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!
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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!
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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 Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! This week, we’re celebrating the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart our assistant principals bring to our schools every single day. From supporting students and staff to ensuring our campuses run smoothly, their impact is felt in every hallway and classroom. Thank you for the countless ways you lead, support, and inspire. We are grateful for all you do! #APAppreciationWeek #ThankYouAPs #BearcatPride
4 months ago, Decatur County Schools
A graphic celebrating Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. The text "Thank You Assistant Principal Appreciation Week" is displayed prominently in purple and black on a tan background, with heart shapes containing the words "Thank You." Below, the names of 13 assistant principals are listed in purple rounded rectangles: Michael Austin, Valerie Brooks, Stacey Daughtry, Tammi Godwin, D’Nena Lanier, David Mackey, Brian McCorkle, Scott Miller, Scott Morehouse, Christine Pugh, Chad Smith, Trish Taunton, and RC Tucker.
Now Hiring: Head Baseball Coach & Classroom Teacher Decatur County Schools is seeking a passionate, experienced leader to coach our Bearcats and teach in the classroom. This 11-month position blends athletics and academics to make a lasting impact! Apply: DCBOE staff: send resume & letter to bearcatcareers@dcboe.com Others: Apply online at www.boe.dcboe.com or Teach Georgia Be part of our Proud Tradition and Promising Future.
4 months ago, Decatur County Schools
A graphic advertisement with a purple and gold color scheme announcing a job opening. The text reads: "NOW HIRING! Head Baseball Coach and Teacher." There is a roaring bearcat logo on the left side. At the bottom, it says, "Visit our webpage or call to learn more," followed by the website "www.dcboe.com" and phone number "229-248-2200." A baseball with visible stitching serves as a background element.
🎨✨ Creative in Every Step! BHS Art students in Fiber Arts are bringing nature to life with multimedia walking sticks! Using a mix of paint, yarn, beads, and their imagination, these students are turning ordinary branches into bold works of art. 🌈🧶 Each stick tells a story — full of texture, color, and creativity. Stay tuned to see the final masterpieces! 👣🎨 #BHSArt #FiberArts #CreativeBearcats #WalkingArt #StudentArtists #ArtInMotion #BearcatWay
5 months ago, Decatur County Schools
A student decorates a long stick using colorful paint, yarn, and beads while seated at a classroom table. Art supplies, including a paint palette with bright colors, a glue bottle, and bags of yarn, are spread across the table.
A student smiles while painting a large stick with blue paint over a trash bin in a classroom. She wears an orange skirt and a headscarf, with art supplies and painted sticks visible in the background.
A close-up of a white-painted stick decorated with colorful hand-painted flowers and leaves lying on a messy art table. A roll of paper towels, a yellow paint cup, and a palette with different colors are nearby.
A student smiles while painting a long stick white in a classroom art room. She sits at a messy paint-covered table, holding a brush, with a tray of white and yellow paint in front of her.
Join us for the BHS & BMS Student Art Show showcasing the incredible creativity of our middle and high school artists at the Firehouse Arts Center! 🗓️ Friday, April 26 🕑 2 PM – 4 PM 📍 Firehouse Arts Center 119 W Water St, Bainbridge Come support our talented Bearcat artists and celebrate the power of student expression through art!
5 months ago, Decatur County Schools
graphic that reads the bhs and bms student art show at firehouse arts center 4/26 from 2pm - 4pm
SPRING BREAK DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS MONDAY MAR 31 - FRIDAY APR 4 #SpringBreak2025 #DecaturCountySchools #StudentHoliday #DCBOE #DCS
5 months ago, Decatur County Schools
purple graphic with palm tree background - reads decatur county schools spring break 3/31 -4/1
Bearcat Spring Games Player Parade Come cheer on our incredible Decatur County Schools students with special needs as they kick off the 2025 Bearcat Spring Games! Friday, March 28th 8:30 AM Shotwell Street — Starting at the Boat Basin Let’s line the streets, wave those signs, and show our Bearcat pride as these amazing athletes parade their way to the games. #BearcatSpringGames #TheBearcatWay #InclusionMatters #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
5 months ago, Decatur County Schools
bearcat spring games player parade graphic in purple and gold
Students at BMS in Mrs. Liz Hill’s Computer Science class and Mrs. Boutwell’s STEAM class engaged in a dynamic and enriching week of hands-on learning. Computer Science students dedicated the week to designing, constructing and coding Spike Prime Lego robots, culminating in an exhilarating race on Friday as their creations competed. Meanwhile, STEAM students delved into an in-depth exploration of natural disasters, concluding their unit with an immersive experience—piloting drones throughout the Media Center and Atrium to gain insight into the critical role drones play in disaster response and recovery efforts.
5 months ago, Decatur County Schools
student flys drone in atrium of school
students gather around their teacher instruction him how to fly a drone
students fly drone in bms media hub
students looking at the drone they are flying in the media center
Congratulations to our STAR Student & STAR Teacher! The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s top high school seniors and the teachers who have played a key role in their academic success. This prestigious recognition highlights excellence in the classroom and the powerful impact of dedicated educators. We are proud to celebrate BHS STAR Student Yahir Ortiz and STAR Teacher Kyle Kelly for their outstanding achievements!
5 months ago, Decatur County Schools
STAR Student Yahir Ortiz stands with BHS Principal, STAR Teacher and PAGE Representative
Congratulations to Ethan Knight for winning another state-level art competition with his incredible pencil drawing. Ethan’s artwork will be on display at the 26th Annual GAEA/High Museum of Art High School Exhibition, showcasing some of the best student artists in Georgia. Exhibition Dates: April 22 - May 18, 2025 Location: The High Museum of Art, Atlanta Reception: Sunday, May 18 | 1 PM - 3 PM We are so proud of Ethan and his artistic achievements. If you're in Atlanta, be sure to visit the High Museum of Art to see his outstanding work.
5 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Sketch of NFL player by Ethan Knight
Ethan Knight poses with BHS Admin and his artwork after winning state competition
Exciting STEM in Action! Hutto Elementary Students got a high-flying experience as local drone operators showcased agricultural drones in action! As part of the WOZ ED Drone pathway initiative in Decatur County Schools all 3-5 grade students were treated to a firsthand look at how technology is transforming farming, from planting to crop monitoring. Hands-on learning like this inspires the next generation of innovators right here in Decatur County! Check out these amazing moments and watch our students' curiosity take flight! #BearcatSTEM #AgTech #FutureInnovators #DronesInAction #WozED4TheWin https://youtu.be/rlYWP8vhrys
6 months ago, Decatur County Schools
DRONE VISIT at Hutto with images of students experiencing the drones