Get ready for an evening full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun! Dooly County Schools is excited to invite all families to our STEM Night on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Dooly County K-8 Gym.
🕔 Title I Input Session: 5:00 PM
🧪 STEM Activities: 5:30–6:30 PM
Students and families will explore engaging science, technology, engineering, and math activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire future innovators! This is a great opportunity to learn together, connect with our school community, and experience the power of STEM learning in action.
👨👩👧👦 All families (K–12) are invited!
Come out and join us for an evening of learning, laughter, and lots of fun — because at Dooly, we are building a foundation of excellence! ❤️💛
🎉🖤❤️💛 Black History Spirit Week is Coming to Dooly County K-8 Academy! 💛❤️🖤🎉
We are excited to celebrate “A Century of Black History Commemorations” with a week full of culture, pride, and school spirit! Each day represents a powerful era in Black history — from the Harlem Renaissance to present-day excellence — and we invite all students and staff to participate.
✨ Spirit Week Dress-Up Days:
🎷 Monday (2/23): Jazz Age Glam Day – 1920s Harlem Renaissance style
👒 Tuesday (2/24): Sunday Best Day – Civil Rights Movement inspiration
🌍 Wednesday (2/25): Black Is Beautiful Day – Afrocentric pride & culture
⭐ Thursday (2/26): Legends Day – Dress as a Black icon
🎓 Friday (2/27): Black Joy Day – HBCU gear, career attire, or bright colors
This week is about honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring our future leaders. We can’t wait to see our Bobcats show their pride and creativity!
You’re Invited — A Celebration of Excellence, Culture, and Legacy!
Dooly County K-8 Academy proudly presents our Annual Black History Program — a powerful tribute honoring the rich contributions, achievements, and impact of Black history across generations.
Friday, February 27, 2026
1:00 PM
DCMS Gymnasium
Theme: “A Century of Black History Commemorations”
Our scholars have been working hard to prepare an inspiring program filled with performances, presentations, and moments that will make you proud to be part of Bobcat Nation!
We invite parents, families, and community members to join us as we celebrate history, heritage, and the future leaders of tomorrow.
Let’s pack the gym and show our students how much we support their brilliance!
#BobcatNation #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #BlackHistoryMonth #DoolyK8
We are excited to kick off our Lit Love Read Campaign over Winter Break! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to build strong reading habits while having fun and earning prizes along the way.
🗓 Reading Dates for School-Level Prizes: February 14 – February 22 through the Campaign continues through March 6, 2026
📖 Students are encouraged to read and log as many books as possible during the break!
🏆 Prizes Include:
✨ A winner from each classroom and grade level
✨ Tokens for our Bobcat Book Vending Machine
✨ Special treats when we return from break
✨ A monetary surprise for the top reader in DCES and DCMS
🌟 Grand Prize Opportunity:
Students who continue reading and have the most books logged by March 6 will receive a Special Grand Prize!
Let’s keep the momentum going — open a book, explore new worlds, and spread the Lit Love all break long. Every page is a journey waiting to begin!
📢 Families can also register and log read-alouds through the Georgia campaign platform (see flyer details).
#LitLoveRead #BobcatNation #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #DoolyK8
DCK8 will observe **Winter Break** for students on:
📅 **February 16–19, 2026**
(Monday through Thursday)
📚 Students will have an **Independent Learning Day** on:
📅 **Friday, February 20, 2026**
We hope our students and families enjoy this well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and refresh! Take time to relax, read a good book, and prepare to finish the semester strong. 💪🏾✨
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on:
📅 **Monday, February 23, 2026**
Enjoy your break, Bobcats! ❤️💛
#DCK8 #BobcatNation #WinterBreak2026 #RestRechargeRefocus
School Operations Update
The Dooly County School System will be open on Monday, January 26.
We have closely monitored local weather forecasts and worked in coordination with our regional emergency management partners to assess any potential impact on school operations.
We encourage students, families, and staff to exercise caution while traveling to school and work Monday morning.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding as decisions are made using the most current and reliable information available.
Thank you for your continued support.
Miss Rachel McKinsey, a second grader in Ms. Mona Shorter’s class, had the honor of opening the January 2026 Dooly County Board of Education meeting and officially calling the meeting to order. What an incredible moment of confidence, poise, and leadership!
📅 Friday, February 13, 2026
📍 Dooly County Middle School
👩🔬🧑🔬 Grades 6th–8th
💰 Cash Prizes for the Top 3 Projects in Each Grade Level!
🥇 1st Place – $50
🥈 2nd Place – $25
🥉 3rd Place – $15
This is a great opportunity for our students to think critically, apply scientific skills, and shine as young innovators. We can’t wait to see the amazing projects our students create!
📣 Parents and families—come out and support our future scientists!
Parents, please see the activities planned for the week at DCK8!!! #DoolyCountySchools #MovingForward #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence
Dooly K-8 Academy will be **closed on Monday, January 19, 2026**, in observance of **Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday**.
This day serves as an opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy and reflect on his commitment to service, equity, and justice for all.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on **Tuesday, January 20, 2026**.
Thank you for your continued support.
PBIS Kickball & Free Recess Bash – Don’t Miss Out!
Parents, we need your support! Please encourage your students to stay focused, make positive choices, and continue earning their PBIS points throughout this month.
Event Date: January 30, 2026
PBIS Requirement:
• 230 PBIS points
• Zero office referrals
Students who meet these expectations will be invited to attend our Kickball & Free Recess Bash—a fun-filled celebration they won’t want to miss! This is a great opportunity to reward positive behavior, responsibility, and respect.
Let’s work together to motivate our students to finish strong and earn their spot at this exciting PBIS celebration!
Mark your calendars NOW so you don't miss this flight!
📅 Wednesday , January 14th (after winter break!)
🕥 5:30 PM
📍 K-8 Academy
Join us as we navigate the world of mathematics through aviation! Students and families will explore hands-on activities and discover how math takes flight.
All families are invited aboard—no boarding pass required! 🎟️✨
Don't let this flight take off without you! See you in the skies! 🛫
Families, here’s what’s happening at DCK8 this week! Get ready for festive fun and important events. Have a great week!
DECEMBER TO REMEMBER – WEEK 1 SPIRIT DRESS!
Dooly K-8 Academy, it’s time to kick off our Annual December to Remember 2025 Spirit Days!
Week 1: Monday, December 1 – Friday, December 5
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to dress down in our fun Christmas/holiday spirit themes each day as we encourage attendance and count down the days of December 2025!
Remember: Participation is encouraged, but not required
Check out the flyer for the week one's themes and get those festive outfits ready. Let’s make this a December to Remember at Dooly K-8!
Saturday School is ON for tomorrow! 🐾📚
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Buses will be rolling in the morning, so make sure your child is at the stop on time and ready to learn! This is a great opportunity for extra support, enrichment, and getting caught up before the break.
We’re excited to see our students tomorrow—see you then! 🎓🚌✨
📢 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
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.”
