🎶 Show Choir Auditions Are Here! 🎶
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This is YOUR moment to step into the spotlight! 🌟
No experience? No problem! Just bring your passion and energy. 🎵
Join a team where friendships are made, talent is celebrated, and every rehearsal feels like a party! 🎉

🔐✨ Exciting Cybersecurity Learning at School! ✨🔐
Our students have been diving into the world of Cybersecurity with hands-on lessons that make safety fun and real! 3rd graders explored encryption by cracking codes using symbols and characters—turning secret messages into a thrilling challenge! 4th and 5th graders created password paths using color and directional codes, showing just how easy it is for hackers to crack weak passwords.
Thanks to Ms. Ezell, all students are learning how to create strong, safe passwords and why keeping them secure is so important. Plus, mini Sphero robots are adding extra excitement to the lessons!
Together, we’re building smart, safe digital citizens! 💻🔒

Join us at Hutto Elementary School for our Blood Drive
📅 Thursday, September 4, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Your donation can save lives in our community. Every drop counts! 💖
Come be a hero—roll up your sleeve and make a difference today!







🚗 New Hutto Elementary School 3RD GRADE Car Rider PICK UP Update! 🚗
Parents of 3rd Grade Students:
To help ensure a safe and efficient morning drop-off, please follow the UPDATED traffic pattern:
GUARDIANS OF 3RD GRADE CAR RIDERS WILL NOW PICK UP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF HES. Enter through the gym driveway and follow traffic flow to front entrance for pick up.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep all everyone safe!


A new Georgia law requires schools to teach students about digital citizenship and provide parents with the same tools to use at home.
Decatur County Schools remains committed to promoting digital citizenship and online safety, now offering parents additional resources to support these efforts at home.
Parent ProTech is a free, video-based resource designed to help you:
🔹Set healthy screen-time limits
🔹Protect your child’s privacy
🔹Navigate social media safely
✨ Start the school year with clear screen-time boundaries that help your child thrive online.
🔗Learn more and sign up here: https://app.parentprotech.com/952/decatur-county/en/signup?source=admin
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Your energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence have set the tone for a phenomenal year ahead. We can’t wait to see all the growth, achievements, and memories we’ll create together. Let’s keep Inspiring, Influencing, and Igniting—the Bearcat Way!
https://youtu.be/28JeqOrd-qs
Back-to-School Curriculum Night
We’re so excited to welcome our families to our Back-to-School Curriculum Night! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with teachers, explore exciting classroom resources, and learn more about what makes our learning community special.
We can’t wait to see you there and start the year off strong!
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🚗 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!

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

🌧️ 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! ☔️
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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!



🗓️ 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!

