown, and proud to see Dooly County High School represented by Georgia Tech!

📖 Read the Georgia Tech feature here:
https://news.research.gatech.edu/2026/06/22/classroom-manufacturing-floor-teachers-build-real-world-manufacturing-skills-georgia

#DoolyCountyHighSchool #DCHS #BobcatPride #GeorgiaTech #STEM #ComputerScience #ArtificialIntelligence #AdvancedManufacturing #CollegeCareerAndLifeReady #SkillsPayTheBills #DoolyProud

🎉 What a great first week! Thank you to our students, staff, and families for helping us get the school year off to a fantastic start.

Check out our First Week Recap video, created by Mr. Marcus Bryant and his AVTF students, one of the outstanding pathways offered through the Dooly College & Career Academy. We are excited about the great things ahead this year!

https://youtu.be/33R0cHV09pw?feature=shared

#BobcatPride #DoolyCCA #FirstWeekSuccess #CTAEDelivers #MovingForward #AllIn 🐾📚🎥

🎒 DCHS Backpack Reminder

Parents and Guardians,

This is a friendly reminder that only clear or mesh backpacks are permitted at DCHS.

We understand that some families may need a little more time to purchase an approved backpack. Beginning tomorrow Monday, August 10, 2026, students who arrive with a backpack that is not clear or mesh will have it collected at the start of the school day.

Backpacks that are taken up may be retrieved by a parent or guardian only between 3:05 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Thank you for your support and partnership as we work together to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment for all students and staff.

WELCOME BACK, BOBCATS! 🐾 What an exciting first week of school at Dooly County High School! We were so happy to welcome our students back into the building and begin another year filled with learning, growth, opportunities, and Bobcat pride. From reconnecting with friends and teachers to learning new routines and jumping back into instruction, our students have done a great job getting started. We appreciate our teachers, staff, families, and community for helping us make the first week a successful one. Students, this year is a fresh start and another opportunity to set goals, make positive choices, work hard, and become the best version of yourself. We are excited about everything this school year has in store! Welcome back, Bobcats! Let’s make FY27 a year to remember! 🐾📚✨ #DoolyCountyHighSchool #WelcomeBackBobcats #BobcatPride #FirstWeekOfSchool #StudentSuccess #FY27 📸: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=33R0cHV09pw&ra=m

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! ❤️💛

🚓🏫 Safety Remains a Top Priority in Dooly County Schools!

At Dooly County School System, the safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors is paramount. As we continue to focus on efficient and effective operations, we remain committed to strengthening our safety measures and partnerships.

Today, Trooper Zorian Fordham of Georgia State Patrol Post 30 (Cordele) conducted his first school walkthrough of the new school year. We sincerely appreciate his support, presence, and commitment to helping keep our schools safe.

We would also like to thank School Police Chief Demetric King for his continued collaboration and dedication to school safety.

Strong partnerships help create safer schools and stronger communities.

Together, we are better! #DoolyPride #SchoolSafety #CommunityPartnership #TogetherWeAreBetter #DoolyCountySchools

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🎒 DCHS Backpack Reminder

Parents and Guardians,

This is a friendly reminder that only clear or mesh backpacks are permitted at DCHS.

We understand that some families may need a little more time to purchase an approved backpack. Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, students who arrive with a backpack that is not clear or mesh will have it collected at the start of the school day.

Backpacks that are taken up may be retrieved by a parent or guardian only between 3:05 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Thank you for your support and partnership as we work together to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment for all students and staff.

DCHS Regular Bell Schedule Begins Tomorrow 📣 Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, all students will follow the regular daily bell schedule. Students should arrive on time, report directly to their scheduled classes, and be prepared for a full day of instruction❤️🐾