Decatur County Schools

Look Ma, No Hands!

Who needs a driver? 🤖 Our[CY]BEARCATS code team has been locked in, and AUTONOMOUS mode is officially live. We have learned it takes GRIT to overcome technical difficulties. Watching our robot move on its own for the first time has us fired up for this weekend's competition in Dalton. These Rookies are ready to hit the road.

Check out our robot, KitCat in action:
https://youtube.com/shorts/YaiNOwmGOKk

#OmgRobotics #FRC11214 #SoftwareEngineering #cyBearcats

about 2 months ago, [CY]BEARCATS Robotics FRC #11214

Image of Video linked showing FRC# 11214 robot running autonomous round shooting fuel into hub

The claws are out! 🐾 Say hello to Team 11214: The [CY]BEARCATS from Bainbridge High School. We’ve been grinding away preparing for our first competition in just 6 days where we will debut KitCat , our rookie bot ! KitCat is officially ready for its debut. Massive thanks to our mentors, Team 6919 The Commodores, for showing us the ropes.

Check out our journey and see the bot in action here:

https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/11214cybearcats/news

#FRC11214 #cyBearcats #Robotics #STEM #PCHDistrict

about 2 months ago, [CY]BEARCATS Robotics FRC #11214

CyBearcats 11214 with their robot named KIT CAT

📣 We’re hiring! Decatur County Schools is seeking a strong, student-centered Middle Grades Math Teacher to inspire, influence, and ignite our Bearcat Family! If you’re passionate about engaging math instruction, building a positive classroom culture, supporting students academically, and helping middle grades learners grow in confidence and critical thinking skills, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home

📞 Or call: 229-248-2200

#NowHiring #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools #MiddleGrades #MathTeacher

about 2 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

7th Grade Quest and Advanced Content learners toured the FSU-FAMU College of Engineering and saw first hand the life of an engineering student. They participated in a hands-on STEM activity involving designing water filtration systems. The students saw various labs such as the biotechnology lab and also talked with teachers and engineering students.

about 2 months ago, Brandi Deal

8th grade gifted and advanced content students from Bainbridge Middle School recently visited the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida. Students engaged in a high-level discussion on the principles and properties of magnetism before constructing and testing their own electromagnets. After analyzing the variables affecting magnetic strength, they observed liquid nitrogen demonstrations to understand how temperature serves as a critical factor in electromagnetism. The group was also introduced to ReBCO (Rare-earth Barium Copper Oxide), a cutting-edge superconductor and a key candidate for next-generation ultra-high-field magnets. The experience concluded with a tour of the facility, offering students a firsthand look at scientists in action and the real-world applications of their classroom curriculum.

about 2 months ago, Brandi Deal

📚💜 PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD 💜📚

Decatur County Schools celebrates National Public Schools Week February 23–27, 2026!

We are proud of our students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and the strong community that makes The Bearcat Way possible every day.

Join us this week as we celebrate the impact of public education and the bright future ahead for our Bearcats! 🐾

#PublicSchoolProud #NationalPublicSchoolsWeek #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture

about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

📚✏️ Save the Date: Kindergarten Registration – March 10, 2026!

Decatur County School System is excited to welcome our newest Bearcats!
📞 Questions?
Jones Wheat Primary School – 229-248-2218
West Bainbridge Primary School – 229-248-2821

We can’t wait to meet our Class of 2039! 🎉📖
#BearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #KindergartenRegistration

about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

📣 We’re hiring! Decatur County Schools is seeking a dedicated, organized, and student-focused Transportation Supervisor to help lead and support our transportation team and keep our Bearcat Family moving safely each day! If you’re passionate about safety, leadership, efficiency, and ensuring students arrive to and from school securely and on time, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home

📞 Or call: 229-248-2200

#NowHiring #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools #Transportation #TheBearcatWay

about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Parents and Guardians, please note there was a temporary glitch in our attendance messaging system that may have sent an incorrect notification. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure everything is corrected.

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Recently, Decatur County Schools hosted Industry Night, showcasing the innovation and hands-on learning taking place across our district.

In partnership with WOZ ED, Georgia Institute of Technology, and FIRST Robotics, the event highlighted how engineering, technology, manufacturing, and marketing are integrated across every grade level — from elementary through high school.

Guests experienced elementary students demonstrating LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics projects, middle school teams fresh from the state tournament presenting their competition robots and explaining their design process, and high school AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Program) students showcasing award-winning, student-designed race cars.

Attendees also met our new FIRST Robotics Competition team, who shared their robot and goals for the upcoming season, and explored Bella & Buddy’s school store to see how entrepreneurship and marketing skills are embedded across programs.

Industry Night demonstrated the strength of our K–12 pipeline — developing technical skills, design thinking, problem-solving, and workplace readiness at every level.

Thank you to our community members who joined us and continue supporting expanded opportunities for our students. Together, we are building a stronger talent pipeline for Decatur County.

#BearcatProud #DecaturCountySchools #WorkforceReady

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Several students gather around a robotics competition table, closely examining and discussing their LEGO-style robots and competition mat in the school cafeteria.

Students and adults sit at cafeteria tables watching a presentation projected on a large screen titled “FIRST Robotics Competition,” inside a school cafeteria decorated with Bearcat banners and school colors.

A group of middle school students wearing purple team shirts talk with an adult male in a purple polo inside the school cafeteria, discussing their robotics team project.

Students present their robotics build to two adults at a display table covered with a yellow cloth, explaining how their LEGO-based robot works during a school showcase event.

A school resource officer and another adult watch a robotics demonstration, with the officer holding a yellow foam ball while observing a student-built robot display.

Students and adults explore multiple robotics project displays set up throughout the cafeteria, including tri-fold boards and competition tables, during a school STEM showcase event.

🚨 Attention Parents & Guardians! 🚨
📅 Mark your calendars! PROGRESS REPORTS will be sent home on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

📊 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

#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #StayInformed #DCBOE #ProgressReports #DecaturCountySchools

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Graphic with a Bearcat mascot wearing a graduation cap and the text, “Decatur County Schools Student’s Progress Reports Come Home February 19th.

🎨✨ A HUGE ART CONGRATS! ✨🎨
Morgan Rich & Taylor Sapp have been selected to exhibit in the 2026 Georgia Art Education Association Capitol Art Exhibit in Atlanta!
We are so proud of these talented Bearcats! 🐾✨

#BearcatPride #DCSArts #StudentSuccess

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Graphic celebrating student artists Morgan Rich and Taylor Sapp for being selected to exhibit their tiger artwork at the 2026 Georgia Art Education Association Capitol Art Exhibit in Atlanta.

Two young women smiling and standing side by side in front of a white brick wall, one wearing a yellow cardigan and the other a blue quarter-zip pullover.

Our JWP teachers and staff were treated to a delicious Biscuits for the Best breakfast, generously sponsored by SunStop Stores! It was a wonderful way to start the day and celebrate the incredible educators who pour so much into our students every single day.

Members of the Central Office team, and our friends from SunStop stopped by to help serve up appreciation—and Sunny the SunStop mascot was the highlight of the morning! The kids were thrilled to see Sunny, filling the halls with waves, hugs, and lots of excited smiles ☀️

We are so grateful for community partners like SunStop and for the amazing team at JWP who make a difference in the lives of our Bearcats each and every day.

#BearcatPride #JWP #TeacherAppreciation #BiscuitsForTheBest #ThankYouSunStop #DecaturCountySchools

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

A group of administrators and staff stand together behind a table of breakfast items in the media center, posing with a large yellow sun mascot in the center.

A staff member stands behind a table covered with boxed, wrapped breakfast biscuits and bottled drinks inside a school library, with bookshelves and other staff in the background.

A man in a purple shirt hugs a staff member in the media center while a bright yellow sun mascot wearing sunglasses stands nearby between the bookshelves.

Two administrators stand smiling in the doorway of a school media center decorated with a paper tree and colorful letters spelling “LMNOP…READ.” The sign above the entrance reads “MEDIA CENTER.”

A smiling staff member walks through the media center as others talk in the background near bookshelves and a large sun mascot character.

Two women share a hug in the media center while another staff member looks on, smiling, with bookshelves visible behind them.

A large yellow sun mascot and a staff member stand facing a window inside the media center, looking toward a group of students gathered outside.

A school administrator in a purple pullover gives a fist bump to a young student in a hallway as other students line up in the background.

Four administrators stand at the front of the media center smiling and opening breakfast items while a presentation screen is visible behind them.

A smiling staff member wearing a lanyard poses in front of a table filled with wrapped breakfast biscuits and bottled water, with other staff members gathered in the media center behind her.

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Spring Sports are in full swing. ⚾🌼

Decatur County Schools Superintendent Dr. Boyd English kicked off the season by throwing out the honorary first pitch at Bainbridge High School’s home baseball game against Colquitt.

This season marks Head Coach Ryan Riles’ first year as head coach, and we are excited to see the team grow under his leadership.

We look forward to a great season for our student athletes, coaches, and fans!
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #GOCATS

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Man in a purple jacket throws a ceremonial first pitch on the field.

Players and coaches stand with hands over their hearts during the national anthem.

Pitcher in a white Bearcats uniform throws a pitch during a game at sunset.

Player slides headfirst into a base, kicking up dirt during a close play.

Two coaches shake hands on the field while a player looks on.

Infielder readies in a defensive stance as a runner leads off base.

Three Bearcats players stand on the pitcher’s mound before the game.

Baseball players in white uniforms lean on the dugout fence, watching the game.

First baseman prepares to tag a runner near first base during play.

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS WINTER BREAK❄️

2/16 -2/17: Student Holidays
2/17: Professional Development Day - STAFF ONLY

#DCBOE #DCS #DecaturCountySchools #WinterBreak #StudentHoliday

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Decatur County Schools Winter Break graphic showing student holidays on February 16–17 and a staff professional development day on February 17, with purple Bearcat branding and snowflake background.

Decatur County Schools is excited to celebrate an outstanding achievement by Bainbridge High School senior Mitchell Carter, who has earned both the school-level and system-level STAR Student honor!

This recognition highlights Mitchell’s academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to success inside and outside the classroom. We are equally proud of Dr. Heidi Chambers, whom Mitchell selected as his STAR Teacher. His choice speaks volumes about the meaningful impact she has made through her dedication, mentorship, and commitment to helping students thrive.

Mitchell will now represent Bainbridge High School and Decatur County Schools at the Region PAGE meeting on March 12 as he competes for Region STAR Student. We are cheering him on every step of the way!

Thank you to the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) for sponsoring the STAR program and to the Bainbridge–Decatur County Chamber of Commerce for hosting this special recognition. Celebrating student and teacher excellence is what The Bearcat Way is all about — Proud Tradition, Promising Future. 💜🐾💛

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Young man smiling while holding two STAR Student Award certificates recognizing Mitchell Carter as a System Winner and High School Winner.

Mitchell Carter speaking at a podium during a recognition event, with two adults seated beside him at a table.

Four people standing together holding STAR certificates, including Mitchell Carter with his Student Awards and Dr. Heidi Chambers with her Teacher Award.

Mitchell Carter holding two STAR Student Award certificates beside Dr. Heidi Chambers holding two STAR Teacher Award certificates, standing with another woman against a white wall.

Mitchell Carter seated at a table with two adults, all smiling during a recognition luncheon event.

Mitchell Carter and Dr. Heidi Chambers smiling and holding their STAR Student and Teacher Award certificates against a white backdrop.

Mitchell Carter standing between two adults, smiling and holding his STAR Student Award certificates.

🚨LAST SUBSTITUTE TRAINING FOR THE YEAR🚨
Friday, February 13th 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!

#DecaturCountySchools #SubstituteTraining #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Flyer announcing substitute training on Friday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m. at the Decatur County Board of Education in Bainbridge, Georgia, labeled as the last training of the year.