
📱 Have you received this text?
It’s your link to communicating through the new Decatur County Schools app!
✅ Follow the link to verify your phone number.
🚫 Didn’t get the text? Make sure your info is up to date in Infinite Campus:
🔗 https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/parents/decaturco.jsp
📍 Or stop by the DCBOE Main Office:
1417 Dothan Rd | Mon–Thurs | 9 AM – 3 PM
📲 Haven’t downloaded the app yet?
Stay connected—all school communication in ONE place. Search “Decatur County Schools” in your app store today!
#BearcatWay #StayConnected #DecaturCountySchools #DownloadTheApp


School Supply Lists are NOW ONLINE!
Go to the Documents Tab at Decatur County Schools and Click the 2025 -2026 School Supply List Folder or Click the link Below:
https://www.dcboe.com/documents/2025---2026-school-supply-lists/824542

Congratulations to Synia Cooper, a proud 2025 graduate of New Beginnings Learning Center! Synia is blazing a trail as the first-ever recipient of the Servant’s Heart Youth Ministries Stipend, presented by Dr. B.R. Sargent.
She’s been accepted to Clark Atlanta University, where she’ll major in Nursing and continue to live out The Bearcat Way.
We’re so proud of you, Synia! Keep shining and showing the world what it means to be a Bearcat!
#TheBearcatWay #FutureNurse #CAUBound #ServantsHeart #ClassOf2025 #Trailblazer #BRSGivesBack

🍽️ Summer Feeding Starts Tuesday, June 3rd!
We’re excited to kick off our Summer Feeding Program with 5-day breakfast & lunch meal packs available every Tuesday from 11 AM – 1 PM — first come, first served.
👉 Child must be present to receive meals, unless a parent pickup form was returned to the school.
This summer, we're partnering with Second Harvest, and we appreciate your patience as we navigate this new adventure together!
💡 If your preferred site runs out, please consider visiting another location.
Let’s work together to make sure every child is fed this summer! ☀️🥪 #SummerFeeding #SecondHarvest #CommunitySupport


📢 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



🚨 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


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!


🚌💛 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


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


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


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.


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!


SPRING BREAK
DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
MONDAY MAR 31 - FRIDAY APR 4
#SpringBreak2025 #DecaturCountySchools #StudentHoliday #DCBOE #DCS


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


Important Update for NBLC Families:
Starting next semester, New Beginnings Learning Center will introduce a soft dress code to promote unity and pride within the school community.
Here’s what the new dress code will include:
Each student will receive an official NBLC T-shirt to wear with blue jeans or khaki pants. (Please ensure pants are free of holes or excessive wear.)
Students will need to wear tennis shoes for comfort and to stay active throughout the day.
This initiative is designed to foster a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable and focused. NBLC T-shirts will be distributed before the semester begins, and additional shirts will be available for purchase if needed.
Thank you for supporting this effort to enhance our school community. For any questions, please contact the NBLC office.
#DecaturCountySchools #NBLC #StudentSuccess #TheBearcatWay
