🚗 We’re hitting the road to Attapulgus!

Join us Monday, August 25th at 5:30 PM at the Attapulgus Community Center for an evening of connection and conversation.

📍 405 E. Griffin Ave, Attapulgus, GA

Hear directly from Superintendent Dr. Boyd English, Board Member Mr. Kelvin Bouie, and other DCBOE leaders and principals about what’s happening in our schools.

Let’s talk, share ideas, and stay #PluggedIn to The Bearcat Way — Proud Tradition, Promising Future. 💜💛

#DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #ParentEngagement #OnTheRoad
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
On the Road Attapulgus event flyer for Decatur County Schools. Event on Monday, August 25 at 5:30 PM at Attapulgus Community Center, 405 E. Griffin Ave, Attapulgus, GA. Features Superintendent Dr. Boyd English, Board Member Mr. Kelvin Bouie, DCBOE directors, and school principals. Includes The Bearcat Way logo and Plugged In parent engagement graphic.”
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
A welcome spotlight for new 3rd grade teacher Ms. Gardner from Bainbridge, Georgia, who loves softball, art, and her dog Draco. She values Decatur County’s community and teaching alongside her mother. She enjoys dressing up to make her class fun, inspired by Ms. Frizzle.
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
A welcome spotlight for new teacher Mrs. Louwman from Bainbridge, Georgia, who enjoys reading, yoga, and family time. She appreciates Decatur County’s staff support and is a proud BHS alumna with the motto “Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat.” She teaches at Jones Wheat Primary and loves coffee and Celsius drinks.
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
A welcome spotlight for new paraprofessional Ms. Jones from Bainbridge, Georgia, who enjoys crafts and creating balloon arches. She loves the supportive Decatur County community. Inspired by her 3-year-old sister, she is passionate about helping children learn at Hutto Elementary School.
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
A welcome spotlight for new teacher Ms. Gomez from Cairo, Georgia, who enjoys hiking, reading, and nature walks. She loves Decatur County’s environment and scenery. Ms. Gomez is a 3rd grade teacher at Hutto Elementary and is trilingual in Spanish, English, and Korean.
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or Give Us a Call: 229-248-2200
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools graphic with children smiling and waving from a school bus window. Text reads: ‘Now Hiring Bus Aides. Apply today at dcboe.com.’ Includes Decatur County Schools logo
Happy Bearcat Pride Wednesday! 🐾💜💛 We’re proudly showing our spirit here at the district office. It’s wonderful to see the purple and gold filling the hallways!

Every Wednesday, all Decatur County Schools staff are encouraged to show off their Bearcat pride by wearing their favorite Bearcat gear!
Even better? Staff can wear jeans by making a donation to the Bearcat Scholarship Fund, a fund that helps support deserving BHS Seniors on their college journey. 🎓✨

💥 We’re inviting our entire community — local businesses, families, and Bearcat fans — to join us every Wednesday by proudly wearing your Bearcat gear too! Let’s show our students that our community stands behind them.
If you’d like to contribute to the Bearcat Scholarship Fund, please contact:
📧 Ana Baty, Director of Public Relations – abaty@dcboe.com

GO CATS!

#BearcatPride #GoCats #PurpleAndGold #TheBearcatWay #OnWednesdaysWeWearPurple
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
Portrait of an individual wearing spirited purple and gold Bearcat attire. The background varies, including office and home settings with decorative and school-related items visible.
Portrait of an individual wearing spirited purple and gold Bearcat attire. The background varies, including office and home settings with decorative and school-related items visible.
Portrait of an individual wearing spirited purple and gold Bearcat attire. The background varies, including office and home settings with decorative and school-related items visible.
Portrait of an individual wearing spirited purple and gold Bearcat attire. The background varies, including office and home settings with decorative and school-related items visible.
Portrait of an individual wearing spirited purple and gold Bearcat attire. The background varies, including office and home settings with decorative and school-related items visible.
Portrait of an individual wearing spirited purple and gold Bearcat attire. The background varies, including office and home settings with decorative and school-related items visible.
Portrait of an individual wearing spirited purple and gold Bearcat attire. The background varies, including office and home settings with decorative and school-related items visible.
Portrait of an individual wearing spirited purple and gold Bearcat attire. The background varies, including office and home settings with decorative and school-related items visible.
☀️ Thank You WAWA!
Big Smiles and full hearts this morning at the District Office. Thank you WAWA for treating our Decatur County Schools Team to a DELICIOUS Friday Breakfast! You even added the sweetest messages to the coffee, which made our morning extra bright!☕

We are so grateful for your kindness and for supporting public education in our community!
Fueled up and ready for an EXCELLENT Friday! 💛💜
GO CATS!

#ThankyouWawa #GoCats #PublicEducation #Community #TheBearcatWay #WAWA #DecaturCountySchools
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
Woman standing outside holding a large red Wawa bag, wearing a black Wawa cap and shirt, with a brick wall and glass panel door behind her.
Two people indoors smiling at the camera; man in white polo with logos, woman in bright pink holding a pink box labeled "SIZZUR Ham Croissant," standing behind a table with food containers and a red Wawa bag.
Two women indoors smiling; one in a white floral blouse holding a red cup and napkins, the other in a purple "Bainbridge Bearcats" shirt holding food containers and napkins, with kitchen cabinets in the background.
Two men indoors wearing purple shirts with logos, holding food containers, standing near tables with food and drinks, with a bulletin board behind them.
Man and woman indoors smiling; man in glasses and blue/white sports shirt holding a small box, woman in glasses and lavender ruffled top holding a Wawa food container, with a white brick wall and furniture behind.
Two women standing at a table with food; one in a blue shirt with "Decatur County School Nutrition" embroidery holding a food tray, the other in a black floral top holding a tray with a pastry, in a cafeteria-like room.
Woman indoors smiling, wearing a black "DECATUR COUNTY Board of Education" T-shirt holding a small box, with a red Wawa bag and room with tables and chairs behind her.
Woman smiling indoors, holding a pink box labeled "Ham Croissant," with shoulder-length blonde hair, glasses on her head, and a gray cinder block wall in the background.
Table with various food items and supplies including small cups with packets, wrapped items, a box labeled "Thank you" with Wawa branding, fried food container with tongs, stacks of pink and blue boxes, and a red bag, with part of a person and room visible behind.
Sign with handwritten text reading "Thank you for teaching our chicken! -a Wawa mom."
Get to Know Your Admin: Ortega Butler
Principal, West Bainbridge Primary

With 21 years of service, Ortega Butler leads West Bainbridge Primary with dedication, high expectations, and a passion for seeing students succeed. Originally from Bainbridge, Butler oversees a team of 82 employees, ensuring that the educational needs of all students are being met every day.

Before entering education, Butler worked with the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS), where she witnessed many of the challenges children face. That experience inspired her to shift to a role where she could see and support students at their best, which is in education.

In her role as principal, Butler focuses on fostering both academic and social growth for every student. “Seeing students grow academically and socially is the most rewarding part of my job,” she shares. She also works to support teachers in acquiring the skills they need to help all students achieve academic success.

A Bit More About Ortega:
Hometown: Bainbridge, GA
Hobbies: Reading, shopping, and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: She can play the flute
Favorite Song: Sweet Home Alabama

Butler takes pride in West Bainbridge Primary’s family-oriented culture, where staff members work together to support one another and the community they serve. She reflects, “I am proud to be a part of a great school family-oriented culture that supports each other.”

Thank you, Ortega, for your leadership, commitment, and Bearcat pride!
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
Headshot of Ortega Butler, West Bainbridge Primary Principal, with Decatur County Schools logo and the text “Get to Know Your Admin.”
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Photo spotlight of new paraprofessional Ms. Tykeisha Ousley at Jones Wheat Primary, sharing that she’s from Attapulgus, Georgia, enjoys reading, true crime, and time with her daughter, can hula hoop with her neck, and loves Decatur County’s small-town feel.

West Bainbridge Primary second graders had a blast completing their very first STEAM activity using the Engineering Design Process!

Challenge: Build the tallest self-supporting tower.
The winning tower reached an impressive 21 inches!

Hands-on learning + creative problem-solving made for a fun-filled day of discovery.

#WBP #STEAM #EngineeringDesignProcess #HandsOnLearning #TheBearcatWay

about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Elementary students build structures with spaghetti and marshmallows during a classroom STEM activity.
Two boys build a spaghetti and marshmallow structure holding a paper cup during a STEM activity
students build spaghetti and marshmallow structures during a classroom STEM activity.
Two girls construct spaghetti and marshmallow structures during a STEM classroom activity.
Brighten Your Fall with BHS FFA Mums!

Bainbridge High FFA is now taking orders for beautiful Fall Mums in bronze, purple, red, white, and yellow!

🪴 Small (8") – $10
🪴 Large (12") – $20

📅 Order Deadline: August 19th — Don’t miss out!
📍 Pickup: September 18th, 8 AM–5 PM at the BHS Greenhouse

Scan the QR code to order online or contact:
📞 229-248-2230
📧 tchampagne@dcboe.com

Support our students and bring a splash of color to your porch this season! 💛💜

#BainbridgeFFA #FallMums #SupportAgEducation #BearcatPride
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Bainbridge High FFA Fall Mums sale flyer. Small 8-inch pots $10, large 12-inch pots $20, colors bronze, purple, red, white, yellow. Order deadline August 19 via QR code. Pickup September 18 at BHS Greenhouse, 8 AM–5 PM. Contact 229-248-2230 or tchampagne@dcboe.com
mum plants - yeloow red white and purple
📱 Keeping Our Students Safe Online – The Bearcat Way
A new Georgia law requires schools to teach students about digital citizenship and provide parents with the same tools to use at home.

Decatur County Schools remains committed to promoting digital citizenship and online safety, now offering parents additional resources to support these efforts at home.

Parent ProTech is a free, video-based resource designed to help you:
🔹Set healthy screen-time limits
🔹Protect your child’s privacy
🔹Navigate social media safely

✨ Start the school year with clear screen-time boundaries that help your child thrive online.
🔗Learn more and sign up here: https://app.parentprotech.com/952/decatur-county/en/signup?source=admin

#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #ParentProTech #OnlineSafety
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools Parent ProTech sign-up graphic with computer and phone icons, promoting online safety resources for families.
🚗 We’re hitting the road to Attapulgus!

Join us Monday, August 25th at 5:30 PM at the Attapulgus Community Center for an evening of connection and conversation.

📍 405 E. Griffin Ave, Attapulgus, GA

Hear directly from Superintendent Dr. Boyd English, Board Member Mr. Kelvin Bouie, and other DCBOE leaders and principals about what’s happening in our schools.

Let’s talk, share ideas, and stay #PluggedIn to The Bearcat Way — Proud Tradition, Promising Future. 💜💛

#DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #ParentEngagement #OnTheRoad
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
On the Road Attapulgus event flyer for Decatur County Schools. Event on Monday, August 25 at 5:30 PM at Attapulgus Community Center, 405 E. Griffin Ave, Attapulgus, GA. Features Superintendent Dr. Boyd English, Board Member Mr. Kelvin Bouie, DCBOE directors, and school principals. Includes The Bearcat Way logo and Plugged In parent engagement graphic.”
Thank you, Bearcats, for an incredible first week of school!
Your energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence have set the tone for a phenomenal year ahead. We can’t wait to see all the growth, achievements, and memories we’ll create together. Let’s keep Inspiring, Influencing, and Igniting—the Bearcat Way!

https://youtu.be/28JeqOrd-qs
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
🎉 We’ve got spirit.. How about YOU? 🐾

We’re excited to kick off Bearcat Pride Wednesdays during our first week back to school! Every Wednesday, all Decatur County Schools staff are encouraged to show off their Bearcat pride by wearing their favorite Bearcat gear!

Even better? Staff can wear jeans by making a donation to the Bearcat Scholarship Fund, a fund that helps support deserving BHS Seniors on their college journey. 🎓✨

💥 We’re inviting our entire community — local businesses, families, and Bearcat fans — to join us every Wednesday by proudly wearing your Bearcat gear too! Let’s show our students that our community stands behind them.

If you’d like to contribute to the Bearcat Scholarship Fund, please contact:
📧 Ana Baty, Director of Public Relations – abaty@dcboe.com

Let’s wear our pride and make a difference — the Bearcat Way! 🐾

#BearcatPride #BearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #WearItWednesday #BearcatStrong #SupportOurStudents #CommunityMatters #ScholarshipSupport #GoBearcats #WeAreDCBOE
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
A group of eight smiling Decatur County Schools staff members wearing matching purple Bainbridge Bearcats shirts, posing together in a classroom while holding a large Bearcat mascot cutout.
What a great day celebrating Bainbridge High School Football at the Chamber Luncheon!

A huge thank you to First National Bank for being such a dedicated supporter of Bearcat athletics and our students. Your partnership means the world to us!

Head Football Coach Jay Walls and several Bearcat football players took the stage to speak, sharing what it means to represent Bainbridge on and off the field.

Thank you to the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce, and to everyone who came out to support Bearcat Football. We’re proud to be part of a community that backs the purple and gold!
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
A group of Bainbridge High School football players in purple jerseys stand with school and community leaders inside a building lobby.
🎤 Who else is excited for the halftime performance tonight?
🏈 Come out and support Bainbridge High as they take on Colquitt County — kickoff is at 7 PM!

📸 Enjoy these pictures from BHS's Marching Band Family & Friends Night to get you pumped — the band, colorguard, and danceline put on a show to remember!

Don’t miss the action on the field and the performance at halftime!
#BearcatNation #FridayNightLights #BHS #Bainbridge
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
A student drum major stands on a ladder conducting the BHS Marching Band during a full ensemble rehearsal; brass instruments and red flags are raised across the field
Danceline members finish their performance with a synchronized pose in splits and arms raised while the marching band continues playing behind them
Members of the color guard rehearse with purple flags, smiling and raising one arm as part of their routine on the football field.
Three students walk across the football field — two members of the danceline holding red flags and one band member carrying a silver marching horn, with other band and auxiliary members in the background.
Band and danceline members march in formation across the field; two trumpet players and a trombone player are surrounded by danceline members holding red flags
A band director holds a microphone and speaks during Family & Friends Night while students in gray shirts and danceline uniforms gather in the background.
A coach smiles while addressing students on the field during BHS Marching Band Family & Friends Night, with auxiliary members lined up in the background.
Marching band and danceline members stand in block formation on the football field, facing forward with trombones raised and red flags in hand
A smiling staff member stands on the track near the field, wearing a purple BHS polo, while parents and supporters look on in the background.
BHS danceline performs in unison across the field, kicking and linking arms with the marching band playing in the background
The Bearcats are back under the lights!

Last week, we enjoyed watching our Bainbridge High School Bearcats showcase their talent during Fan Night and we want to extend a big thank you to everyone who came out and generously donated OxiClean. Thanks to your support, our jerseys will look fresh all season long!

Now it’s time for the first test of the season.
Join us tonight (8/7) at 7:00 PM at Centennial Field as the Bearcats take on Colquitt County in their preseason scrimmage.

Let’s pack the stands and show our support for Bearcat football!
Go Bearcats!!!!
#BearcatNation #BainbridgeFootball #GoBearcats #TheBearcatWay #PreseasonReady #SupportOurTeam #BHSBearcats #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Bainbridge High School football players scrimmaging on the field, with a player in a purple uniform running the ball as teammates and coaches look on.
A man in a purple Bainbridge Bearcats polo and hat stands in front of the scoreboard at Centennial Field, smiling as he looks toward the field.
A Bainbridge coach in a purple shirt and visor meets with a group of referees on the football field before the game, surrounded by trees and stadium seating in the background.
The Bainbridge High School cheerleading squad poses together in uniform on the football field in front of the Centennial Field scoreboard, holding white pom-poms and smiling for the camera.
Two Bainbridge Public Safety officers, Corporal Akins and Chief Gaines, smile while holding donated bottles of OxiClean and Tide detergent, standing in front of a textured wall.
A man hands multiple containers of OxiClean to a Bainbridge staff member wearing a purple Bearcat polo and white visor at a stadium entrance.
A Bainbridge High School quarterback wearing a red jersey and gold helmet runs with the football during a scrimmage as teammates block and a referee watches nearby.
Bainbridge High School football players line up at the line of scrimmage during a practice scrimmage, with a referee observing in the background.
A Bainbridge High School athletic trainer in a white cap hands a water bottle to a football player wearing jersey number 41 on the sideline during a game or practice.
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about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Recruitment flyer for Decatur County Schools bus drivers. Text reads: 'Shift Gears to Bearcat Success. Get Paid to Train, Ride & Drive!' Includes contact info for the DCBOE Transportation Department, phone number 229-248-2200, and email scaulder@dcboe.com. Features a yellow school bus and the Decatur County Schools logo