Mr. Miller and Mr. McCorkle helped serve the faculty and staff a delicious Thanksgiving meal today.
5 months ago, BHS Purango
Mr. Miller and Mr. McCorkle helped serve the faculty and staff a delicious Thanksgiving meal today.
21 FFA members traveled to ABAC in Tifton to compete in a variety of Career Development Events and serve in leadership positions. The results are in!

📑The Farm Business Management team members are Brier Martin, Abram McLendon, Braeden McMillian, and Kevin Ray. This team placed 2nd at the area event and advanced to the state event in December. Braeden McMillian was the 4th High Individual Overall.

🐕 The Junior Veterinary Science CDE team members are Annlee Boyett, Maddie Chapman, Layla Freeman and Brynlee Martin. This team placed 6th in the area event.

🌼The Floriculture CDE team members are Angelica DeJesus, Keegan Hyatt, Aislinn Jackson and Allison Rodriguez. This team plcaed 4th in the area event. Angelica DeJesus was the 10th high individual overall.

5 months ago, Victoria Harrell
FBM
Jr. Vet Science
Senior Floriculture
Senior Vet Science

Congratulations to the Bainbridge Cross Country team for qualifying and running in the GHSA State Championships in Carrollton GA.

The State team included-
Emerson Huggins
Teagan Barefoot
Angelina Gomez
Annie Willis
Sofia Velasquez

Ayesha Sapp

Gambler Dollar
Mitchell Carter
Nathan Jackson
Tyler Henslee
Mino Velasquez
Logan McConnell
Detric Burden
Le'Tuan Howard


We also would like to thank our four seniors for their hard work.

Angelina Gomez
Gambler Dollar
Nathan Jackson
Mitchell Carter

5 months ago, Eric Conner
Girls Team
Boy's Team
Seniors
🚨 BHS Seniors: Get Your College Apps DONE! 🚨 Join College App Day — Tuesday, November 18 • Bainbridge High School Media Center.
Scan the QR or sign up: https://forms.gle/sDGLT2XzKow8MHWX6
One‑on‑one help from college admissions counselors to complete FREE applications — aim to submit at least three!
Admissions reps from ABAC, SRTC, TU, VSU & more will be there. Don’t miss it!

Español: 🚨 Estudiantes de último año de BHS: ¡Terminen sus solicitudes universitarias! 🚨 Acompáñanos en College App Day — martes 18 de noviembre • Centro de Medios de Bainbridge High School.
Escanea el código QR o regístrate: https://forms.gle/sDGLT2XzKow8MHWX6
Asesoría individual con consejeros de admisión para completar solicitudes GRATUITAS — ¡procura enviar al menos tres!
Representantes de ABAC, SRTC, TU, VSU y más estarán disponibles. ¡No te lo pierdas!
5 months ago, Bainbridge High School
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Anchor Club members Angelica DeJesus and Dhara Patel attended the Pilot Club meeting to let them know what Anchor has been doing lately.
5 months ago, BHS Purango
Anchor Club members Angelica DeJesus and Dhara Patel attended the Pilot Club meeting to let them know what Anchor has been doing lately.

🎭 Bainbridge High School is proud to announce our 2nd Place finish at the Region 1-AAA One Act Competition!

Our production of That’s Not How I Remember It by Don Zolidis, directed by Mrs. Krystal Apke and Mrs. Kim Humphries, showcased incredible talent, teamwork, and heart on stage! We were so excited and honored to share the stage with all of our region competitors.

Congratulations to our All-Star Cast award recipients:
🌟 Lakyn Dean
🌟 Apple Glenn

We are so proud of our cast and crew for representing BHS with creativity, professionalism, and passion! 💜🎬

#BHSTheatre #OneAct #ThatsNotHowIRememberIt #Region1AAA #AllStarCast #BainbridgeHighSchool #StudentActors #TheatreStrong

5 months ago, BHS Drama
One Act Drama Team wins 2nd Place today!
Bainbridge High School is incredibly proud to celebrate Dr. Tracy Champagne for being recognized as an Honorary American Degree recipient at this year’s National FFA Convention. This prestigious honor is one of the highest awarded by the National FFA Organization—and Dr. Champagne absolutely embodies the excellence it represents.

Thank you, Dr. Champagne, for your unwavering dedication to agricultural education and your commitment to developing the next generation of leaders. Your passion, service, and belief in our students truly reflect the spirit of FFA.

Your influence reaches far beyond the classroom—you inspire FFA members across Georgia to dream bigger, work harder, and achieve more. Our students, community, and school are stronger because of you.

🐾 We are grateful to have you as part of our Bearcat team at Bainbridge High School. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 💛💜
5 months ago, Bainbridge High School
Dr. Champagne receives Honorary American FFA Degree Award
🌺The Floral Design girls competed in various events at the Georgia National Fair. The results are in!

🔵Bailee Brock placed 1st in her division.

🔵Mary Margaret Beckham placed 1st in her division.

🟡Addy Temples placed 4th in the senior division.

🟢Jacee Brock placed 5th in the senior division.

🟣Brynlee Martin also participated in the junior division.

5 months ago, Victoria Harrell
Jacee Brock and Addy Temples
Bailee Brock
Brynlee Martin
Jacee Brock
🌻The Area 5 Floral Design Career Development Event was held at ABAC in Tifton, Ga.

🌺Brynlee Martin competed in the junior division and placed 5th overall. Brynlee also made a PERFECT score on the identification portion of the event.

🌺Jacee Brocke competed in the senior division and placed 1st overall. Jacee will compete in the state event in December.
5 months ago, Victoria Harrell
Brynlee Martin and Jacee Brock
Come join us Tuesday Night, November 11th, as the BHS Concert presents "American Salute" to we pay tribute to our brave men and women of our Armed Forces! Concert begins at 7:00pm the BHS Performing Arts Center and is FREE! Help us pack the house and say thank you to those who have and continue to serve!!
5 months ago, Decatur County Band Program
Veterans Salute
⚙The Agricultural Engineering and Technology Team competed at the Area 5 Career Development Event at Colquitt County High School. ⚙

📝Team members are: (L to R) Logan McConnell, Morris Smith, Drake Hinely, and Zan Booth.

🥉This team placed 3rd at the area event.

🏆Morris Smith was the High Individual for the entire contest.
5 months ago, Victoria Harrell
ATE CDE Team at Area Career Development Event
Art Club members enjoyed a fall festival at the Christmas tree farm.
5 months ago, BHS Purango
Art Club members enjoyed a fall festival at the Christmas tree farm
Art Club members enjoyed a fall festival at the Christmas tree farm
Ms. Kirkland's biology students completed a transpiration lab which was to study the process of water movement in plants and how it is affected by different factors.
5 months ago, BHS Purango
Ma. Kirkland's biology students completed a transpiration lab which was to study the process of water movement in plants and how it is affected by different factors.
Ma. Kirkland's biology students completed a transpiration lab which was to study the process of water movement in plants and how it is affected by different factors.
Ms. Kirkland's biology students completed a transpiration lab which was to study the process of water movement in plants and how it is affected by different factors.
Ma. Kirkland's biology students completed a transpiration lab which was to study the process of water movement in plants and how it is affected by different factors.
Ms. Kirkland's biology students completed a transpiration lab which was to study the process of water movement in plants and how it is affected by different factors.
Biology students blew bubbles in a beaker to demonstrate how increased physical activity affects the body’s cellular respiration rate.
5 months ago, BHS Purango
Biology students blew bubbles in a beaker to demonstrate how increased physical activity affects the body’s cellular respiration rate.
Biology students blew bubbles in a beaker to demonstrate how increased physical activity affects the body’s cellular respiration rate.
Biology students completed an enzyme stations lab to learn how enzymes work in an organism. Students demonstrated how enzymes work by studying their function and the factors that affect their activity.
5 months ago, BHS Purango
Biology students completed an enzyme stations lab to learn how enzymes work in an organism. Students demonstrated how enzymes work by studying their function and the factors that affect their activity.
Biology students completed an enzyme stations lab to learn how enzymes work in an organism. Students demonstrated how enzymes work by studying their function and the factors that affect their activity.
Biology students completed an enzyme stations lab to learn how enzymes work in an organism. Students demonstrated how enzymes work by studying their function and the factors that affect their activity.
Biology students completed an enzyme stations lab to learn how enzymes work in an organism. Students demonstrated how enzymes work by studying their function and the factors that affect their activity.
Biology students completed an enzyme stations lab to learn how enzymes work in an organism. Students demonstrated how enzymes work by studying their function and the factors that affect their activity.

⭐Bainbridge FFA Chapter Update⭐


🔹Elizabeth Adams will serve as the Area V FFA Vice President for the 2025-2026 school year.

🔹FFA members attended the South Region Leadership Rally in Moultrie, Ga. During the leadership rally, students were challenged to interact with peers to enhance their leadership skills and make valuable connections with industry professionals and colleges.

🥩The Sr. Meats Evaluation CDE team placed 4th in the area event. Preston Lynn was the 3rd High Individual Overall.

🥩The Jr. Meats Evaluation CDE team placed 7th in the area event.

🌳The ENR CDE team placed 5th at the area event.

🚜Jake Barber competed in the area Tractor Operations and Maintenance CDE and he placed 3rd at the area event.

🐷Preston Lynn exhibited pigs at the Georgia Young Farmer Livestock in Perry, Georgia/

💐Bailee Brock, Jacee Brock, Mary Margaret Beckham, Addison Temples, and Brynlee Martin traveled to the State FFA Floral Design Clinic at Camp John Hope. These students were able to create a multitude of designs, which enabled them to hone their design and mechanical skills and prepare them for the area event.

🐷Preston Lynn exhibited pigs at the American Royal Livestock Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri.

🔷FFA members traveled to the 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

🥞FFA members look forward to showing their Bearcat Pride by participating in the Syrup Sop Pancake Plate fundraiser.

🥜BHS and BMS agriculture education teachers, Ward Cole and Victoria Harrell, learned about the peanut industry in Southwest Georgia by attending a professional development session on peanut harvest, production, and maturity.

5 months ago, Victoria Harrell
Bainbridge FFA Members attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pictured L to R:  Dr. Champagne recieving her Honorary American FFA Degree, Elizabeth Adams and Ryan Kelly as FFA Voting Delegates, Kevin Ray, Chase Moore, Camden Wilemon, Tucker Surratt, Jacee Brock, Hayleigh Johns, Lana Harvell and Bailee Brock. Bottom right- ReMaya Stephens and Preston Lynn as voting delegates for Georgia.
Meats Evaluation, Tractor Operations and ENR CDE team members.
Preston Lynn showing pigs at the American Royal Livestock Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri.
Elizabeth Adams, 2025-2026 Area V FFA President
Bainbridge FFA Members at the South Region FFA Leadership Rally in Moultrie, Ga. Member from L to R- Back Row: Matthew Lambert, Gavin Hughes, Gunner Powell, Riley Brown, Sadie Fewell, Chase Moore, Riley Hawkins, Kevin Ray, Samantha Rudd. Middle Row L to R: Mason Bright, Jacob Searan, Tucker Surratt, Gavyn Smith, Logan McConnell, Rylan Godwin, Hunter Hall, Maddie Chapman, Whitney Owens, Brynlee Martin, Annlee Boyett, Dixie Lambert, Addy  Lovering. Front Row L to R: Joel Granados, Preston Lynn, Alyssa Johnson, Lana Harvell, Allison Rodriguez, Saylor Alday and Angelina Bautistia
BMS and BHS Ag teacher, Ward Cole and Victoria Harrell and student teacher Lindsey Jones attended the Seminole County Farm Tour to learn about peanut harvest and production in Southwest Georgia.
BHS Members at the State Floral Design Clinic. Not pictured-Brynlee Martin.
BHS FFA members at the annual Syrup Sop.
Preston Lynn exhibited his livestock at the Georgia Young Farmer Association Show.
🐷Bailee Brock and Preston Lynn exhibited pigs at the Georgia National Fair.

🎡FFA Members learned about areas of agriculture and leadership development and honed their skills in floral design at the FFA Day at the Georgia National Fair. Picture L to R Top Row: Jacee Brock completing her design in the Floral Design event, Elizabeth Adams introducing the keynote speaker at the FFA Day at the Fair, Preston Lynn, Chase Moore, Hayleigh Johns, Lana Harvell, Tucker Surratt and Kevin Ray, Area Officers with Elizabeth Adams, Preston Lynn dancing at the FFA Day at the Fair pre-session, Thomas Hogan with Kevin Ray after the FFA Day at the Fair session.

5 months ago, Victoria Harrell
Bainbridge FFA Members attended the FFA Day at the Fair at the Georgia National Fair.
Bailee Brock and Preston Lynn showing pigs at the Georgia National Fair.
Ms. Kirkland's biology students completed a lab to determine the characteristics of life using live worms and fake worm models. Students had to determine what made the live worms living using their knowledge of the 8 characteristics of life.
5 months ago, BHS Purango
Ms. Kirklands biology students completed a lab to determine the characteristics of life using live worms and fake worm models. Students had to determine what made the live worms living using their knowledge of the 8 characteristics of life.
Ms. Kirklands biology students completed a lab to determine the characteristics of life using live worms and fake worm models. Students had to determine what made the live worms living using their knowledge of the 8 characteristics of life.
Ms. Kirklands biology students completed a lab to determine the characteristics of life using live worms and fake worm models. Students had to determine what made the live worms living using their knowledge of the 8 characteristics of life.
Ms. Kirklands biology students completed a lab to determine the characteristics of life using live worms and fake worm models. Students had to determine what made the live worms living using their knowledge of the 8 characteristics of life.
What a Night for the Arts! 🌟 Our Fall Showcase was a huge success! 🎭🎶🎨✨

Students from BMS & BHS Chorus, Drama, and Art came together for an incredible evening celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community. From powerful and moving performances to stunning artwork displayed in the lobby, every piece reflected the talent and hard work of our students and teachers.

It was inspiring to see so many programs uniting on one stage — a true reminder that the arts are alive and thriving in Bainbridge! 💜 A special thank-you to Mrs. Humphries (BHS Chorus), Mrs. Apke (BHS Drama/Musical Theatre), Mr. Griffith (BMS Chorus), and Mrs. Cole (Art) for guiding these young artists and helping them shine.

👏 Bravo to our students, staff, families, and community for supporting the arts — we can’t wait for what’s next!

#BHSArts #BainbridgeHighSchool #BMSChorus #MusicalTheatre #Drama #Chorus #VisualArts #BearcatPride #TheArtsMatter #FallShowcaseSuccess
5 months ago, BHS Drama
Students performing
Ending on a Hamilton Medley
Display of Art
Students & a full house!
BHS Chorus & Musical Theatre classes together
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
5 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Bainbridge High Senior Gambler Dollar is interviewed by WCTV after being named Scholar Athlete of the Week.