Decatur County Schools
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📚⚡ BEARCAT BLITZ 2026 ⚡📚
Decatur County Schools is gearing up for another exciting Bearcat Blitz!
Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Southern Regional Technical College for a day focused on preparing students and families for a successful school year.
Families will have the opportunity to connect with community partners, receive important back-to-school resources, and enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere designed to support student success. Through our Plugged In Parent and Family Engagement initiative, Bearcat Blitz helps ensure every student starts the year Geared Up & Plugged In!
Interested in donating school supplies or becoming a sponsor? Please contact Dr. Crycynthia Gardner at cgardner@dcboe.com.
#BearcatBlitz #GearedUpAndPluggedIn #BearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #BackToSchool #ParentEngagement
Decatur County Schools is gearing up for another exciting Bearcat Blitz!
Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Southern Regional Technical College for a day focused on preparing students and families for a successful school year.
Families will have the opportunity to connect with community partners, receive important back-to-school resources, and enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere designed to support student success. Through our Plugged In Parent and Family Engagement initiative, Bearcat Blitz helps ensure every student starts the year Geared Up & Plugged In!
Interested in donating school supplies or becoming a sponsor? Please contact Dr. Crycynthia Gardner at cgardner@dcboe.com.
#BearcatBlitz #GearedUpAndPluggedIn #BearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #BackToSchool #ParentEngagement
Last week, the Decatur County Board of Education recognized SunStop and First National Bank with Certificates of Appreciation for their outstanding partnership and continued support of Decatur County Schools.
As part of our Year-Round Employee Appreciation Initiative, these community partners have played an important role in helping us recognize and celebrate the dedicated employees who serve our students each day. Their generosity and commitment reflect the strong partnership between our schools and the local businesses that invest in the success of our district.
Decatur County Schools is grateful for the support of community partners like SunStop and First National Bank. Together, we are strengthening our schools, supporting our employees, and demonstrating The Bearcat Way.
Thank you for your continued investment in our students, staff, and community.
As part of our Year-Round Employee Appreciation Initiative, these community partners have played an important role in helping us recognize and celebrate the dedicated employees who serve our students each day. Their generosity and commitment reflect the strong partnership between our schools and the local businesses that invest in the success of our district.
Decatur County Schools is grateful for the support of community partners like SunStop and First National Bank. Together, we are strengthening our schools, supporting our employees, and demonstrating The Bearcat Way.
Thank you for your continued investment in our students, staff, and community.
What does an astronaut, engineer, scientist, and a teacher all have in common?
They all started with a question.
At Hutto Elementary, we're preparing for an exciting journey through the NASA HUNCH Academy, where curiosity becomes discovery and ideas become innovation. While our NASA HUNCH students will take part in specialized learning experiences, the spirit of exploration belongs to every Tiger.
From asking "Why?" to discovering "How?", HES is building a culture where creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking help students reach for the stars.
🌟 Because every great mission begins with curiosity.
Learn More Here: https://nasahunch.com/
#MissionHES #NASAHUNCH #EveryExplorerStartsWithCuriosity #TigerPride #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators
They all started with a question.
At Hutto Elementary, we're preparing for an exciting journey through the NASA HUNCH Academy, where curiosity becomes discovery and ideas become innovation. While our NASA HUNCH students will take part in specialized learning experiences, the spirit of exploration belongs to every Tiger.
From asking "Why?" to discovering "How?", HES is building a culture where creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking help students reach for the stars.
🌟 Because every great mission begins with curiosity.
Learn More Here: https://nasahunch.com/
#MissionHES #NASAHUNCH #EveryExplorerStartsWithCuriosity #TigerPride #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators
Celebrate Juneteenth! Juneteenth honors the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day to reflect, learn, and celebrate freedom and progress. DCBOE will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #DecaturCountySchools
📚🐾 PRE-K REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🐾📚
Ready to become a Bearcat? 💜💛
Pre-K registration is now open, but don't wait—spots are limited and filling quickly! Give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment designed to build a strong foundation for future success.
⏰ Hurry before it's too late!
Secure your child's spot today and take the first step toward an exciting educational journey.
📝 Enroll Now: dcboe.com/page/enrollment
#BearcatWay #ReadyToBeABearcat #PreKRegistration #DecaturCountySchools #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #FutureBearcats #EnrollToday #EarlyLearningMatters 💜🐻💛
Ready to become a Bearcat? 💜💛
Pre-K registration is now open, but don't wait—spots are limited and filling quickly! Give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment designed to build a strong foundation for future success.
⏰ Hurry before it's too late!
Secure your child's spot today and take the first step toward an exciting educational journey.
📝 Enroll Now: dcboe.com/page/enrollment
#BearcatWay #ReadyToBeABearcat #PreKRegistration #DecaturCountySchools #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #FutureBearcats #EnrollToday #EarlyLearningMatters 💜🐻💛
This is what Summer STEM Camp looks like. 🤖💡
✨ Coding.
🧠 Learning.
🛠️ Hands-on experiences.
🎉 Most of all... FUN!
Celebrating curiosity, creativity, and collaboration from building robots and programming code to exploring drones and engineering challenges, our students embraced every opportunity to learn by doing. They had a blast along the way!💜💛
#BearcatSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #PurpleAndGold #DecaturCountySchools
✨ Coding.
🧠 Learning.
🛠️ Hands-on experiences.
🎉 Most of all... FUN!
Celebrating curiosity, creativity, and collaboration from building robots and programming code to exploring drones and engineering challenges, our students embraced every opportunity to learn by doing. They had a blast along the way!💜💛
#BearcatSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #PurpleAndGold #DecaturCountySchools
Next week is our last week of Summer STEM camp for 2026. We have been loving it and look forward to a great week ahead.
📍Location:
Bainbridge Middle School Media Hub and STEM Center @ Bainbridge Middle School
Please enter by the gate and pull all the way to the back of the building to enter through the media center doors.
We will be there to greet you!
⏰ Session Times and Availability for June 15th through June 18th:
JUNE 15-18 8:00-11:30 morning sessions
* rising 1st and 2nd graders *FULL
* rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders *FULL
* rising 9th, 19th, 11th, and 12th graders
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CAFETERIA AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
JUNE 15-18 12:30-4:00 afternoon sessions
* rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders *FULL
* rising 9th, 19th, 11th, and 12th graders
We’re excited for students to experience our new Media Hub and STEM spaces at Bainbridge Middle School.
📱 Everything DCS, In Your Pocket! 🐻💜
The official Decatur County Schools app puts the information and communication tools you need right at your fingertips. That's why we call it "Everything DCS in your pocket!"
With the DCS app, you can:
📰 Stay informed with the latest district and school news.
📅 Keep up with events happening across our schools.
📄 Access important documents anytime, anywhere.
👥 Find staff contact information quickly and easily.
💬 Message and communicate directly through the app.
🔔 Receive real-time notifications so you never miss an important update.
Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, the DCS app makes it easier than ever to stay connected, informed, and engaged with The Bearcat Way.
📲 Download the Decatur County Schools app today! Simply scan the QR code and take Decatur County Schools with you wherever you go.
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #DecaturCountySchools #EverythingDCSInYourPocket #StayConnected #DCSFamily 💜🐾
The official Decatur County Schools app puts the information and communication tools you need right at your fingertips. That's why we call it "Everything DCS in your pocket!"
With the DCS app, you can:
📰 Stay informed with the latest district and school news.
📅 Keep up with events happening across our schools.
📄 Access important documents anytime, anywhere.
👥 Find staff contact information quickly and easily.
💬 Message and communicate directly through the app.
🔔 Receive real-time notifications so you never miss an important update.
Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, the DCS app makes it easier than ever to stay connected, informed, and engaged with The Bearcat Way.
📲 Download the Decatur County Schools app today! Simply scan the QR code and take Decatur County Schools with you wherever you go.
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #DecaturCountySchools #EverythingDCSInYourPocket #StayConnected #DCSFamily 💜🐾
What does an astronaut, engineer, scientist, and a teacher all have in common?
They all started with a question.
At Hutto Elementary, we're preparing for an exciting journey through the NASA HUNCH Academy, where curiosity becomes discovery and ideas become innovation. While our NASA HUNCH students will take part in specialized learning experiences, the spirit of exploration belongs to every Tiger.
From asking "Why?" to discovering "How?", HES is building a culture where creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking help students reach for the stars.
🌟 Because every great mission begins with curiosity.
Learn More Here: https://nasahunch.com/
#MissionHES #NASAHUNCH #EveryExplorerStartsWithCuriosity #TigerPride #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators
They all started with a question.
At Hutto Elementary, we're preparing for an exciting journey through the NASA HUNCH Academy, where curiosity becomes discovery and ideas become innovation. While our NASA HUNCH students will take part in specialized learning experiences, the spirit of exploration belongs to every Tiger.
From asking "Why?" to discovering "How?", HES is building a culture where creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking help students reach for the stars.
🌟 Because every great mission begins with curiosity.
Learn More Here: https://nasahunch.com/
#MissionHES #NASAHUNCH #EveryExplorerStartsWithCuriosity #TigerPride #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators
☀️💜💛 Thank You, Bearcat Spring Games Supporters | Summer Throwback 💛💜☀️
Summer is the perfect time to look back on some of the special moments from this past school year. One of those highlights was Bearcat Spring Games, a day filled with smiles, teamwork, encouragement, and unforgettable memories.
This event showcased the very best of the Bearcat Way as students, staff, volunteers, and community members came together to celebrate participation, perseverance, and school spirit.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make Bearcat Spring Games such a success. Your support helped create a meaningful experience for our students and memories that will last for years to come.
Thank you for being part of what makes Decatur County Schools so special!
#BearcatSpringGames #SummerThrowback #BearcatPride #BearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #DecaturCountySchools 💜💛🐾
Summer is the perfect time to look back on some of the special moments from this past school year. One of those highlights was Bearcat Spring Games, a day filled with smiles, teamwork, encouragement, and unforgettable memories.
This event showcased the very best of the Bearcat Way as students, staff, volunteers, and community members came together to celebrate participation, perseverance, and school spirit.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make Bearcat Spring Games such a success. Your support helped create a meaningful experience for our students and memories that will last for years to come.
Thank you for being part of what makes Decatur County Schools so special!
#BearcatSpringGames #SummerThrowback #BearcatPride #BearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #DecaturCountySchools 💜💛🐾
📚🐾 PRE-K REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🐾📚
Ready to become a Bearcat? 💜💛
Pre-K registration is now open, but don't wait—spots are limited and filling quickly! Give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment designed to build a strong foundation for future success.
⏰ Hurry before it's too late!
Secure your child's spot today and take the first step toward an exciting educational journey.
📝 Enroll Now: dcboe.com/page/enrollment
#BearcatWay #ReadyToBeABearcat #PreKRegistration #DecaturCountySchools #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #FutureBearcats #EnrollToday #EarlyLearningMatters 💜🐻💛
Ready to become a Bearcat? 💜💛
Pre-K registration is now open, but don't wait—spots are limited and filling quickly! Give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment designed to build a strong foundation for future success.
⏰ Hurry before it's too late!
Secure your child's spot today and take the first step toward an exciting educational journey.
📝 Enroll Now: dcboe.com/page/enrollment
#BearcatWay #ReadyToBeABearcat #PreKRegistration #DecaturCountySchools #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #FutureBearcats #EnrollToday #EarlyLearningMatters 💜🐻💛
How do we proactively support safety and positive outcomes in schools? Recently, teachers and paraprofessionals for Decatur County Schools renewed their Mindset Certification with Mandy Weaver, Behavior Interventionist, and Deanna Cross, Special Education Instructional Coach. The Mindset program is designed to facilitate professional insight, raise situational awareness, and certify staff in systems for preventing and managing aggressive behavior. Participants practiced de‑escalation through a structured 4‑step counseling model and learned techniques to avoid and contain aggressive incidents. Investing in this targeted professional development strengthens our school climate and staff readiness.
#Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolSafety #BehaviorIntervention
#Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolSafety #BehaviorIntervention
📢 Calling All Substitutes! 🍎🚌🧹
Decatur County Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our substitute team for the 2026-2027 school year!
We are currently seeking substitutes for:
✅ Classroom Teachers
✅ Lunchroom Staff
✅ Bus Drivers
✅ Bus Aides
✅ Custodial Staff
✅ Nurses
Whether you're a returning substitute or interested in becoming one for the first time, plan to attend one of our upcoming informational meetings:
📅 Thursday, June 11 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
📅 Thursday, June 25 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
Substitutes play a vital role in supporting our students, schools, and community. We hope you'll consider joining the Bearcat family!
#DecaturCountySchools #BearcatWay #NowHiring #SubstituteTeachers #JoinOurTeam #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture 🐾💜💛
Decatur County Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our substitute team for the 2026-2027 school year!
We are currently seeking substitutes for:
✅ Classroom Teachers
✅ Lunchroom Staff
✅ Bus Drivers
✅ Bus Aides
✅ Custodial Staff
✅ Nurses
Whether you're a returning substitute or interested in becoming one for the first time, plan to attend one of our upcoming informational meetings:
📅 Thursday, June 11 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
📅 Thursday, June 25 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
Substitutes play a vital role in supporting our students, schools, and community. We hope you'll consider joining the Bearcat family!
#DecaturCountySchools #BearcatWay #NowHiring #SubstituteTeachers #JoinOurTeam #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture 🐾💜💛
Online Registration for New Students at ALL Grade Levels ☀️
Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year will be open June 9 through July 9.
Need help completing your student's online registration? Assistance will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during this registration period at the following locations:
🏫 Bainbridge High School (BHS) – High school students
🏫 Bainbridge Middle School (BMS) – Middle school students
🏫 Decatur County Board of Education (DCBOE) – Elementary and Primary students (HES, JWP, and WBP)
Our staff will be available to answer questions and help families complete the online registration process.
✅ Register early to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school!
For additional information, please contact your child's school or the Decatur County Board of Education.
(Regular online registration will resume at all schools starting July 31st)
#BearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #DCSRegistration
📢 We're Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year! 📢
Join the Bearcat Family and make a difference in the lives of students every day. We're looking for dedicated professionals who are ready to help our students learn, grow, and succeed💜💛
🔗 View current vacancies and apply today:
https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home
#DecaturCountySchools #BearcatWay #NowHiring #JoinTheBearcatFamily #PurpleAndGold #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
Join the Bearcat Family and make a difference in the lives of students every day. We're looking for dedicated professionals who are ready to help our students learn, grow, and succeed💜💛
🔗 View current vacancies and apply today:
https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home
#DecaturCountySchools #BearcatWay #NowHiring #JoinTheBearcatFamily #PurpleAndGold #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
🐾 READY TO BE A BEARCAT? ENROLL TODAY! 🐾
The future starts here at Decatur County Schools! From innovative learning opportunities and dedicated teachers to championship athletics, fine arts, STEM programs, and career pathways, there's a place for every student to thrive.
📚 Exceptional Academics
🎨 Arts & Extracurricular Opportunities
⚽ Athletics & Student Activities
💜 A Caring School Community
🐾 The Bearcat Way
Don't wait—secure your child's spot for the upcoming school year today!
➡️ Enroll Now: dcboe.com/page/enrollment
#ReadyToBeABearcat #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #EnrollNow #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #FutureBearcat #BearcatPride 🐾💜💛
The future starts here at Decatur County Schools! From innovative learning opportunities and dedicated teachers to championship athletics, fine arts, STEM programs, and career pathways, there's a place for every student to thrive.
📚 Exceptional Academics
🎨 Arts & Extracurricular Opportunities
⚽ Athletics & Student Activities
💜 A Caring School Community
🐾 The Bearcat Way
Don't wait—secure your child's spot for the upcoming school year today!
➡️ Enroll Now: dcboe.com/page/enrollment
#ReadyToBeABearcat #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #EnrollNow #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #FutureBearcat #BearcatPride 🐾💜💛
Day 1 at STEM Camp was a BLAST!
[cy]BEARCATS #11214 is making an IMPACT! We had an amazing time working with rising 1st-8th graders, exploring STEM fundamentals, coding with Spheros, and catching yellow balls shot by KIT CAT—our [CY]BEARCATS' robot from last year's REBUILT season. Our newly forming FTC teams for Bainbridge Middle School are also hard at work this week, learning the ropes and practicing core values alongside everyone. Can't wait for an incredible week ahead! 🤖
#STEMCamp #FIRSTRobotics #[cy]BEARCATS #NextGenSTEM #IMPACT
![Students scramble to catch balls from KIT CAT during Summer STEM CAMP experience hosted by [CY]BEARCATS robotics team 11214 at Bainbridge Middle School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/decatur_county_schools__ga_ar/live_feed_image/image/28007275/large_STEM_CAMP_day_1_having_a_ball.jpg)
![[CY]BEARCAT team members work with students during Summer STEM Camp learning to program Sphero Robots](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/decatur_county_schools__ga_ar/live_feed_image/image/28007278/large_5.jpg)
STEM Camp Day 1 was a blast! 🤖💜
Students kicked off the summer with hands-on robotics activities, teamwork, and lots of excitement. We loved seeing their curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills in action.
#STEM #Robotics #FutureEngineers #LearningByDoing #STEMEducation
Students kicked off the summer with hands-on robotics activities, teamwork, and lots of excitement. We loved seeing their curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills in action.
#STEM #Robotics #FutureEngineers #LearningByDoing #STEMEducation
📢 Calling All Substitutes! 🍎🚌🧹
Decatur County Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our substitute team for the 2026-2027 school year!
We are currently seeking substitutes for:
✅ Classroom Teachers
✅ Lunchroom Staff
✅ Bus Drivers
✅ Bus Aides
✅ Custodial Staff
✅ Nurses
Whether you're a returning substitute or interested in becoming one for the first time, plan to attend one of our upcoming informational meetings:
📅 Thursday, June 11 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
📅 Thursday, June 25 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
Substitutes play a vital role in supporting our students, schools, and community. We hope you'll consider joining the Bearcat family!
#DecaturCountySchools #BearcatWay #NowHiring #SubstituteTeachers #JoinOurTeam #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture 🐾💜💛
Decatur County Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our substitute team for the 2026-2027 school year!
We are currently seeking substitutes for:
✅ Classroom Teachers
✅ Lunchroom Staff
✅ Bus Drivers
✅ Bus Aides
✅ Custodial Staff
✅ Nurses
Whether you're a returning substitute or interested in becoming one for the first time, plan to attend one of our upcoming informational meetings:
📅 Thursday, June 11 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
📅 Thursday, June 25 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
Substitutes play a vital role in supporting our students, schools, and community. We hope you'll consider joining the Bearcat family!
#DecaturCountySchools #BearcatWay #NowHiring #SubstituteTeachers #JoinOurTeam #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture 🐾💜💛
🚀🌎 BMS Bearcats Compete on the National Stage in Detroit! 🌎🚀
Three outstanding Bainbridge Middle School Bearcats are representing our community at the RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals in Detroit, Michigan, where the nation's top young innovators have gathered to showcase their groundbreaking ideas.
Their invention, Climate Pack: Built for Extremes, was designed to address the challenges people face in extreme hot and cold climates. The innovative backpack helps regulate temperature while also incorporating a companion app that monitors climate conditions, tracks the pack's effectiveness, and connects users around the world to share data and strengthen the impact of the invention.
The students have presented their project to judges, industry professionals, and fellow innovators while exploring exhibits and participating in experiences that celebrate creativity, engineering, and problem-solving.
The team is competing for national recognition, as well as opportunities that could help move their invention toward the next level, including legal and manufacturing services and the potential for patent support.
We are incredibly proud of these young innovators for representing Bainbridge Middle School, Decatur County Schools, and the Bearcat community on a national stage. Their hard work, ingenuity, and commitment to solving real-world problems exemplify the very best of STEM education.
Join us in congratulating these Bearcats and wishing them continued success in Detroit!
#BearcatPride #BMSBearcats #InventionConventionUS #RTXInventionConvention #ClimatePack #BuiltForExtremes #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators #ProblemSolvers #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture 🐾💡🏆🌟
Three outstanding Bainbridge Middle School Bearcats are representing our community at the RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals in Detroit, Michigan, where the nation's top young innovators have gathered to showcase their groundbreaking ideas.
Their invention, Climate Pack: Built for Extremes, was designed to address the challenges people face in extreme hot and cold climates. The innovative backpack helps regulate temperature while also incorporating a companion app that monitors climate conditions, tracks the pack's effectiveness, and connects users around the world to share data and strengthen the impact of the invention.
The students have presented their project to judges, industry professionals, and fellow innovators while exploring exhibits and participating in experiences that celebrate creativity, engineering, and problem-solving.
The team is competing for national recognition, as well as opportunities that could help move their invention toward the next level, including legal and manufacturing services and the potential for patent support.
We are incredibly proud of these young innovators for representing Bainbridge Middle School, Decatur County Schools, and the Bearcat community on a national stage. Their hard work, ingenuity, and commitment to solving real-world problems exemplify the very best of STEM education.
Join us in congratulating these Bearcats and wishing them continued success in Detroit!
#BearcatPride #BMSBearcats #InventionConventionUS #RTXInventionConvention #ClimatePack #BuiltForExtremes #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators #ProblemSolvers #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture 🐾💡🏆🌟
