Dooly County K-8 Academy

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Important Update for Parents! 📚📝 As customary, report cards and GMAS scores for students in grades 3-8 will be mailed home next week. Please keep an eye out for them in the mail. If you haven't received them by the first week of June, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Important Update for Parents! As customary, report cards and GMAS scores for students in grades 3-8 will be mailed home next week. Please keep an eye out for them in the mail. If you haven't received them by the first week of June, please don't hesitate to contact us.

📢 ATTENTION DOOLY COUNTY K8 PARENTS! 📢 We need YOUR feedback before the survey closes! We're working to transform learning for our scholars, and your input is essential to this process. Please take a moment to complete our important survey by Friday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM. Complete the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/DoolySFLeaps79 Or scan the QR code in our printed materials. Your input helps shape our school's future! Thank you for your participation.

Dooly County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Sherrod Willaford, presented reading incentive prizes to the students in Ms. Desiree Lowe's kindergarten class on Monday, May 19, 2025. The class has read 1,000 plus minutes since March. The school system reading initiative runs throughout the year for students, faculty/staff and community members to read a total of 10,000 minutes.

📢 ATTENTION DOOLY COUNTY K8 PARENTS! 📢 We need YOUR feedback! We're working to transform learning for our scholars, and your input is essential to this process. Please take a moment to complete our important survey by Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM. Complete the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/DoolySFLeaps79 Or scan the QR code in our printed materials. Your input helps shape our school's future! Thank you for your participation.

Reminder of theMiddle School Ball for middle school students tonight. We can't wait to see you this evening!!! Line up is at 5:15 PM. The ball is from 6-8 PM. It's an All Black Affair! See you then!

The Dooly County School System Technology Department is pleased to announce that Ms. Freda Small has been selected as the fourth Technology Integration Champion for Dooly County Schools! Ms. Small earned this recognition for her willingness to try integrating new technology strategies in the classroom to engage and inspire her students. Congratulations, Ms. Small, and thank you for your commitment to advancing education through technology!

The annual Dooly County Middle School Ball is this Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Please purchase your ticket no later than Friday!!! If your child wants his/her name on the ballot for prince or princess, they must post by Thursday!!!!! The lineup is 5:15 p.m. in the gym. The dance is 6-8 p.m.

Get Ready to Celebrate Athletic Excellence! 🎉🏆 Join us for the DCSS Annual Sports Banquet! Let's honor our outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and teams! 🏈🏀 Please see the flyer below! #DCSSAthleticExcellence #StudentAthletes

Please see GMAS Spring Retest Dates. Retest of Georgia Milestones Assessment will take place for students needing to retest in the following grades and subjects: 3rd Grade ELA 5th Grade ELA and Math 8th Grade ELA and Math *Letters need to be sent home to parents/guardians of students needing to retest.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Get Ready to Saddle Up! 🎉 The Golden Sound presents the 1st annual "Boots and Bows"! 🤠🎟️ Don't miss out on the fun! Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable night! 💥 Tickets available now! #BootsAndBows #TheGoldenSound

May Parent Newsletter

FYI: Christ Chapel Unadilla, located at 400 Jeannette Street, will open their pantry on May 17th and May 31st from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. They will hold a food drive on May 9th starting at 11 a.m.

📚 TESTING WEEK ALERT! 📚 Georgia Milestones testing is underway at Dooly County K8 Academy, and our Bobcats are ready to shine! After months of hard work, dedication, and preparation, our students are set to demonstrate all they've learned this year. Parents, you play a crucial role in your child's testing success! Please ensure your student: Arrives at school ON TIME each morning Gets plenty of REST each night (aim for 8-10 hours of sleep) Eats a nutritious BREAKFAST Brings a positive ATTITUDE Remember, this is their opportunity to show what they know! Let's cheer on our amazing Bobcats as they tackle these assessments with confidence and determination. #DoolyUnited #BobcatPride #GeorgiaMilestones #WeAreReady

Please see the DCK8 April News!

ATTENTION DOOLY COUNTY FAMILIES WITH 3RD GRADERS! 📚 FREE Georgia Milestones Reading Prep for your Dooly County student! GaDOE has partnered with Tutored by Teachers to offer virtual reading classes designed to boost your 3rd grader's skills before the Georgia Milestones assessment. ✅ 100% FREE virtual sessions ✅ Expert teacher instruction ✅ Engaging, interactive lessons ✅ Flexible evening times (5PM or 7PM) Sessions run Monday, April 14th through Thursday, April 17th. Don't miss this opportunity to give your Dooly County student the confidence and skills they need to succeed! Sign up today: https://tutored.live/gadoe-reading/

🏁 LEADERBOARD UPDATE! 🏁 The competition is FIERCE in our 25 in 2025 Reading Challenge! Our leaderboard has just been refreshed with the latest stats! Some readers are pulling ahead, but this race is FAR from over! 📚💨 Every minute counts as we sprint toward that 2,500-minute finish line! Check out where you stand and gear up to climb those rankings! The championship prizes are still waiting for our top performers! Don't let that reading momentum slow down! Chase that goal like a true champion! Your name could be lighting up the top of our next leaderboard update! #DoolyReadsToWin #ComebackSeason #25in2025 #ReadingChampions

ATTENTION DOOLY COUNTY FAMILIES! 📣 Pre-K registration for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN! Don't miss this opportunity to give your little one a strong educational foundation. Spots fill quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible! Please see Ms. Renee Bowens or Mrs. Carla Mahone at DCK-8 Academy for a registration packet. Invest in your child's future today!