During last week’s District Leadership Team meeting, the following DCSS leaders were recognized for their participation, contributing thoughts, and leadership during the month of August. Game balls of the month were given to Mr. Rodney Daniels (Dooly County K8 Assistant Principal) and Ms. Latorri West (DCSS Instructional Specialist). The “committed to growth” plant was presented to Mrs. Carla Mahone (Pre-K Director/Intervention Teacher). Mrs. Meredith Lester (Public Relations Director) was the recipient of the “Bobby the Bobcat” for her behind the scenes efforts, seamless support, and invaluable contributions to the success of the district. #ThisIsDooly #IAmDooy #WeAreDooly #CommittedtoGrowth
Please come out and join us at the Dooly County K8 Academy on August 24, at 6pm for the Dooly County School System’s Community Forum for Educational Excellence and Equity. The purpose of the forum is for you to hear and learn about our strategic plan, our goals, and our progress towards meeting our targets thus far. We also want to hear your voice as we update the plan for the 23-24 school year. We are on a mission and your voice is needed. See you there!!!
Today's Menu for Dooly County High School :
Loaded Beef Burrito
Refried Beans
Mexican Street Corn
Fresh Apple
Milk Choice
#FuelingGA #GATrayoftheWeek
Dooly County High School Football Tickets now available for purchase through GO FAN!
Dooly County Schools Today's Lunch:
Chicken sandwich or Hamburger with fixings, onion rings, baked beans and Jibb's Vineyards watermelon.
#FuelingGA #GATrayoftheWeek
Harvest of the Month (HOTM) is the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division’s farm to school initiative that highlights an item each month that can be sourced locally and served in Georgia’s school meals. This initiative encourages collaboration between School Nutrition Programs, farmers, teachers, and their communities.
Parents, please copy and paste the web address below for updates on the P-EBT Summer 2023. We are here to help. https://5il.co/1zxbs
FYI: The Dooly County Health Department has extended their hours on Tuesday, July 25th & Thursday, July 27th till 7 p.m. for "Back to School" vaccinations.
Dooly County Schools kicked off the 2024 school year with a new hire/teacher orientation at the Dooly K-8 Academy on Thursday, July 20th. We thank GAE and PAGE for providing breakfast and lunch. We also thank our community partners (Middle GA EMC, Dooly Co. Extension Office, Cadence Bank, Dooly County Chamber, Dooly County Family Connection, Gateway Center, Ellis Pecans, City of Unadilla, and the City of Vienna) for the great "swag bags" for our new teachers. We are excited and ready for the new school year.
#wearedooly #iamdooly
The Open House for DCHS will be July 27th, 5 to 7 p.m. in the gym. Central Georgia Technical College will be present to discuss dual enrollment. Join us!
Parents and scholars, please be advised that we will be allowing book bags on campus. They will need to be clear or mesh.
Thank you!
Please support the Dooly County High School Band on Saturday, July 15th, at the DCHS Bus Ramp from 9am to 1pm. Thank you for your support!
Greetings Bobcat Family,
Please ensure if you are a member or the parent of an upcoming 9th grader that you check your school email. An email was sent to you as the class of 2027 containing a link that allows you to choose your CTAE pathway. Please complete this information immediately so that your schedule can be an accurate reflection of your interests.
Please join us for the Dooly County 21st CCLC car seat check and learn how to install your child's car seat or booster seat properly. This event is being held today at the Dooly K-8 bus ramp from 11: 00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The child must be with you for this event.
Dr. Sherrod Willaford named Interim Superintendent of Dooly County School System
On June 22, 2023, the Dooly County Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Sherrod Willaford as Interim Superintendent of the Dooly County School System. Dr. Willaford most recently served as Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Principal of Dooly K-8 Academy. Dr. Willaford is a 26-year veteran educator in public education, having served for 18 years as a public-school administrator. During his career, he previously served as an award-winning, accomplished Principal in Georgia schools and as an Executive Director in Norfolk, Virginia Public Schools for three years. Under his leadership, he led the elementary and middle schools to being successfully removed from the GaDOE Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) list of lowest performing schools in 2022. He is leading the district’s Cognia Accreditation process that will take place in 2023-24 and oversees the current facility and athletic upgrades in the district.
“I am honored to serve the students, staff, and families of Dooly County,” stated Dr. Willaford. “I am looking forward to continuing to work with the local governance team and keep moving the district in a forward direction.”
Dr. Willaford has two children and is married to Dr. Chara Willaford, a fellow educator. Dr. Willaford received his Bachelor’s degree from Clark Atlanta University. He earned his Master’s degree and a Doctorate of Education in School Improvement from the University of West Georgia. Dr. Willaford is also a graduate of the first cohort of the nationally renowned AASA Superintendent’s Program and is a member of the Georgia School Superintendent’s Association.
Please be advised that Free Summer Meals for all Dooly County Children ages 18 & Younger are available now, Monday, June 19th, for pick up at the Dooly County Schools Annex, 201 9th ST, Vienna. We have one pallet left. We will bring the boxes to your vehicles so that you don't have to get wet. Come on down now!
Greetings, Due to the inclement weather today, we are dismissing all Dooly County Schools Summer Programs at 1:30 p.m. Due to inclement weather predicted for June 15th, we will not be opened for students tomorrow. As a reminder, Dooly Schools will be closed on Monday, June 19th for the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. We will welcome students back on Tuesday, June 20th. Stay safe and listen to your local weather reports.
Greetings, Due to the inclement weather today, we are dismissing all Dooly County Schools Summer Programs at 1:30 p.m. Due to inclement weather predicted for June 15th, we will not be opened for students tomorrow. As a reminder, Dooly Schools will be closed on Monday, June 19th for the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. We will welcome students back on Tuesday, June 20th. Stay safe and listen to your local weather reports.
With the threat of potentially severe thunderstorms today, Wed., June 14th, DCSS will postpone the Book Bus scheduled for the Vienna Park and Pinehurst bus route. Updates to come.
The DCSS book bus is headed today, June 13th, to Byromville Park and on the Lilly bus route. Come on out for some great books and a cool snack!
