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📅 Take a look at the 2025–2026 Decatur County Schools Calendar!

Planning ahead just got easier — especially when it comes to vacations. Be sure to schedule trips during student holidays because every day of learning matters and attendance is key to success!

You can also find the calendar on our website — just click the District Calendars button on the homepage at www.dcboe.com.

#BearcatPride #DecaturCountySchools #SchoolCalendar #PlanAhead #AttendanceMatters
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools 2025–2026 calendar listing key dates including the first day of school (August 4, 2025), holidays, progress reports, breaks, and the last day for students (May 20, 2026)
Join us at Hutto Elementary School Open House! 🏫

🗓️ When: July 31, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

What to expect:
👩‍🏫 Meet the Teacher
📝 Sign Important Forms
🎒 Bring in School Supplies
🩺 Visit the Nurse
📚 Prepare for a Great School Year

We can’t wait to see you there!
about 1 year ago, Hutto Elementary School
Flyer for Hutto Elementary School Open House on July 31, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. It invites visitors to see Nurse Reffitt during the event to complete medication forms, discuss needs, and drop off medication.
Attention Parents:
If your child requires medication during the school day, please stop by the nurse’s booth at Open House on Thursday, July 31 to:

▪️Sign the REQUIRED annual medication paperwork (must be completed by the child’s legal guardian)

▪️Discuss your child’s specific medication needs with the school nurse

▪️Optional: You may bring your child’s first month’s supply of medication to check in at that time

Reminder: Medications cannot be distributed at school without properly signed paperwork on file. Thank you for helping us keep your child safe and healthy!
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
A purple graphic with white text reminds parents of children who need medication at school to stop by the nurse’s booth during Open House on July 31 to sign required paperwork and discuss medication needs. It notes that only a child’s legal guardian can sign, and medication cannot be distributed without proper documentation. A medicine bottle and pill icons appear next to the text, and a faint Bearcat logo is at the bottom.
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
New Teacher Spotlight featuring Ms. Neuman, a 4th grade teacher at Hutto Elementary School. She is from Bainbridge, Georgia, enjoys hunting, fishing, farming, boating, and spending time with her husband and three children. A Decatur County Schools alumna, she’s excited to be back in her hometown. Fun fact: Ms. Neuman is bubbly and quirky. The image includes her photo and a purple wildcat-themed design
Attention Bearcat Parents: Haven't set up your Parent Portal account? We got you covered! Follow these instructions to get 24/7 access to your child's grades, assignments, attendance announcements, schedules, fees, and much more. If you have any trouble, please contact your child's school for more information.
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Instructions for new Decatur County Schools parents to create a parent portal account at www.dcboe.com. Steps include navigating to Quick Links, selecting Parent Portal Activation Code, completing a form, copying the activation key, selecting the parent name, and creating a portal account with a username and password. Includes colorful step icons and Bearcat logo
🎶 Calling all 5th & 6th grade Hutto Band students! 🎷🎺
Don't forget our Band Instrument Rental Nights are coming up!

📅 August 5th & 7th
🕓 4–6 PM
📍 HES Cafeteria

Stop by to get your instrument and be ready to play!
#HuttoElementary #BandLife #TheBearcatWay
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Flyer for Hutto Elementary's 5th/6th Grade Band Instrument Rental Night on August 5th & 7th from 4–6 PM in the HES Cafeteria. Includes a QR code to scan for the band enrollment form and features illustrations of musical instruments
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
New Teacher Spotlight featuring Ms. Tarver, a 4th grade teacher at Hutto Elementary School. She is from Blakely, Georgia, enjoys reading and writing prose, and loves cooking for her family. Her favorite thing about Decatur County is the new environment and abundance of resources. The image includes her photo and a purple-themed design with a wildcat logo.
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Portrait of Ms. Castor, new elementary teacher at Hutto Elementary School, featured in a “New Teacher Spotlight” graphic with fun facts and personal interests.

The Second Annual Bearcat Blitz was a huge success! 🎉

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible community for showing up and showing out with school supplies, household goods, and endless support for the students of Decatur County Schools. 💜🐾

Your generosity is helping to prepare our kids for a strong start to the new school year, and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you:

📚 Bainbridge High
📚 Southern Regional Technical College
📚 Decatur County MLK Committee
📚 City of Bainbridge
📚 First Port City Bank
📚 Bank OZK
📚 Bainbridge Middle School
📚 Events and Moore (Household Supplies)
📚 First National Bank
📚 United Methodist Church
📚Heritage Foundation
📚 First Baptist Church
📚 Hutto Elementary
📚 Mt. Moriah II MB Church
📚 Jones-Wheat Primary
📚 The Vashti Center
📚 Envision Credit Union
📚 Anointed Eats & Catering
📚 Bainbridge Public Safety
📚 St. John's Episcopal Church
📚 Georgia Pines APEX Team
📚 New Beginning Learning Center
📚 Parent & Family Engagement
📚 West Bainbridge Primary

📚5 Star Credit Union

Together, we are building a stronger, better-prepared community. Here's to an amazing school year ahead! ✏️📓

#BearcatBlitz #CommunityStrong #DecaturCountyProud #BackToSchool

about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Two individuals pose with a Bearcat Blitz Bingo card at the community event.
Bearcat cheerleaders greet attendees at the entrance with welcoming smiles.
Decatur County Federal Programs staff greet families at an informational booth.
A smiling woman in a yellow shirt sits at a table with candy and gold balloon letters.
Two men pose for a photo inside the event; one wears a suit and the other a Bearcat Football shirt.
Two women hold up backpacks filled with school supplies, ready for distribution.
bearcat staff member selects size from pile of t shirts for little girl
Bank OZK representatives engage with families at a spinning prize wheel station.
Representatives from Georgia Pines APEX smile behind a table stacked with crayon boxes.
City of Bainbridge Fiber representatives sit behind an informational table display.
🎧 Back-to-School Headphone Reminder! 🎧
Parents, as you shop for school supplies, please keep these headphone guidelines in mind:

✅ Aux adapter (not USB)
✅ Over-the-head headphones
❌ No Bluetooth or wireless headphones

📚 K–5 students will leave their headphones in a designated place at school for daily use.
🎒 6–12 students are responsible for keeping up with and bringing their headphones to class.

Thank you for helping us stay prepared for a great school year! #BearcatReady #BackToSchool #TheBearcatWay
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Back-to-school headphone announcement with image of over-the-head headphones and text advising parents to buy headphones with AUX adapter, not USB, no Bluetooth, and must be over-the-head style.
🎉📚 A New Year is Almost Here! 📚🎉
We’re counting down the days to the first day of school on August 4, 2025 — and we couldn’t be more excited to Inspire. Influence. Ignite. another incredible year of learning, growth, and success! 🚀✨

🛑 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PARENTS:
To ensure a safe and smooth start, parents will be allowed inside the building for drop-off only from August 4–6.
Beginning August 7, we’ll resume normal drop-off procedures.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support as we work together to make this year one of the best yet! 💜💛

Let’s make 2025–2026 unforgettable! 💫
#InspireInfluenceIgnite #BackToSchool #WeAreReady #SafeStartStrongStart
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
First Day of School is August 4. Parents may enter the building for drop-off from August 4–6 only. Normal procedures resume August 7. Decatur County Schools logo included
🚀 Standing Room Only!
Decatur County Schools showed out in the best way during a recent presentation at GLMA! 🎉

Leaders in Technology, Amy Zock and Samantha Palmer, shared powerful ideas for transforming Media Centers into hubs of multimodal learning. Their session highlighted:
📚 Literacy choice boards
🎯 Reading incentives
🌍 Global literacy themes
🎤 Media experiences tied to read-alouds
🎓 Opportunities for student literacy leadership

The energy was high, the room was full, and the presentation was amazing. We’re proud to see Decatur County leading the way in innovative literacy and media redesign! 💜📖

#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #GLMA #LiteracyInnovation #EdTechLeadership #DCBOE #DCS
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
 women wearing sailor hats pose in front of a presentation screen in a conference room. The screen displays a colorful slide titled “All Aboard…” featuring photos of a library-themed setting and three women in sailor hats. The presenters appear to be introducing or discussing a project called "LITER-SEA 2.0." The women are smiling and dressed in casual, summery conference attire.
 Presenters in sailor hats speak to a seated audience wearing blue shirts during an educational conference session.
: A group of people in blue shirts gather around an interactive floor display at a literacy and STEAM education booth.
Conference attendees wearing blue shirts explore virtual reality headsets while seated in a session room.
🍽️ Summer Feeding Starts Tuesday, June 3rd! We’re excited to kick off our Summer Feeding Program with 5-day breakfast & lunch meal packs available every Tuesday from 11 AM – 1 PM — first come, first served. 👉 Child must be present to receive meals, unless a parent pickup form was returned to the school. This summer, we're partnering with Second Harvest, and we appreciate your patience as we navigate this new adventure together! 💡 If your preferred site runs out, please consider visiting another location. Let’s work together to make sure every child is fed this summer! ☀️🥪 #SummerFeeding #SecondHarvest #CommunitySupport
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Flyer for “Happy Helpings: Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program” providing free meals to children aged 0–18 on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be present to receive meals. Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and Decatur County Schools. Meals are distributed every Tuesday from June 3 to July 22, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Pickup locations include Decatur County Board of Education, Hutto Elementary School, Bainbridge High School, and United Steel Workers Local 170. For more information, text “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744 or visit HappyHelpingsga.com.
Do you have a child ages 3-16 interested in gymnastics ? Join us for Twirling Through a Million Dreams with the BHS GymCats this summer! June 23-26 from 9:00-12:00 at Bainbridge High School. Hope to see everyone at the Greatest Camp! Camp cost $65, t-shirt cost $25.00. Registration due by June 12th to save your spot using this Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/o7xQQSkeauTGSGqBA
about 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Do you have a child ages 3-16 interested in gymnastics .  Join us for Twirling Through a Million Dreams with the BHS GymCats this summer! June 23-26 from 9:00-12:00 at Bainbridge High School.  Hope to see everyone at the Greatest Camp! Camp cost $65, t-shirt cost $25.00.  Registration due by June 12th to save your spot
Please join us in welcoming Scott Morehouse as the new Principal of Hutto Elementary School! While this is a new role, Mr. Morehouse is no stranger to the Bearcat Family—he has been serving as the CTAE Director and Assistant Principal at Bainbridge High School. He will be greatly missed at BHS, but we are excited to see the leadership and innovation he will bring to Hutto. Here's to new beginnings and continued excellence! #WelcomeMrMorehouse #HuttoElementary #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #TheBearcatWay
over 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Welcome graphic for Hutto Elementary Principal Scott Morehouse, featuring his photo, the Hutto Elementary School tiger logo, and bold text announcing his new role.
Congratulations Hutto Elementary students who were recognized at the recent Awards Program held at the BHS Performing Arts Center! From academic achievement to outstanding character, these children were shining examples of hard work and heart. 👏 A big thank you to our families, staff, and community for supporting these amazing students! 📸 Take a look at some of the special moments from the day! #HuttoElementarySchool #HES #Hutto #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #DCBOE #Awards
over 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
woman points to post of QR Code with program for Hutto Awards Ceremony
group of students standing in front of their chairs at performing arts center with a sign that reads, "reserved for Hutto Students"
Two woman pose with a girl all wearing dresses on stage. The girl recieving an award and smiling .  There is a man at a podium behind her
girl walks between curtains to backstage area holding a certificate in her hands
students standing in line holding certifacates at the performing arts center smilijng
boy stands in audience with bouquet of flowers in his hands with parents
woman stands with child smiling with certificate in her hands
woman stands with child smiling with certificate in her hands
man smiles hugging child in crowd
two girls hug and smile for picture holding certifcates in their hands
📢 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
over 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Report card announcement graphic for K–8th grade. States on-site report card pickup is Friday, May 23, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at each child's school. Features a stylized bearcat mascot with a graduation cap.
📢 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
over 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
The two images show official letters from Decatur County Schools regarding early release for school improvement on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Below is a summary of the information provided in both the English and Spanish versions:
The two images show official letters from Decatur County Schools regarding early release for school improvement on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Below is a summary of the information provided in both the English and Spanish versions
📣 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
over 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Colorful flyer for Hutto Elementary School's "3rd Grade Transition Night" featuring playful school-themed illustrations like a bus, globe, pencil, ruler, and crayons. The event is on May 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The flyer includes a tiger logo and invites families to meet the administration and staff, see what Hutto offers, tour the school, and get tips to prepare students for 3rd grade. Text at the bottom says, “We look forward to seeing you.
🚨 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
over 1 year ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic announcing Decatur County Schools student progress reports coming home on April 29th. The design features a roaring wildcat mascot wearing a graduation cap, bold purple and gold colors, and the words 'Progress Reports' in stylized font at the top left.