🍂🔬 Primary QUEST students had a Fall-tastic QUEST Rally this week at the Cloud Livestock Facility! Led by Mrs. Teresa and Mrs. Melinda (UGA Extension/4-H), students continued exploring their universal theme of “Change” through chemical reactions. Students made biodegradable plastic, used a vinegar solution to remove oxidation from coins, and tested different ingredients to see which best prevented enzymatic browning in apples. 🍎🧪

Our October Newsletter is packed with important dates, upcoming events, reminders, and all the exciting things happening at WBP!

Be sure to check it out so you don’t miss a thing this month!

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week with us October 26–30! Each day has a fun dress-up theme as we encourage our Wildcats to make healthy, safe, and positive choices. Check out the flyer for each day’s theme, and join us for a great week of school spirit!

🥪📚 Join us for our next Lunch & Learn! DCS Parent Mentor Julie Lawler invites families to learn more about Guardianship with guest speaker Megan Heckman.

📅 October 19 | ⏰ 12:00 PM | 📍 Training Room 4 at DCBOE
For more information, call 229-240-2020. 💜💛

Please review the important information below regarding transportation changes. All changes must be communicated to the school before 12:00 PM each school day.

WBP Families: Please remember that there will be no student sign-outs after 2:15 PM. Parents and guardians must also bring a valid photo ID when signing a student out.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and our dismissal process running smoothly!

Step right up for books, family, and fun!
Join us for West Bainbridge Primary’s Family Literacy Day — Reading Under the Big Top! Families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled morning celebrating reading together on Wednesday, October 21, from 9:00–11:00 AM.
Bring a blanket, towel, or lawn chair and get ready for a morning of literacy activities, family fun, and reading on the lawn!
Don’t forget: Your Literacy Day form must be returned by October 19 to attend.

A quick reminder for our WBP families! Please review the important information below regarding transportation changes. All changes must be communicated to the school before 12:00 PM each school day. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and organized for all of our Wildcats!

🍽️ Lunch & Learn: Guardianship
Join the DCS Parent Mentor for an informative Lunch & Learn session focused on Guardianship with guest speaker Megan Heckman.

📅 October 19
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Training Room 4 at DCBOE

For more information, contact DCS Parent Mentor Julie Lawler at 229-240-2020. 💜💛

Nothing brings people together quite like telling jokes and listening to Dolly Parton! 🎶💜💛
New Teacher Induction with Dr. Gardner went extremely well! Our newest educators spent time connecting, laughing, learning, and building a strong foundation for the year ahead.
We’re committed to making sure our new Bearcats feel welcomed, encouraged, and supported throughout their first year in education.
Because when you’re a Bearcat, you’re never in it alone. That’s the Bearcat Way! 💜💛🐾

Show off your Bearcat Pride this Friday!

💛 GO GOLD for Childhood Cancer Awareness! 🎗️

We’re asking our community to join Decatur County Schools in wearing GOLD on Tuesday, September 22 in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

Together, we can raise awareness and show support for children and families impacted by childhood cancer. 💛

#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GoGold #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools

Your child’s online activity can sometimes be a window into their emotional well-being. Get simple guidance on noticing changes in behavior and supporting healthy digital habits at home.
Find tips on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/en/952/decatur-county/677/what-does-teen-depression-look-like-now

Wednesday, September 23 is picture day!

Friday, September 25 is WBP Spirit Day. Remember to wear your WBP t-shirt and help your class win the ice cream party.

Take a look at these important September and October dates and mark your calendars. Be sure to save this flyer for a quick reminder!

DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY STATEMENT 9/18/2026

Attention Bearcat Family,

Decatur County Schools Technology department is aware of a potential cyber concern that you may have received via email that looks like it comes from one of our employees related to a Docusign Document.

Please be aware that this is a phishing email, and Decatur County Schools would never ask you for any identifying information or passwords.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

📣Autism Learning Series!

The Marcus Autism Center and Georgia Autism Services Initiative are offering a virtual learning series on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. EST, covering helpful topics for families, including early autism signs, communication growth, neurodiversity, navigating tears and tantrums, toileting strategies, IEPs and school services, and more.

💜💛 Parents are welcome to join Julie Lawler, Parent Mentor, for a Watch Party on Tuesday, September 22nd!

📍 Julie’s Office — 915 Zorn Road
🕛 9/22 at 12:00 p.m.

Come watch, learn, and connect while gaining helpful information and strategies to support your child and family.

We hope you’ll join us! 💜💛

Flu Vaccine Interest Form

Deadline to submit: September 29, 2026

The Decatur County Health Department can provide Flu Clinic packets for students who are interested in receiving the flu shot at school this year.

👉 Please complete this form: https://bit.ly/BearcatFLUshot

📌 A separate form must be completed for each child in your family for whom you would like to receive the flu shot paperwork.

📷 Scan the QR code below