Dooly County K-8 Academy

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 support the Dooly County Middle School Football Team on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Dooly Co. @ Wilcox Co. Kickoff is at 5pm!

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!!!

Attention Dooly County K-8 Academy Parents! The 21st CCLC 2023-2024 Afterschool Program Registration forms were sent home on August 16, 2023. The program will operate Mondays-Thursdays from 3:15 PM to 6:25 PM beginning September 5, 2023. All Dooly County School students in grades K-12 are eligible for the program. Students will receive homework help, tutoring, enrichment, recreation, and STEAM activities. A daily snack and bus transportation is provided at no cost. Slots will fill fast on a first-received, first-served basis. If you have already completed a registration form, you do not need to fill out another. We would love to have your child(ren) in the program.

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.

Check out the DCMS 23-24 football schedule!

Bobcat Parents, there have been some minor changes to the Dooly K-8 dress code.

Attention Bobcat Parents: The APHC (Albany Primary Health Care Association) at Dooly County K-8 will provide physicals for our athletes on Aug. 1st and Aug. 2nd. If your child intends to play sports this year and needs a physical, please send the Middle School Athletic Director (Coach Tekeria Neal) their information. Also, if the insurance does not cover the cost of the physical, there will be a $25 copay. Please send them with cash if you are unsure.

Please see the bus dismissal changes for the 23-24 school year on the Dooly K-8 Facebook page and school website. A video explaining the changes will post tomorrow on the Dooly K-8 Facebook page. Let's make it a great year!!!

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

Dooly K-8 Academy Open House is July 27th, 3-5 p.m. Come meet our teachers and administrators. Sign up for transportation to school. You are invited!

Dooly County Schools is providing book bags and supplies again this year. Here is the K-8 Academy's classroom supply wish list for grades Pre-K through 8th grades. Students will receive their book bags and supplies on the first day of school. #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #CommittedToGrowth

Dooly K-8 leaders and educators were honored to present our Dooly story of hard work and resilience on the international stage at the 2023 Model Schools' Conference in Orlando, FLA. Presenting at the conference from Dooly County Schools were Dr. Sherrod Willaford, Interim Superintendent, Dr. Hollie Walters, Principal, and Mrs. Kylie Garrard, Teacher. We were able to inspire over 1,200+ educators from all over the world as well as ourselves. #ThisisDooly! #MSC2023 #DCK8

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.

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.