Digging Deep into Soil Science! 🧪✨

Mr. Perry's 6th grade scientists just wrapped up their soil unit—and they got their hands literally dirty! 🙌 Our students explored real soil samples, discovering sand, clay, and silt while uncovering fascinating organic materials hidden beneath the surface.

This hands-on experience helped ignite their curiosity about what makes soil tick, inspire them to think like real scientists, and influence how they see the world around them. From decomposing leaves to tiny pebbles, every discovery told a story!

A huge thank you to Mrs. Adkins and Miss Lily from Decatur County 4-H for sharing your expertise and making this learning experience unforgettable. Your passion for soil science is contagious! 🌱

3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
Mr. Perry's class and their soil and water samples.
Attention upcoming 9th Graders:
There will be a BHS Basketball Cheer Interest Meeting on March 11th. Please note the details below.
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
BHS Basketball Cheer Interest Meeting March 11, 2026 5PM-6PM
Attention Upcoming 9th Graders: Football Cheer for the BHS 2026-2027 season, interest meeting information below. Tryout packets will be available at the meeting.
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
information on the BHS Football Cheerleading Meeting March 5, 2026 at BHS cafeterial at 6PM
GA Power visited 8th graders at Bainbridge Middle School as part of their unit on energy transformations. Students participated in a hands-on lesson exploring various forms of energy and how they convert from one to another. They also learned about the diverse career opportunities GA Power offers. A big thanks to GA Power for such an engaging lesson!
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
Students in 8th grade learned about energy transfer with a Ga Power visit.
Students in 8th grade learned about energy transfer with a Ga Power visit.
Read 180 class bring joy to reading during Read Across America Week.
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
BMS Read 180 teachers celebrate Read Across America with reading skills.

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3 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic advertising “Now Hiring Bus Drivers” with a yellow school bus and Bearcat “B” logo, listing $100 a day pay, paid training, up to $5,600 bonuses, state health insurance, and contact information for dcboe.com and 229-248-2204.
The BMS students that are enrolled in Thomas University’s TRIO program participated in their statewide annual Academic Bowl, Saturday, February 28th at Rock Eagle. In the individual competition, Tammy Benter placed 3rd in spelling and on the written exam. Piper Widner placed 2nd in spelling and Zachary Ong placed 1st on the written exam. The final competition was a Super Quiz and the students worked as a team to compete with other teams. BMS students rose to the occasion and were the 1st place winners for the Super Quiz, therefore, representing Thomas University’s Academic Bowl team winners for the state of Georgia! The team will represent Georgia's TRIO program in the regional competition in April.

A huge congratulations to our BMS students on this OUTSTANDING achievement!
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
BMS students that participated in the Academic Bowl Students pictured from left to right: Front row: Tammy Benter, Brinlee Ezell, Korvyn Reffitt, Olivia Head and Aliceson Guyton Back row: Zachary Ong, Liam Kelley, Isabella Alvarez, Lela Harrell, Chad Harper, Piper Widner and Adalyn Logue *** While the team consisted of ONLY 12 members, Indya Hampton, River Thames, and Zy’rion Williams practiced with the team and were ready to step in, if needed.
Tammy Benter placed 3rd in spelling and on the written exam BMS Academic Bowl
BMS Academic Bowl Zachary Ong placed 1st on the written exam
Piper Widner placed 2nd in spelling BMS Academic Bowl.

BMS Pod 8.1 recently completed an educational field trip to Jim Woodruff Dam, where students gained hands-on experience in hydroelectric power generation. The tour included an in-depth exploration of turbine generators, a descent through a spiral staircase to an underground tunnel located approximately 40 feet below water level, and a visit to the facility's control room. During the control room presentation, students learned about the volume of water processed daily and the mechanisms that convert water flow into electrical energy. The tour concluded with an observation platform visit, allowing students to appreciate the scale and engineering of the dam structure. This experiential learning opportunity reinforced classroom concepts in renewable energy and engineering.

3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
8.1 POD students together at the Woodrif Dam
Students from 8.1 tour different places of the Woodrif Dam
Students from 8.1 tour different places of the Woodrif Dam
Students in Ms. Crawford's READ 180 Class got up and moving with an interesting lesson about Complete and Run-On Sentences.
Similar to Musical Chairs, students moved around the room to the sound of the beat and wrote down sentences. When the music stopped, a lucky number was pulled and students had the opportunity to give the correct answer: Complete or Run-on. If the sentence was a run-on, they had to correct it. Who knew grammar could be this fun?
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
6th grade students identify complete or run on sentences.
6th grade students identify complete or run on sentences.
Ms Crawford and a student work to learn about complete and run on sentences.
6th grade student identifies a complete or run on sentence.
Stepping beyond the curriculum to embrace learning sparked by student choice, Ms. Rambo’s physical science class is incubating chicken and quail eggs as part of a hands-on exploration. One student extended the experience by bringing eggs from his own backyard coop, creating an authentic, real-world connection for his classmates. When questions surfaced, Mr. Cole stepped in to provide a mini-lesson on fertilized eggs and the incubation process, enriching the learning even further. Student voice. Real-world connections. Learning in action.
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
Stepping beyond the curriculum to embrace learning sparked by student choice, Ms. Rambo’s physical science class is incubating chicken and quail eggs as part of a hands-on exploration. One student extended the experience by bringing eggs from his own backyard coop, creating an authentic, real-world connection for his classmates. When questions surfaced, Mr. Cole stepped in to provide a mini-lesson on fertilized eggs and the incubation process, enriching the learning even further. Student voice. Real-world connections. Learning in action.
Stepping beyond the curriculum to embrace learning sparked by student choice, Ms. Rambo’s physical science class is incubating chicken and quail eggs as part of a hands-on exploration. One student extended the experience by bringing eggs from his own backyard coop, creating an authentic, real-world connection for his classmates. When questions surfaced, Mr. Cole stepped in to provide a mini-lesson on fertilized eggs and the incubation process, enriching the learning even further. Student voice. Real-world connections. Learning in action.
Stepping beyond the curriculum to embrace learning sparked by student choice, Ms. Rambo’s physical science class is incubating chicken and quail eggs as part of a hands-on exploration. One student extended the experience by bringing eggs from his own backyard coop, creating an authentic, real-world connection for his classmates. When questions surfaced, Mr. Cole stepped in to provide a mini-lesson on fertilized eggs and the incubation process, enriching the learning even further. Student voice. Real-world connections. Learning in action.
Stepping beyond the curriculum to embrace learning sparked by student choice, Ms. Rambo’s physical science class is incubating chicken and quail eggs as part of a hands-on exploration. One student extended the experience by bringing eggs from his own backyard coop, creating an authentic, real-world connection for his classmates. When questions surfaced, Mr. Cole stepped in to provide a mini-lesson on fertilized eggs and the incubation process, enriching the learning even further. Student voice. Real-world connections. Learning in action.
Congratulations to Bainbridge Middle FFA member Maci Lynn for winning Champion Market Gilt at the 2026 Georgia National Junior Livestock Show.
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
Maci Lynn wins Champion Market Gilt at the GA National Fair 2026
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3 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Promotional graphic for Decatur County Schools announcing “Now Hiring: Middle Grades Math Teacher” with a teacher writing on a whiteboard and a banner that says “Apply Today at dcboe.com

This Black History Month, Bainbridge Middle School honors the past, celebrates the present, and believes deeply in the future. We are thankful for Bainbridge High School alumni who poured into our students with messages of hope, pride, and possibility.


👉 Please click the link below to watch the full video of inspiration and encouragement.

https://youtu.be/itpK9PMRYtM

3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
Allyson Lumpkin BHS Alumni Black History Spotlight
Aaron Hughes BHS Alumni Black History Spotlight
Charlie King BHS Alumni Black History Spotlight
FSU Coach Nick Williams BHS Alumni Black History Spotlight
Judge Mellori Lumpkin Dawson BHS Alumni Black History Spotlight
Raven Groomes BHS Alumni Black History Spotlight
FFA Members Charlie Griffin and Maci Lynn exhibited their SAE livestock projects at the 2026 Georgia National Junior Livestock Show.
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
BMS students Charlie Griffin and Maci Lynn SAE livestock projects
Bold, curious, and a little bit electric — during Mr. Perry’s ELT class today, students became engineers and young scientists. Each group drew a mystery card, raced to design and build the challenge it described, and kept their project a secret until the dramatic reveal. Sparks flew as ideas collided, experiments were tested (and retested), and every solution became a miniature proof that curiosity can ignite creativity. What started as a simple card turned into a powerful influence—students pushed one another to think bigger, iterate faster, and solve smarter. By the final reveal, the room buzzed with triumph: projects that inspire, teamwork that transforms, and confidence that will shape the next problem they choose to tackle.
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
Mr. Perry's ELT students with a marble run.
Mr. Perry's ELT students with their balloon car.
Mr. Perry's ELT students with their Marble Run.
Wind power car created by Mr. Perry's 6th grade students.
Students in Mr. Perry's ELT with their catapult challenge.
Another type of Marble run created.
Marble Run that Mr. Perry's students created.

BMS 8th grade students recently participated in an enriching learning experience with a visit from local optometrist Dr. Lisa Martin. During the visit, Dr. Martin supported the physical science curriculum by providing in-depth instruction on concave and convex lenses. She also explained how corrective lenses support vision, how to interpret an eye prescription, the meaning of 20/20 vision, and the specific vision requirements for various careers. The presentation included hands-on demonstrations with professional tools such as lenses, cataract implants, optokinetic drum, and more; allowing students to make meaningful real-world connections to classroom learning. This experience enhanced student engagement and reinforced the practical applications of science in everyday life.

3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
Mrs. Lisa Martin Ophthalmologist work with 8th grade science classes on understanding the make up of the eye and lenses.
Mrs. Lisa Martin Ophthalmologist work with 8th grade science classes on understanding the make up of the eye and lenses.
Congratulations to Bainbridge Middle School's FFA Member Macy Lynn for winning 6th Grade Swine Showmanship at the Georgia National Junior Livestock Show!
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
Congratulations FFA Member Macy Lynn for winning 6th Grade Swine Showmanship at the Georgia National Junior Livestock Show!
BMS National FFA Week — Honoring Black History Month & Mr. Wilbur Johnson

Honoring Bainbridge native Mr. Wilbur Johnson — a dedicated Decatur County Vocational Agricultural teacher whose leadership, innovations, and commitment to students and community helped grow agriculture and opportunity across our county. So today we honor Mr. Johnson, for cultivating futures and deep roots in Decatur County.
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
National FFA Week for BMS celebrates Black History Month Mr. Wilbur Johnson

BMS wants to take a minute and give a heartfelt thank-you to Officer Hines and CPL Fletcher, two dedicated school police officers who keep our halls safe every day. From greeting students each morning to quietly checking classrooms and building relationships with students and staff, they do the important, often unseen work of keeping our school community secure and cared for. Thank you Officer Hines and CPL Fletcher!

3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
BMS Administration present Officer Hines and CPL Fletcher with their Appreciation Gifts.
National FFA Week- Thursday
Today we recognize a few BMS FFA members that participate in other Agricultural Experiences such as Sheep, Goat, and Swine Production as well as Agricultural Production Placement. These students and many others devote numerous hours yearly to extracurricular agricultural experiences.
3 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
BMS FFA Week Spotlight on 3 students that participate in supervised agricultural Experiences.