🐾 READY TO BE A BEARCAT? ENROLL TODAY! 🐾
The future starts here at Decatur County Schools! From innovative learning opportunities and dedicated teachers to championship athletics, fine arts, STEM programs, and career pathways, there's a place for every student to thrive.
📚 Exceptional Academics
🎨 Arts & Extracurricular Opportunities
⚽ Athletics & Student Activities
💜 A Caring School Community
🐾 The Bearcat Way
Don't wait—secure your child's spot for the upcoming school year today!
➡️ Enroll Now: dcboe.com/page/enrollment
#ReadyToBeABearcat #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #EnrollNow #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #FutureBearcat #BearcatPride 🐾💜💛
The future starts here at Decatur County Schools! From innovative learning opportunities and dedicated teachers to championship athletics, fine arts, STEM programs, and career pathways, there's a place for every student to thrive.
📚 Exceptional Academics
🎨 Arts & Extracurricular Opportunities
⚽ Athletics & Student Activities
💜 A Caring School Community
🐾 The Bearcat Way
Don't wait—secure your child's spot for the upcoming school year today!
➡️ Enroll Now: dcboe.com/page/enrollment
#ReadyToBeABearcat #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #EnrollNow #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #FutureBearcat #BearcatPride 🐾💜💛
📚✏️ Decatur County Schools Open House! 🍎
Parents and families, join us for our County-Wide Open House on Thursday, July 30th, from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM at your child’s school!
Meet our staff, visit classrooms, and get ready for another great school year. We can’t wait to welcome our Bearcat families back! 💜💛
#TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #OpenHouse #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
Parents and families, join us for our County-Wide Open House on Thursday, July 30th, from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM at your child’s school!
Meet our staff, visit classrooms, and get ready for another great school year. We can’t wait to welcome our Bearcat families back! 💜💛
#TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #OpenHouse #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
🚀 Looking Back at Space Camp
Our Hutto Elementary NASA HUNCH teachers explored astronaut training, tackled hands-on STEM challenges, and collaborated with educators from across the country at Space Camp. They returned with new ideas, unforgettable experiences, and fresh inspiration to bring STEM learning to their students.
#NASAHUNCH #SpaceCamp #STEMEducation
Our Hutto Elementary NASA HUNCH teachers explored astronaut training, tackled hands-on STEM challenges, and collaborated with educators from across the country at Space Camp. They returned with new ideas, unforgettable experiences, and fresh inspiration to bring STEM learning to their students.
#NASAHUNCH #SpaceCamp #STEMEducation
Dr. Gardner is ready for Bearcat Blitz 2026... are you? 🐾💜💛
We can't wait to welcome our Bearcat families as we kick off a brand-new school year the Bearcat Way—prepared, connected, and ready to learn!
Join us for a fun-filled day of school readiness, family engagement, community resources, and back-to-school excitement. Connect with your Administration, discover valuable resources, and get everything you need for a successful start to the school year.
🗓 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Southern Regional Technical College
2500 East Shotwell Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819
📣 DONATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 15!
Community members and local businesses can support our students by donating school supplies or becoming an event sponsor.
For sponsorship information, contact Dr. Crycynthia Gardner at cgardner@dcboe.com.
We'll see you at Bearcat Blitz 2026—let's get geared up, plugged in, and ready for an amazing year! ⚡🐻
We can't wait to welcome our Bearcat families as we kick off a brand-new school year the Bearcat Way—prepared, connected, and ready to learn!
Join us for a fun-filled day of school readiness, family engagement, community resources, and back-to-school excitement. Connect with your Administration, discover valuable resources, and get everything you need for a successful start to the school year.
🗓 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Southern Regional Technical College
2500 East Shotwell Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819
📣 DONATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 15!
Community members and local businesses can support our students by donating school supplies or becoming an event sponsor.
For sponsorship information, contact Dr. Crycynthia Gardner at cgardner@dcboe.com.
We'll see you at Bearcat Blitz 2026—let's get geared up, plugged in, and ready for an amazing year! ⚡🐻
Decatur County Schools’ first day of school is August 3! 💜🐾 We’re excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back for another great school year. We can’t wait to see our Bearcats back in the classroom! 📚✨
#TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools
#TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools
📣 The Bowen Baptist Association invites the community to an All-School Prayer Walk! 🙏
📅 Saturday, August 1st | ⏰ 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
📅 Saturday, August 1st | ⏰ 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
📚✏️ Decatur County Schools Open House! 🍎
Parents and families, join us for our County-Wide Open House on Thursday, July 30th, from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM at your child’s school!
Meet our staff, visit classrooms, and get ready for another great school year. We can’t wait to welcome our Bearcat families back! 💜💛
#TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #OpenHouse #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
Parents and families, join us for our County-Wide Open House on Thursday, July 30th, from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM at your child’s school!
Meet our staff, visit classrooms, and get ready for another great school year. We can’t wait to welcome our Bearcat families back! 💜💛
#TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #OpenHouse #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
🩺Back to School Health and Medical Checklist 🎒
A healthy start helps set students up for a successful school year! Before the first day:
✅ Update emergency contacts and required forms
💊 Check medications, expiration dates, and medical supplies
📋 Provide updated health plans or medical orders, if needed
👩⚕️ Connect with your child’s school nurse about important health needs or changes
💜 Make sure the school has the information needed to support your child safely and successfully
A healthy start helps set students up for a successful school year! Before the first day:
✅ Update emergency contacts and required forms
💊 Check medications, expiration dates, and medical supplies
📋 Provide updated health plans or medical orders, if needed
👩⚕️ Connect with your child’s school nurse about important health needs or changes
💜 Make sure the school has the information needed to support your child safely and successfully
Online Registration for New Students at ALL Grade Levels ☀️
Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year will be open June 9 through July 9.
Need help completing your student's online registration? Assistance will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during this registration period at the following locations:
🏫 Bainbridge High School (BHS) – High school students
🏫 Bainbridge Middle School (BMS) – Middle school students
🏫 Decatur County Board of Education (DCBOE) – Elementary and Primary students (HES, JWP, and WBP)
Our staff will be available to answer questions and help families complete the online registration process.
✅ Register early to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school!
For additional information, please contact your child's school or the Decatur County Board of Education.
(Regular online registration will resume at all schools starting July 31st)
#BearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #DCSRegistration
🚀 Just Space Camp things with our NASA HUNCH Voyager Mission at HES! 👩🚀🛰️✨
🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/KJoymWKkhkk
#NASAHUNCH #VoyagerMission #SpaceCamp #STEMEducation
🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/KJoymWKkhkk
#NASAHUNCH #VoyagerMission #SpaceCamp #STEMEducation
💜💛 It may be July, but the first day of school is just around the corner! 💛💜
Get a head start on back-to-school preparations by checking out the 2026–2027 School Supply Lists online. Visit DCBOE.com and look under the Documents section, or use the link below:
📚✏️ 2026–2027 School Supply Lists:
https://www.dcboe.com/documents/2026--2027-school-supply-lists/28313695
💜📅 Important Dates 💛
🏫 Open House — July 30, 2026
🔔 First Day of School — August 3, 2026
We’re looking forward to welcoming our Bearcats back for another great school year! 💜🐾💛
Get a head start on back-to-school preparations by checking out the 2026–2027 School Supply Lists online. Visit DCBOE.com and look under the Documents section, or use the link below:
📚✏️ 2026–2027 School Supply Lists:
https://www.dcboe.com/documents/2026--2027-school-supply-lists/28313695
💜📅 Important Dates 💛
🏫 Open House — July 30, 2026
🔔 First Day of School — August 3, 2026
We’re looking forward to welcoming our Bearcats back for another great school year! 💜🐾💛
DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS - Child Find Notice
In accordance with IDEA regulations, the Decatur County School System seeks to ensure that all disabled students (ages 3-21) who are in need of special education services within its jurisdiction are identified, located and evaluated. This includes those students that are parentally placed in private or home school. Final identification of students with disabilities and programming for such students occurs only after an appropriate evaluation and determination of eligibility. If the child find process indicates that a student meets Georgia eligibility requirements and needs specialized instruction or supportive services in order to access the general education curriculum, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Service Plan (ISP) may be developed to ensure delivery of services.
For more information regarding the Child Find and Proportionate Share process, please attend one of the available meeting options below:
When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Decatur County Board of Education (1417 Dothan Road)
Training Room 4
Virtual Option available upon request
OR
When: Thursday, January 7, 2027
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Where: Virtual
Link will be provided upon request
If you are unable to attend the meeting or know of a child with a disability that is not currently receiving special education services, please contact: The Exceptional Students Department at 229-248-2828.
In accordance with IDEA regulations, the Decatur County School System seeks to ensure that all disabled students (ages 3-21) who are in need of special education services within its jurisdiction are identified, located and evaluated. This includes those students that are parentally placed in private or home school. Final identification of students with disabilities and programming for such students occurs only after an appropriate evaluation and determination of eligibility. If the child find process indicates that a student meets Georgia eligibility requirements and needs specialized instruction or supportive services in order to access the general education curriculum, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Service Plan (ISP) may be developed to ensure delivery of services.
For more information regarding the Child Find and Proportionate Share process, please attend one of the available meeting options below:
When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Decatur County Board of Education (1417 Dothan Road)
Training Room 4
Virtual Option available upon request
OR
When: Thursday, January 7, 2027
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Where: Virtual
Link will be provided upon request
If you are unable to attend the meeting or know of a child with a disability that is not currently receiving special education services, please contact: The Exceptional Students Department at 229-248-2828.
🚀 MISSION LOG UPDATE: VOYAGER MISSION 🛰️
The learning continued over lunch as our Voyager Mission crew gathered for a special Lunch & Learn featuring a retired NASA electrical engineer.
Every session is another opportunity to bring authentic STEM experiences back to our students through NASA HUNCH. The Voyager Mission is already proving to be an inspiring adventure!
#NASAHUNCH #VoyagerMission #USSpaceAndRocketCenter #STEMEducation #TeacherLearning #MissionLog #HuttoElementary
The learning continued over lunch as our Voyager Mission crew gathered for a special Lunch & Learn featuring a retired NASA electrical engineer.
Every session is another opportunity to bring authentic STEM experiences back to our students through NASA HUNCH. The Voyager Mission is already proving to be an inspiring adventure!
#NASAHUNCH #VoyagerMission #USSpaceAndRocketCenter #STEMEducation #TeacherLearning #MissionLog #HuttoElementary
🚀 MISSION LOG: DAY 1 | VOYAGER MISSION 🛰️
Crew Status: Arrived safely in Huntsville, Alabama. ✅
The Voyager Mission crew has officially reported for duty at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for NASA Space Camp for Educators!
Over the next several days, these educators will train like astronauts, think like engineers, and collaborate like mission specialists through immersive simulations, engineering challenges, and leadership exercises.
This mission is about more than reaching new heights—it's about returning with new ideas, stronger leadership, and innovative STEM experiences that will inspire students and fellow educators alike.
📡 Mission Objective: Lead. Learn. Lift.
Stay tuned as we follow the Voyager Mission crew throughout the week from Rocket City and share the incredible experiences they'll bring back to Decatur County Schools.
Houston, Voyager Mission is go for launch. 🚀
#VoyagerMission #NASA #SpaceCamp #RocketCity #HuntsvilleAL #STEMEducation #LeadLearnLift #DecaturCountySchools
Crew Status: Arrived safely in Huntsville, Alabama. ✅
The Voyager Mission crew has officially reported for duty at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for NASA Space Camp for Educators!
Over the next several days, these educators will train like astronauts, think like engineers, and collaborate like mission specialists through immersive simulations, engineering challenges, and leadership exercises.
This mission is about more than reaching new heights—it's about returning with new ideas, stronger leadership, and innovative STEM experiences that will inspire students and fellow educators alike.
📡 Mission Objective: Lead. Learn. Lift.
Stay tuned as we follow the Voyager Mission crew throughout the week from Rocket City and share the incredible experiences they'll bring back to Decatur County Schools.
Houston, Voyager Mission is go for launch. 🚀
#VoyagerMission #NASA #SpaceCamp #RocketCity #HuntsvilleAL #STEMEducation #LeadLearnLift #DecaturCountySchools
Online Registration for New Students at ALL Grade Levels ☀️
Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year will be open June 9 through July 9.
Need help completing your student's online registration? Assistance will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during this registration period at the following locations:
🏫 Bainbridge High School (BHS) – High school students
🏫 Bainbridge Middle School (BMS) – Middle school students
🏫 Decatur County Board of Education (DCBOE) – Elementary and Primary students (HES, JWP, and WBP)
Our staff will be available to answer questions and help families complete the online registration process.
✅ Register early to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school!
For additional information, please contact your child's school or the Decatur County Board of Education.
(Regular online registration will resume at all schools starting July 31st)
#BearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #DCSRegistration
🚀🌟 Launching a New STEM Initiative at Hutto Elementary! 🌟🚀
We’re excited to introduce a new STEM initiative at Hutto Elementary as our Tigers join the NASA HUNCH Academy, a hands-on program that brings real-world challenges inspired by NASA into the classroom.
Through this opportunity, students will:
🔬 Explore science and engineering concepts
🛠️ Tackle real-world, NASA-inspired projects
💡 Build creativity, problem-solving, and innovation skills
This initiative is designed to spark curiosity and give students meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect learning to the real world.
At Decatur County Schools, we’re proud to continue expanding opportunities that prepare our students for the future, one launch at a time. 🚀
#STEMEducation #NASAHUNCH #FutureReady #DCSLaunch
We’re excited to introduce a new STEM initiative at Hutto Elementary as our Tigers join the NASA HUNCH Academy, a hands-on program that brings real-world challenges inspired by NASA into the classroom.
Through this opportunity, students will:
🔬 Explore science and engineering concepts
🛠️ Tackle real-world, NASA-inspired projects
💡 Build creativity, problem-solving, and innovation skills
This initiative is designed to spark curiosity and give students meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect learning to the real world.
At Decatur County Schools, we’re proud to continue expanding opportunities that prepare our students for the future, one launch at a time. 🚀
#STEMEducation #NASAHUNCH #FutureReady #DCSLaunch
📚⚡ BEARCAT BLITZ 2026 ⚡📚
Decatur County Schools is gearing up for another exciting Bearcat Blitz!
Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Southern Regional Technical College for a day focused on preparing students and families for a successful school year.
Families will have the opportunity to connect with community partners, receive important back-to-school resources, and enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere designed to support student success. Through our Plugged In Parent and Family Engagement initiative, Bearcat Blitz helps ensure every student starts the year Geared Up & Plugged In!
Interested in donating school supplies or becoming a sponsor? Please contact Dr. Crycynthia Gardner at cgardner@dcboe.com.
#BearcatBlitz #GearedUpAndPluggedIn #BearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #BackToSchool #ParentEngagement
Decatur County Schools is gearing up for another exciting Bearcat Blitz!
Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Southern Regional Technical College for a day focused on preparing students and families for a successful school year.
Families will have the opportunity to connect with community partners, receive important back-to-school resources, and enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere designed to support student success. Through our Plugged In Parent and Family Engagement initiative, Bearcat Blitz helps ensure every student starts the year Geared Up & Plugged In!
Interested in donating school supplies or becoming a sponsor? Please contact Dr. Crycynthia Gardner at cgardner@dcboe.com.
#BearcatBlitz #GearedUpAndPluggedIn #BearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools #BackToSchool #ParentEngagement
What does an astronaut, engineer, scientist, and a teacher all have in common?
They all started with a question.
At Hutto Elementary, we're preparing for an exciting journey through the NASA HUNCH Academy, where curiosity becomes discovery and ideas become innovation. While our NASA HUNCH students will take part in specialized learning experiences, the spirit of exploration belongs to every Tiger.
From asking "Why?" to discovering "How?", HES is building a culture where creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking help students reach for the stars.
🌟 Because every great mission begins with curiosity.
Learn More Here: https://nasahunch.com/
#MissionHES #NASAHUNCH #EveryExplorerStartsWithCuriosity #TigerPride #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators
They all started with a question.
At Hutto Elementary, we're preparing for an exciting journey through the NASA HUNCH Academy, where curiosity becomes discovery and ideas become innovation. While our NASA HUNCH students will take part in specialized learning experiences, the spirit of exploration belongs to every Tiger.
From asking "Why?" to discovering "How?", HES is building a culture where creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking help students reach for the stars.
🌟 Because every great mission begins with curiosity.
Learn More Here: https://nasahunch.com/
#MissionHES #NASAHUNCH #EveryExplorerStartsWithCuriosity #TigerPride #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators
This is what Summer STEM Camp looks like. 🤖💡
✨ Coding.
🧠 Learning.
🛠️ Hands-on experiences.
🎉 Most of all... FUN!
Celebrating curiosity, creativity, and collaboration from building robots and programming code to exploring drones and engineering challenges, our students embraced every opportunity to learn by doing. They had a blast along the way!💜💛
#BearcatSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #PurpleAndGold #DecaturCountySchools
✨ Coding.
🧠 Learning.
🛠️ Hands-on experiences.
🎉 Most of all... FUN!
Celebrating curiosity, creativity, and collaboration from building robots and programming code to exploring drones and engineering challenges, our students embraced every opportunity to learn by doing. They had a blast along the way!💜💛
#BearcatSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #PurpleAndGold #DecaturCountySchools
Next week is our last week of Summer STEM camp for 2026. We have been loving it and look forward to a great week ahead.
📍Location:
Bainbridge Middle School Media Hub and STEM Center @ Bainbridge Middle School
Please enter by the gate and pull all the way to the back of the building to enter through the media center doors.
We will be there to greet you!
⏰ Session Times and Availability for June 15th through June 18th:
JUNE 15-18 8:00-11:30 morning sessions
* rising 1st and 2nd graders *FULL
* rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders *FULL
* rising 9th, 19th, 11th, and 12th graders
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CAFETERIA AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
JUNE 15-18 12:30-4:00 afternoon sessions
* rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders *FULL
* rising 9th, 19th, 11th, and 12th graders
We’re excited for students to experience our new Media Hub and STEM spaces at Bainbridge Middle School.
