DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS WINTER BREAK❄️

2/16 -2/17: Student Holidays
2/17: Professional Development Day - STAFF ONLY

#DCBOE #DCS #DecaturCountySchools #WinterBreak #StudentHoliday
3 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools Winter Break graphic showing student holidays on February 16–17 and a staff professional development day on February 17, with purple Bearcat branding and snowflake background.
Decatur County Schools is excited to celebrate an outstanding achievement by Bainbridge High School senior Mitchell Carter, who has earned both the school-level and system-level STAR Student honor!

This recognition highlights Mitchell’s academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to success inside and outside the classroom. We are equally proud of Dr. Heidi Chambers, whom Mitchell selected as his STAR Teacher. His choice speaks volumes about the meaningful impact she has made through her dedication, mentorship, and commitment to helping students thrive.

Mitchell will now represent Bainbridge High School and Decatur County Schools at the Region PAGE meeting on March 12 as he competes for Region STAR Student. We are cheering him on every step of the way!

Thank you to the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) for sponsoring the STAR program and to the Bainbridge–Decatur County Chamber of Commerce for hosting this special recognition. Celebrating student and teacher excellence is what The Bearcat Way is all about — Proud Tradition, Promising Future. 💜🐾💛
3 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Young man smiling while holding two STAR Student Award certificates recognizing Mitchell Carter as a System Winner and High School Winner.
Mitchell Carter speaking at a podium during a recognition event, with two adults seated beside him at a table.
Four people standing together holding STAR certificates, including Mitchell Carter with his Student Awards and Dr. Heidi Chambers with her Teacher Award.
Mitchell Carter holding two STAR Student Award certificates beside Dr. Heidi Chambers holding two STAR Teacher Award certificates, standing with another woman against a white wall.
Mitchell Carter speaking at a podium during a recognition event, with two adults seated beside him at a table.
Mitchell Carter seated at a table with two adults, all smiling during a recognition luncheon event.
Mitchell Carter and Dr. Heidi Chambers smiling and holding their STAR Student and Teacher Award certificates against a white backdrop.
Mitchell Carter standing between two adults, smiling and holding his STAR Student Award certificates.
🚨LAST SUBSTITUTE TRAINING FOR THE YEAR🚨
Friday, February 13th at 9:00 AM at the Decatur County BOE
📍 1417 Dothan Rd, Bainbridge, GA
✅ Don’t miss this important session if you plan to substitute!

#DecaturCountySchools #SubstituteTraining #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
4 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Flyer announcing substitute training on Friday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m. at the Decatur County Board of Education in Bainbridge, Georgia, labeled as the last training of the year.
In honor of Black History Month, Primary QUEST students researched historical figures and created re-enactments based on important events in their lives. Students’ re-enactments included famous people such as Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Ruby Bridges, and many more!
4 days ago, Brandi Deal
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ONLINE PRE-K REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
🖥️ Register online at: https://www.dcboe.com/page/enrollment
Who can register?
Students who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2026
Need help or internet access?
We’re happy to help!
📍 1407 Dothan Road
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
📄 Documents required to begin registration:
Proof of Georgia residency (required to start registration)
• Accepted: electric, gas, landline phone, water bill, rent receipt, mortgage payment, homeowner’s insurance, vehicle registration, or property tax notice
• Not accepted: driver’s license or cell phone bill
✔️ Birth Certificate
✔️ Social Security Card
✔️ Immunization Form
If applicable:
✔️ Medicaid Card
✔️ Food Stamp Card
✔️ TANF or SSI award letter
📞 Questions? Contact us:
Jones Wheat Primary: 229-248-2218
West Bainbridge Primary: 229-248-2821
💜💛 We can’t wait to welcome your child into the Bearcat family! 💛💜
4 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic in purple and gold for Decatur County Schools Online Pre-K Registration featuring staff seated behind a front desk, with text offering registration assistance at 1407 Dothan Road from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS WINTER BREAK❄️

2/16 -2/17: Student Holidays
2/17: Professional Development Day - STAFF ONLY

#DCBOE #DCS #DecaturCountySchools #WinterBreak #StudentHoliday
5 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools Winter Break graphic showing student holidays on February 16–17 and a staff professional development day on February 17, with purple Bearcat branding and snowflake background.
🚨LAST SUBSTITUTE TRAINING FOR THE YEAR🚨
Friday, February 13th at 9:00 AM at the Decatur County BOE
📍 1417 Dothan Rd, Bainbridge, GA
✅ Don’t miss this important session if you plan to substitute!

#DecaturCountySchools #SubstituteTraining #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
6 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Flyer announcing substitute training on Friday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m. at the Decatur County Board of Education in Bainbridge, Georgia, labeled as the last training of the year.
Decatur County Schools is proud to congratulate Bainbridge High School student Lawren Love, winner of Amazing Shake 2026!

We also want to congratulate all students who participated—your confidence, professionalism, and leadership skills were on full display. Well done!
6 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A young women stands in front of a decatur county schools branded media backdrop smiling
ONLINE PRE-K REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
🖥️ Register online at: https://www.dcboe.com/page/enrollment

Who can register?
Students who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2026

Need help or internet access?
We’re happy to help!
📍 1407 Dothan Road
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

📄 Documents required to begin registration:
Proof of Georgia residency (required to start registration)
• Accepted: electric, gas, landline phone, water bill, rent receipt, mortgage payment, homeowner’s insurance, vehicle registration, or property tax notice
• Not accepted: driver’s license or cell phone bill
✔️ Birth Certificate
✔️ Social Security Card
✔️ Immunization Form

If applicable:
✔️ Medicaid Card
✔️ Food Stamp Card
✔️ TANF or SSI award letter

📞 Questions? Contact us:
Jones Wheat Primary: 229-248-2218
West Bainbridge Primary: 229-248-2821

💜💛 We can’t wait to welcome your child into the Bearcat family! 💛💜
6 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Purple and gold graphic with a Bearcat logo reading “The Bearcat Way – Decatur County Schools” and text announcing “Online Pre-K Registration Is Now Open” with the enrollment website listed.
Purple and gold graphic with a Bearcat logo reading “The Bearcat Way – Decatur County Schools” and text announcing “Online Pre-K Registration Is Now Open” with the enrollment website listed.
📣 We’re hiring! Decatur County Schools is seeking a strong, student-centered Middle School Principal to inspire, influence, and ignite our Bearcat Family!

If you’re passionate about instructional leadership, building positive school culture, supporting teachers and staff, and helping middle school students thrive academically and socially, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home
📞 Or call: 229-248-2200

#NowHiring #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools #SchoolLeadership #MiddleSchoolPrincipal
7 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic announcing Now Hiring: Middle School Principal for Decatur County Schools, featuring staff members talking at an event with a call to apply at dcboe.com
📣 We’re hiring! Decatur County Schools is looking for a caring and dedicated Exceptional Services Adapted Teacher to join our Bearcat Family! 🐾
If you’re passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs, building strong foundations, and creating an inclusive, nurturing classroom environment, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home

📞 Or call: 229-248-2200

#NowHiring #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools #ExceptionalServices #SpecialEducationTeacher
7 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools hiring Exceptional Services Adapted Teacher, featuring two children and a call to apply at dcboe.com.
Online Pre-K Registration for Decatur County Schools opens February 10, 2026!
🖥️ Register online at: https://www.dcboe.com/page/enrollment
7 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic announcing Decatur County Schools online Pre-K registration opening tomorrow, February 10, 2026, with a panther mascot and enrollment website listed.
Decatur County Schools would like to commend the Bainbridge High School administration, Decatur County School Police Department and local law enforcement officers for their prompt and effective response to an altercation between players from both teams during the Cairo vs. Bainbridge High School basketball game at BHS on Friday, February 6, 2026.

As Bearcats, it is always our goal to create school/athletic environments that model sportsmanship and values that will always serve everyone well in both sports and life.

Thank you to those who helped control and deescalate the event at BHS on Friday night.

Please see the statement from Bainbridge High School Principal, Christopher Bryant, below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18ENoY6rQa/
7 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools logo featuring a bearcat head with the words ‘The Bearcat Way’ and ‘Proud Tradition, Promising Future.
❤️ Go Red for Women ❤️

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, and awareness can save lives. Many women experience warning signs that may differ from those commonly seen in men—making education, prevention, and early detection essential.

On Friday, February 6, DCBOE Central Office staff wears red to support women’s heart health and help raise awareness for the importance of prevention and early detection. ❤️

#GoRedForWomen #WomensHeartHealth #HeartHealthAwareness #DCBOE
10 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Group photo of DCBOE staff wearing red to support Go Red for Women. The image includes the American Heart Association Go Red for Women logo and text explaining that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, encouraging staff to wear red on Friday, February 6, to raise awareness for women’s heart health, prevention, and early detection.
EXTRA! EXTRA! 🗞️✨ Tickets are NOW ON SALE! 🎟️🎭

Don’t miss Disney’s Newsies Jr. presented by BHS Drama featuring BMS Drama! This show is packed with heart, high-energy dancing, and big Broadway vibes. These talented students are ready to seize the day and light up the stage!

📅 March 27th at 7PM
📅 March 28th at 2PM & 7PM
🚪 Doors open 30 minutes before showtime! It is General Admission so don't be late!
💻 Tickets available online & at the door

Bring a little extra cash 💐 — we’ll have flowers and message cards available so you can send love to your favorite cast or crew member during the show!

Seats will go fast… you don’t want to miss out!

Grab yours now:
https://gofan.co/app/school/GA24297?activity=Performing%20Arts

#NewsiesJr #SeizeTheDay #BHSDrama #BMSDrama #SupportTheArts #LiveTheatre #BainbridgeGA
11 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Flyer for Bainbridge High School Drama’s production of Disney Newsies Jr., with a newspaper-style design, performance dates in late March, and ticket information.
4th and 5th grade QUEST students visited the Challenger Learning Center in Tallahassee where they learned about engineering and design. They even participated in their own STEM challenge in which they designed shoes that met specific criteria. Thank you to the parent volunteers who helped make this event a success!
11 days ago, Brandi Deal
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Coach DuBose Is Keen on Community Outreach

Bainbridge High School Head Football Coach, Jamey DuBose, met today with the Keenagers of Bainbridge. The Keenagers are an older adult group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Bainbridge First Methodist Church for a time of great food and fellowship, along with hearing from speakers from in and around our community.

Today, Coach DuBose shared how his work goes beyond building players on the field to building a community of young men grounded in character, accountability, and respect. He spoke about the importance of mentorship, teamwork, and service, emphasizing that the lessons learned through athletics extend far beyond the game and into everyday life. His message reinforced the impact of investing in young men and strengthening the community as a whole.

12 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A man speaks to a group of older adults seated at round tables during a luncheon in a church fellowship hall, with a cross displayed at the front of the room.
🚨LAST SUBSTITUTE TRAINING FOR THE YEAR🚨
Friday, February 13th at 9:00 AM at the Decatur County BOE
📍 1417 Dothan Rd, Bainbridge, GA
✅ Don’t miss this important session if you plan to substitute!

#DecaturCountySchools #SubstituteTraining #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
12 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Flyer announcing substitute training on Friday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m. at the Decatur County Board of Education in Bainbridge, Georgia, labeled as the last training of the year.
💜💛 A Warm Bearcat Welcome 💛💜

The Bainbridge community came together at Willis Park Gazebo to officially welcome Coach Jamey DuBose as the new Head Football Coach of Bainbridge High School!

The evening kicked off with an energizing welcome performance by the BHS Band Drumline that drew in the crowd, followed by opening remarks from Principal Christopher Bryant. The invocation was delivered by Jose Bonilla- Ortiz, a student member of the BHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Athletic Director Rex Wade formally introduced Coach DuBose, who shared his excitement and vision for Bearcat football, before closing remarks from Superintendent Dr. Boyd English.

Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community members who joined us to celebrate this exciting new chapter for Bainbridge High School athletics. With a proud tradition and a promising future, the Bearcat way is moving forward with confidence. 🐾🏈

#DecaturCountySchools #Football #TheBearcatWay #ProudTradition #PromisingFuture #BainbridgeHighSchool #HighSchoolFootball
13 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Community members gather in Downtown Bainbridge for the Coach DuBose Meet and Greet
Speaker addresses the crowd at the decorated Willis Park Gazebo during the Coach DuBose Meet and Greet
Coach Jamey DuBose speaks at the Willis Park Gazebo decorated in purple and gold.
superintendent Boyd English delivers remarks at the Coach DuBose Meet and Greet
Coach Jamey DuBose poses with community members at the Meet and Greet event
Coach Jamey DuBose poses with community members at the Meet and Greet event
BHS cheerleaders pose at the gazebo during the Coach DuBose Meet and Greet
Community members greet Coach Jamey DuBose in Downtown Bainbridge.
Speaker addresses the crowd at the decorated Willis Park Gazebo during the Coach DuBose Meet and Greet
Speaker addresses the crowd at the decorated Willis Park Gazebo during the Coach DuBose Meet and Greet
📣 We’re hiring! Decatur County Schools is looking for a caring and dedicated Elementary Music Teacher to join our Bearcat Family! 🐾
If you’re passionate about inspiring a love of music, building strong foundations, and creating an engaging, joyful learning environment for students, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home

📞 Or call: 229-248-2200

#NowHiring #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools #ElementaryMusic #MusicTeacher 🎶
13 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools hiring graphic showing an elementary music teacher leading a class of students sitting on the floor, with text reading ‘Now Hiring Elementary Music Teacher