✨📚 Small Group Instruction in Action! 📚✨
Our teachers are providing targeted small group instruction during reading to support students’ specific literacy skills. By using knowledge-based and decodable texts, students are becoming confident readers who can apply phonics skills and strengthen comprehension.
We’re so proud of the hard work happening each day to help every student succeed! 💜🐾
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #LiteracyMatters #StudentSuccess
Our teachers are providing targeted small group instruction during reading to support students’ specific literacy skills. By using knowledge-based and decodable texts, students are becoming confident readers who can apply phonics skills and strengthen comprehension.
We’re so proud of the hard work happening each day to help every student succeed! 💜🐾
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #LiteracyMatters #StudentSuccess
Students in Mrs. Holley’s class have been hard at work exploring encoding patterns as they practice spelling their words with the Long i sound. Through hands-on activity, they are building strong encoding and phonics skills that will support them in all areas of reading and writing.
We are so proud of their focus, effort, and excitement for learning!
We are so proud of their focus, effort, and excitement for learning!
Primary QUEST students had a great Fall QUEST Rally this morning at the Cloud Livestock Facility led by Mrs. Teresa (UGA Extension/4-H), Miss Lilly, and Mrs. Melinda. Students continued their study on Advancement by building rockets, creating origami, learning about farm animals, and so much more!
🌟✨ Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨🌟
Today we celebrate Mr. Dwight and Ms. Peewee for the hard work, dedication, and care they bring to the Central Office each day. 🧹🧼💙
We’d truly be a MESS without you guys! Thank you for keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. 🙌💜
#CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou #BearcatFamily
Today we celebrate Mr. Dwight and Ms. Peewee for the hard work, dedication, and care they bring to the Central Office each day. 🧹🧼💙
We’d truly be a MESS without you guys! Thank you for keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. 🙌💜
#CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou #BearcatFamily
It's all about MANUFACTURING at Hutto Elementary this week as students dig deeper into the Engineering Design Process and how things are made. From design and prototypes to testing and iterations, these students are hands on every day in their WOZ ED STEM PATHWAYS.
4th & 5th grade students have been practicing the design process by creating blueprints of robotic inventions and then testing them in the testing zone to identify enhancements and improve their prototypes.
3rd Grade students have been researching plants and animals from different biomes and designing 3D models of them in Tinkercad to print on the Flash Forg 3D printer.
Congratulations to Mrs. Tia Lewis, Decatur County Schools 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year! Your dedication, passion, and commitment to students inspire us all. 🍎✨
#InspireInfluenceIgnite #TheBearcatWay #TeacherOfTheYear #DecaturCountySchools #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
#InspireInfluenceIgnite #TheBearcatWay #TeacherOfTheYear #DecaturCountySchools #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
This month, we celebrate our Bearcat principals who inspire, influence, and ignite greatness every day! 🌟
Your leadership motivates students and staff to dream bigger, work harder, and achieve more. As Bearcats, we know your dedication shapes our schools and strengthens our community, creating a future we can all be proud of.
Decatur County School Principals:
New Beginnings Learning Center - Stephanie Green
Bainbridge High School - Christopher Bryant
Bainbridge Middle School - David Kirkland
Hutto Elementary School - Scott Morehouse
West Bainbridge Primary School - Ortega Butler
Jones Wheat Primary School - Kaycee Wade
Thank you for leading, The Bearcat Way! 💜🐾
#DCBOE #TheBearcatWay #PrincipalAppreciation #ThankYouPrincipals #DecaturCountySchools #CommunityLeaders
Your leadership motivates students and staff to dream bigger, work harder, and achieve more. As Bearcats, we know your dedication shapes our schools and strengthens our community, creating a future we can all be proud of.
Decatur County School Principals:
New Beginnings Learning Center - Stephanie Green
Bainbridge High School - Christopher Bryant
Bainbridge Middle School - David Kirkland
Hutto Elementary School - Scott Morehouse
West Bainbridge Primary School - Ortega Butler
Jones Wheat Primary School - Kaycee Wade
Thank you for leading, The Bearcat Way! 💜🐾
#DCBOE #TheBearcatWay #PrincipalAppreciation #ThankYouPrincipals #DecaturCountySchools #CommunityLeaders
Decatur County Schools will be closed from 10/8/25 - 10/10/25 for Fall Break.
#FallBreak #Holiday #DCBOE #TheBearcatWay
#FallBreak #Holiday #DCBOE #TheBearcatWay
🎓✨ Congratulations, Bearcats! ✨🎓
Bainbridge High School has achieved an outstanding 95.4% graduation rate—that’s 7% higher than the state average! 💜💛
This milestone reflects the hard work and perseverance of the Class of 2025 and the dedication of every PK–12 educator and staff member who has supported these students along the way.
Together, we’re proving what commitment to excellence can accomplish! 💪🐾
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
Bainbridge High School has achieved an outstanding 95.4% graduation rate—that’s 7% higher than the state average! 💜💛
This milestone reflects the hard work and perseverance of the Class of 2025 and the dedication of every PK–12 educator and staff member who has supported these students along the way.
Together, we’re proving what commitment to excellence can accomplish! 💪🐾
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
🍂 Decatur County Curriculum Leaders enjoyed connecting and learning at the FALL GACIS Conference in Athens, GA!
We were inspired by Dr. Jim Knight, who shared how instructional coaching can be one of the most powerful drivers of teacher growth and student success. 💡📈
We also gained insights from Dr. John Almarode on the science of struggle—reminding us that those challenging moments in learning are often where the magic truly happens. ✨📚
We were inspired by Dr. Jim Knight, who shared how instructional coaching can be one of the most powerful drivers of teacher growth and student success. 💡📈
We also gained insights from Dr. John Almarode on the science of struggle—reminding us that those challenging moments in learning are often where the magic truly happens. ✨📚
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
🎉 Congratulations to Deanna Cross for being selected to present at the GACIS Conference in Athens, GA! 🎉
She proudly shared her expertise on implementing the Wilson Reading System® and highlighted her impactful role as a Special Education Instructional Coach, supporting teachers and students across our district. We are so proud of her dedication and leadership! 💜💛
She proudly shared her expertise on implementing the Wilson Reading System® and highlighted her impactful role as a Special Education Instructional Coach, supporting teachers and students across our district. We are so proud of her dedication and leadership! 💜💛
Last Saturday, Bainbridge High School Baseball Coach Ryan Riles and the BHS baseball players hosted the Fall Future Bearcat Baseball Camp!
With more than 70 young athletes registered, the camp was filled with energy, teamwork, and excitement for the game. Coach Riles knows that the youth of today are the Bearcats of tomorrow, and his hands-on involvement ensures these players are not only learning the fundamentals of baseball but also building confidence, teamwork, and Bearcat pride from the very beginning.
Thanks to the dedication of Coach Riles and the BHS baseball team, these future Bearcats walked away inspired and better prepared for the seasons ahead. We are so grateful for the opportunity to help shape the future of baseball in Bainbridge.
#BainbridgeHighSchool #FutureBearcats #BHSBaseball #GoBearcats #PromisingFuture
With more than 70 young athletes registered, the camp was filled with energy, teamwork, and excitement for the game. Coach Riles knows that the youth of today are the Bearcats of tomorrow, and his hands-on involvement ensures these players are not only learning the fundamentals of baseball but also building confidence, teamwork, and Bearcat pride from the very beginning.
Thanks to the dedication of Coach Riles and the BHS baseball team, these future Bearcats walked away inspired and better prepared for the seasons ahead. We are so grateful for the opportunity to help shape the future of baseball in Bainbridge.
#BainbridgeHighSchool #FutureBearcats #BHSBaseball #GoBearcats #PromisingFuture
Jose's Final Round
Saying goodbye is never easy, but sometimes it’s even harder when a student has left such a powerful impact on an entire school.
Recently, Bainbridge High School came together to celebrate Jose’s “Final Round.” Jose, an exceptional education student at BHS, has officially aged out of the school system, and there was no way the Bearcat family was going to let him leave without a celebration worthy of his spirit.
The party theme? WWE, of course, with John Cena front and center, Jose’s all-time favorite. From the decorations to the energy, everything shouted “main event.” His family, friends, and classmates gathered to cheer him on, creating memories that will last far beyond the halls of BHS.
The Early Childhood Education students added their own special touch by guiding a fun activity where guests designed and colored championship belts, because every champion deserves their own.
This day was more than a party. It was a reminder of what makes our school system special: the love, care, and dedication that follow students from their very first day until their very last.
Jose, you are already missed. And even though, in John Cena’s words, “you can’t see me” in the halls of Bainbridge High School anymore, you will always see us around.
Saying goodbye is never easy, but sometimes it’s even harder when a student has left such a powerful impact on an entire school.
Recently, Bainbridge High School came together to celebrate Jose’s “Final Round.” Jose, an exceptional education student at BHS, has officially aged out of the school system, and there was no way the Bearcat family was going to let him leave without a celebration worthy of his spirit.
The party theme? WWE, of course, with John Cena front and center, Jose’s all-time favorite. From the decorations to the energy, everything shouted “main event.” His family, friends, and classmates gathered to cheer him on, creating memories that will last far beyond the halls of BHS.
The Early Childhood Education students added their own special touch by guiding a fun activity where guests designed and colored championship belts, because every champion deserves their own.
This day was more than a party. It was a reminder of what makes our school system special: the love, care, and dedication that follow students from their very first day until their very last.
Jose, you are already missed. And even though, in John Cena’s words, “you can’t see me” in the halls of Bainbridge High School anymore, you will always see us around.
Safety Awareness Month Message:
September is recognized across the state of Georgia as Safety Awareness Month. During this time, we are conducting intruder, lockdown and other safety drills on our school campuses. In Decatur County Schools, we take this opportunity to educate and equip our students to respond quickly and safely to any and all emergency situations. Safety is and will always be our number one priority in Decatur County Schools.
🔥🙌 A big thank you to First National Bank for teaming up with Decatur County Schools to cook up something special for our educators!
With your support, our teachers and staff will enjoy a delicious way to feel celebrated and appreciated. 🍔👩🏫
#BearcatWay #CommunityStrong #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #GrillingForTheGreatest #FirstNationalBank
With your support, our teachers and staff will enjoy a delicious way to feel celebrated and appreciated. 🍔👩🏫
#BearcatWay #CommunityStrong #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #GrillingForTheGreatest #FirstNationalBank
🚒 Building Futures with Bainbridge Public Safety 🔥
Bainbridge Public Safety (BPS) recently visited Bainbridge High School to support Leroy Akins’ Criminal Justice class. BPS brought two fire trucks for students to explore and shared lessons on fire safety, the classes of fires, and the types of fire extinguishers — perfectly aligning with what students have been learning in class.
This visit gave students a real-world connection to their studies and highlighted the importance of careers in public safety. We appreciate BPS for partnering with us to provide these hands-on opportunities that prepare students for future careers and help keep jobs here in our community. That’s The Bearcat Way! 🐾
#BainbridgePublicSafety #CriminalJusticePathway #CareerPathways #HandsOnLearning #FireSafetyEducation #BainbridgeHighSchool #BuildingFutures #CTAE #StudentOpportunities #CommunityPartnership #PublicSafetyCareers #KeepJobsLocal #TheBearcatWAY
Bainbridge Public Safety (BPS) recently visited Bainbridge High School to support Leroy Akins’ Criminal Justice class. BPS brought two fire trucks for students to explore and shared lessons on fire safety, the classes of fires, and the types of fire extinguishers — perfectly aligning with what students have been learning in class.
This visit gave students a real-world connection to their studies and highlighted the importance of careers in public safety. We appreciate BPS for partnering with us to provide these hands-on opportunities that prepare students for future careers and help keep jobs here in our community. That’s The Bearcat Way! 🐾
#BainbridgePublicSafety #CriminalJusticePathway #CareerPathways #HandsOnLearning #FireSafetyEducation #BainbridgeHighSchool #BuildingFutures #CTAE #StudentOpportunities #CommunityPartnership #PublicSafetyCareers #KeepJobsLocal #TheBearcatWAY
🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month – The Bearcat Way! 🎉
Join us as we honor the rich culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. 🌎✨ This month, we celebrate the traditions, stories, and voices that shape our schools and inspire our students every day.
💜 Proud Tradition. Promising Future. 💜
#HispanicHeritageMonth #BearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
Join us as we honor the rich culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. 🌎✨ This month, we celebrate the traditions, stories, and voices that shape our schools and inspire our students every day.
💜 Proud Tradition. Promising Future. 💜
#HispanicHeritageMonth #BearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
📊💜 Join the Bearcat Family!
Do you enjoy working with numbers and keeping things organized?
Want to play an important role in supporting our schools every day?
Become a Clerical / Data Bookkeeper — where accuracy meets impact, and your work helps our schools run smoothly! 🌟
Go Online and Apply today:
https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home
or Give Us a Call: 229-248-2200
#DecaturCountySchools #ClericalJobs #DataBookkeeper #JoinOurTeam #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
Do you enjoy working with numbers and keeping things organized?
Want to play an important role in supporting our schools every day?
Become a Clerical / Data Bookkeeper — where accuracy meets impact, and your work helps our schools run smoothly! 🌟
Go Online and Apply today:
https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home
or Give Us a Call: 229-248-2200
#DecaturCountySchools #ClericalJobs #DataBookkeeper #JoinOurTeam #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
