
Help us celebrate Black History Month with our Black History Spirit Week activities. We will wrap up the month with a Black History Program on Friday, February 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM in the DCMS Middle School Gym! See you then!


Celebrate with us at our annual Black History Program on Friday, February 28, 2025 @ 9:00AM! See you then!
#BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #BlackHistoryProgram2025


Dooly K-8 Academy will celebrate Read Across America on March 3-7.
Mon.: Celebration Day - wear party attire
Tues.: Sport Readers - wear sports gear
Wed.: Word Wizard Day - wear clothing with words
Thurs.: Color Your World with Reading - wear bright colors
Fri.: Character Day - wear your favorite book character costume


Exciting News!
Dooly K-8 Academy is thrilled to announce our school-wide winners who will represent us in the prestigious Young GA Author's Competition, sponsored by Chatt-Flint RESA! Congratulations to our talented winners! We wish you the best of luck as you move forward in the competition!
Also, a special thank you to Ms. Angie Brannen for helping facilitate the school-wide competition!!!
#BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #YoungGAAuthors #ChattFlintRESA #LiteracyMatters


🎓 Join Us: Dooly County Schools Career Fair!
Looking to make a difference in education? Come meet our dedicated school staff and explore exciting career opportunities across our district! We're hosting our first in-house Career Fair where you can learn about open positions and interview on the spot.
📅 Date: March 8th at Dooly County High School Cafeteria
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We're hiring for a variety of roles including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, school nutrition staff, and maintenance personnel. Whether you're an experienced educator or looking to start a career in school support services, we have positions available throughout the district. Take the first step toward joining our supportive school community!
✨ At the career fair, you'll have the opportunity to meet current staff and learn about our school culture, participate in on-site interviews, get information about available positions, and learn about benefits and professional development opportunities.
Bring your resume and come ready to discuss how you can contribute to shaping the future of education in Dooly County!


📚 Georgia Milestones Testing is Coming Soon! 3rd-8th grade students, it's getting close to your time to shine and show what you've learned! Parents, check the attached flyer for testing dates and our helpful Parent Resource guide. We can't wait to see our students excel! ⭐️ #GeorgiaMilestones #StudentSuccess https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/65da261d-7393-457b-bd7e-b7721b2f15cf/1/GM_Parent_Resources.pdf



📚 Georgia Milestones Testing is Coming Soon! 3rd-8th grade students, it's getting close to your time to shine and show what you've learned! Parents, check the attached flyer for testing dates and our helpful Parent Resource guide. We can't wait to see our students excel! ⭐️ #GeorgiaMilestones #StudentSuccess
https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/65da261d-7393-457b-bd7e-b7721b2f15cf/1/GM_Parent_Resources.pdf



Parents, if you received a notification or text about early release for today and tomorrow, please disregard. The notification did not come from the Dooly County School System. We will hold school tomorrow and dismiss at our normal time. Thank you and have a great evening!

Dooly County Schools will be open on Friday. All Dooly County Schools will return to normal operations tomorrow, Friday, January 24th. All schools and offices will be open. Thank you for your patience during our weather-related closure.


Due to freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions, Dooly County Schools will remain CLOSED on Thursday, January 23rd. Students should check the Google Classroom and their school's webpage, and other media platforms for assignments. Parents, please monitor these platforms for additional updates and instructions. Please stay safe and warm during these winter conditions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


Bobcat Families: Due to the anticipated impact from the winter storm in our area, Dooly County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st and Wednesday, January 22nd. Please be safe and stay warm.


DCK8 Announces Honors Day for the 2nd Nine Weeks. Please see the times per grade. See you then! #BuildingAFoundationOfExcellence #HonorsDay #2ndNineWeeks


After much consideration and out of an abundance of caution, the Dooly County School System will have an inclement weather day on tomorrow, January 10, 2025. Please be safe and we will see everyone back on Monday, January 13, 2025


Coin of Distinction Awarded to Mrs. Yolanda Duncan!


Important Dates and Happenings at DCK8


Get Ready to Help Your Child Shine!
Join us on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for our Testing the Temperature & Curriculum Night! Discover how to support your child's success on the Georgia Milestones Assessment in April. Also, 8th graders can learn about Dual Enrollment opportunities in high school and much more. we can't wait to see you there!


Parents, please be aware that report cards were sent home for students at Dooly K-8 Academy on Monday, January 6th.

Congratulations to Dooly County Middle School instructor, Mrs. Alvita Lewis on being named the DCSS Technology Integration Champion for the 2nd 9 weeks of 2024-2025! The Tech Integration Champion is a teacher who incorporates technology-based student projects in their lessons. Way to go Mrs. Lewis!

Congratulations 2024 SGAC Boys Basketball Champions!


We Need Your Input for the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey (2024-2025). Please click on the link below and let your voice be heard! Necesitamos su opinión para la Encuesta de Participación de Padres y Familias del Título I (2024-2025). ¡Haga clic en el enlace a continuación y deje que se escuche su voz!
English Version
https://forms.gle/S4sVk4UNJTzc78zK6
Versión en español
https://forms.gle/yz3E7jQ2HtYmwiHn9
