Our hearts are full after such a wonderful first day back for the Bearcat family! Thank you to our amazing staff for preparing welcoming schools and to our students for bringing the smiles, excitement, and Bearcat pride!
We’re so glad you’re back!
We’re so glad you’re back!
📣 We’re hiring! Decatur County Schools is looking for a dedicated 6–8 Content Teacher to join our Bearcat Family! 🐾
If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we want to hear from you.
👉 Apply today: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home
📞 Or call: 229-248-2200
#NowHiring #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools
If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference in the classroom, we want to hear from you.
👉 Apply today: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home
📞 Or call: 229-248-2200
#NowHiring #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools
💜💛 We're Ready!
Tomorrow morning, January 7, our halls will once again be filled with laughter, learning, and Bearcat pride. There’s nothing quite like having our students back where they belong, and we truly can’t wait to see each smiling face walk through our doors.
As we start the new semester, here are a few friendly reminders for families:
📵 Helping Students Stay Focused
Beginning January 1, and in accordance with Georgia’s Distraction-Free Education Act (HB 340), a new electronic device procedure is in place across all Decatur County schools. During instructional time, phones, smart watches, AirPods, and similar connected devices should be stored away, helping our students stay engaged and present in the classroom.
📄 Report Cards Are Coming
Report cards will be released tomorrow, January 7, so be sure to take a look and celebrate your child’s progress.
🔒 Keeping Our Schools Safe
All campuses are equipped with OPENGATE security systems, helping ensure a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff every day.
We’ve truly missed the energy our students bring, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone bright and early in the morning. It’s a great day to be a Bearcat — and an even better day to have our kids back. 🐾💜💛
Tomorrow morning, January 7, our halls will once again be filled with laughter, learning, and Bearcat pride. There’s nothing quite like having our students back where they belong, and we truly can’t wait to see each smiling face walk through our doors.
As we start the new semester, here are a few friendly reminders for families:
📵 Helping Students Stay Focused
Beginning January 1, and in accordance with Georgia’s Distraction-Free Education Act (HB 340), a new electronic device procedure is in place across all Decatur County schools. During instructional time, phones, smart watches, AirPods, and similar connected devices should be stored away, helping our students stay engaged and present in the classroom.
📄 Report Cards Are Coming
Report cards will be released tomorrow, January 7, so be sure to take a look and celebrate your child’s progress.
🔒 Keeping Our Schools Safe
All campuses are equipped with OPENGATE security systems, helping ensure a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff every day.
We’ve truly missed the energy our students bring, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone bright and early in the morning. It’s a great day to be a Bearcat — and an even better day to have our kids back. 🐾💜💛
🎓 Report Cards Coming Soon! 🎓
Decatur County Schools students’ progress reports will be released on January 7th
📊 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
#BearcatPride #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay
Decatur County Schools students’ progress reports will be released on January 7th
📊 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
#BearcatPride #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay
Now Hiring: Head Softball Coach & Teacher
Decatur County Schools seeks a dedicated, experienced individual to join our team as the Head High School Softball Coach and Teacher. This
position will lead and manage all aspects of the softball program while also fulfilling teaching duties.
See link for more details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bYTUG_BUY9Vl5jYdn89sPqsw5MkiW_5vwGMpzIHdBB0/edit?tab=t.0
#DCBOE #Hiring #Softball #Coach #Teacher #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools
Decatur County Schools seeks a dedicated, experienced individual to join our team as the Head High School Softball Coach and Teacher. This
position will lead and manage all aspects of the softball program while also fulfilling teaching duties.
See link for more details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bYTUG_BUY9Vl5jYdn89sPqsw5MkiW_5vwGMpzIHdBB0/edit?tab=t.0
#DCBOE #Hiring #Softball #Coach #Teacher #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools
In the new year, Decatur County Schools remains committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment on every campus for our students, faculty, and staff. As part of this ongoing commitment, OPENGATE Security Systems are in use across all Decatur County Schools campuses, including primary and elementary schools, as a proactive measure to help keep our schools weapon free.
The OPENGATE Security System is an advanced, walk-through weapons detection system designed to enhance school safety while maintaining a smooth flow of student entry. Unlike traditional metal detectors, OPENGATE uses advanced sensors to detect weapons and prohibited items without requiring students to stop, empty their pockets, or remove backpacks. This allows for efficient and non-intrusive screening, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as school entrances.
OPENGATE provides an added layer of protection for students and staff. The system is portable, quick to set up, and built to detect a wide range of threats while minimizing false alarms. With its modern design and cutting-edge technology, OPENGATE supports the district’s commitment to creating safe, secure, and nurturing learning environments across all grade levels.
We encourage families to continue emphasizing the importance of school safety and working together to help keep the Bearcat Family safe on every campus, every day.
See how OPENGATE is making a difference in some of the largest school districts in the country, like Brevard County:
https://youtu.be/0_bNqaGNh9g
The OPENGATE Security System is an advanced, walk-through weapons detection system designed to enhance school safety while maintaining a smooth flow of student entry. Unlike traditional metal detectors, OPENGATE uses advanced sensors to detect weapons and prohibited items without requiring students to stop, empty their pockets, or remove backpacks. This allows for efficient and non-intrusive screening, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as school entrances.
OPENGATE provides an added layer of protection for students and staff. The system is portable, quick to set up, and built to detect a wide range of threats while minimizing false alarms. With its modern design and cutting-edge technology, OPENGATE supports the district’s commitment to creating safe, secure, and nurturing learning environments across all grade levels.
We encourage families to continue emphasizing the importance of school safety and working together to help keep the Bearcat Family safe on every campus, every day.
See how OPENGATE is making a difference in some of the largest school districts in the country, like Brevard County:
https://youtu.be/0_bNqaGNh9g
Beginning January 1, all K–12 Decatur County Schools will implement a new electronic device procedure in accordance with Georgia’s Distraction-Free Education Act (HB 340).
Phones, smart watches, AirPods, and any electronic devices with the capacity to connect to a student’s phone will be prohibited during instructional time.
Phones, smart watches, AirPods, and any electronic devices with the capacity to connect to a student’s phone will be prohibited during instructional time.
✨🍔 Grillin’ for the Greatest 🌭✨
Shout out to our amazing friends at First National Bank for their continued support of all our educators and staff across Decatur County Schools! 💛
We were proud to celebrate New Beginnings Learning Center educators during Grillin’ for the Greatest, made possible by First National Bank. Their team went above and beyond—showing up early to grill hamburgers and serve the meal—making our staff feel truly appreciated.
Support like this means so much, and we are grateful for community partners who consistently invest in the people who pour into our students every day. 🐾💜
#GrillinForTheGreatest #ThankYouFirstNationalBank #NBLC #TeacherAppreciation #CommunitySupport #TheBearcatWay
Shout out to our amazing friends at First National Bank for their continued support of all our educators and staff across Decatur County Schools! 💛
We were proud to celebrate New Beginnings Learning Center educators during Grillin’ for the Greatest, made possible by First National Bank. Their team went above and beyond—showing up early to grill hamburgers and serve the meal—making our staff feel truly appreciated.
Support like this means so much, and we are grateful for community partners who consistently invest in the people who pour into our students every day. 🐾💜
#GrillinForTheGreatest #ThankYouFirstNationalBank #NBLC #TeacherAppreciation #CommunitySupport #TheBearcatWay
📌 Flu Season Health & Safety Reminder for Families
Flu season is upon us and here are a few reminders to help keep our schools healthy :
🦠 Wash hands often with soap and water
🦠 Cover coughs and sneezes
🦠 Keep students home if they have a fever or flu-like symptoms
🦠Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school
🦠Consider talking with your child’s health care provider about the flu vaccination
🚨🤒When to keep your child home:
If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or feels unwell please keep them home and allow time to recover before returning to school.
💜 Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students, staff, and schools healthy throughout flu season.
Flu season is upon us and here are a few reminders to help keep our schools healthy :
🦠 Wash hands often with soap and water
🦠 Cover coughs and sneezes
🦠 Keep students home if they have a fever or flu-like symptoms
🦠Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school
🦠Consider talking with your child’s health care provider about the flu vaccination
🚨🤒When to keep your child home:
If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or feels unwell please keep them home and allow time to recover before returning to school.
💜 Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students, staff, and schools healthy throughout flu season.
Welcome back, teachers! 💜💛
We’re so excited to kick off a new year with the incredible educators who make a difference every single day. Thank you for your passion, dedication, and heart for our students. Here’s to a great year ahead—the Bearcat Way!
We’re so excited to kick off a new year with the incredible educators who make a difference every single day. Thank you for your passion, dedication, and heart for our students. Here’s to a great year ahead—the Bearcat Way!
Beginning January 1, all K–12 Decatur County Schools will implement a new electronic device procedure in accordance with Georgia’s Distraction-Free Education Act (HB 340).
Phones, smart watches, AirPods, and any electronic devices with the capacity to connect to a student’s phone will be prohibited during instructional time.
Phones, smart watches, AirPods, and any electronic devices with the capacity to connect to a student’s phone will be prohibited during instructional time.
🚨 Substitute Training🚨
Friday, January 9th 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
Happy New Year!
🎄✨ Merry Christmas Bearcat Family 🐾💜
🎄 Christmas Eve
From our Decatur County Schools Bearcat Family to yours—Merry Christmas. However you’re spending today, please know we are thinking of you and wishing you peace, comfort, and joy. 💜💛
#MerryChristmas #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools
From our Decatur County Schools Bearcat Family to yours—Merry Christmas. However you’re spending today, please know we are thinking of you and wishing you peace, comfort, and joy. 💜💛
#MerryChristmas #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools
❄️ 2 Days ’Til Christmas
As Winter Break continues, we hope this time brings rest, joy, and meaningful moments. Wherever you are, please know we are thinking of you. 💜💛
#WinterBreak #BearcatFamily
As Winter Break continues, we hope this time brings rest, joy, and meaningful moments. Wherever you are, please know we are thinking of you. 💜💛
#WinterBreak #BearcatFamily
💜 3 Days ’Til Christmas
We know the holidays can be difficult for some. If this season feels heavy, please know you are not alone. Your Bearcat Family is thinking of you and sending care and support.
#YouAreNotAlone #BearcatFamily
We know the holidays can be difficult for some. If this season feels heavy, please know you are not alone. Your Bearcat Family is thinking of you and sending care and support.
#YouAreNotAlone #BearcatFamily
🤝 4 Days ’Til Christmas
To our community partners and supporters—thank you for standing with Decatur County Schools. Your support makes a difference, and we are thinking of you this holiday season. 💜💛
#BearcatCountry #CommunityStrong
To our community partners and supporters—thank you for standing with Decatur County Schools. Your support makes a difference, and we are thinking of you this holiday season. 💜💛
#BearcatCountry #CommunityStrong
🏡 5 Days ’Til Christmas
To our Bearcat families—thank you for partnering with us and supporting our schools throughout the year. We are thinking of you and wishing your family a peaceful and happy holiday season. 💜
#BearcatFamilies #DecaturCountySchools
To our Bearcat families—thank you for partnering with us and supporting our schools throughout the year. We are thinking of you and wishing your family a peaceful and happy holiday season. 💜
#BearcatFamilies #DecaturCountySchools
💜💛 6 Days ’Til Christmas
To our Decatur County Schools staff—thank you for the dedication, care, and heart you bring to our schools every day. As the semester ends, please know we are thinking of you and wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season.
#BearcatStaff #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools
To our Decatur County Schools staff—thank you for the dedication, care, and heart you bring to our schools every day. As the semester ends, please know we are thinking of you and wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season.
#BearcatStaff #BearcatFamily #DecaturCountySchools
