Decatur County Schools

🤖 Thank you, BASF Attapulgus, GA for opening your doors to Team [cy]BEARCATS! #11214🏭

We had an incredible opportunity to visit your facility and witness firsthand the engineering, design, and innovation that happens every single day in our community. From cutting-edge processes to problem-solving in action, we left inspired and energized.

A special highlight: We got to demonstrate our robot, KIT CAT, and share our rookie year journey with you—from each challenge we've faced to the innovations we've developed along the way. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our story and for the encouraging words that meant so much to our team.

What a privilege to meet an FRC Alumni from Michigan now thriving at BASF locally! It's powerful to see our robotics journey connect to real-world careers and opportunities right here in Attapulgus, GA.

What impressed us most? Your shared values—safety, innovation, collaborative problem-solving, and communication—are the exact same core values that drive Team [cy]BEARCATS #11214. This alignment shows us we're on the right path, preparing for careers in companies that truly matter.

the [cy]BEARCATS are proud to be in a community that values an engineering mindset and invests in the next generation of innovators and leaders. We look forward to building a lasting partnership with BASF and continuing to inspire our students about the possibilities ahead.

Thank you for believing in us and our mission! 🐾

The Decatur County SUMMER STEM CAMP will be offering two different weeks of exciting four-day learning experiences for bright, forward-thinking students at all grade levels who will evolve into our next generation of science innovators, engineers, health, and Instructional Technology professionals. Working with our robotics teams and technology leaders, students will be given early exposure to STEM fields through hands on experiences with robotics, AR/VR, and even drones.

Students will have the opportunity to learn new skills in the new MEDIA HUB and STEM CENTER at Bainbridge Middle School. During the unique four-day camp, students will design and engineer innovative solutions, explore STEM careers, and grow their problem solving skills. STEM CAMP is the perfect opportunity for young and curious minds to explore the frontiers of 21st-century science and technology.

As always these slots fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today. We look forward to working with you this summer!
REGISTRATION LINK https://aptg.co/4t-msT

Cost: $40.00 registration fee per week
Please make checks payable to BMS

WEEK 1 Dates: June 8-11

• STEM Exploration with LEGO ROBOTICS

• rising 1st - 2nd graders 8:00-11:30

• rising 3rd - 5th graders 12:30-4:00

• rising 6th and 8th graders 8:00-11:30

• rising 9th -12 graders STEM BUILD CAMP 8:00-11:30

• rising 8th -12 graders STEM DRONE CAMP 12:30-4:00

WEEK 2 Dates: June 15-18

• STEM Exploration with LEGO ROBOTICS

• rising 3rd and 5th graders 8:00-11:30

• rising 6th and 8th graders 12:30-4:00

• rising 9th -12 graders STEM BUILD & CIRCUITS CAMP 8:00-11:30

• rising 9th -12 graders STEM DRONE & CODE CAMP 12:30-4:00

STEM Camp is limited to 15 participants for each session.
Please hand deliver the attached registration form and payment to Paula Morris at the Decatur County Board of Education - 1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN FORM TO THE SCHOOL!!
First come, first serve! Must be registered and paid by May 29th, 2026.

📚🍎 Kindergarten Registration is Still Open! 🍎📚

Decatur County Schools is excited to welcome the Class of 2039! Kindergarten registration remains open for children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.

If your child is not currently enrolled in Pre-K within the Decatur County School System, now is the time to get them registered for kindergarten—online registration is still available!

📄 Documents Needed to Register:

✔ Proof of Decatur County residency

✔ Parent/guardian ID

✔ Birth certificate

✔ Social Security card

✔ Immunization form

⚠️ Important:

Students who are currently enrolled in Pre-K and attending their zoned school do NOT need to attend kindergarten registration.

📞 Questions? Or Need Assistance? Contact:

Jones Wheat Primary – 229-248-2218

West Bainbridge Primary – 229-248-2821

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Bearcats! 🐾🎒

#BearcatWay #DCSBearcats #KindergartenReady

🤖 EVENT FINALIST, QUALITY AWARD, QUALIFIED FOR STATE! 🤖

The Bainbridge High School [cy]BEARCATS robotics team is thrilled to be returning form the ALBANY Qualifier this weekend qualified to bring our robot KIT CAT to the state championship in Macon on APRIL 8-11> This weekend our ROOKIE team was honored to be selected to compete alongside Team 4188 and Team 1771 in the top alliance!--earning recognition as an event finalist!

But that's not all. the [cy]BEARCATS #11214 also received the QUALITY AWARD, recognizing our machine's robustness and our team's collaborative spirit. The judges wrote: "This team demonstrates TRUE QUALITY through its unwavering attention to detail in everything it does. Clad in purple with every gear in sync, this team reflects strength, reliability, and a commitment to doing the essential exceptionally well. Though the team is new, their foundation is Strong! Like a well-built bridge, every connection is built to last."

We achieved our ROOKIE GOALS for the season:
✓ Built a bot that functions and never misses a match
✓ Earned the Rookie All-Star Award to present at State
✓ Earned our place at the State Championship in Macon next week

From broken intake rods to overcurrent issues—we kept KIT CAT running for every single match. Now we're back in the workshop, sharpening our edge for States. The only thing left on our Rookie Bucket List is to earn the privilege of traveling to compete on the world state at the end of the month. We are up for the challenge.

Thank you to our mentors, our sponsors, our alliance partners, and all the veteran FRC teams who've guided us every step of the way--helping us build a bridge to our future!

The [cy]BEARCAT team mantra: "Everything in life worth doing takes work, takes time, and takes GRIT!" Now, we are ready to show ours.

#GRITgoesAlongWay, #OMGrobots, #FRC11214, #cyBEARCATS

💜✨ Spring Break is here! ✨💛

Decatur County Schools will be on Spring Break March 30 – April 3.
No school for students.

Enjoy the break—we’ll see everyone back soon! 💜🐾💛

#BearcatWay #SpringBreak #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture

💜✨ Spring Break is here! ✨💛

Decatur County Schools will be on Spring Break March 30 – April 3.
No school for students.

Enjoy the break—we’ll see everyone back soon! 💜🐾💛

#BearcatWay #SpringBreak #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture

CORRECTION-- ROUTE 51

TRANSPORTATION NOTICE: ROUTE 51

Morning Delay – Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Route 51(Mr. Alexander’s route) will experience a 45-minute to 1-hour delay tomorrow morning, 3/25/2026.

Thank you for your patience as we work through the current bus driver shortage.