
📢 Report Card Pick-Up for K-8 Students
📅 Friday, May 23
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 At your child’s school
Parents and guardians, report cards will be available for pick-up between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM at each K-8 school.
📬 Any report cards not picked up by 1:00 PM will be mailed home.
Thank you for your continued support this school year!
#TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #DCS #DCBOE #ReportCards


We’re so proud of our Jones Wheat and West Bainbridge students for an amazing year of growth, learning, and achievement. 🐾💛
Congratulations to all of our award recipients and graduates — now it’s time to enjoy summer! ☀️🎓
To see the Full Album, Follow the Decatur County Schools Facebook Page:
Facebook.com/DCBOE
#JonesWheatPrimary #WestBainbridgePrimary #EndOfYearCelebration

WBP will be having our Parent and Family Engagement Segment on May 30th @ 1pm. We would like to invite any parents that are available to attend. Also, the link below is a quick questionnaire regarding how we can best use resources to serve our school community at WBP we would love your input!
https://forms.gle/W8iyQhdcs7urmtYP9


📢 Early Release – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 📢
The Decatur County Board of Education would like to remind families that Wednesday, May 21 will be an early release day for all students. Dismissal times for car riders are as follows:
🚗 Bainbridge High & West Bainbridge Primary – 11:45 AM
🚗 Hutto Elementary & Jones Wheat Primary – 11:50 AM
🚗 Bainbridge Middle School – 12:00 PM
🚌 Bus routes will begin approximately 10–15 minutes after car rider dismissal at each school.
Please plan accordingly and thank you for your continued support!
#DecaturCountySchools #EarlyRelease #BearcatFamily



Happy School Principal's Day!
Last week we celebrated the leadership, dedication, and heart of our principal, Mrs. Ross! From guiding our school with wisdom and grace to supporting students, staff, and families every single day — your impact reaches far beyond the walls of your office.
Thank you for being a role model, a problem solver, and a constant source of encouragement. Our school is a better place because of you!


Congratulations to our amazing Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Courtney Williams!
Mrs. Williams is an outstanding first grade teacher. Her endless patience and constant positive attitude create a classroom where every student feels supported, encouraged, and ready to learn.
She brings joy, kindness, and dedication to everything she does, and we are so lucky to have her on our team. Thank you, Mrs. Williams, for all that you do—you truly make a difference every single day!


📣 Big night coming up for our rising 3rd grade families!
Hutto Elementary School invites all current 2nd grade students and their families to 3rd Grade Transition Night on May 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
🎒 Meet the amazing staff
🏫 Tour the school
✨ Learn what makes HES so special
📘 Get helpful tips to prepare for 3rd grade
We’re proud of the strong start Hutto Elementary gives our students — and we can’t wait to welcome a new class of learners! 🐯💛
#BearcatTradition #HuttoElementary #TransitionNight #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture


🚨 Attention Parents & Guardians! 🚨
📅 Mark your calendars! PROGRESS REPORTS will be sent home on Tuesday, April 29th
Stay informed about your student’s progress and celebrate their hard work! 📝✨
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #StayInformed #DCBOE #ReportCards #DecaturCountySchools


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!


🚌💛 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


🚀 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


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


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.


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
