Decatur County Schools

Happy Halloween Bearcats! 🎃

1 day ago, Decatur County Schools

Thank you, ESPLOST for providing state-of-the-art facilities for students in Decatur County Schools!

💡 What is ESPLOST?
ESPLOST stands for Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It’s a locally approved 1% sales tax used exclusively for education-related construction and improvements — helping fund facilities that benefit future generations of Bearcats. This tax has already been in place here in Decatur County, and allows our schools to grow and improve.
NOTE: As we examine the sample ballot, the measure for the ESPLOST renewal states, "Continuance of 1% Sales/Use Tax & Bond Issuance for Decatur County School District".

Want to hear more? Check out our Podcast:
https://youtu.be/tedFz4_HCwM?si=CUFOuAPqHkdIU_tK
Get out and VOTE, The Bearcat Way!

#DecaturCountySchools #Vote #ESPLOST

2 days ago, Decatur County Schools

A crowd gathers outside a large brick building with tall white columns for a ceremony, with American and state flags displayed and “Thank You, ESPLOST” written across the image in purple and gold.

Thank you, ESPLOST for providing state-of-the-art facilities for students in Decatur County Schools!

💡 What is ESPLOST?
ESPLOST stands for Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It’s a locally approved 1% sales tax used exclusively for education-related construction and improvements — helping fund facilities that benefit future generations of Bearcats. This tax has already been in place here in Decatur County, and allows our schools to grow and improve.
NOTE: As we examine the sample ballot, the measure for the ESPLOST renewal states, "Continuance of 1% Sales/Use Tax & Bond Issuance for Decatur County School District".

Want to hear more? Check out our Podcast:
https://youtu.be/tedFz4_HCwM?si=CUFOuAPqHkdIU_tK

Get out and VOTE, The Bearcat Way!
#DecaturCountySchools #Vote #ESPLOST

3 days ago, Decatur County Schools

A group of Decatur County School System leaders and community members stand in front of a school building during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, holding a large purple ribbon. The text overlay reads “Thank You, ESPLOST.

🚨 Substitute Training🚨
Friday, November 7th at 9:00 AM at the Decatur County BOE
📍 1417 Dothan Rd, Bainbridge, GA
✅ Don’t miss this important session if you plan to substitute this school year!
#DecaturCountySchools #SubstituteTraining #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture

4 days ago, Decatur County Schools

Honoring United States Heroes
Join the Hutto Elementary School Show Choir for American Song — a special performance celebrating and honoring our Veterans!

📅 Wednesday, November 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 BHS Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Free Admission

Let’s come together as a community to thank those who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙

#DecaturCountySchools #VeteransDay

5 days ago, Decatur County Schools

Flyer for HES Show Choir’s performance titled American Song, honoring veterans. Event is on November 6 at 6 p.m. in the BHS Performing Arts Center with free admission. Features patriotic red, white, and blue design with silhouettes of saluting soldiers.

Thank you, ESPLOST for providing state-of-the-art facilities for students in Decatur County Schools!

💡 What is ESPLOST?
ESPLOST stands for Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It’s a locally approved 1% sales tax used exclusively for education-related construction and improvements — helping fund facilities that benefit future generations of Bearcats. This tax has already been in place here in Decatur County, and allows our schools to grow and improve.
NOTE: As we examine the sample ballot, the measure for the ESPLOST renewal states, "Continuance of 1% Sales/Use Tax & Bond Issuance for Decatur County School District".

Want to hear more? Check out our Podcast:
https://youtu.be/tedFz4_HCwM?si=CUFOuAPqHkdIU_tK

Get out and VOTE, The Bearcat Way!
#DecaturCountySchools #Vote #ESPLOST

6 days ago, Decatur County Schools

Aerial view of Bainbridge High School surrounded by parking lots, athletic fields, and greenery, with overlaid text reading “Thank You, ESPLOST.”

🎉 What an incredible Homecoming Week in Bearcat Country!

From the Downtown Homecoming Parade to the Friday night lights, our community showed up in full Bearcat spirit — students, staff, families, alumni, and neighbors all celebrating the proud traditions that make Bainbridge shine.

This weekend, the BHS Mega Reunion gathered at the Boat Basin, where generations of Bearcats reconnected, reminisced, and reminded us all what it means to bleed purple and gold. 💜💛

And now, as we kick off Red Ribbon Week, that same Bearcat pride continues to grow. Fall in Bainbridge, Georgia, has a way of reminding us that this entire community bleeds purple and gold — and you know what they say… once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat.

Enjoy a look back at the special moments from the Downtown Homecoming Parade — the smiles, the spirit, and the pride that unite us all.

Thank you, Bainbridge and all of Decatur County, for standing side by side to celebrate our students, support our seniors, and cheer on our Bearcats. This is what community looks like. This is The Bearcat Way! 🐾

#BearcatCountry #BearcatFamily #WeBleedPurpleAndGold #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionsPromisingFuture #DecaturCountySchools #GoCats #BearcatPride #Homecoming2025 #BainbridgeGA

6 days ago, Decatur County Schools

Bainbridge High School Senior Class Representative Brianna Edwards waves from a convertible decorated with flowers.

Bainbridge High School band majorettes line up on the street in glittering purple and gold uniforms.

Bainbridge High School football players ride on a parade float wearing purple jerseys and smiling at the crowd.

Two Bainbridge coaches in purple hats and hoodies ride on the back of a truck, smiling during the parade.

Bainbridge High School cheerleaders march in formation during a community parade, smiling and waving pom-poms.

Hutto Elementary School parade float features students, staff, and a tiger mascot waving to the crowd.

Bainbridge High School JROTC cadets march in uniform, carrying rifles in precise formation.

Bainbridge Middle School cheerleaders march with their coach, who waves enthusiastically to the crowd.

Bainbridge High School marching band musicians play sousaphones while performing in a community parade.

Jones Wheat Primary School teacher Mary Williams rides in a parade truck decorated with blue and gold balloons.

On October 16th, students at New Beginnings Learning Center had an incredible opportunity to connect with local businesses during the Student Job Fair — a true example of community collaboration in action!
We are so grateful for the many organizations and employers who showed up to invest in our students’ futures, sharing advice, encouragement, and real-world opportunities. And a heartfelt thank you to the amazing NBLC staff for their dedication and hard work in organizing such a meaningful event.
💼👏 Because when our community comes together, our students build a Promising Future! 💜💛
#CommunityStrong #TheBearcatWay #NBLC #StudentSuccess #PromisingFuture

9 days ago, Decatur County Schools

A U.S. Army recruiter speaks with a group of students wearing purple shirts at a career fair table.

A smiling Subway employee stands beside a woman in a red blazer and polka-dot blouse at the event.

A man at a Dupont Construction booth displays a poster listing career opportunities such as roofer, plumber, and electrician.

Two staff members from the Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority pose together in matching purple and gray uniforms.

A Home Depot representative talks with two students at a career fair while others explore booths in the background.

A man in a navy suit shakes hands with a woman in a red blazer outside the school building, greeting attendees.

A trucking professional explains engine components to two students beside a large truck.

Students line up outside to view the City of Bainbridge Engine 3 fire truck during a hands-on learning event.

Firefighters and students engage in conversation near a fire truck during a career exploration activity.

Go Bearcats! 🏈
Mr. and Mrs. Cole, along with Sarah Giddens and Nancy Griffin were spotted showing their Bearcat pride at a recent BHS football game! 🐾

Our teachers love supporting our students — and they’d love to see you in the stands this Friday Night! 🙌

📣 Join us for Senior Night and Homecoming! Friday Oct 24th!
🏟 Bainbridge vs. Monroe
🕢 Kickoff at 7:30 PM
Let’s fill the stands, cheer loud, and show everyone what it means to be a Bearcat!
💜💛

#GoBearcats #BearcatPride #Homecoming2025 #TheBearcatWay

10 days ago, Decatur County Schools

A smiling couple, both wearing Bainbridge Bearcat purple, sit together in the bleachers at a BHS football game. The man wears a Bearcat cap, and the woman wears rainbow earrings and glasses.

Three smiling teachers sit together in the bleachers at a Bainbridge High School football game. They are wearing purple and gray Bearcat gear, showing school spirit under the stadium lights.

📣 We’re hiring! Decatur County Schools is looking for dedicated Paraprofessionals to join our Bearcat Family! 🐾

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home
or Call: 229-248-2200

#NowHiring #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools

10 days ago, Decatur County Schools

Graphic for Decatur County Schools announcing “Now Hiring Paraprofessionals” with an image of a teacher assisting a young student and text directing applicants to apply at DCBOE.com

2025 DOWNTOWN HOMECOMING PARADE!

🎉🐾 It’s almost that time, Bearcat Family! Grab your purple and gold and head downtown for the 2025 Homecoming Parade — happening TODAY (October 23rd) at 5:00 PM!

Come cheer on the band, athletes, clubs, and community as we celebrate Bearcat pride the Bainbridge way! 💜💛

#GoBearcats #Homecoming2025 #BearcatPride

10 days ago, Decatur County Schools

Bainbridge High School band, cheerleaders, and students featured in a graphic announcing the 2025 Downtown Homecoming Parade on October 23 at 5:00 p.m.

WBP QUEST and Advanced Content students welcomed Mrs. Debbie Strickland from the Bainbridge-Decatur County Humane Society to help kick off their animal advocacy initiative. Students learned about the importance of animal adoption, how to care for pets, and what they can do to help. 🐾

11 days ago, Brandi Deal

4th Grade QUEST students are hard at work preparing their projects for 4-H District Project Achievement! Join us on November 15th for this special event at Hutto Elementary.

11 days ago, Brandi Deal

The Earth is Moving! 🌋

5th Grade students at Hutto Elementary are discovering the dynamic forces that shape our planet with Dr. Jennifer Glass, Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Affairs in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. This Direct to Discovery session connects Earth science standards to the real processes that build and transform our world. Decatur County Schools works alongside GaTECH to Inspire learning, Influence growth, and Ignite curiosity...The Bearcat Way.

#DirectToDiscovery #EarthScience #GeorgiaTech #STEM #Geology

11 days ago, Decatur County Schools

5th grade students at Hutto Elementary learn about the dynamic earth with Dr. Jennifer Glass professor and associate chair of undergraduate affairs at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences for GaTech as part of Decatur County School's partnership wtih GaTech.

What Does It Take to Survive in Space ✨

8th Grade students at Bainbridge Middle School are learning what it takes to live beyond Earth with Dr. Jud Ready, Executive Director of the Space Research Institute at Georgia Tech. This Direct to Discovery session examines the materials and technologies that make space survival possible. Decatur County Schools is proud to partner with GaTECH to Inspire innovation, Influence curiosity, and Ignite a love for science...The Bearcat Way.

#DirectToDiscovery #SpaceScience #GeorgiaTech #Innovation #STEMEducation

12 days ago, Decatur County Schools

8th Grade students are learning about surviving in space from Dr. Jud Ready the executive director of the Space Research Institute at Ga Tech as part of the partnership between Decatur County Schools and GaTech and the Direct to Discovery series.

Happy Boss's Day Dr. English! Thank you for the way you Inspire Excellence, Influence growth, and Ignite passion throughout the Bearcat Family!!! We’re proud to celebrate a leader who reminds us daily that through dedication and teamwork, we can achieve a Proud Tradition and a Promising Future! 💜💛

15 days ago, Decatur County Schools

You may have heard Coach Harville on the radio yesterday morning on Sowega Live’s Morning Show, where he talked about stepping into his new role as Interim Coach of the Bainbridge Bearcats! 🎙️🐾

Come out and cheer on the Bearcats tonight as they take on Peach County in Fort Valley, Georgia — Kick off at 7:30 pm
Your support makes all the difference! 💜💛

#TheBearcatWay #GoBearcats #Bainbridge

16 days ago, Decatur County Schools

Two men wearing headphones speak into microphones in a radio studio. One man stands at the counter in a gray hoodie, navy shorts, and white sneakers, while the other stands behind him in a light gray polo shirt and cap.

Living on Mars 🚀

6th Grade students at Bainbridge Middle School are heading to the Red Planet with Dr. James Sowell, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy at Georgia Tech. This Direct to Discovery session explores the challenges and possibilities of human life on Mars, connecting space science to the future of exploration. Decatur County Schools is privileged to partner with GaTech to Inspire dreams, Influence innovation, and Ignite passion for discovery,...the Bearcat Way.

#DirectToDiscovery #SpaceExploration #GeorgiaTech #STEM #MarsMission

16 days ago, Decatur County Schools

6th grade students at Bainbridge Middle School explore living on Mars with Dr. James Sowell, professor Emeritus of Astronomy at GaTECH as part of the Direct to Discovery partnership between GaTech and Decatur County Schools.

That Used to Be a Dinosaur! 🦴3rd Grade students at Hutto Elementary are traveling back in time with Lindsey Slenker from Georgia Tech’s Spatial Ecology and Paleontology Lab. In this Direct to Discovery session, students uncover how fossils form and learn about ancient creatures discovered right here in Georgia. Decatur County Schools is excited to partner with GaTECH as we Inspire wonder, Influence learning, and Ignite imagination...The Bearcat Way.

#DirectToDiscovery #Paleontology #GeorgiaTech #ScienceEducation #Fossils

17 days ago, Decatur County Schools

3rd Grade students at Hutto Elementary uncover fossils of Georgia with Lindsey Slenker from the spatial ecology and paleontology lab at Georgia Tech as part of the Direct to Discovery Partnership between Decatur County Schools and GaTech.

🎓 Report Cards Coming Soon! 🎓
Decatur County Schools students’ report cards will be released on October 16th.

📊 Don’t wait to stay informed!
Parents and guardians can check grades, attendance, and more anytime through the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus):
👉 https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/decaturco.jsp

#BearcatPride #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay

17 days ago, Decatur County Schools

Graphic announcing Decatur County Schools students’ report cards will be released on October 16th, featuring a bearcat mascot wearing a graduation cap and purple and gold design elements.