Decatur County Schools

🎉 Happy Instructional Coach Appreciation Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate our incredible Instructional Coaches, who guide, support, and inspire our teachers every day! 💡🍎

Their work behind the scenes—modeling lessons, offering feedback, and helping teachers grow—has a lasting impact on student success. 🙌

Thank you for your dedication, encouragement, and leadership in helping our classrooms shine brighter each day. 🌟

#InstructionalCoach #Appreciation #TheBearcatWay #Education #DecaturCountySchools

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Green Chalkboard background with boards made of school supplies. White text centered that reads, " Happy Instructional Coach Appreciation Day"

Community Service, The Bearcat Way! Bainbridge high school art students and teacher Rebecca Cole spent their Thursday evening offering free face painting to our community members as they entered the Flint river fair! #community #bhs #fair #thebearcatway

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Bainbridge high school art student paints on child’s face in a tent at the fair

Hutto elementary school principal, Scott Morehouse and BHS art teacher Rebecca Cole stand talking in front of a tent at a fair

✨ Thinking Outside the Box… but Stepping Into It! ✨
BMS students are diving into their Latin American unit in the most engaging way possible—through our Interactive Floor activity! 🌎💃

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, students are stepping into a dynamic learning experience that highlights Latin American culture, geography, and traditions. With each step, they explore history and heritage in a hands-on, movement-filled way that brings lessons to life.

This innovative approach combines fun, collaboration, and cultural awareness—all while honoring the diverse stories and traditions of Hispanic and Latin American communities. 🌟

📦➡️ Who knew “stepping into the box” could be so much fun?

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Group of students standing in a library around an interactive floor projection displaying a question on Latin America’s economic challenges

Interactive floor projection showing a question about economic challenges in Latin America with students’ feet visible around the display

✨🍔 Grillin’ for the Greatest 🌭✨
We recently had the privilege of celebrating our West Bainbridge Primary educators at Grillin’ for the Greatest! 💛
A huge thank you to First National Bank for sponsoring the event and going above and beyond by coming out early to grill hamburgers and serve the meal. Your support helped us honor the hard work and dedication our teachers and staff bring to students every single day.
Our WBP educators truly are the “Greatest,” and this event was a wonderful way to show our appreciation for all they do. 🐾💜

#GrillinForTheGreatest #ThankYouFirstNationalBank #WBP #TeacherAppreciation #Community #TheBearcatWay

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

woman smiles in breeze way while holding a diet coke can

two woman hugging under a first national bank event tent

woman smiles while grabbing condiments to add to her to go plate

women smiles while holding a to go plate and water bottle

man with sunglasses and bearcat visor hugs woman and pose for a picture - woman wearing decatur county school nutrition shirt

group gathers under an event tent smiling and serving teachers hamburgers

man and woman assemble hamburger with gloves on outside on a table with a grill in the background

first national bank's team gathers for a huddle

Women smiles with to go box will fixing a plate

✨ What a magical night full of Bearcat Spirit at the fair! ✨
Our Decatur County School Superintendent, Directors, Principals, Football cheerleaders, and players — along with our very own Buddy the Bearcat— greeted guests as they arrived.
The smiles, energy, and excitement made it an unforgettable evening celebrating our Bearcat community. 🐾💛💜

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Superintendent Boyd English fist bumps a BHS cheerleader at vender table at the fair

Bearcat mascont stands waving in front of two very excited children with pom poms

group of cheerleaders, football players and mascot stand in front of the fair entrance at dusk. the fair lights are glowing in the background

dcboe curriculum director christy cox stands hugging bhs footballl player and former student

parent and familiy engagement director stands hugging buddy the bearcat mascot infront of vendor table at the fair

bainbridge high school football player passes mini signed football to child holding a balloon at the fair

🚨 Substitute Training🚨
Friday, October 17th 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 this school year!
#DecaturCountySchools #SubstituteTraining #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

✨📚 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

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Teachers lead small group reading lessons with young students seated around tables, focusing on literacy skills and comprehension.

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!

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Classroom Spotlight graphic featuring three photos of Mrs. Holley’s students. Children are writing on small whiteboards, and one student proudly holds up a board showing the word 'kind.' The background is purple with the text 'Classroom Spotlight – Mrs. Holley’s Students Shine!' and a pencil graphic.

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!

3 months ago, Brandi Deal

🌟✨ 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

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Graphic celebrating Custodian Appreciation Day with photos of Mr. Dwight and Ms. Peewee, surrounded by bubbles and cleaning spray illustration. Text reads: ‘Happy Custodian Appreciation Day Mr. Dwight and Ms. Peewee. We’d be a mess without you guys

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.

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

MANUFACTURING Week at Hutto students design, test and improve their CUBELET Robots

MANUFACTURING Week at Hutto students design, and prototype using the FLASH FORGE 3D printers in their STEAM classes

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

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

A woman smiles while holding a glass award and a plaque that reads “Presented to Tia Lewis, Hutto Elementary School, Teacher of the Year, 2026–2027” in front of a Decatur County Schools backdrop.

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

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Graphic for Principal Appreciation Month featuring six school principals standing above bold gold text that reads 'PRINCIPAL' on a purple background, with 'Appreciation Month' written in white script

Decatur County Schools will be closed from 10/8/25 - 10/10/25 for Fall Break.
#FallBreak #Holiday #DCBOE #TheBearcatWay

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Fall Break announcement with autumn leaves background. Text reads: Fall Break 10/8–10/10. No school for students Wednesday, October 8th – Friday, October 10th. Teacher in service Wednesday, October 8th

🎓✨ 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

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Purple background graphic with gold graduation caps and yellow fireworks surrounding the text. Large gold heading reads “Congratulations.” Below, white text states: “BHS has achieved an outstanding 95.4% overall graduation rate—surpassing the state average by 7%! This milestone is a true testament to the hard work and perseverance of the Class of 2025 and the dedication of every PK–12 educator and staff member who has poured into these students throughout their educational journey. Together, we are proving what commitment to excellence can accomplish.

🍂 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. ✨📚

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Group of women posing in front of a GACIS backdrop with blue, yellow, and white balloon columns

Welcome to the Bearcat Family!

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

new teacher spotlight feature bhs choral director ms humphries

Welcome to the Bearcat Family!

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

new teacher spotlight ms shealey para professional at jones wheat primary

🎉 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! 💜💛

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Deanna Cross, Special Education Instructional Coach at Decatur County Schools, standing beside a presentation slide titled 'Implementing the Wilson Reading System.'

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

3 months ago, Decatur County Schools

A large group photo of Future Bearcat Baseball Camp participants, including young athletes, high school players, and coaches, all smiling on the field.