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Why Drive With Us?
✅ Pay – Earn while making a difference!
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🔴 APPLY TODAY – YOUR SEAT IS WAITING! 🔴
📞 Call: 229.248.2204 🌐 Apply Online: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home

#ShiftGearsToSuccess #GetPaidToDrive #JoinOurTeam #BearcatPride #DriveWithUs #HiringNow #PaidTraining #FlexibleHours #RetirementSupplement #BenefitsAvailable #MakeADifference #DriveForDCBOE #SecureYourFuture #ApplyToday
about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Recruitment flyer for Decatur County Schools bus drivers. Text reads: 'Shift Gears to Bearcat Success. Get Paid to Train, Ride & Drive!' Includes contact info for the DCBOE Transportation Department, phone number 229-248-2200, and email scaulder@dcboe.com. Features a yellow school bus and the Decatur County Schools logo
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
New Teacher Spotlight featuring Ms. Smith, an elementary teacher at Hutto Elementary School. Her hometown is Lafayette, Georgia. She enjoys reading and going to the beach. Her favorite thing about Decatur County is the people. Fun fact: Ms. Smith loves Disney World. Image includes her photo and the Decatur County Schools Bearcat logo.
💻 Did you know? Chromebook fees can be paid easily through your Parent Portal account!

✅ Step 1: Log in to Infinite Campus
✅ Step 2: Click the “Fees” tab on the left side of your screen

Paying online is quick, simple, and convenient! 💳

Login to the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) through the link below:
https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/decaturco.jsp

#BearcatTech #ParentPortal #InfiniteCampus #StayConnected #BearcatFamily
2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic explaining how to pay Chromebook fees through Infinite Campus. Step 1: Log into Infinite Campus. Step 2: Select the 'Fees' tab on the left side of the screen
UPDATE!
🚗 New Hutto Elementary School Car Rider Drop-Off Update! 🚗

Parents of 3rd–5th Grade Students:
To help ensure a safe and efficient morning drop-off, please follow the UPDATED traffic pattern:

➡️ If you are coming from West Bainbridge,
Turn left at the traffic light by King's Corner onto Simms Street.
Then, turn right onto Progress Street and follow the curve of the road to the HES drop off point at the back of the school.

📍Please see the illustration for details.
🕖 Drop-off time: 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM

(After 7:45 AM students must be dropped off at the front entrance. Please note: any student arriving after 8:00 am must be signed in by a parent.)

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep all everyone safe!
2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Aerial map showing the updated 3rd–5th grade car rider drop-off route for Hutto Elementary School, with red arrows indicating the path from Simms Street to the drop-off point near the school. Drop-off time is 7:00–7:45 AM
In Decatur County Schools, we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment on every campus for our students, faculty and staff. Beginning the 2025 - 2026 school year, Decatur County Schools will implement the use of the OPENGATE Security System as a preventative step to keep our campuses weapon free.

The OPENGATE Security System is an advanced, walk-through weapons detection system designed to enhance school safety while maintaining a smooth flow of student entry. Unlike traditional metal detectors, OPENGATE uses advanced sensors to detect weapons and prohibited items without requiring students to stop, empty their pockets, or remove backpacks. This allows for efficient and non-intrusive screening, ideal for high-traffic areas such as school entrances.

Decatur County Schools has implemented OPENGATE to provide an added layer of protection for students and staff. The system is portable, quick to set up, and built to detect a wide range of threats while minimizing false alarms. With its modern design and cutting-edge technology, OPENGATE supports the district’s commitment to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. We encourage all parents to emphasize to their children the importance of school safety and helping the Bearcat Family stay safe on every campus each day!

See how OPENGATE is making a difference in some of the largest school districts in the country, like Brevard County:
https://youtu.be/0_bNqaGNh9g
2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
A graphic titled "Decatur County Board of Education Safety Update" announces the introduction of OPENGATE Security Systems. The graphic features two students smiling and walking through the OPENGATE walk-through weapons detection system. A message states that beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, Decatur County Schools will implement the system to help keep campuses weapon-free. The district encourages parents to talk with their children about the importance of school safety. The Bearcat Way logo and the school district’s purple color scheme are also included.

🌧️ Rainy days ahead for the first week of school!

Make sure your Bearcats come prepared with raincoats, boots, and umbrellas to stay cozy and dry! ☔️

#FirstWeekForecast #RainyDayReady #BearcatWeather

2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Child in raincoat with umbrella; text reminds students to bring rain gear for a rainy first week of school
Welcome Back, Hutto Tigers!
We’re excited to begin another great school year! Please review the Car Rider Procedures for 3rd–5th grade:

🚗 Morning Drop-Off (7:00–7:45 AM)
All car riders should be dropped off at the back of the school. Use the second entrance on Progress Street when coming from King’s Corner.

⏰ Late Arrivals (After 7:45 AM)
Students arriving after 7:45 AM should be dropped off at the front entrance of the school.
IMPORTANT: If a student arrives after 8:00 AM, a parent must come inside to sign them in.

🕔 Afternoon Pick-Up
3rd Grade: Pick up in the parking lot in front of the school, across from MLK Dr.
4th & 5th Grade: Use the same route as morning drop-off (back of the school via the second entrance on Progress Street).

📍Please refer to the illustration for traffic flow and exact locations.

Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe and efficient!
2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
A labeled aerial map of Hutto Elementary School showing the car rider drop-off route for 3rd–5th grade students. Red arrows guide vehicles to enter from Progress Street, loop around the back of the school near the track, and drop students off behind the building. The drop-off time is clearly marked as 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM. A red box highlights the drop-off location, and a yellow box at the bottom right reads: “Hutto Elementary School – Car Rider Drop Off.
A labeled aerial map of Hutto Elementary School showing the car rider drop-off route for 3rd–5th grade students. Red arrows guide vehicles to enter from Progress Street, loop around the back of the school near the track, and drop students off behind the building. The drop-off time is clearly marked as 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM. A red box highlights the drop-off location, and a yellow box at the bottom right reads: “Hutto Elementary School – Car Rider Drop Off.”
A labeled aerial map of Hutto Elementary School showing the car rider pick-up routes for 3rd–5th grade students. Red arrows indicate the traffic flow. The pick-up location for 4th & 5th grade is behind the school, following the same route used for morning drop-off. The 3rd grade pick-up area is in a front parking lot across from MLK Drive, highlighted in red. A yellow box in the top-right corner reads: “Hutto Elementary School – Car Rider Pick Up.
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
🍧 Snowcones for $1
📚 Prepare for a Great School Year

We can’t wait to see you there!
2 months ago, Hutto Elementary School
A flyer for Hutto Elementary School's Open House event. It states: "HUTTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE July 31, 2025 5:00-7:00 Snow Cones for $1"
📅 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
2 months 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)
📣 The Bowen Baptist Association invites the community to an All-School Prayer Walk! 🙏
📅 Saturday, August 2nd | ⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Meet at the front of any Decatur County school

Come together to pray for our students, teachers, and staff as they begin a new school year. This event is organized by the Bowen Baptist Association. All are welcome to participate! 💜

#TheBearcatWay #PrayerWalk #CommunitySupport
2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Flyer for All School Prayer Walk hosted by Bowen Baptist Association on Saturday, August 2nd at 8:30 am. Participants are invited to meet at the front of all schools in Decatur County to pray for students, teachers, and staff. All are welcome. Includes Decatur County Schools logo and 'The Bearcat Way' slogan.
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!
2 months 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.
Welcome back, Teachers!
Let’s Inspire, Influence, and Ignite — The Bearcat Way!
2 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Welcome Back Teachers message with Bearcat mascot and the phrase "Inspire, Influence and Ignite – The Bearcat Way" on a purple background.
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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
2 months 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
2 months 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!
2 months 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!
3 months 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

3 months 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
3 months 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.