Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
28 days 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!
29 days 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

29 days 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 month 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.
📣 Open House Announcement!
We’re excited to welcome our Bearcat families back into the buildings! 🐾

The following Decatur County Schools will host Open House on Thursday, July 31 from 5–7 PM:
🏫 Bainbridge High School
🏫 Bainbridge Middle School
🏫 Hutto Elementary School
🏫 Jones Wheat Primary School
🏫 West Bainbridge Primary School

🔔 Reminder: Decatur County Schools will not be providing school supplies this year. Please check your child’s supply list by visiting the Decatur County Schools website:
Go to “Explore” → “Documents” → “2025–2026 School Supply List” folder,
or click here: https://www.dcboe.com/documents/2025---2026-school-supply-lists/824542

💛 Get ready for a fantastic school year—The Bearcat Way! ✨

#BearcatStrong #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #BackToSchool2025
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic for Decatur County Schools Open House on July 31 from 5–7 PM, featuring a roaring bearcat logo and bold purple and gold colors.
🎉📚 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 month 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 2 months 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.
📱 Have you received this text? It’s your link to communicating through the new Decatur County Schools app! ✅ Follow the link to verify your phone number. 🚫 Didn’t get the text? Make sure your info is up to date in Infinite Campus: 🔗 https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/parents/decaturco.jsp 📍 Or stop by the DCBOE Main Office: 1417 Dothan Rd | Mon–Thurs | 9 AM – 3 PM 📲 Haven’t downloaded the app yet? Stay connected—all school communication in ONE place. Search “Decatur County Schools” in your app store today! #BearcatWay #StayConnected #DecaturCountySchools #DownloadTheApp
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Promotional graphic encouraging parents to download the Decatur County Schools app and check if they’ve received a specific text message about using Rooms for school communication. The image features a phone showing the text message, a QR code to download the app, and contact update information. It includes The Bearcat Way logo and mentions updating contact info in person at the DCBOE office or online. Bold headlines read “HAVE YOU RECEIVED THIS TEXT?” and “DOWNLOAD THE DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS APP TODAY!”
School Supply Lists are NOW ONLINE! Go to the Documents Tab at Decatur County Schools and Click the 2025 -2026 School Supply List Folder or Click the link Below: https://www.dcboe.com/documents/2025---2026-school-supply-lists/824542
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
📚🎉 Congratulations to these amazing teachers! 🎉📚 Each of them had 100% or more typical growth on the iReady Reading Assessment — a powerful sign that their students made gains in reading this year! 👏 Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and passion for helping students grow as readers. Your impact is truly inspiring! 💛📖
2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Group of educators holding certificates of achievement, posed in front of a purple background.
🍽️ 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
Please send Mrs. Parker a message if you have any questions. Students may leave after they perform.
3 months ago, Hutto Elementary School
This image contains information about the 5th grade band spring concert and awards program on May 15, 2025. It states that students should arrive at the BHS Performing Arts Center at 6:00PM. Students should wear school appropriate spring clothes and no jeans.
📣 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
4 months 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
4 months 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.
Hutto Elementary School will hold Field Day on May 9, 2025.
4 months ago, Hutto Elementary School
This image contains the title and date of the Field Day event at HES, scheduled for May 9, 2025.