Want to find your voice at BMS? Stop by and meet Mr. Griffith at BMS during Open House tonight!

2 days ago, BMS Chorus
A purple background with music notes, with bold text that reads: "Sign up for Chorus: BMS Open House. Stop by the chorus room from 5-7PM tonight (July 31st) to meet Mr. Griffith and sign up for Chorus at Bainbridge Middle School! More Information: email cgriffith@dcboe.com"
BMS Open House will be tonight from 5PM-7PM!
2 days ago, Bainbridge Middle School
BMS Open House July 31, 2025 5-7PM Parents please park in the lunchroom parking lot. Enter and Exit using the Lunchroom Patio Doors.
📅 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
5 days 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
5 days 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.
Welcome back, Teachers!
Let’s Inspire, Influence, and Ignite — The Bearcat Way!
5 days 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!
8 days 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.
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.
9 days 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
9 days 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

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

12 days 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
18 days 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.
📣 Open House Announcement!
We’re excited to welcome our Bearcat families back into the buildings! 🐾

The following Decatur County Schools will host Open House on Thursday, July 31 from 5–7 PM:
🏫 Bainbridge High School
🏫 Bainbridge Middle School
🏫 Hutto Elementary School
🏫 Jones Wheat Primary School
🏫 West Bainbridge Primary School

🔔 Reminder: Decatur County Schools will not be providing school supplies this year. Please check your child’s supply list by visiting the Decatur County Schools website:
Go to “Explore” → “Documents” → “2025–2026 School Supply List” folder,
or click here: https://www.dcboe.com/documents/2025---2026-school-supply-lists/824542

💛 Get ready for a fantastic school year—The Bearcat Way! ✨

#BearcatStrong #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #BackToSchool2025
23 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic for Decatur County Schools Open House on July 31 from 5–7 PM, featuring a roaring bearcat logo and bold purple and gold colors.
🎉📚 A New Year is Almost Here! 📚🎉
We’re counting down the days to the first day of school on August 4, 2025 — and we couldn’t be more excited to Inspire. Influence. Ignite. another incredible year of learning, growth, and success! 🚀✨

🛑 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PARENTS:
To ensure a safe and smooth start, parents will be allowed inside the building for drop-off only from August 4–6.
Beginning August 7, we’ll resume normal drop-off procedures.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support as we work together to make this year one of the best yet! 💜💛

Let’s make 2025–2026 unforgettable! 💫
#InspireInfluenceIgnite #BackToSchool #WeAreReady #SafeStartStrongStart
23 days ago, Decatur County Schools
First Day of School is August 4. Parents may enter the building for drop-off from August 4–6 only. Normal procedures resume August 7. Decatur County Schools logo included
📢 Attention Parents! 📢
As we prepare for the new school year, please remember that ALL rising Kindergarten, 7th Grade, and 11th Grade students are required to have an updated Form 3231 (Georgia Immunization Certificate) on file — if not already obtained.

✅ Please review your child’s vaccination record to ensure they are up to date and ready to start school on time.

Questions? Contact your child’s healthcare provider or local health department for assistance.

📅 Let’s start the school year healthy and ready to go!

#BackToSchool #ImmunizationReminder #Form3231 #HealthyStart
24 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Reminder for back to school immunizations with images of students and notice that Georgia Form 3231 is required for kindergarteners, 7th graders, and 11th graders. Message encourages checking immunization records and updating before school starts
Coach Dee and The BMS Cheer Team is getting ready for Football season! Make sure to come see these young ladies!
26 days ago, Bainbridge Middle School
BMS Summer Cheer
Parents: if you have an athlete, Rankone is now up and ready for you to complete your forms. BMS will take care of uploading the physical form part.
about 1 month ago, Bainbridge Middle School
📱 Have you received this text? It’s your link to communicating through the new Decatur County Schools app! ✅ Follow the link to verify your phone number. 🚫 Didn’t get the text? Make sure your info is up to date in Infinite Campus: 🔗 https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/parents/decaturco.jsp 📍 Or stop by the DCBOE Main Office: 1417 Dothan Rd | Mon–Thurs | 9 AM – 3 PM 📲 Haven’t downloaded the app yet? Stay connected—all school communication in ONE place. Search “Decatur County Schools” in your app store today! #BearcatWay #StayConnected #DecaturCountySchools #DownloadTheApp
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
Promotional graphic encouraging parents to download the Decatur County Schools app and check if they’ve received a specific text message about using Rooms for school communication. The image features a phone showing the text message, a QR code to download the app, and contact update information. It includes The Bearcat Way logo and mentions updating contact info in person at the DCBOE office or online. Bold headlines read “HAVE YOU RECEIVED THIS TEXT?” and “DOWNLOAD THE DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS APP TODAY!”
School Supply Lists are NOW ONLINE! Go to the Documents Tab at Decatur County Schools and Click the 2025 -2026 School Supply List Folder or Click the link Below: https://www.dcboe.com/documents/2025---2026-school-supply-lists/824542
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
Thank you to the Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority for their willingness to help with our athletic camps, games, and facility changes. Your partnership makes a lasting impact on our student-athletes and our community! #CommunitySupport #Teamwork #SummerCamp #DCBOE #Athletics
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
A large group of young children and teen cheerleaders pose together in a gym, all smiling and wearing matching "Bearcat Cheerleader" t-shirts. The gym floor is marked with purple lines, and a sign for the Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority is visible in the background. The words “Thank you, Bainbridge Decatur County Recreation Authority” are overlaid on the image.
Attention BMS Football: there will be no practice this Thursday, June 19th.
about 2 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School
Reminder that BMS Football starts tomorrow at BMS. Arrive by 7:45am at the gym. Bring fluids and pick up is at 10am.
about 2 months ago, Bainbridge Middle School