📢 We’re Hiring: Assistant Chief of School Police
Decatur County Schools is hiring a School Police Officer to help ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment for our students, staff, and visitors.
👉 Visit www.dcboe.com or call 229-248-2200 to learn more.
#TheBearcatWay #Jobs #Apply #NowHirting #DCBOE #DCS
Decatur County Schools is hiring a School Police Officer to help ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment for our students, staff, and visitors.
👉 Visit www.dcboe.com or call 229-248-2200 to learn more.
#TheBearcatWay #Jobs #Apply #NowHirting #DCBOE #DCS
🚨 A few spots left! Pre-K registration is still OPEN!
Register your little Bearcat today ➡️ https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
#DCBOE #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #PreKRegistration
Register your little Bearcat today ➡️ https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
#DCBOE #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #PreKRegistration
Get to Know Your Admin: Chip Davis
Director of Federal Programs, Assessment & Accountability
With 26 years of service, Chip Davis brings a deep commitment and wealth of experience to his role as Director of Federal Programs, Assessment & Accountability. He has worked at several schools, including Potter Street Elementary, Lillian E. Williams Elementary, and Elcan-King Elementary.
In his current role, Davis ensures compliance with all federal and state education laws, manages budgets across various Title programs, and serves as the Title IX Officer for Student Services. He also oversees all state-required testing as the System Test Coordinator and is the Accountability Officer responsible for accurate and timely data reporting.
Davis knew from the age of five that he wanted to become a teacher. His passion for education was driven by a desire to help children discover a love for learning and leave the classroom filled with knowledge.
As a proud alumnus of Decatur County Schools, Davis says the most rewarding part of his work is the opportunity to give back to the system that helped shape him. Looking ahead, his goal is simple yet powerful: to continue being the best he can be for the students, faculty, staff, and administrators he serves.
He hopes the community understands the complexities his department navigates in adhering to strict compliance guidelines and recognizes the behind-the-scenes work that supports student success.
A Bit More About Mr. Davis:
Hometown: Climax, Georgia
Hobbies: Traveling and reading
Fun Fact: He loves to travel, but hates to drive!
Favorite Song: I’m Gonna Be
Davis proudly shares, “This is my home. I live Purple… but love Gold.”
His dedication continues to help build a strong foundation for every Bearcat’s future, thank you Chip!
Director of Federal Programs, Assessment & Accountability
With 26 years of service, Chip Davis brings a deep commitment and wealth of experience to his role as Director of Federal Programs, Assessment & Accountability. He has worked at several schools, including Potter Street Elementary, Lillian E. Williams Elementary, and Elcan-King Elementary.
In his current role, Davis ensures compliance with all federal and state education laws, manages budgets across various Title programs, and serves as the Title IX Officer for Student Services. He also oversees all state-required testing as the System Test Coordinator and is the Accountability Officer responsible for accurate and timely data reporting.
Davis knew from the age of five that he wanted to become a teacher. His passion for education was driven by a desire to help children discover a love for learning and leave the classroom filled with knowledge.
As a proud alumnus of Decatur County Schools, Davis says the most rewarding part of his work is the opportunity to give back to the system that helped shape him. Looking ahead, his goal is simple yet powerful: to continue being the best he can be for the students, faculty, staff, and administrators he serves.
He hopes the community understands the complexities his department navigates in adhering to strict compliance guidelines and recognizes the behind-the-scenes work that supports student success.
A Bit More About Mr. Davis:
Hometown: Climax, Georgia
Hobbies: Traveling and reading
Fun Fact: He loves to travel, but hates to drive!
Favorite Song: I’m Gonna Be
Davis proudly shares, “This is my home. I live Purple… but love Gold.”
His dedication continues to help build a strong foundation for every Bearcat’s future, thank you Chip!
The Decatur County Board of Education will be closed from 7/3/2025 - 7/4/2025 in Observance of Independence Day.
#July4 #IndependenceDay #Holiday #DCBOE #TheBearcatWay
Get to Know Your Admin: Kaycee Wade
Principal, Jones Wheat Primary School
With 23 years of experience in Education, Kaycee Wade serves as the Principal of Jones Wheat Primary . Throughout her career, she has worked at both John Johnson Elementary and JWP, bringing leadership and passion to every role she’s held.
As principal, Mrs. Wade oversees a team of 105 employees and is responsible for curriculum, instruction, data, discipline, scheduling, and more. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that “everyone can grow.”
Her journey into education began in high school, where she discovered a natural ability to connect with students. That connection turned into a calling to help children grow through education.
When asked about the most rewarding part of her job, she says it’s “making teachers and students happy” and knowing that even the tough days make an unseen difference.
A Bit More About Mrs. Wade:
Hometown: Sesser, Illinois (Southern Illinois)
Hobbies: Cooking, shopping, and spending time with family
Fun Fact: She loves to sing! In fact, she met her husband at a national church singing competition when she was just 17.
Favorite Food: Italian
Thanks, Ms. Wade, for your dedication to education in Decatur County Schools!
Principal, Jones Wheat Primary School
With 23 years of experience in Education, Kaycee Wade serves as the Principal of Jones Wheat Primary . Throughout her career, she has worked at both John Johnson Elementary and JWP, bringing leadership and passion to every role she’s held.
As principal, Mrs. Wade oversees a team of 105 employees and is responsible for curriculum, instruction, data, discipline, scheduling, and more. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that “everyone can grow.”
Her journey into education began in high school, where she discovered a natural ability to connect with students. That connection turned into a calling to help children grow through education.
When asked about the most rewarding part of her job, she says it’s “making teachers and students happy” and knowing that even the tough days make an unseen difference.
A Bit More About Mrs. Wade:
Hometown: Sesser, Illinois (Southern Illinois)
Hobbies: Cooking, shopping, and spending time with family
Fun Fact: She loves to sing! In fact, she met her husband at a national church singing competition when she was just 17.
Favorite Food: Italian
Thanks, Ms. Wade, for your dedication to education in Decatur County Schools!
🚫 No Summer Meal Pick-Up at Bainbridge High School Today (July 1)
Please note: There will be no meal distribution at BHS today.
✅ Meals are still available at other locations on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Thank you for your understanding!
📢 We’re Hiring: Spanish High School Teacher!
Decatur County Schools is hiring a passionate High School Teacher to create a supportive, engaging learning environment, implement curriculum standards, and inspire student growth.
👉 Visit www.dcboe.com or call 229-248-2200 to learn more.
#TheBearcatWay #Jobs #Apply #NowHirting #DCBOE #DCS
🚀 Standing Room Only!
Decatur County Schools showed out in the best way during a recent presentation at GLMA! 🎉
Leaders in Technology, Amy Zock and Samantha Palmer, shared powerful ideas for transforming Media Centers into hubs of multimodal learning. Their session highlighted:
📚 Literacy choice boards
🎯 Reading incentives
🌍 Global literacy themes
🎤 Media experiences tied to read-alouds
🎓 Opportunities for student literacy leadership
The energy was high, the room was full, and the presentation was amazing. We’re proud to see Decatur County leading the way in innovative literacy and media redesign! 💜📖
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #GLMA #LiteracyInnovation #EdTechLeadership #DCBOE #DCS
Decatur County Schools showed out in the best way during a recent presentation at GLMA! 🎉
Leaders in Technology, Amy Zock and Samantha Palmer, shared powerful ideas for transforming Media Centers into hubs of multimodal learning. Their session highlighted:
📚 Literacy choice boards
🎯 Reading incentives
🌍 Global literacy themes
🎤 Media experiences tied to read-alouds
🎓 Opportunities for student literacy leadership
The energy was high, the room was full, and the presentation was amazing. We’re proud to see Decatur County leading the way in innovative literacy and media redesign! 💜📖
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #GLMA #LiteracyInnovation #EdTechLeadership #DCBOE #DCS
🌟 Last week, Bainbridge High School's Gymnastics Summer Camp, “Twirling Through a Million Dreams,” brought energy and excitement to Potter Street Gym!
Led by Misty Vickers, the camp gave young gymnasts a fun and engaging way to develop skills, build confidence, and get involved in the community. What a fantastic week of movement, memories, and dreams in motion! 🤸♀️✨
#TheBearcatWay #BHSGymnastics #SummerCamp #Community
📢 We’re Hiring: ECE Retiree or Current Educator
Decatur County Schools is hiring a dedicated Elementary School Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging learning environment, implement curriculum standards, and inspire a love of learning in young students.
👉 Visit www.dcboe.com or call 229-248-2200 to learn more.
#TheBearcatWay #Jobs #Apply #NowHirting #DCBOE #DCS
What a fantastic week at STEM Camp! We wrapped up with thrilling activities, including a visit from a CYBER TRUCK and delicious CRUMBLE cookies! Thanks to a special visit from Mr Austin Stinson.
1st-4th graders were amazed by Mr. Kelly's sound wave demonstration when he actually lit sound waves on FIRE to show frequency, amplitude and wavelength. It was LIT! while the 5th-8th graders battled it out in a mini Lego robotics tournament, cheering on their robot teams, showing off their new team SWAG freshly produced in our Makerspace, and scoring points on the mission board.
STEM is all about discovery, creativity, teamwork, problem solving, innovation and FUN! And when done right STEM can make a BIG IMPACT improving our world every day.
Huge shoutout to Ms. Hill, Ms. Cay, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Palmer, and Mr. Davidson for making an impact on each of these campers! We can't wait for next year!
Check out our highlights at https://youtu.be/mOYh34yqjFA
#STEMCamp2025over&out!
Bainbridge High School Head Baseball Coach Ryan Riles wrapped up his Future Bearcat Baseball Camp with a perfect mix of fundamentals and fun. Campers started the day with stretching and hitting drills, then cooled off with a game of wiffle ball in the sprinklers!
Coach Riles knows that the youth of today are the Bearcats of tomorrow, and his hands-on involvement ensures these young athletes are building skills, confidence, and Bearcat pride from the very beginning.
https://youtu.be/fZ0Zs-aYB50
📢 We’re Hiring: School Nutrition Bookkeeper!
Decatur County Schools seeks an experienced Nutrition Bookkeeper to maintain financial and employee records and support the School Nutrition Program. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective collaboration while upholding safety and confidentiality standards.
👉 Visit www.dcboe.com or call 229-248-2200 to learn more.
#TheBearcatWay #Jobs #Apply #NowHirting #DCBOE #DCS
📣 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🎉
The Bearcat Blitz is back and better than ever! 🐾🎒
🗓 Date: July 19, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Southern Regional Technical College, Wellness Center (Gym)
2500 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
🎨📚 Join us for a fun-filled day of resources, school readiness, giveaways, and everything you need to get Plugged In for the new school year!
This is a can't-miss event for all Bearcat families! 💜💛
#BearcatBlitz #PluggedInDCBOE #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #BackToSchool2025 #DCBOEevents
What an exciting Day 2 at Summer STEM Camp!
Our 1st-4th graders enjoyed delicious s'mores made in their solar ovens, created lung models to learn about the respiratory system, and engineered amazing structures with Legos and 3D pens! They even discovered how to code their Spheros!
Meanwhile, our 5th-8th graders dove into robotics, planned their "Mission attack" on the mission field tables, and explored logistics and marine engineering through VR!
See more https://youtu.be/ORsK1aqi404
📱 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
Exciting Day 1 at Decatur County Schools Summer STEM Camp!
In Grades 1-4, students dissected owl pellets to learn about food chains and built solar ovens to roast marshmallows tomorrow! They also explored how different things get energy from the sun!
Meanwhile, Grades 5-8 were busy engineering LEGO robots, coding them to move exactly as planned--using their math know how! Collaboration and teamwork were in full swing!
Check out these students in action at the link below!
https://youtu.be/caoVzf8AgPg
#STEMCamp #DecaturCounty
DCBOE will be closed Thursday, June 19, through Friday, June 21 in observance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth honors the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day to reflect, learn, and celebrate freedom and progress.
#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #DecaturCountySchools
Thank you to the Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority for their willingness to help with our athletic camps, games, and facility changes. Your partnership makes a lasting impact on our student-athletes and our community!
#CommunitySupport #Teamwork #SummerCamp #DCBOE #Athletics
