The Dooly County Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Program hosted its' first annual mock interviews for juniors and seniors yesterday at Dooly County High School. Work-Based Learning partners and many more businesses/institutions invested their time and expertise assisting students with interviewing skills and transferrable vocational skills. The business participants were as follows:
Flex-tec, Marvair, Crisp Regional Health, Robins Financial Credit Union, Crisp County Power Company, Helena Industries, LLC, Harris Equipment, Anthony Speaks, LLC,
City of Unadilla, Chick-Fil-A - Cordele, South Georgia Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College, Fort Valley State University, Georgia State University.
We appreciate our partners, and we congratulate our scholars on their excellent demonstration of career preparatory skills. Go Bobcats!
Thank you to family members who took the Parent and Family Engagement Survey info card at Dooly High School student drop off this morning and to those who completed surveys at car pick up at Dooly County Elementary today!! We appreciate your feedback! Your opinion matters to us!! Keep those survey coming in!!!
Today is a very special day - Administrative Professionals' Day! In the Dooly County School System, we know that we could not thrive without this amazing team of people! So, we salute you for your countless hours of service, for you unrelenting love for students, staff, families and our community, and for your boundless creativity and commitment to making our schools and our system work. The Dooly County School System salutes you today and always! Thanks for all that you do!
Dooly County Families are the BEST!! Thanks to all who have completed the Parent and Family Engagement Survey, but we still need more!! Please do it today and encourage another parent to complete it as well.
Copy and paste this link below onto the internet to access the survey. https://forms.gle/iyWtZANbybWEEfCH8 Thank you for helping us improve student learning and student services!
Second Grader, Daniel Starnes called the DCSS April School Board Meeting to order, and it was a meeting filled with celebrations! Students and their advisors were recognized for their successes at the Georgia Movie Academy Festival and the Spelling Bee! The school district also celebrated and discussed in greater detail the exciting news and points of success from it's recent highest tier Cognia rating and highest ranking of Accreditation with Quality from the Georgia Accreditation Commission. Dooly County School System is committed to effective and efficient processes and student achievement and success for all! #ThisisDooly! #IamDooly! #WeareDooly!
It’s Official!!!
Dooly County School System Excels Above Cognia’s National Average Score, Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission!!! Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED, is an internationally recognized organization that evaluates educational institutions based on rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners, and effective leadership. The Georgia Accrediting Commission is an independent agency that serves to ensure that its members meet certain standards for the operation and support of quality school programs in the State of Georgia. The feedback from both agencies will guide our continuous improvement efforts and help us to ensure growth while enhancing the educational experience for all stakeholders.
Hi Bobcat Families!! We need and truly value your input! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey that informs our school and district Title I programs and allocation of funding.
Copy and paste this link below onto the internet to access the survey. https://forms.gle/iyWtZANbybWEEfCH8
Thank you for helping us improve student learning and student services!!
It has been a busy week in Dooly County Schools, and Dooly County School System would like to join our schools in celebrating all of the AMAZING personnel who had national days of recognition during Spring Break and this week! We couldn't do what we do without you! Thanks so much to each and every one of you for the greatness that you bring to Dooly County School System! We are honored to have you as a part of our Dooly family! #B.I.G.Dooly #BuildingIntentionalGreatness!
Happy Friday Bobcat Parents and Families!! We need and truly value your input! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey that informs our school and district Title I programs and allocation of funding.
Copy and paste this link below onto the internet to access the survey. https://forms.gle/iyWtZANbybWEEfCH8
Thank you for helping us improve student learning and student services!!
What an wonderful day celebrating the Dooly County STAR Student, Calandria Holmes, and STAR Teacher, Valencia Bowens, at the Annual Dooly County Chamber and Dooly County Family Connections Luncheon! We are also proud of and congratulate the Dooly County School System Literacy Council and Communities in Schools, Earl Clark, for the recognitions they earned from the Chamber and Family Connections today!! Go Bobcats!!
On April 8th, Dooly County students and faculty and staff seized learning opportunities with the solar eclipse! JROTC engaged in making and learning how to use a pin point projector for the eclipse. Other teachers and students discussed the next occurrence being in 30 years and many worked hard to get that coveted photograph. Ms. Lamberth was able to capture it perfectly and worked with others to do the same.
Calandria Holmes, a Senior at Dooly County High School has been selected as the 23-24 STAR Student. She is the daughter of Constance Green, and she has chosen Ms. Valencia Bowens as her STAR Teacher. We are so proud of these amazing Bobcats!!
To learn more about Dooly's 2023-24 STAR Student and STAR Teachers, use this link:
https://www.dooly.k12.ga.us/article/1529195. You can also find more details about the STAR Student Program.
Join Dooly County Schools as we celebrate Exceptional Student Week. Please show your support on each themed day!! Go Bobcats!
Dooly County School System salutes the Dooly County Board of Education members this week for National School Board Appreciation Week! Our school board has been recognized by Georgia School Board Association four years in a row as an Exemplary school board. We acknowledge and celebrate the passion, hard work and dedicated service as they work tirelessly for public education and Dooly County Schools. Thank you for encouraging professionalism, strong positive relationships, innovative educational systems and exceptional opportunities for all. We appreciate all that you do!
Dooly County School System salutes the Dooly County Board of Education members this week for National School Board Appreciation Week! Our school board has been recognized by Georgia School Board Association four years in a row as an Exemplary school board. We acknowledge and celebrate the passion, hard work and dedicated service as they work tirelessly for public education and Dooly County Schools. Thank you for encouraging professionalism, strong positive relationships, innovative educational systems and exceptional opportunities for all. We appreciate all that you do!
Message from Superintendent Woods - National School Social Workers Week:
In honor of National School Social Work Week, school social workers, please see the message below from State Superintendent Richard Woods.
The theme of National School Social Work Week 2024 is "Pearls of Wisdom." This week-long celebration highlights the dedicated professionals who play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being and success of Georgia students.
As we embrace National School Social Workers Week, it is with immense joy and gratitude that we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of you who tirelessly dedicate yourselves to making a profound difference in the lives of students, families, and the entire school community.
As a school social worker, you are instrumental in fostering a positive and nurturing environment for our students to thrive. Your compassion, empathy, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of Georgia students are truly commendable.
In the face of various challenges, you serve as a pillar of support, offering guidance and understanding to those in need. Your ability to build meaningful connections with students and families creates a sense of trust that forms the foundation for personal and academic growth.
We recognize your invaluable contributions, from addressing student well-being concerns to collaborating with educators, parents, and community resources. Your advocacy for student opportunities reflects a dedication to ensuring that every student has the chance to reach their full potential.
This week is a celebration of your passion, resilience, and positive impact on the lives of those around you. Your role is not just a profession; it's a calling that shapes the future and leaves a lasting imprint on the hearts of the students you touch.
As we express our deepest gratitude during National School Social Workers Week, please know that we see your efforts and appreciate and admire you. Your work is essential to creating a supportive and nurturing educational environment, and we are profoundly grateful for the difference you make every day.
Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and commitment to Georgia students' well-being. Happy National School Social Workers Week!
With sincere appreciation,
Richard Woods
Georgia State School Superintendent
Happy School Social Work Week! Let's celebrate the amazing work of school social workers in
advocating for student well-being. Join us in raising awareness and supporting their vital role!
#ImpactInTheMaking #PearlsOfWisdom
Please support Georgia Public Schools!!! Our students' futures depend on it!
Read Across America - March 2 - 6, 2024
A child’s ability to read has a direct effect on their future success. Reading with your child helps to increase their vocabulary and improves their reading fluency and comprehension.
We encourage EVERYONE to pick up a book and read to a child. Whether it’s a beloved classic or something new and exciting, we encourage you to spread the joy of reading.
For more information, visit NEA’s Read Across America site at www.readacrossamerica.org.
Staff, parents, students, dignitaries and community members before the start of the Dooly High 2024 Black History Program
