Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week—and every week—we celebrate the incredible educators who shape the future. Because of teachers… We have doctors, artists, engineers, firefighters, and every profession in between. Teachers don’t just teach—they inspire, guide, and lay the foundation for all other careers. Let’s take a moment to thank the teachers who made a difference in our lives! #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek #FutureStartsWithTeachers #BearcatTeachers
about 9 hours ago, Decatur County Schools
Illustration of six diverse children dressed as various professionals—a nurse, construction worker, judge, teacher, artist, and firefighter—standing together and smiling. Above them is the text: “Teachers create all other professions
📣 Big night coming up for our rising 3rd grade families! Hutto Elementary School invites all current 2nd grade students and their families to 3rd Grade Transition Night on May 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM. 🎒 Meet the amazing staff 🏫 Tour the school ✨ Learn what makes HES so special 📘 Get helpful tips to prepare for 3rd grade We’re proud of the strong start Hutto Elementary gives our students — and we can’t wait to welcome a new class of learners! 🐯💛 #BearcatTradition #HuttoElementary #TransitionNight #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
4 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Colorful flyer for Hutto Elementary School's "3rd Grade Transition Night" featuring playful school-themed illustrations like a bus, globe, pencil, ruler, and crayons. The event is on May 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The flyer includes a tiger logo and invites families to meet the administration and staff, see what Hutto offers, tour the school, and get tips to prepare students for 3rd grade. Text at the bottom says, “We look forward to seeing you.
📢 Stay Informed with the Student-Written Bearcat Chronicle! Get the latest stories, updates, and student perspectives straight from Bainbridge High School. Don't miss out on the incredible work our Bearcat journalists are doing. Great job, Bainbridge High School Bearcats! 📖 Read the latest issue here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MOTcigu7azvs8TPT1qbCM8kVsRsJtIhz/view?usp=sharing
4 days ago, Decatur County Schools
🍎✨ Happy School Lunch Hero Day! ✨🍎 Our cafeteria staff are real-life superheroes, serving up more than just meals. With every tray, they deliver kindness, care, and a commitment to student success. 💪🍎 From early mornings to cheerful lunch lines, their impact reaches far beyond the kitchen. Today, we honor and thank these incredible heroes for nourishing both bodies and hearts across our schools. 💛 #SchoolLunchHeroDay #LunchHeroes #ThBearcatWay #ThankYou
4 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Cartoon illustration of five diverse school cafeteria workers in yellow aprons and gloves striking superhero poses around bold yellow text that reads 'School Lunch Hero Day' on a blue background with radiating lines.
🎉 Happy National Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the heart of our schools, our incredible principals! Your leadership, dedication, and tireless support create an environment where both students and staff thrive. You wear many hats: mentor, advocate, cheerleader, problem-solver, and you do it all with grace and commitment. A special shoutout to our amazing principals: ⭐ Kaycee Wade ⭐ Christopher Bryant ⭐ Ortega Ross ⭐ David Kirkland ⭐ Stephanie Green ⭐ Quinton Fuller Thank you for inspiring excellence, fostering a love of learning, and leading with compassion every single day. We are better because of you! 👏 Join us in giving a huge THANK YOU to our outstanding principals! 👏 #PrincipalAppreciationDay #ThankYouPrincipal #BearcatFamily
5 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A collage of six principal portraits framed in circular borders with purple outlines against a gold background. Top row from left to right: a woman with auburn hair wearing a denim jacket, a bald man with a red beard in a suit, and a woman with glasses wearing a white blouse with black polka dots. Bottom row from left to right: a bald man with a beard in a striped shirt, a woman with long dark hair smiling, and a man with glasses in a dark suit and green plaid tie. All are pictured in front of a backdrop featuring the Bearcat paw print and Decatur County Schools logo.

📢 Now Hiring: Elementary School Principal!

Decatur County Schools is seeking a visionary and student-centered leader to serve as an elementary school principal. If you're committed to academic excellence, building a strong school community, and supporting both students and staff, we invite you to apply!

Lead with purpose. Inspire with passion. Join the Bearcat Family! Apply Today: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home

6 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic with a purple background featuring the Hutto Elementary School logo in the background. Bold white text in the center reads “WE ARE HIRING.” Below, a gold search bar graphic contains the words “Elementary School Principal” with a magnifying glass icon. At the bottom, white text reads “APPLY NOW” and “DCBOE.COM.
🚨 Attention Parents & Guardians! 🚨 📅 Mark your calendars! PROGRESS REPORTS will be sent home on Tuesday, April 29th Stay informed about your student’s progress and celebrate their hard work! 📝✨ #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #StayInformed #DCBOE #ReportCards #DecaturCountySchools
8 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic announcing Decatur County Schools student progress reports coming home on April 29th. The design features a roaring wildcat mascot wearing a graduation cap, bold purple and gold colors, and the words 'Progress Reports' in stylized font at the top left.
Good Afternoon. Out of an abundance of caution, BHS and BMS implemented a level one lockdown (soft lockdown) in response to reports of shots being fired behind our schools on adjacent property—NOT ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES. Our law enforcement officers were dispatched and have secured the area. EVERYONE IS SAFE. We appreciate the response from our administration and law enforcement officers. THERE IS NO LINGERING THREAT AND THE LOCKDOWN HAS BEEN LIFTED.
12 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A graphic with a purple background features the Decatur County Schools logo at the top. The logo includes a roaring bearcat and the text "The Bearcat Way: Proud Tradition · Promising Future." Below the logo, bold white text reads: "BHS and BMS Safety Statement Thursday 4/24/25: www.dcboe.com
📣 Now Hiring: Clinical Nurse Decatur County Schools is seeking a skilled, compassionate Clinical Nurse to support the health and success of our students. 🩺✨ Join a team that values care, commitment, and community! 📧 Apply: DCBOE staff: send resume & letter to bearcatcareers@dcboe.com Others: Apply online at www.dcboe.com or Teach Georgia Be part of our Proud Tradition and Promising Future. #BearcatNation #NowHiring #ClinicalNurse #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools
12 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A recruitment graphic for Decatur County Schools with the headline "We're Hiring Clinical Nurse." A smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a stethoscope, is pictured in the background. The text highlights that the school system is seeking a dedicated and compassionate school nurse to provide services to all students. Qualifications include RN or LPN certification, CPR/AED certification, strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for working with children. It notes that previous experience is preferred. The bottom of the graphic includes the Decatur County Schools logo, website (www.dcboe.com), and phone number (229-248-2200).
Always "Something Good" Going on in Decatur County Schools! Great Job Bainbridge High School Anchor Club! Go Bearcats! 🔗Check out the link below for BHS's Something Good Feature on WCTV.tv : https://www.walb.com/2025/04/24/something-good-bainbridge-high-school-egged-with-inspirational-messages/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ3E9xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwWmc1elU1TE1xdExpeHJXAR4vXeKn3BBGsJ_j8drmXqe55COETnRtVHMjNCZlc6LpIuWyVYik-MxpzjDviA_aem_Tjgge-E41X8-GFGGLrp6yA
12 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A professional video camera is centered in the image, pointing directly at the viewer. To the left, bold white text on a purple background reads "Bearcats in the News" in two lines. On the bottom right, the Bainbridge Bearcats logo—an open-mouthed wildcat in gold and purple—is displayed on a purple square. The background is slightly blurred, showing people and an outdoor setting.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate all of the incredible administrative professionals across Decatur County Schools. You are the heart of each school and office, keeping everything organized, running smoothly, and filled with positivity. Your hard work, attention to detail, and warm smiles make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and families every single day. Thank you for all you do. You are truly appreciated more than words can say!
13 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A floral-themed graphic with purple and green flowers surrounding the text "Happy Administrative Professionals Day." In the background is a faint image of the Bearcat mascot. The message reads, "You're the sunshine and the roots, helping everything bloom beautifully behind the scenes."
🚌💛 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛🚌 Today, we celebrate the dedicated men and women who are the first friendly faces our students see each morning and the last ones they see each afternoon. Our bus drivers do so much more than drive; they greet, protect, comfort, and care. Rain or shine, early mornings and late afternoons, they ensure our students arrive safely, every single day. Help us give a big THANK YOU to our amazing drivers for all they do! 👏👏👏 #BusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouDrivers #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay
14 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Collage of smiling Decatur County Schools bus drivers sitting in their school buses, wearing seatbelts and showing appreciation. In the center, a yellow cartoon school bus and the message “Thank You School Bus Drivers” is displayed above the district logo, which reads “The Bearcat Way – Proud Tradition, Promising Future.”
🐣💛 We sure do appreciate the EGGcellent job our first-year teachers are doing! Dr. Crycynthia Gardner, Director of Teacher Induction & Evaluation Programs and Family Engagement Coordinator, has been spreading a little springtime cheer with special Easter eggs of encouragement. 🌷🍬 These small tokens come with big appreciation for the hard work and heart our new teachers pour into their classrooms every day. This is what it means to lead and grow The Bearcat Way! #FirstYearFantastic #EggcellentEducators #TheBearcatWay #BearcatProud
18 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A smiling teacher stands in a school hallway holding an orange Easter egg of encouragement with both hands, celebrating first-year teacher support.
Dr. Crycynthia F. Gardner and a first-year teacher smile and hold Easter eggs of encouragement while standing in a cheerful school hallway.
A first-year teacher laughs joyfully at her desk as Dr. Crycynthia F. Gardner hands her a pink Easter egg filled with encouragement.
A smiling first-year teacher and Dr. Crycynthia F. Gardner lean in for a cheerful photo together inside a classroom.
Dr. Crycynthia F. Gardner smiles as she hands a blue Easter egg to a seated first-year teacher who happily accepts it.
Dr. Crycynthia F. Gardner stands with two smiling first-year teachers, each proudly holding a colorful Easter egg of encouragement.
🐰✨ Easter fun was had at Jones Wheat Primary as students kicked off Easter weekend with a festive egg hunt! On this Good Friday, we’re grateful for joyful moments, big smiles, and a community that makes learning fun. 💐🥚 Wishing all of our Bearcats a safe and happy Easter weekend!
18 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A smiling girl wearing a light denim dress and bunny ears holds a tray of brightly colored Easter eggs. She stands on a chalk-decorated sidewalk with sunshine overhead.
A cheerful girl with long hair, bunny ears, and a pink shirt stands in the grass holding her Easter egg tray. She beams with pride during the outdoor egg hunt.
A happy student in a black t-shirt and jeans carries a tray full of colorful eggs while smiling at the camera. Another child is in the background also enjoying the hunt.
A blonde girl in a white dress with colorful letters holds her egg tray and shows off a golden egg she found during the hunt. She’s surrounded by mulch and school buildings.
A smiling girl stands proudly holding her tray of Easter eggs. She wears a pink shirt and unicorn leggings, with chalk art and classmates behind her.
A young boy wearing a gray t-shirt and black shorts holds his tray of Easter eggs and smiles brightly under the sun, standing on a grassy area near the school.
🚀 STEM Summer Camp is back! Calling all rising 1st–8th graders: Join us June 23–26 at the BMS Media Hub & STEM Center for four days of hands-on innovation and fun! Camp themes include Inventure Prize STEM exploration and LEGO Robotics Discovery. 🧪 Limited spots (18 per session) – first come, first serve! 💵 $30 registration fee 🍽 Lunch provided 📅 Register by May 30 📍 IMPORTANT: Forms must be hand-delivered with payment to Paula Morris at the Decatur County Board of Education (1417 Dothan Road). Forms will not be accepted at schools. 👉 Click here to download the form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWREWbuoJyQDfhySAI_qMZ-ZDio8GiJH/view?usp=sharing Questions? Contact pmorris@dcboe.com or azock@dcboe.com. #STEMCamp #BearcatInnovators #DecaturCountySchools #SummerLearning
18 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Colorful flyer for the 2025 Summer STEM Camp hosted by Decatur County Schools. The flyer invites rising 1st–8th graders to attend June 23–26 at the BMS Media Hub & STEM Center. Themes include Georgia Tech's Inventure Prize and LEGO Robotics Discovery. Key info includes a $30 registration fee, lunch provided, and limited spots (18 per session). Registration deadline is May 30. A red pin icon highlights that forms must be hand-delivered with payment to Paula Morris at the Decatur County Board of Education (1417 Dothan Road); forms will not be accepted at schools. Contact emails for questions: pmorris@dcboe.com and azock@dcboe.com. The flyer features gear icons, scientific tools, and the Bearcat logo.
Join us in congratulating our 2025 Region 1-AAA Tennis Champions — Bearcat Tennis is headed to the state playoffs next week! Bainbridge High School will host the first round, so come out and show your support as we continue this championship run. Let’s go, Bearcats! #BearcatPride #RegionChamps #StateBound #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
20 days ago, Decatur County Schools
The BHS Boys and Girls Tennis Teams pose in front of a brick wall featuring the Bearcat logo and championship signage. The boys, dressed in white, sit and stand on the left side, while the girls, dressed in black and purple, are on the right side, with some sitting on top of the wall and others standing with trophies. The background shows tennis courts and a school building under a partly cloudy sky.
⚽️ THREE-PEAT CHAMPIONS! ⚽️ Join us in celebrating the BHS Girls Soccer Team—Region Champions for the 3rd year in a row! 🏆 Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork are a true reflection of Bearcat excellencE! #BearcatPride #3Peat #RegionChamps #BHSGirlsSoccer
20 days ago, Decatur County Schools
The BHS Girls Soccer Team poses on the field in celebration, all wearing purple uniforms and holding up three fingers to represent their third consecutive region championship win. Coaches stand on both ends of the group. The team is smiling proudly in front of stadium bleachers under a sunny sky.
School Choice Consideration - April 21–25, 2025 Upcoming Kindergarten through 2nd grade students are eligible to apply for the 2025–2026 school year. Available slots will be based on current enrollment numbers and class size. #SchoolChoice #DecaturCountySchools #BearcatFamily #TheBearcatWay
21 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic promoting School Choice for Decatur County Schools. Text reads: “School Choice – April 21–25, 2025. Upcoming (2025–2026) Kindergarten through Second Grade students are eligible to apply. Current enrollment numbers and class size will be used to determine available slots.” Includes a QR code and link: https://bit.ly/DCBOEchoice. Background features a gradient of gold and purple with a faint image of a bearcat mascot.
Congrats to Joseph Farmer and Serenity Rivera, the 2025 Bainbridge Middle School Athletes of the Year! These standout Bearcats have shown heart, hustle, and leadership all year long. We’re proud of the way they represent The Bearcat Way! #BMSAthletesOfTheYear #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay
22 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Two Bainbridge Middle School students, Joseph Farmer and Serenity Rivera, stand proudly in front of the school entrance. Joseph is dressed in a fishing team jersey, standing with one foot on a soccer ball, surrounded by various sports equipment including a golf bag, football helmet, and basketball. Serenity holds two award plaques and stands beside a softball glove and helmet. Both are smiling, representing BMS Athletes of the Year.
Congratulations to Bainbridge High School’s very own Addison Hill for being recognized as WCTV’s Scholar Athlete of the Week! Addison's dedication on the field and in the classroom is a true example of what it means to be a Bearcat. We’re so proud of you! Watch her feature here: https://www.wctv.tv/2025/04/09/scholar-athlete-week-bainbridges-addison-hill/ #BearcatPride #ScholarAthlete #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
26 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A professional video camera is centered in the image, pointing directly at the viewer. To the left, bold white text on a purple background reads "Bearcats in the News" in two lines. On the bottom right, the Bainbridge Bearcats logo—an open-mouthed wildcat in gold and purple—is displayed on a purple square. The background is slightly blurred, showing people and an outdoor setting.