Dooly County K-8

10/20/2026

🚌 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Week! Thank you to our amazing bus drivers for safely caring for our students and all you do each day. We can’t wait to celebrate you! ❤️💛🐾

10/20/2026

📅❤️💛 Dooly K-8 families, check out our Week at a Glance for October 19–23! Don’t miss this week’s district meetings, Write Score assessment for grades 2–8 on Thursday, and Fancy Friday! See the newsletter for details.

Thank you for partnering with us to help our Bobcats succeed! 🐾

10/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Hollie Walters!

Dooly County Schools proudly celebrates Dr. Hollie Walters, principal of Dooly K–8 Academy, on her selection for the inaugural cohort of the National Rural Principal Fellowship Network through the National Rural Education Association!

Through this year-long fellowship, Dr. Walters will collaborate with rural principals from across the nation, strengthen her leadership, and explore innovative practices that support school improvement and student success.

“We are proud of Dr. Walters. Investing in our leaders is an investment in our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Sherrod D. Willaford.

Join us in celebrating this national recognition as we continue Moving Forward the

Dooly Way!

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

Dooly K-8 Academy and Dooly County High School are proud to showcase the Golden Sound of the South! The band participated in Clark Atlanta University’s Homecoming Parade in Atlanta this morning.

Job well done to our talented students and to their Director of Bands, Mr. Jabarr Muhammad. You represented Dooly County with pride! 🎺🥁💛❤️

10/17/2026

🏆❤️💛 Let’s celebrate our scholars! Dooly K-8 Academy’s 1st Nine Weeks Honors Day ceremonies will be held at 1:30 PM on:

📅 October 27: Grades K–2
📅 October 28: Grades 3–5
📅 October 30: Grades 6–8

A letter will be sent home if your child is receiving honors. We’re proud of our Bobcats! 🐾

10/16/2026

🍂🦃 Save the Date! 🦃🍂

Dooly County K-8 Academy invites families to our Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon! Join us for a delicious meal and time together.

📅 Tuesday, November 10: Pre-K through 4th grade

📅 Wednesday, November 11: 5th through 8th grade

🍽️ The menu includes turkey, dressing, green beans, yams, a roll, dessert, tea, and lemonade.

Parent lunch is $8 — cash only. A letter will be sent home next week with details for parents to RSVP.

We look forward to celebrating with you! ❤️💛🐾

10/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Carrie Waters! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Waters, one of our first-grade teachers at Dooly County K–8 Academy, on earning her doctorate from Liberty University! Your dedication to learning and your commitment to making a difference in the lives of students inspire us all.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Waters on this amazing accomplishment! ❤️💙🎓

10/13/2026

🎃 Show off your creativity, Bobcats! Dooly County K-8 Academy students are invited to enter our Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Bring your decorated, uncarved pumpkin to school for judging on October 30. One prize will be awarded per grade level! See Ms. Gaffney, DCES STEM teacher, for details. 🐾

10/12/2026

Enjoy your Fall Break!! 🍂 Teachers and students, have a wonderful, safe break. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, October 19! ❤️💛