DCSS Bands Find Success at Competitions

The bands from both Dougherty and Westover performed well at recent competitions.

GEAR UP Provides Opportunity for PSAT for 9th Graders

This is the first time that the district has provided all 9th graders with access to the PSAT 8/9

Dougherty County School System to enhance education equity efforts with support from Georgia Power

The DCSS will use the funding to develop a career-focused high school graduation option for students and increase the talent pipeline for specific, technical career fields by reskilling and upskilling underemployed and unemployed adults

DCSS Schools, Students Rack Up Awards at Area Competitions

The artwork is on display at the Albany Museum of Art

DCSS First to Offer Fine Arts Diploma Seal in Region

ED CHAT: Tobias Brown -- The (Future) Legal Eagle

In this episode of Ed Chat, the Dougherty High junior talks about his recent experience at a state law event where he got to network with judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys across Georgia.

DCSS Cross Country Teams headed to State

Westover and Monroe Girls and Westover Boys are each headed to State.

Despite Pandemic, Graduation Rates Tick Upward

The district rate continues to hover above the state average.

Alumnus Spotlight: Dougherty High Grad Crowned First Miss Edward Waters University

Pendergrass is a 2019 Graduate of Dougherty Comprehensive High School

DCSS Students Selected to Serve on State School Superintendent's Advisory Council

This is the second straight year DCSS students have been named to the panel.

Dougherty High Alum to Compete for Miss Georgia

Zaria Davis, the reigning Miss Presidential Pathways, will compete in the Miss Georgia pageant later this month.

DCSS to Move Forward with In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Limited Tickets will be part of the new plan, officials say.

Dougherty High Wins 'Icy Hot' Basketball Grant

The total amount of the grant is $11,000

Dougherty’s Jana Lee signs with Southern Miss

Lee is a nationally-ranked pitcher for the Lady Trojans with a 3.6 GPA

DCSS Grad Rate Remains Above 80% for the Fifth Straight Year

Superintendent thanks teachers and building leaders for their hard work.

Dougherty High Wins Region Student Ambassador Competition

This is the first year the district has had high school teams compete

Dougherty, Westover Boys Land Spots on 1-AAAA All-Region Team

Dougherty’s Rod Jones named Player of the Year

Students Show Off Skills in Social Studies Fair

Winners head to the Regional Social Studies Fair in March

District awards more than $437k in Charter Innovation Grants to Schools

The district has paid out nearly $1.5m over the last three years

Coach with State Title Pedigree Hired on at Dougherty

Bakari Bryant won state and region titles with teams out of Savannah