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!
A Message from Dr. Willaford Regarding Today's Lockdown
🐾 DCK8 Bobcats Weekly Update! 🐾
Happy Monday, Bobcat families! Here's what's happening this week:
🎗️ RED RIBBON WEEK - Dress Up Days:
Monday - Our Future is Bright - NEON DAY! 💛💚💙
Tuesday - SUPER HEROES DAY! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Wednesday - TWIN DAY! 👯♀️
Thursday - MISMATCHED DAY! 🧦👕
Friday - STORYBOOK CHARACTER DAY! 📚 Solve Life's Puzzle with a Good Book
🎓 Tuesday: REACH Scholarship Interviews at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM - Good luck to our applicants!
🏈 Thursday: Dooly County vs. IRWIN County - HOME GAME at 4:30 PM! Come out and support our teams!
🎃 Friday: DCMS Trunk or Treat Literacy Fest/Door Decorating Contest
#DCESBobcats #RedRibbonWeek #BobcatPride
Due to the limited response to our initial correspondence regarding Saturday School enrollment, we have rescheduled the tentative start date to November 8, 2025. We will not have Saturday School on tomorrow.
We will be distributing new participation letters in the coming days to reassess student interest. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and encourage you to return the completed form at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
English - https://forms.gle/r63nEwyHvdLrDrmq7
Spanish - https://forms.gle/zeqmLik8eqbU9Akb7
The feedback gathered will be invaluable in helping us plan and enhance our family engagement strategies and activities. Your partnership and continued support play a vital role in the success of our students and school community.
Thank You in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights!
#DoolyUnited #FamilyEngagement #Feedback
🎉 1st Nine Weeks Honors Day Programs Coming Soon! 🎉
We’re excited to announce our upcoming 1st Nine Weeks Honors Day programs for students in DCK8!
📬 Letters will be sent home next Tuesday with students who will be receiving recognition during the program days.
This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work, achievement, and dedication of our outstanding students. We can’t wait to honor their accomplishments!
More details about program dates and times will be included in the letters.
#HonorsDay #1stNineWeeks #StudentAchievement
IT'S PINK OUT DAY AT DOOLY K-8! Today we're painting our campus PINK to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This is a reminder that students, faculty, and staff are wearing pink to show support for those affected by breast cancer and to honor survivors and fighters everywhere. Let's see all that PINK, Bobcats!
#PinkOutDay #BreastCancerAwareness #DoolyBobcats #WearPink #BobcatPride #TogetherWeStand
At the October 2025 Dooly County Board of Education had the honor of having Miss Briella Monrreal, a bright second grader from Mrs. Foster’s class at K8 Academy, call our meeting to order!
Briella did an AMAZING job! We couldn’t be more proud of our students and the confidence they display every single day. Way to go, Briella!
October 13-17
Student Services is excited to announce a week full of fun activities to celebrate great attendance! Here’s what’s happening each day:
📚 MONDAY - “POP” Back into Learning
Free lollipops for ALL students who attend school!
🏈 TUESDAY - “Team” Up for Learning
Show your school spirit! Wear your favorite jersey to represent your team.
🧡 WEDNESDAY - “Orange” You Glad We Are Kind!
Wear ORANGE to recognize Bullying Prevention Month and spread kindness.
📖 THURSDAY - Read Aloud Day
Special guests will visit classrooms to “Drop Everything and READ!”
💗 FRIDAY - Pink Out
Wear PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Let’s make this week amazing! Every day counts, and we can’t wait to see everyone here! 🎉
#FallBackIntoAttendance #AttendanceMatters #SchoolSpirit
We're excited to share our October 2025 newsletter with the Dooly K-8 Academy family!
This month's edition features:
✨ **Welcome to Our New Staff Members** – Get to know the wonderful educators joining our team!
🏀 **Basketball Season is Here** – Check out the full schedule and come cheer on our student-athletes!
📖 **Our Reading Initiative** – Learn about exciting new programs to help every student become a confident reader!
📬 **Print copies will be sent home with students on Wednesday in their couriers.** Be sure to check backpacks and folders!
We're so grateful for our amazing school community and can't wait to share all the exciting things happening at Dooly K-8 Academy this month!
#BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #DoolyUnited DoolyK8Academy #OctoberNewsletter #SchoolCommunity #ReadingMatters #GoDooly
