
October 3, 2025
During the September Board of Education Meeting, we proudly honored our outstanding Teachers of the Year from across Decatur County Schools. Congratulations to the following ed...

September 30, 2025
The Decatur County School System is pleased to share that we have officially earned Cognia® Systems Accreditation , a nationally recognized mark of quality for schools and distri...

September 30, 2025
As we celebrate manufacturing this week, Bainbridge High School Bearcats are digging into manufacturing processes as part of the new Advanced Manufacturing Pathway (AMP) progr...

September 25, 2025
We are proud to announce that Mrs. Lewis, a dedicated educator at Hutto Elementary School, has been named Decatur County Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes h...

September 23, 2025
Students at Hutto Elementary embraced the joy of reading in unique and creative ways during Georgia Reads Day. To inspire a love for reading, the school organized a special bingo ...

September 15, 2025
Welcome to the Bearcat Beat Podcast! Today, we’re excited to talk about a topic that’s vital to our community and our kids — the ESPLOST , or Education Special Purpose...

September 15, 2025
Teacher Advisory Council In our continued effort to support and elevate teacher voices, Decatur County Schools is proud to introduce a new Teacher Advisory Council that will mee...

September 9, 2025
Bearcat Beat Podcast: AI The Bearcat Way - EPISODE 1 Welcome to Decatur County School podcast where we're going to be exploring the future of education and how technology is s...

September 5, 2025
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we’re excited to partner with families to build strong habits that help every child thrive. Consistent, on-time attendance boosts lea...

August 14, 2025
Superintendent Dr. Boyd English kicks off the 2025-2026 school year with a powerful message. He calls on all Bearcats—students, staff, parents, and the community—to inspire n...

August 6, 2025
Bearcat Pride Wednesdays is a weekly school spirit initiative where students, staff, and the community are encouraged to wear Bearcat gear on Wednesdays—to show their pride...

August 4, 2025
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 ye...

August 4, 2025
Welcome back, Bearcats! We’ve missed you and we’re so excited to see you walk through our doors for the 25–26 school year. This year is a new beginning, a fresh chapter, and a...


July 18, 2025
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 y...

June 4, 2025
Board of Education Honors Students and Retirees at May Meeting The May meeting of the Decatur County Board of Education was marked by celebration and gratitude, as students and ...

May 21, 2025
The "Read to Succeed" medal was awarded to students who met their literacy choice board project goals throughout all four nine-week periods. These students demonstrated exceptiona...

May 10, 2025
At Hutto Elementary, we are proud to honor our Teacher of the Year, a remarkable educator who embodies the spirit of dedication, compassion, and creativity. This year, we celebrat...

May 1, 2025
On Monday, April 28, 2025, Decatur County Schools hosted the annual Retirement Banquet at Bainbridge High School to honor the dedicated employees who are retiring after many years...

April 22, 2025
As we approach the end of the school year, Superintendent Dr. Boyd English shares a powerful reminder to Finish Strong. #TheBearcatWay #DCBOE #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #Dec...