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.”
At Dooly County Schools, we love all things hands-on learning! Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math come alive when students get to explore, experiment, and create.
The best part? STEM can be done at home! Try your hand at one of the STEM activities attached and share in the comments how it went! We can't wait to see what you discover together!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VbS9F-B6z45gjfTWweBgrPZRUJ8kYKjf/view?usp=sharing
#NationalSTEMDay #DoolyCountySchools #HandsOnLearning #STEMatHome #FutureInnovators
Please see this week's activities at Dooly K-8 Academy!
Parents are welcome to shop anytime during the hours the Fair is open. Students may make purchases using cash, card, or eWallet; however, checks will not be accepted. Please note that an 8% sales tax will be added to all purchases, and totals may be rounded up if desired.
You may want to put your child's money in a sealed envelope for safekeeping, and they may give it to their teacher upon arrival at school.
Thank you for your support and have a great weekend!
ANNUAL MATHNASIUM NIGHT!
Join us for an evening of math fun and learning! Learn about our K-8 math curriculum
Enjoy engaging math stations, Connect with teachers and families
PIZZA PARTY CHALLENGE!
The class per grade level with the greatest family participation wins a pizza party!
Wednesday, November 12
5:30-6:30 PM
DCMS Gymnasium
See you there, Bobcats!
