Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate all of the incredible administrative professionals across Decatur County Schools. You are the heart of each school and office, keeping everything organized, running smoothly, and filled with positivity. Your hard work, attention to detail, and warm smiles make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and families every single day. Thank you for all you do. You are truly appreciated more than words can say!
16 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A floral-themed graphic with purple and green flowers surrounding the text "Happy Administrative Professionals Day." In the background is a faint image of the Bearcat mascot. The message reads, "You're the sunshine and the roots, helping everything bloom beautifully behind the scenes."
The BHS Concert band is set to perform a joint concert with the Valdosta State University Concert Band on April 30,2025 beginning at 7:30pm. Please scan the QR Code to view the livestream of this performance!
17 days ago, Decatur County Band Program
Concert Poster
BHS is registering students for SUMMER and FALL semesters of the dual-enrollment barbering program. See your guidance counselor, ASAP, to enroll in the BHS💈BARBERING program. DON'T MISS THE CUT!!! #bhsguidance, #BHSBARBERING, #SRTCBARBERING, #BHSCTAE
17 days ago, BHS 💈BARBERING
BHS BARBERING is registering for Summer and Fall semester courses. See your guidance counselor, ASAP, for additional details!
🚌💛 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛🚌 Today, we celebrate the dedicated men and women who are the first friendly faces our students see each morning and the last ones they see each afternoon. Our bus drivers do so much more than drive; they greet, protect, comfort, and care. Rain or shine, early mornings and late afternoons, they ensure our students arrive safely, every single day. Help us give a big THANK YOU to our amazing drivers for all they do! 👏👏👏 #BusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouDrivers #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay
17 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Collage of smiling Decatur County Schools bus drivers sitting in their school buses, wearing seatbelts and showing appreciation. In the center, a yellow cartoon school bus and the message “Thank You School Bus Drivers” is displayed above the district logo, which reads “The Bearcat Way – Proud Tradition, Promising Future.”
🚀 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
21 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Colorful flyer for the 2025 Summer STEM Camp hosted by Decatur County Schools. The flyer invites rising 1st–8th graders to attend June 23–26 at the BMS Media Hub & STEM Center. Themes include Georgia Tech's Inventure Prize and LEGO Robotics Discovery. Key info includes a $30 registration fee, lunch provided, and limited spots (18 per session). Registration deadline is May 30. A red pin icon highlights that 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. Contact emails for questions: pmorris@dcboe.com and azock@dcboe.com. The flyer features gear icons, scientific tools, and the Bearcat logo.
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
24 days ago, Decatur County Schools
The BHS Boys and Girls Tennis Teams pose in front of a brick wall featuring the Bearcat logo and championship signage. The boys, dressed in white, sit and stand on the left side, while the girls, dressed in black and purple, are on the right side, with some sitting on top of the wall and others standing with trophies. The background shows tennis courts and a school building under a partly cloudy sky.
⚽️ 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
24 days ago, Decatur County Schools
The BHS Girls Soccer Team poses on the field in celebration, all wearing purple uniforms and holding up three fingers to represent their third consecutive region championship win. Coaches stand on both ends of the group. The team is smiling proudly in front of stadium bleachers under a sunny sky.
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
24 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic promoting School Choice for Decatur County Schools. Text reads: “School Choice – April 21–25, 2025. Upcoming (2025–2026) Kindergarten through Second Grade students are eligible to apply. Current enrollment numbers and class size will be used to determine available slots.” Includes a QR code and link: https://bit.ly/DCBOEchoice. Background features a gradient of gold and purple with a faint image of a bearcat mascot.
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
29 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A professional video camera is centered in the image, pointing directly at the viewer. To the left, bold white text on a purple background reads "Bearcats in the News" in two lines. On the bottom right, the Bainbridge Bearcats logo—an open-mouthed wildcat in gold and purple—is displayed on a purple square. The background is slightly blurred, showing people and an outdoor setting.
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
29 days ago, Decatur County Schools
A graphic celebrating Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. The text "Thank You Assistant Principal Appreciation Week" is displayed prominently in purple and black on a tan background, with heart shapes containing the words "Thank You." Below, the names of 13 assistant principals are listed in purple rounded rectangles: Michael Austin, Valerie Brooks, Stacey Daughtry, Tammi Godwin, D’Nena Lanier, David Mackey, Brian McCorkle, Scott Miller, Scott Morehouse, Christine Pugh, Chad Smith, Trish Taunton, and RC Tucker.
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.
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
A graphic advertisement with a purple and gold color scheme announcing a job opening. The text reads: "NOW HIRING! Head Baseball Coach and Teacher." There is a roaring bearcat logo on the left side. At the bottom, it says, "Visit our webpage or call to learn more," followed by the website "www.dcboe.com" and phone number "229-248-2200." A baseball with visible stitching serves as a background element.
🎨✨ 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
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
A student decorates a long stick using colorful paint, yarn, and beads while seated at a classroom table. Art supplies, including a paint palette with bright colors, a glue bottle, and bags of yarn, are spread across the table.
A student smiles while painting a large stick with blue paint over a trash bin in a classroom. She wears an orange skirt and a headscarf, with art supplies and painted sticks visible in the background.
A close-up of a white-painted stick decorated with colorful hand-painted flowers and leaves lying on a messy art table. A roll of paper towels, a yellow paint cup, and a palette with different colors are nearby.
A student smiles while painting a long stick white in a classroom art room. She sits at a messy paint-covered table, holding a brush, with a tray of white and yellow paint in front of her.
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!
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
graphic that reads the bhs and bms student art show at firehouse arts center 4/26 from 2pm - 4pm
SPRING BREAK DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS MONDAY MAR 31 - FRIDAY APR 4 #SpringBreak2025 #DecaturCountySchools #StudentHoliday #DCBOE #DCS
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
purple graphic with palm tree background - reads decatur county schools spring break 3/31 -4/1
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
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
bearcat spring games player parade graphic in purple and gold
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!
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
STAR Student Yahir Ortiz stands with BHS Principal, STAR Teacher and PAGE Representative
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.
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Sketch of NFL player by Ethan Knight
Ethan Knight poses with BHS Admin and his artwork after winning state competition
🎶🏆 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! 🎶💜 #BearcatBand #SuperiorRatings #40YearsStrong #TheBearcatWay
2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
BMS Concert Band- Dr. Andrew Nelson, Director
BHS Symphonic Band- Mr. James Sewell, Director
BHS Concert Band- Mr. Will Parker, Director
🎉 Congratulations to Bainbridge High School’s very own Dr. Joseph Kelly on his recent publication in the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics' journal, Reflections! 🏆📖 Dr. Kelly’s work is featured in the Winter edition of Reflections, highlighting his dedication to advancing mathematics education. This is a tremendous honor, and we couldn’t be prouder of his contributions to the field! 📌 Check it out! A copy of the journal is attached, and his article can be found on page 23. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FsUdGIkjRhldw9HS46PxPup9yPVJBHCq/view?usp=sharing It's a great day for mathematics education in Decatur County! 🎉🔢✨ #BearcatPride #MathEducation #GCTM #BainbridgeHighSchool
3 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic with puple boarder congratulating Dr. Kelly on his recent publication in the GCTM Journal, Reflections