DCSS Elementary Schools Earn Trophies at Super-Regional Robotics Competition

Schools picked up trophies in three areas

Men's United Donates to Support Literacy at West Town Elementary

Men's United is a Partner in Excellence With West Town Elementary School

Dougherty Alum Named Master 4-H'er

Kiedon Bryant is a graduate of the Class of 2018

Men United of Albany Make Donation to Morningside

The donation will help students buy uniforms and incentives

Honor Roll Students Celebrated at Robert Harvey

The students were rewarded for work done during the first grading period

Marine Mentors Visit ISECS

Click here to view a video on the Mentors in Action program

Ballet Club Starts Second Year at ISECS

The group will have a slate of performances later this year.

Radium Elementary Honors Veterans

Reverend James Bush was the guest speaker

National American Red Cross Volunteers Visit Alice Coachman Elementary

The volunteers where in Albany assisting with Hurricane Michael Recovery

First Grade Students Become 'Math Surgeons'

Mrs. Bolton took applied math to a whole new level

Kindergarten Classes Visit Mark’s Melon Patch

Students used the trip to cap a unit on the five senses

Live Oak Students Host Math Night for Parents

Subject nights allow parents to see what their students are learning

Alice Coachman Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week

Bus drivers transport more than 5,000 students each day in the DCSS

Sherwood Acres Supports Ronald McDonald House Charity

Staff and students gathered various supplies for the charity

Sherwood Baptist Gives Students Lesson in Character

Sherwood Baptist is a Partner in Excellence with Sherwood Acres Elementary School

Office Depot Donates School Supplies to Sherwood Acres

The donation will go to support teachers and students

Sherwood Acres Hosts ‘Guys In Ties’ Events

The event had about 100 dads participate

Westover Football Players Read to Live Oak Students

The students worked to set a positive example for younger students.

Green House Catering Provides Sweet Treat to West Town Elementary

Green House staff tried to make the start of school sweet for students

Mars Wrigley Donates Bookbags to Morningside Students

Mars is a Partner in Excellence with the Dougherty County School System

DCHS Beta Club Thanks First Responders

The event was part of the school's First Responders Project

H.E.A.R.T. Gives Robert Harvey Early Christmas

H.E.A.R.T. Gives Shoes Annually to Elementary Students in the DCSS

Students win prizes at Good Behavior Giveaway

Prizes were provided by the school's Partners in Excellence

Columbus College Students Make Special Delivery

The students held a school-wide supply drive in November

MLK Elementary Rewards Good Behavior

It was a bright December for students at MLK

Santa Train Visits Radium Elementary Students

It was a Christmas Treat for Students

Tara Foods Donates Gifts to Radium Elementary

Tara Foods is a long-time Partner in Excellence with the Dougherty County School System.

Flint Equipment Donates Bicycles to Students

The Bicycles will Be Distributed to Students Before Christmas Break

Lake Park Named National Beta Club School of Distinction

The National Beta School of Distinction award was created to recognize those schools that demonstrate an increase in membership

Live Oak Students Bring Christmas Cheer to DOCO Credit Union

It's become an annual tradition for Live Oak students.

ISECS Students Ring the Bell for Salvation Army

The Model UN Club Allows Students To Learn More About Global Issues

Twelve DCSS Schools ‘Beating the Odds,’ State Says

81% of DCSS schools are either outperforming or are on par with their peers across the state

Westover Named National Beta Club School of Distinction

National Beta Club has more than 500,000 active members and more than 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally

Robert Harvey Elementary Honors Retired Educators

Each year, set aside a day to honor retired educators.

West Town Elementary Wins First-Ever Sandra Deal Literacy Prize

The prize is awarded to schools who have shown the largest increases in reading and writing levels each year.

East Albany Feeder Schools Team Up for ‘Glow and Grow’ Instructional Collaboration

The collaboration is aimed at improving the schools through modeling best practices.

Sherwood Acres Sports First-Ever 'Mommy and Me' Tea Party

Moms and daughters came dressed in hats and gloves

Sherwood Hosts Movie Night for Grandparents

More than 200 grandparents came out

VIDEO: Albany Middle Wins Academic Bowl Crown

Albany Middle, Merry Acres and Robert Cross earn bids to regional competition

Redesigned CCRPI leads to shuffle in school rankings

The College and Career Readiness Performance Index is the comprehensive measure of schools in Georgia.

Dougherty County Schools to restart Monday, Oct. 22

Schools have been closed since Hurricane Michael made landfall

Letter from the superintendent on Hurricane Michael

School Closure and Storm Recovery Update

School is closed October 15-19

AH: Inside Robert Harvey’s newest clinic

School clinic offers exams, lab tests, medication

AH: Student art show features DCHS, ASU artists

Dougherty High hosts art show featuring pieces created by students from DCHS, Albany State University

Lincoln Welcomes Grandparents

The program featured fun events for grandparents

Lincoln featured at Chuck E. Cheese

Georgia Beef Board Awards Monroe Comprehensive High School with Beef Grant.

The grant will be used to make healthy beef dishes.

Got Milk? Radium Elementary does

The school celebrated World Milk Day

ISECS Students form Giant PEACE Symbol for World Peace Day

Students also painted kindness rocks

Student leaders from Monroe and Dougherty Give to Radium Elementary

Supplies will go to students in need

Mayor Hubbard visits Radium Elementary

WRSE is Radium Elementary's Morning Show

Artesian Contracting donates $4k to Live Oak

Artesian is a partner in excellence with Live Oak.

Lake Park Launches PBIS Program

PBIS stands for Positive Behavior, Interventions and Supports

Alice Coachman Promotes Role of Fathers in Education

State Farm's Kenneth Nance, a school partner, was the featured speaker

Lake Park Names Jr. Beta Club

School System Closes Out Fiscal Year with $3.6 Million Surplus

The system rolled back the millage rate for property tax payers for FY2019.

DCSS Graduation Rates top State Average for third straight year

All three DCSS High Schools beat state average

ISECS students get up close to animals

Barn Hill Preserve conducts mobile education programs

Sherwood Acres Donates to Angel Gowns of SWGA

Angel Gowns of SWGA assists bereaved parents in Southwestern Georgia

Westover ROTC participates in 9/11 Remembrance

The unit also helped erect hundreds of American flags in front of the Albany Mall

Sherwood Acres Remembers 9/11 by Giving to First Responders

First Responders were provided with donuts and orange juice

Westover football team reads to students at Live Oak

Early literacy is a district wide priority for the DCSS

Grandparents Celebrated at Alice Coachman

Grandparents Day was celebrated Sept. 10.

DCSS Students Picked for State School Superintendent’s Advisory Council

The students will represent high school students from across Georgia

Hudson named DCSS Director of School Improvement

Dr. Lakeisha Hudson was previously the assistant principal at Dougherty Comprehensive High School

Green House Catering donates sweet treats to West Town Students

Green House Catering is a Partner in Excellence with West Town Elementary

AH:Professional learning day brings DCSS new teaching tools

Professional learning seminars were held in various schools in the district to inform teachers of new instructional tools and programs.

WALB: Students discuss racial issues at Albany Museum of Art

Sixty students from Dougherty County schools were selected by their teachers to attend this event.

SOWEGA is Open for Business:

Lt. Governor touts educational partnerships during Business and Education Summit

Mars makes donation to Morningside Elementary

The local Mars plant produces combos and roasted peanuts for Snickers

Albany Board of Realtors Gives to West Town

Albany Board of Realtors is a Partner in Excellence with West Town Elementary.

Radium Elementary gets a visit from ASU Football team

The Golden Rams paid students at the school a visit.

Sherwood Acres Elementary School Students “Travel Around The World”

First-graders concluded a Social Studies Unit on culture by “Traveling Around The World”

Sherwood Acres students get a visit from barnyard friends

Barn Hill Preserve is currently on a mobile tour in Georgia

Radium Elementary welcomes students back with morning show

DCSS elementary schools are producing their own video morning shows.

Department of Defense awards robotics grants to 12 DCSS elementary schools

The grants will help fund robotics programs at the schools

Thronateeska grant allows DCSS 4th Graders access to Planetarium

The field trips align with the first two units of study for fourth-grade students.

Putney UMC gives to Radium Elementary

Church members donated school supplies to the school

Lake Park students win Dizzie Dean World Series

Students from various grade levels played in the tournament this summer

WALB: Albany school stresses importance of physical, mental health of students

With school back in session, it's very important that students stay healthy.

Herald: Teachers, administrators show off new Magnolia Learning Center

45 students participate in Summer graduation

Students from all three high schools were given their diplomas.

DOCO Credit Union welcomes teachers back with donation, breakfast

Doco Federal Credit Union is a Partner in Excellence with Live Oak.

ISECS Teacher Wins School Supplies from Sam's Club

Sam's Club Donated the supplies as part of their Teacher Appreciation Day.

New Safety Screens Added to Sherwood Acres

The safety screens are an easy way to enhance privacy and security

Sherwood Acres Shines Light on Positive Behavior

The school is one of many in the district that uses the PBIS program.

Live Oak Unveils New Branding, Culture

The new messaging reflects the changing culture at Live Oak

School Nurse Partnership Highlighted At Board Meeting

School nurses help provide quality care to students in the DCSS

HERALD: Monroe’s David Dillard a well-rounded quarterback

Tornadoes’ senior draws from diverse knowledge base

HERALD: Dougherty’s Ga’marcus Freeman is a multi-sport leader

Senior linebacker finds success in both track and football

WALB: AMA partners with DCSS for educational field trips

The partnership will allow elementary students to explore the Museum

WALB: Dougherty Co. School System Holds Innovative Teacher Training

TriMark Makes Donation to Radium Elementary

TriMark Strategic is a foodservice equipment supplier and installation expert for national chain restaurants and local foodservice operations.

First Day Photo Gallery

Check out some of the images from around the district from the First Day of School!

Sherwood Acres Student Earns Bronze Medal in International Baseball Tournament

Christopher Jones Jr., is a member of the 10-Under USA National Baseball Team

WALB: Albany Middle Student Picked To Represent Team USA

Cam Davis flies out to Houston on Aug. 18

DCSS Students Closing the Gap in ‘Milestones’ results

The Georgia Milestones Assessment is the state’s annual standardized test for public school students in Georgia.

A 'Favis' Fourth:

From Classroom to the Capitol, How an Asst. Principal Ended Up on National Stage

WALB: Old Magnolia Elementary to reopen as new Magnolia Early Childhood Education Center

DCSS, Albany Tech, P&G and 4CA Partner to Grow Unique Workforce Development Program

The program saw six DCSS High Students participate and complete last school term

Superintendent Speaks on Leadership to Area Youth

The C.A.P.S. Youth Academy is a ministry of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and hosts dozens of area youth through a summer enrichment program.

OPINION: 'Lost Generation’ can be found excelling in our Military

Superintendent Kenneth Dyer recently toured military facilities as part of the 2018 Joint Civilian Orientation Conference

Bruce Named DCSS Director of Community Relations

Lakisha Bruce is the current CEO of the United Way of Southwest Georgia

VIDEO: DCSS Leaders Collaborate with First Responders for Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise

The exercise is part of an ongoing process to look at the district’s safety readiness

DCSS Awards More Than $463k in Charter System Innovation Grants

The grants were awarded on a competitive basis to schools who are implementing innovative practices.

VIDEO: Leaders Dedicate Academy to Lifelong Educator

Commodore Conyers was a teacher, principal and director of Vocational Education for the DCSS.

2018 Summer Lunch Program Sites Announced

The program offers free summer lunches to area youth.

New Assistant Principals Named

Principals will take over at their new schools this summer.

Harvey Tapped to Lead MLK Elementary

Harvey, who is currently the assistant principal at Robert H. Harvey Elementary School, will take over school operations on July 1.

Smith Picked to Lead DCSS Curriculum Department

Smith currently serves as the Dougherty County School System’s Director of School Improvement

Lincoln Student Grabs Top Prize at Regional Writing Competition

The purpose of the 2017-2018 Young Georgia Authors writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing

Lamar Reese Student Places First in Regional Writing Competition

The purpose of the 2017-2018 Young Georgia Authors writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing

Lake Park 1st Grade Student wins top RESA Writing Competition

The purpose of the 2017-2018 Young Georgia Authors writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing

DCSS Students set to Graduate High School with college Degrees/Diplomas

The district currently has more than 550 students who are dual-enrolled, taking both college and high school courses.

WALB: DCHS graduate finds success after AHS consolidation

A soon-to-be Dougherty Comprehensive High School graduate is proving you can do anything if you put your mind to it.

Summer School Applications Available

School begins as early as May 29 for some students.

Radium Elementary Replants Neighborhood Devastated by Storms

More than a 100 trees were planted by staff and students

Spring Concert Set

The concert is held in conjunction with Albany State University's Center for the African American Male

Teaching as a Pathway Students Take Talents into Elementary Schools

Students from the 4C Academy's Teaching as a Pathway Program helped promote literacy

DCSS Announces New Principals

The new principals will take the helms of their schools in July.

Dougherty Youth Orchestra Places First in National Competition

The Music in the Parks program allows musicians from around the U.S. to compete nationally.

Westover Named 2018 AP Honor School

The high school made three different AP honors lists.

4C Robotics Team Headed to World Championship in Texas

The group of students from all three DCSS high schools earned the Rookie-All Star Award at Saturday's state finals.

Graduation Times Released

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