
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 🐾💜💛

Day 1 at STEM Camp was a BLAST!
[cy]BEARCATS #11214 is making an IMPACT! We had an amazing time working with rising 1st-8th graders, exploring STEM fundamentals, coding with Spheros, and catching yellow balls shot by KIT CAT—our [CY]BEARCATS' robot from last year's REBUILT season. Our newly forming FTC teams for Bainbridge Middle School are also hard at work this week, learning the ropes and practicing core values alongside everyone. Can't wait for an incredible week ahead! 🤖
#STEMCamp #FIRSTRobotics #[cy]BEARCATS #NextGenSTEM #IMPACT
![Students scramble to catch balls from KIT CAT during Summer STEM CAMP experience hosted by [CY]BEARCATS robotics team 11214 at Bainbridge Middle School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/decatur_county_schools__ga_ar/live_feed_image/image/28007275/large_STEM_CAMP_day_1_having_a_ball.jpg)

![[CY]BEARCAT team members work with students during Summer STEM Camp learning to program Sphero Robots](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/decatur_county_schools__ga_ar/live_feed_image/image/28007278/large_5.jpg)


Decatur County Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our substitute team for the 2026-2027 school year!
We are currently seeking substitutes for:
✅ Classroom Teachers
✅ Lunchroom Staff
✅ Bus Drivers
✅ Bus Aides
✅ Custodial Staff
✅ Nurses
Whether you're a returning substitute or interested in becoming one for the first time, plan to attend one of our upcoming informational meetings:
📅 Thursday, June 11 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
📅 Thursday, June 25 at 9:00 AM
📍 Decatur County Board of Education
1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA
Substitutes play a vital role in supporting our students, schools, and community. We hope you'll consider joining the Bearcat family!
#DecaturCountySchools #BearcatWay #NowHiring #SubstituteTeachers #JoinOurTeam #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture 🐾💜💛

Three outstanding Bainbridge Middle School Bearcats are representing our community at the RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals in Detroit, Michigan, where the nation's top young innovators have gathered to showcase their groundbreaking ideas.
Their invention, Climate Pack: Built for Extremes, was designed to address the challenges people face in extreme hot and cold climates. The innovative backpack helps regulate temperature while also incorporating a companion app that monitors climate conditions, tracks the pack's effectiveness, and connects users around the world to share data and strengthen the impact of the invention.
The students have presented their project to judges, industry professionals, and fellow innovators while exploring exhibits and participating in experiences that celebrate creativity, engineering, and problem-solving.
The team is competing for national recognition, as well as opportunities that could help move their invention toward the next level, including legal and manufacturing services and the potential for patent support.
We are incredibly proud of these young innovators for representing Bainbridge Middle School, Decatur County Schools, and the Bearcat community on a national stage. Their hard work, ingenuity, and commitment to solving real-world problems exemplify the very best of STEM education.
Join us in congratulating these Bearcats and wishing them continued success in Detroit!
#BearcatPride #BMSBearcats #InventionConventionUS #RTXInventionConvention #ClimatePack #BuiltForExtremes #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators #ProblemSolvers #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture 🐾💡🏆🌟






Online registration for the 2025-2026 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




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 🐾💜💛

Next Monday (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CORRECTION) starts SUMMER STEM CAMP at Bainbridge Middle School!
📍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 8th through June 11th:
JUNE 8-11 8:00-11:30 morning sessions
* rising 1st and 2nd graders *FULL
* rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders *FULL
* rising 9th, 19th, 11th, and 12th graders (some slots still available)
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CAFETERIA AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
JUNE 8-11 12:30-4:00 afternoon sessions
* rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders *FULL
* rising 9th, 19th, 11th, and 12th graders (some slots still available)

📍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 8th through June 11th:
JUNE 8-11 8:00-11:30 morning sessions
* rising 1st and 2nd graders *FULL
* rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders *FULL
* rising 9th, 19th, 11th, and 12th graders (some slots still available)
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CAFETERIA AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
JUNE 8-11 12:30-4:00 afternoon sessions
* rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders *FULL
* rising 9th, 19th, 11th, and 12th graders (some slots still available)
⏰ 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 (some slots still available)
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 (some slots still available)
9th-12th graders can still sign up to participate but slots are filling fast. We’re excited for students to experience our new Media Hub and STEM spaces at Bainbridge Middle School.

![9-12th graders can still sign up for SUMMER STEM CAMP with the [cy]BEARCATS program](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/decatur_county_schools__ga_ar/live_feed_image/image/27816566/large_Invite_you...__2_.jpg)






K-8 report cards may be picked up on Friday, May 22, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at each school.
Please note: Report cards will not be mailed this year. If report cards are not picked up on Friday, students will receive them at the beginning of the new school year.

K-8 report cards may be picked up on Friday, May 22, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at each school.
Please note: Report cards will not be mailed this year. If report cards are not picked up on Friday, students will receive them at the beginning of the new school year.



The finish line is almost here, Bearcats! 🐾
Please remember that Wednesday, May 20th will be an early release day. Be sure to check with your child’s school for specific dismissal times.
Go Cats! 💜💛

K-8 report cards may be picked up on Friday, May 22, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at each school.
Please note: Report cards will not be mailed this year. If report cards are not picked up on Friday, students will receive them at the beginning of the new school year.

✅ Planned their projects
✅ Designed and built
✅ Tested and refined
Check out what they created: 🎢 Roller coasters 🏃 Marble runs 🎡 Ferris wheels 💨 Wind-powered cars
Their work doesn't just showcase engineering—it influences curiosity, ignites innovation, and inspires us all. This is what hands-on learning looks like! We are so proud of the creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork on display!







Students had fun decorating empty soda cans, typing character descriptions, and presenting projects in class. Characters on a CAN is always a project that POPS! Special thanks to faculty and staff that donated the cans.









