4th Grade QUEST students are putting on the finishing touches and practicing for DPA this Saturday at Hutto Elementary. We are so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to cheer them on this weekend!
about 6 hours ago, Brandi Deal
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Jones Wheat Primary Kindergarten Veterans Day Program
Last Friday, our kindergarten students at Jones Wheat Primary School proudly honored the brave men and women who have served our country during their Veterans Day program. From heartfelt songs to hand-crafted tributes, our youngest learners showed their appreciation for our nation’s heroes.
Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating and to our veterans for your service and sacrifice! ❤️💙
about 9 hours ago, Decatur County Schools
A young girl smiles as she stands at the microphone during the kindergarten Veterans Day program.
A kindergarten student hands a colorful Veterans Day card to an older man in blue scrubs during the JWP Veterans Day program.
A man stands beside a display table with American flags, military caps, and medals.
A group of JWP kindergarteners raise their hands and sing during the Veterans Day performance.
A young girl holds a large U.S. Coast Guard flag banner while walking in the JWP gym
Kindergarten students dressed in red, white, and blue sing together during the Veterans Day program.
Kindergarten students dressed in red, white, and blue sing together during the Veterans Day program.
Wide shot of the JWP gym showing students performing on stage while the audience watches.
A woman stands in front of the JWP kindergarten choir, smiling and clapping during the program.
A smiling woman in a red outfit sits near sound equipment while the audience applauds behind her.
Please enjoy the Hutto Elementary School Show Choir Veterans Day Program held at the Bainbridge High School Performing Arts Center.
🎥 This special performance was filmed by the very talented, student-run Bearcat Broadcasting team at BHS. We’re so proud of these students for capturing such a meaningful event! ❤️💙

📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Iuu8I--E3dU?si=XN_xqnIZ0NE16lGO
about 11 hours ago, Decatur County Schools
Today, we pause to honor and thank all who have served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Your service and commitment protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

Thank you, Veterans. ❤️💙
about 14 hours ago, Decatur County Schools
A close-up of a folded American flag with stars visible. Text overlay reads, “Thank you veterans for your service.
A Sweet Time at the National Peanut Festival! 🥜

Last week, our exceptional education students from across Decatur County Schools loaded up on the big yellow buses and headed to Dothan for Special Citizens Day at the National Peanut Festival! 🎡🎠

Students spent the day enjoying rides, snacks, and smiles all around as they celebrated this special tradition together. 🌟

A big thank you to our amazing staff and bus drivers for making this memorable experience possible. What a wonderful day of fun and friendship! 💛💜

#BearcatPride #DecaturCountySchools #SpecialCitizensDay #NationalPeanutFestival
1 day ago, Decatur County Schools
Two people smiling and waving while seated on a red and white amusement park ride, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
Smiling girl in a denim jacket waves joyfully at a fair, with colorful stuffed animals in the background.
Smiling group enjoys a carousel ride, with one person wearing a colorful tie-dye outfit and another in a purple shirt with a “B” logo.
Two smiling children sit together on a bus, enjoying the ride.
A cheerful group poses together outdoors in front of flowers and a tractor on a sunny day.
Man smiling and giving a thumbs-up while talking on the phone at a busy fairground.
Children laugh and enjoy a fast-moving blue carnival ride on a sunny day.
Young boy rides a carousel horse at a fair on a bright, sunny day.
Woman smiling by a carnival ride on a sunny day, wearing sunglasses and a gray shirt.
Two children ride colorful toy motorcycles at a carnival, smiling and enjoying the fun.
🐾 Bearcats CAN and WILL End Hunger! 🐾
Dr. Gardner is giving — so you can too! 💜

Every can, every bag, and every box makes a difference for local families in need this holiday season. 🥫💛
Our community food drive is underway — November 3–14!

Let’s come together as a community to make a difference for local families this holiday season. 🛒 Every can counts!
Here’s what to donate:
✅ Nutritious Non-Perishables – Think canned tuna, beans, whole grains (brown rice, pasta), and low-sodium soups
✅ Pop-Top Lids – Easy-open cans for convenience
✅ Kid-Friendly Options – Peanut butter, granola bars, and other healthy, shelf-stable snacks
✅ Cooking Basics – Olive oil, spices, and seasonings

Let’s show what it means to live The Bearcat Way — caring, giving, and serving our community. 💜💛

#BearcatsCAN #EndHunger #TheBearcatWay #CommunityStrong
1 day ago, Decatur County Schools
A woman wearing a purple sweater smiles while holding a jar of peanut butter and a can of corn. In front of her is a table filled with donated food items, including canned vegetables, rice, and grits, for a community food drive.
The Bainbridge High School Concert Band, under the direction of Will Parker, invites you to an evening of powerful and patriotic music in honor of Veterans Day.

📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Bainbridge High School Performing Arts Center

Let’s come together to celebrate our country and honor the brave men and women who have served.
🎺✨ Admission is free and open to the public!

#BainbridgeHigh #Bearcats #AmericanSalute #VeteransDay #CommunityEvent
1 day ago, Decatur County Schools
Poster for the Bainbridge High School Concert Band event titled “American Salute,” directed by Will Parker. The event is on November 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Bainbridge High School Performing Arts Center. The background features a close-up of the American flag.
Decatur County Schools extends our deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Eric McFee and to the entire Grady County School System during this time of profound loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
1 day ago, Decatur County Schools
A purple heart outlined in gold with the Grady County Schools emblem in the center, featuring a black letter G surrounded by a gold laurel wreath on a white circle
Biscuits for the Best at Bainbridge Middle School 🥰

Each month, Decatur County Schools and our friends at SunStop celebrate the incredible educators and staff who make our schools shine through Biscuits for the Best because when you’ve got the best, they deserve the biscuits! 💛

This month’s celebration was held at Bainbridge Middle School, where staff were treated to a warm breakfast and plenty of appreciation. Superintendent Dr. Boyd English, directors from the Central Office, and our friends from SunStop joined in to welcome teachers and ensure they had a sunny day! ☀️ Even Sunny, the SunStop mascot, stopped by to brighten everyone’s morning! 🌞

We’re so thankful for SunStop’s partnership in helping us recognize the amazing BMS team!

#BearcatPride #BMS #CommunityPartners #ThankYouSunStop #DecaturCountySchools
4 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Sunny the SunStop mascot poses with SunStop team members behind a table of breakfast biscuits and drinks.
Superintendent Dr. Boyd English smiles alongside Sunny the SunStop mascot and community partners at BMS.
Two SunStop representatives smile together at Bainbridge Middle School’s Biscuits for the Best event.
BMS staff line up to grab biscuits, juice, and water during the event.
A Bainbridge Middle School staff member wearing a Bearcats shirt picks up a breakfast biscuit and orange juice during Biscuits for the Best.
A smiling BMS staff member in a gold Bearcats shirt holds up her breakfast biscuit.
A BMS staff member smiles while holding a biscuit and orange juice, with Sunny the SunStop mascot in the background.
Sunny the SunStop mascot interacts with BMS staff as they grab breakfast items.
Superintendent Dr. Boyd English chats with a staff member while holding an orange juice bottle.
A BMS staff member prepares napkins and condiments for the Biscuits for the Best breakfast
📘✨ Happy National School Psychologist Week!
We appreciate our amazing Decatur County School Psychologist for the dedication, care, and support given to our students each day. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Bearcats! 💛💜
#DecaturCountySchools #ThankYou #SchoolPsychologistWeek
4 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic reading “Happy National School Psychologist Week” with a stylized brain illustration—half outlined in gold and half filled in purple with a white heart shape.
Thank you, Decatur County voters, for renewing ESPLOST and supporting our students, The Bearcat Way!

#ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
5 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic announcing ESPLOST renewal passage, featuring large letters spelling “ESPLOST” filled with images of local school facilities and a penny replacing the “O.” A purple “PASSED” stamp is overlaid, and the text below reads “Thank You Decatur County Voters!” in a handwritten font on a purple background.
Day 3 of Camp Jekyll for Elementary QUEST Students: Ornithology and herpetology classes for 3rd graders and shark dissection and dock study for 4th and 5th graders.
6 days ago, Brandi Deal
Camp Jekyll Day 3
Camp Jekyll Day 3
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Decatur County Schools is proud of Bainbridge High School Senior Gambler Dollar, named WCTV’s Scholar Athlete of the Week! 🐾 His dedication in the classroom and on the field reflects the excellence of Decatur County Schools. 📺 Tune in to WCTV tomorrow at 6 PM to catch his interview! Way to go, Gambler! 💜💛 #BearcatPride #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
7 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Bainbridge High Senior Gambler Dollar is interviewed by WCTV after being named Scholar Athlete of the Week.
Day 2 at Camp Jekyll was a success for elementary QUEST students! Marsh ecology, dock study, herpetology and so much more!
7 days ago, Brandi Deal
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Day 2 Camp Jekyll
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Day 2 Camp Jekyll
Day 2 Camp Jekyll
Day 2 Camp Jekyll
Day 2 Camp Jekyll
Day 2 Camp Jekyll
Bearcats CAN and We Will End Hunger! 🐾

Our community food drive is underway — November 3–14!
Let’s come together as a community to make a difference for local families this holiday season. 🛒 Every can counts!

Here’s what to donate:
✅ Nutritious Non-Perishables – Think canned tuna, beans, whole grains (brown rice, pasta), and low-sodium soups
✅ Pop-Top Lids – Easy-open cans for convenience
✅ Kid-Friendly Options – Peanut butter, granola bars, and other healthy, shelf-stable snacks
✅ Cooking Basics – Olive oil, spices, and seasonings

Let’s show what it means to live The Bearcat Way — caring, giving, and serving our community. 💜💛
#BearcatsCAN #EndHunger #TheBearcatWay #CommunityStrong
7 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic with the Decatur County Bearcat logo and the message ‘Bearcats CAN and we will END HUNGER.’ Text reminds families to bring canned food items to their child’s school for the community food drive, happening November 3–14. Background features close-up images of canned goods.
Get out and VOTE, The Bearcat Way!
Thank you, ESPLOST for providing state-of-the-art facilities for students in Decatur County Schools!

💡 What is ESPLOST?
ESPLOST stands for Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It’s a locally approved 1% sales tax used exclusively for education-related construction and improvements — helping fund facilities that benefit future generations of Bearcats. This tax has already been in place here in Decatur County, and allows our schools to grow and improve.
NOTE: As we examine the sample ballot, the measure for the ESPLOST renewal states, "Continuance of 1% Sales/Use Tax & Bond Issuance for Decatur County School District".

Want to hear more? Check out our Podcast:
https://youtu.be/tedFz4_HCwM?si=CUFOuAPqHkdIU_tK

#DecaturCountySchools #Vote #ESPLOST
7 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Aerial view of Bainbridge High School with text overlay reading “Thank You, ESPLOST – Vote November 4th” and a Bearcat logo on a purple and gold banner.

The Power of Choice: Tie Tuesday at New Beginnings Learning Center

At New Beginnings Learning Center, a recent Tie Tuesday event brought a powerful message to life about the importance of the choices we make and the paths we take.

The young men of the Tie Tuesday Gentlemen’s Club participated in the barbershop-style gathering, which created a welcoming space for open and honest conversations. As students received free haircuts, they engaged in meaningful discussions about life, choices, and character with mentors from the community.

This program is designed to build confidence and connection, reminding students that their voices matter and that the choices they make today shape their futures.

Decatur County Schools extends sincere appreciation to the community members who volunteered their time to pour into our youth and offer encouragement and guidance.

Building trust, creating connections, and investing in our students is what it means to live The Bearcat Way.

#TheBearcatWay #BearcatPride #DecaturCountySchools #Leadership #Mentorship #NBLC

8 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A barber gives a student a haircut as others watch and listen during the Cuts and Convos session.
Two men share a warm hug in a school library setting, surrounded by bookshelves and signs reading “Everyone Belongs” and “Everyone Is Welcome.”
A police officer helps a student in a purple hoodie adjust his tie in a school hallway.
A group of students and mentors sit attentively in a library setting during a Tie Tuesday Gentlemen’s Club meeting.
A young man in a light purple shirt and tie listens intently during the Cuts and Convos discussion.
A close-up of a student receiving a lineup haircut during the Cuts and Convos event.
A mentor and student pose together in the library, smiling after the Cuts and Convos session.
Group photo of the Tie Tuesday Gentlemen’s Club, community members, and mentors at New Beginnings Learning Center.
Busy first day at Camp Jekyll for elementary QUEST students. Stay tuned for more to come!
8 days ago, Brandi Deal
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The Bearcat Family’s Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family of Dahani Hicks as they navigate his passing after his courageous battle with cancer.
Dahani’s strength, kindness, and spirit touched so many lives, and his loss leaves a tremendous void in our school community.
He will remain Forever in our Hearts 💚
8 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Group photo of Decatur County Board of Education Central Office staff wearing various shades of green in support of “Wear Green for Dahani.” The image features a green background and a banner reading “DCBOE Central Office Staff” and “Wear Green for Dahani” with a green awareness ribbon
Tomorrow, November 4th, is Election Day🗳️
Get out and VOTE, The Bearcat Way!

#TheBearcatWay #GoBearcats #Vote #CivicPride
8 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic with an American flag background and a bearcat mascot wearing a red, white, and blue Uncle Sam hat. Text reads: ‘Get out and VOTE the Bearcat Way! November 4t