📢 Early Release – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 📢
The Decatur County Board of Education would like to remind families that Wednesday, May 21 will be an early release day for all students. Dismissal times for car riders are as follows:
🚗 Bainbridge High & West Bainbridge Primary – 11:45 AM
🚗 Hutto Elementary & Jones Wheat Primary – 11:50 AM
🚗 Bainbridge Middle School – 12:00 PM
🚌 Bus routes will begin approximately 10–15 minutes after car rider dismissal at each school.
Please plan accordingly and thank you for your continued support!
#DecaturCountySchools #EarlyRelease #BearcatFamily
🎓 Calling All Rising Freshmen!
Get a head start on your high school journey with Bearcat Basics 2025–2026 at Bainbridge High School! 🐾
Join one of our July sessions to learn everything you need to succeed—from navigating the halls to graduation planning, clubs, and meeting the BHS team.
✅ Sign up now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmfAho3m7t6n2CZoyiFFilT2J4g3prQ0PIk51kUeDBy2ImHA/viewform
Let’s start strong, the Bearcat Way!
#BearcatBasics #BainbridgeHigh #FutureBearcats #ClassOf2029 #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
Congratulations to the BMS Teacher of the Year Ms. Adrienne Harrison!
Behind every healthy school is a dedicated nurse! Thank you Nurse Lynn for your care, compassion, and support to the students and staff of Bainbridge Middle School.
Don’t miss our first performance from the new BMS Drama Club! The perfect way to end the school year.
Interested in XC????? Pick up info from Coach Chad Smith
BMS students are getting ready to shine!
Information on May 20th for Middle School Awards Day! Let's celebrate our amazing students and their hard-earned achievements!
Congrats to all who made the BMS Cheer teams. The first parent meeting will be next Wednesday May 14th in the BMS Cafe at 5:30.
Rank One will be down for a few weeks! If you need to turn in a physical, please get a copy to Coach Chad Smith at BMS to be cleared. Thanks
We are pleased to inform you that BMS students Zy’rion Williams, Michael McClanahan, and Gunnar McNair participated in the recent State 4-H Target Challenge Weekend held at Rock Eagle. They excelled as the top scorers on the Cloverleaf and Junior teams,. Congratulations to both teams on their exceptional archery skills.
We invite all rising 8th graders parents to join us for an informative meeting regarding the 25-26 8th Grade Georgia Studies tour. Join us as we explain the enriching opportunities that await our students, allowing them to delve into Georgia’s vibrant history and culture. This is an extraordinary chance to embark on an unforgettable journey!
Coach Salter’s Health classes are showcasing delicious creativity in the form of a nutritious snack! Students concluded their nutrition unit by crafting fun fruit faces. Remember, learning can be just as sweet as the treats we create!
🚨 Attention Parents & Guardians! 🚨
📅 Mark your calendars! PROGRESS REPORTS will be sent home on Tuesday, April 29th
Stay informed about your student’s progress and celebrate their hard work! 📝✨
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #StayInformed #DCBOE #ReportCards #DecaturCountySchools
The BMS Administrative Professionals are truly the backbone of our school, they work tirelessly to ensure everything runs smoothly. Much like the spring flowers, their dedication brings life and color to our school. These ladies provide unwavering support and warmth, reminding us of the beauty in teamwork and collaboration. Their hard work is a gift that we cherish, today we celebrate their invaluable contributions.
Join us on May 5th for our spring chorus concert at the new BHS performing arts center! Doors open at 6:30 and the concert will begin at 7:00. You don’t want to miss it!
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!
Mark your calendars for the HES and BMS Spring Band Concert on May 15th at 6:30 PM, held at the BHS Performing Arts Center. Join us for an evening filled with captivating performances as our talented students showcase their hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing you there!
BMS will host an orientation for upcoming 6th grade students and parents! Mark your calendars for May 8th at 5:30 PM.
🚌💛 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
🚀 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
