Decatur County Schools

🚀 STEM Summer Camp is back! Calling all rising 1st–8th graders: Join us June 23–26 at the BMS Media Hub & STEM Center for four days of hands-on innovation and fun! Camp themes include Inventure Prize STEM exploration and LEGO Robotics Discovery. 🧪 Limited spots (18 per session) – first come, first serve! 💵 $30 registration fee 🍽 Lunch provided 📅 Register by May 30 📍 IMPORTANT: Forms must be hand-delivered with payment to Paula Morris at the Decatur County Board of Education (1417 Dothan Road). Forms will not be accepted at schools. 👉 Click here to download the form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWREWbuoJyQDfhySAI_qMZ-ZDio8GiJH/view?usp=sharing Questions? Contact pmorris@dcboe.com or azock@dcboe.com. #STEMCamp #BearcatInnovators #DecaturCountySchools #SummerLearning

Join us in congratulating our 2025 Region 1-AAA Tennis Champions — Bearcat Tennis is headed to the state playoffs next week! Bainbridge High School will host the first round, so come out and show your support as we continue this championship run. Let’s go, Bearcats! #BearcatPride #RegionChamps #StateBound #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture

⚽️ THREE-PEAT CHAMPIONS! ⚽️ Join us in celebrating the BHS Girls Soccer Team—Region Champions for the 3rd year in a row! 🏆 Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork are a true reflection of Bearcat excellencE! #BearcatPride #3Peat #RegionChamps #BHSGirlsSoccer

School Choice Consideration - April 21–25, 2025 Upcoming Kindergarten through 2nd grade students are eligible to apply for the 2025–2026 school year. Available slots will be based on current enrollment numbers and class size. #SchoolChoice #DecaturCountySchools #BearcatFamily #TheBearcatWay

Congrats to Joseph Farmer and Serenity Rivera, the 2025 Bainbridge Middle School Athletes of the Year! These standout Bearcats have shown heart, hustle, and leadership all year long. We’re proud of the way they represent The Bearcat Way! #BMSAthletesOfTheYear #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay

Congratulations to Bainbridge High School’s very own Addison Hill for being recognized as WCTV’s Scholar Athlete of the Week! Addison's dedication on the field and in the classroom is a true example of what it means to be a Bearcat. We’re so proud of you! Watch her feature here: https://www.wctv.tv/2025/04/09/scholar-athlete-week-bainbridges-addison-hill/ #BearcatPride #ScholarAthlete #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture

Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! This week, we’re celebrating the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart our assistant principals bring to our schools every single day. From supporting students and staff to ensuring our campuses run smoothly, their impact is felt in every hallway and classroom. Thank you for the countless ways you lead, support, and inspire. We are grateful for all you do! #APAppreciationWeek #ThankYouAPs #BearcatPride

Now Hiring: Head Baseball Coach & Classroom Teacher Decatur County Schools is seeking a passionate, experienced leader to coach our Bearcats and teach in the classroom. This 11-month position blends athletics and academics to make a lasting impact! Apply: DCBOE staff: send resume & letter to bearcatcareers@dcboe.com Others: Apply online at www.boe.dcboe.com or Teach Georgia Be part of our Proud Tradition and Promising Future.

🎨✨ Creative in Every Step! BHS Art students in Fiber Arts are bringing nature to life with multimedia walking sticks! Using a mix of paint, yarn, beads, and their imagination, these students are turning ordinary branches into bold works of art. 🌈🧶 Each stick tells a story — full of texture, color, and creativity. Stay tuned to see the final masterpieces! 👣🎨 #BHSArt #FiberArts #CreativeBearcats #WalkingArt #StudentArtists #ArtInMotion #BearcatWay

Join us for the BHS & BMS Student Art Show showcasing the incredible creativity of our middle and high school artists at the Firehouse Arts Center! 🗓️ Friday, April 26 🕑 2 PM – 4 PM 📍 Firehouse Arts Center 119 W Water St, Bainbridge Come support our talented Bearcat artists and celebrate the power of student expression through art!

SPRING BREAK DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS MONDAY MAR 31 - FRIDAY APR 4 #SpringBreak2025 #DecaturCountySchools #StudentHoliday #DCBOE #DCS

Bearcat Spring Games Player Parade Come cheer on our incredible Decatur County Schools students with special needs as they kick off the 2025 Bearcat Spring Games! Friday, March 28th 8:30 AM Shotwell Street — Starting at the Boat Basin Let’s line the streets, wave those signs, and show our Bearcat pride as these amazing athletes parade their way to the games. #BearcatSpringGames #TheBearcatWay #InclusionMatters #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture

Students at BMS in Mrs. Liz Hill’s Computer Science class and Mrs. Boutwell’s STEAM class engaged in a dynamic and enriching week of hands-on learning. Computer Science students dedicated the week to designing, constructing and coding Spike Prime Lego robots, culminating in an exhilarating race on Friday as their creations competed. Meanwhile, STEAM students delved into an in-depth exploration of natural disasters, concluding their unit with an immersive experience—piloting drones throughout the Media Center and Atrium to gain insight into the critical role drones play in disaster response and recovery efforts.

Congratulations to our STAR Student & STAR Teacher! The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s top high school seniors and the teachers who have played a key role in their academic success. This prestigious recognition highlights excellence in the classroom and the powerful impact of dedicated educators. We are proud to celebrate BHS STAR Student Yahir Ortiz and STAR Teacher Kyle Kelly for their outstanding achievements!

Congratulations to Ethan Knight for winning another state-level art competition with his incredible pencil drawing. Ethan’s artwork will be on display at the 26th Annual GAEA/High Museum of Art High School Exhibition, showcasing some of the best student artists in Georgia. Exhibition Dates: April 22 - May 18, 2025 Location: The High Museum of Art, Atlanta Reception: Sunday, May 18 | 1 PM - 3 PM We are so proud of Ethan and his artistic achievements. If you're in Atlanta, be sure to visit the High Museum of Art to see his outstanding work.

Exciting STEM in Action! Hutto Elementary Students got a high-flying experience as local drone operators showcased agricultural drones in action! As part of the WOZ ED Drone pathway initiative in Decatur County Schools all 3-5 grade students were treated to a firsthand look at how technology is transforming farming, from planting to crop monitoring. Hands-on learning like this inspires the next generation of innovators right here in Decatur County! Check out these amazing moments and watch our students' curiosity take flight! #BearcatSTEM #AgTech #FutureInnovators #DronesInAction #WozED4TheWin https://youtu.be/rlYWP8vhrys

40 Years of Excellence! Congratulations to the Bainbridge Middle School Concert Band, Bainbridge High School Concert Band, and Symphonic Band for earning Superior Ratings for the 40th consecutive year at the Georgia Bandmasters Association Concert Band Festival last night! These talented students have dedicated countless hours over the past few months preparing for this state assessment, and their hard work has paid off! A huge thank you to Superintendent Dr. Boyd English, the Decatur County Board of Education, BMS/BHS Administration, Faculty, and our incredible community for their continued support of the Decatur County Band Program!

Decatur County Schools was honored to host 2025 District 9 Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday February 22 at Jones-Wheat Primary School. Director of School Information Systems, Ms Jeanette Grimsley, coordinated the event which showcased the spelling skills of 25 top spellers from the region. Dr. Boyd English addressed the spellers encouraging them to continue their pursuit of excellence which is embodied in "The Bearcat Way" of Decatur County and praising both the spellers and their families for their hard work and dedication, "You are already winners..." was the message for all the competitors. Decatur County congratulates all the spellers and especially Eve Reeder-District 9 Champion from Cook County, Paisley Denney-District 9 Runner-Up from Randolph County, and Paisley Reissiger-District 9 Alternate from Lowndes County.

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Kelly of Bainbridge High School on his recent publication in the Winter Edition of Reflections, the official journal of the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GCTM). Dr. Kelly’s article, featured on page 23, showcases his dedication to mathematics education and his commitment to advancing innovative teaching practices. This recognition is a tremendous honor, highlighting the excellence of our educators in Decatur County Schools. A copy of the journal is attached for those interested in exploring Dr. Kelly’s work. We are incredibly proud of his achievement and the impact he continues to make in the field of mathematics education! View the full journal : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FsUdGIkjRhldw9HS46PxPup9yPVJBHCq/view?usp=sharing Learn more about GCTM: https://gctm.org/

Bearcats Shine at Regional Technology Competition! A huge shoutout to the tech-savvy students of Decatur County who made an impressive mark at the Southwest Georgia Regional Technology Competition! Joining students from Lee County, Seminole County, and Thomas County, 54 Bearcats placed in 15 categories and 32 students took first place in their category moving on the state competition on March 1st. From innovative coding projects to next-level designs, these digital dynamos showed that Bearcats are leaders not just on the field but in the tech world too! Innovation. Precision. Excellence. The hard work and creativity of these students make Decatur County proud! Keep shining, Bearcats — the future is yours to code! #TheBearcatWay #NextGenLeaders #WozEd4theWin! #DecaturCountyProud