This Saturday! You’re invited to the BHS and BMS Student Art Show—a celebration of our students’ creativity and talent!
📅 April 18, 2026
⏰ 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Firehouse Arts Center, Bainbridge
Bring your family and come support our amazing young artists. We’d love to see you there!
📅 April 18, 2026
⏰ 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Firehouse Arts Center, Bainbridge
Bring your family and come support our amazing young artists. We’d love to see you there!
Attention BMS and BHS students interested in playing Softball for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Bainbridge High School Robotics Team#11214 ARE HEADED TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
On behalf of the entire school system, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that FRC Team 11214 [CY]BEARCATS has officially qualified for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston!
This past Saturday, April 11th, our students capped off a spectacular debut season by capturing the prestigious Rookie All-Star Award. for the Peachtree District of FIRST Robotics. This isn't just a win for the team; it is a historic milestone for our entire school community.
🌟 What This Means for Our District
The Rookie All-Star Award is one of the highest honors a first-year team can receive. It recognizes the team that most exemplifies the spirit of FIRST through community outreach, professional leadership, and technical excellence. It speaks to the students work and mentors work
To see our students achieve this level of success in their very first year is a testament to:
Student Excellence: Their dedication to engineering, coding, and strategic problem-solving.
Mentorship: The tireless hours our coaches and mentors have invested in these young leaders.
Innovation: A bold reminder that our district is a hub for the next generation of STEM pioneers.
🚀 Next Stop: Houston!
The [CY]BEARCATS are now preparing to take their talents to the global stage, competing against the best teams from around the world. We are incredibly proud of how they have represented our schools, showing grit, "Gracious Professionalism," and unwavering team spirit.
Congratulations, [CY]BEARCATS! You’ve shown us all what’s possible when passion meets hard work. We’ll be rooting for you all the way to Texas! Let’s show them the full support of our community as they gear up for the World Championships.
#BainbridgeProud #[CY]BEARCATS #BuildingTheFuture #FRCWorldChamps #RookieAllStars #STEMExcellence #Team11214 #FIRSTRobotics
![Congratulations to the [CY]BEARCATS #11214](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/decatur_county_schools__ga_ar/live_feed_image/image/25909624/large_100_scholars__3_.jpg)
FROM SEEDS TO THE STARS: A Full Circle Moment in Macon! 🤖🐾
This weekend at the Peachtree District Championships, something bigger than a trophy is happening. Our ROOKIE FRC team, [CY]BEARCATS #11214, is situated right next to Team 3091, the 100 Scholars.
Who are the 100 Scholars?
They are the powerhouse robotics program of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, fueled by a deep partnership with NASA. Led by NASA legend and inventor Dr. Lonnie Johnson, they work to bridge the "opportunity gap" for students in Georgia.
Our Full Circle Journey:
In 2014, the 100 Scholars planted the seeds of robotics in our small rural town with the help of Dr. April Aldridge. After reviving our FLL program at Bainbridge Middle School last year (and taking it all the way to Georgia Tech!), we launched our first-ever FRC team at Bainbridge High School this fall.
Today, we aren’t just competing; we are continuing a legacy. Sponsored by the NASA Robotics Alliance Grant, the [CY]BEARCATS have been building bridges all year—connecting CTAE pathways to industry leaders. Standing proudly next to our original mentors at the State Championship is the ultimate "lift-off."
Thank you, 100 Scholars, for the vision, the outreach, and the opportunity. As we head into the final day, we’re looking over the horizon at what’s next, while honoring the bridge that brought us here.
It’s a great day to be a [CY]BEARCAT! Let’s do this! 🚀
#FRC #STEM #BainbridgeGa #Cybearcats #100Scholars #NASA #GeorgiaRobotics #FullCircle
This weekend at the Peachtree District Championships, something bigger than a trophy is happening. Our ROOKIE FRC team, [CY]BEARCATS #11214, is situated right next to Team 3091, the 100 Scholars.
Who are the 100 Scholars?
They are the powerhouse robotics program of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, fueled by a deep partnership with NASA. Led by NASA legend and inventor Dr. Lonnie Johnson, they work to bridge the "opportunity gap" for students in Georgia.
Our Full Circle Journey:
In 2014, the 100 Scholars planted the seeds of robotics in our small rural town with the help of Dr. April Aldridge. After reviving our FLL program at Bainbridge Middle School last year (and taking it all the way to Georgia Tech!), we launched our first-ever FRC team at Bainbridge High School this fall.
Today, we aren’t just competing; we are continuing a legacy. Sponsored by the NASA Robotics Alliance Grant, the [CY]BEARCATS have been building bridges all year—connecting CTAE pathways to industry leaders. Standing proudly next to our original mentors at the State Championship is the ultimate "lift-off."
Thank you, 100 Scholars, for the vision, the outreach, and the opportunity. As we head into the final day, we’re looking over the horizon at what’s next, while honoring the bridge that brought us here.
It’s a great day to be a [CY]BEARCAT! Let’s do this! 🚀
#FRC #STEM #BainbridgeGa #Cybearcats #100Scholars #NASA #GeorgiaRobotics #FullCircle
![Behind the glass the [cy]BEARCATS blend our purple with the GOLD of Team#3091 the 100 Scholars](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/decatur_county_schools__ga_ar/live_feed_image/image/25902157/large_100_scholars__5_.jpg)
The [cy]BEARCAT Architect of the Solution 🛠️
If you can dream it, [cy]BEARCATS #11214 designer, Joel, can model it. As our team’s CAD and 3D-printing lead, a key build team member, drive team operator and coder...Joel spends his time turning complex ideas into tangible reality—one layer at a time.
Joel says, "Because of the FIRST robotics program, I no longer look at the world's problems as someone else's responsibility. I now have the skills, the network, and the drive to be the solution."
Joel understands that the real "modeling" happens outside the software. FIRST Robotics has shifted his perspective from being a spectator to being a strategist. He has realized that the same logic used to solve a mechanical failure on a robot can be used to tackle the challenges facing our world.
To all the designers of FIRST we see you proving that when you have the right tools and the right mindset, no problem is "someone else's responsibility." Keep designing the future!
#MasterOfCAD #3DPrinting #FutureEngineer #FIRSTImpact #FRC #11214 #[cy]BEARCATS
If you can dream it, [cy]BEARCATS #11214 designer, Joel, can model it. As our team’s CAD and 3D-printing lead, a key build team member, drive team operator and coder...Joel spends his time turning complex ideas into tangible reality—one layer at a time.
Joel says, "Because of the FIRST robotics program, I no longer look at the world's problems as someone else's responsibility. I now have the skills, the network, and the drive to be the solution."
Joel understands that the real "modeling" happens outside the software. FIRST Robotics has shifted his perspective from being a spectator to being a strategist. He has realized that the same logic used to solve a mechanical failure on a robot can be used to tackle the challenges facing our world.
To all the designers of FIRST we see you proving that when you have the right tools and the right mindset, no problem is "someone else's responsibility." Keep designing the future!
#MasterOfCAD #3DPrinting #FutureEngineer #FIRSTImpact #FRC #11214 #[cy]BEARCATS
![Joel the [cy]BEARCAT Architect of the Solution](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/decatur_county_schools__ga_ar/live_feed_image/image/25891564/large_Joel.jpg)
📣 IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION 📣
Georgia Milestones testing is right around the corner! Please take note of the following dates for Decatur County Schools:
📝 EOG (Grades 3–8): April 20–24
📝 EOC (Grades 9–12): May 4–8
To help our students do their very best:
✅ Make sure they are at school on time each day
✅ Encourage a good night’s sleep
✅ Schedule appointments after 12:00 PM when possible
Let’s work together to set our students up for success! 💜🐾
If you have any questions, please contact Chip Davis at 229-248-2200.
Georgia Milestones testing is right around the corner! Please take note of the following dates for Decatur County Schools:
📝 EOG (Grades 3–8): April 20–24
📝 EOC (Grades 9–12): May 4–8
To help our students do their very best:
✅ Make sure they are at school on time each day
✅ Encourage a good night’s sleep
✅ Schedule appointments after 12:00 PM when possible
Let’s work together to set our students up for success! 💜🐾
If you have any questions, please contact Chip Davis at 229-248-2200.
"Sentences to Ecosystems: Building a Food Web," 7th grade students became ecologists by first writing food chains from scenarios to identify individual feeding relationships and then creating a complex, interconnected food web from their food chains.
School Choice Consideration
🗓 April 20–24, 2026
📚 Upcoming Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students are eligible to apply for the 2026–2027 school year
Online completion form will be available on dcboe.com during Choice Week
Available slots will be based on current enrollment numbers and class size.
#SchoolChoice #DecaturCountySchools #BearcatFamily #TheBearcatWay
🗓 April 20–24, 2026
📚 Upcoming Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students are eligible to apply for the 2026–2027 school year
Online completion form will be available on dcboe.com during Choice Week
Available slots will be based on current enrollment numbers and class size.
#SchoolChoice #DecaturCountySchools #BearcatFamily #TheBearcatWay
Today is the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP for FIRST ROBOTICS and BAINBRIDGE is showing up in style. You can cheer on your [cy]BEARCATS #11214 all week long and tune in for the exciting finish on Saturday as we make our BID for the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
You can view everything online at https://gafirst.org/watch-live
#OMGrobots #BridgeToTomorrow #[cy]BEARCAT11214
You can view everything online at https://gafirst.org/watch-live
#OMGrobots #BridgeToTomorrow #[cy]BEARCAT11214
💙 This Friday, April 10th, Wear Blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Wear blue to show your support and help raise awareness for the protection and well-being of children across our community. This simple act is a powerful way to stand together for a cause that impacts so many young lives.
At Decatur County Schools, caring for our students goes beyond the classroom. It’s a shared commitment we hold as a community.
Let’s continue Supporting Our Children, The Bearcat Way
Wear blue to show your support and help raise awareness for the protection and well-being of children across our community. This simple act is a powerful way to stand together for a cause that impacts so many young lives.
At Decatur County Schools, caring for our students goes beyond the classroom. It’s a shared commitment we hold as a community.
Let’s continue Supporting Our Children, The Bearcat Way
National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week- April 6-10. BMS is lucky to have the dedication and support of our Assistant Principals.
School Choice Consideration
🗓 April 20–24, 2026
📚 Upcoming Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students are eligible to apply for the 2026–2027 school year
Online completion form will be available on dcboe.com during Choice Week
Available slots will be based on current enrollment numbers and class size.
#SchoolChoice #DecaturCountySchools #BearcatFamily #TheBearcatWay
🗓 April 20–24, 2026
📚 Upcoming Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students are eligible to apply for the 2026–2027 school year
Online completion form will be available on dcboe.com during Choice Week
Available slots will be based on current enrollment numbers and class size.
#SchoolChoice #DecaturCountySchools #BearcatFamily #TheBearcatWay
Students that will be transitioning into 6th grade at BMS for the 2026-2027 school year, mark your calendars for the May 4th Informational Meeting.
The Decatur County SUMMER STEM CAMP will be offering two different weeks of exciting four-day learning experiences for bright, forward-thinking students at all grade levels who will evolve into our next generation of science innovators, engineers, health, and Instructional Technology professionals. Working with our robotics teams and technology leaders, students will be given early exposure to STEM fields through hands on experiences with robotics, AR/VR, and even drones.
Students will have the opportunity to learn new skills in the new MEDIA HUB and STEM CENTER at Bainbridge Middle School. During the unique four-day camp, students will design and engineer innovative solutions, explore STEM careers, and grow their problem solving skills. STEM CAMP is the perfect opportunity for young and curious minds to explore the frontiers of 21st-century science and technology.
As always these slots fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today. We look forward to working with you this summer!
REGISTRATION LINK https://aptg.co/4t-msT
Cost: $40.00 registration fee per week
Please make checks payable to BMS
WEEK 1 Dates: June 8-11
STEM Exploration with LEGO ROBOTICS
rising 1st - 2nd graders 8:00-11:30
rising 3rd - 5th graders 12:30-4:00
rising 6th and 8th graders 8:00-11:30
rising 9th -12 graders STEM BUILD CAMP 8:00-11:30
rising 8th -12 graders STEM DRONE CAMP 12:30-4:00
WEEK 2 Dates: June 15-18
STEM Exploration with LEGO ROBOTICS
rising 3rd and 5th graders 8:00-11:30
rising 6th and 8th graders 12:30-4:00
rising 9th -12 graders STEM BUILD & CIRCUITS CAMP 8:00-11:30
rising 9th -12 graders STEM DRONE & CODE CAMP 12:30-4:00
STEM Camp is limited to 15 participants for each session.
Please hand deliver the attached registration form and payment to Paula Morris at the Decatur County Board of Education - 1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN FORM TO THE SCHOOL!!
First come, first serve! Must be registered and paid by May 29th, 2026.
Pod 8.2 explored the underground wonders of Florida Caverns State Park, and it was more than just an adventure! Students connected science standards by examining cave formations made of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), linking to elements like calcium, carbon, and oxygen, while also exploring pure substances, mixtures, and natural changes over time. They also stepped into history, discussing how the Civilian Conservation Corps helped develop the caves during the Great Depression; providing jobs and shaping the park we see today.
Science and history came together for an unforgettable experience all before enjoying lunch and a refreshing hike! Real-world learning makes standards stick!
Science and history came together for an unforgettable experience all before enjoying lunch and a refreshing hike! Real-world learning makes standards stick!
✨ Finding The Light ✨
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music!
BHS Chorus & Musical Theatre and BMS Chorus present our Spring Concert on Thursday, April 9th at the BHS Performing Arts Center.
Doors open at 6pm | Concert begins at 6:30pm.
FREE ADMISSION — we can't wait to see you there! 🎵
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music!
BHS Chorus & Musical Theatre and BMS Chorus present our Spring Concert on Thursday, April 9th at the BHS Performing Arts Center.
Doors open at 6pm | Concert begins at 6:30pm.
FREE ADMISSION — we can't wait to see you there! 🎵
🤖 EVENT FINALIST, QUALITY AWARD, QUALIFIED FOR STATE! 🤖
The Bainbridge High School [cy]BEARCATS robotics team is thrilled to be returning form the ALBANY Qualifier this weekend qualified to bring our robot KIT CAT to the state championship in Macon on APRIL 8-11> This weekend our ROOKIE team was honored to be selected to compete alongside Team 4188 and Team 1771 in the top alliance!--earning recognition as an event finalist!
But that's not all. the [cy]BEARCATS #11214 also received the QUALITY AWARD, recognizing our machine's robustness and our team's collaborative spirit. The judges wrote: "This team demonstrates TRUE QUALITY through its unwavering attention to detail in everything it does. Clad in purple with every gear in sync, this team reflects strength, reliability, and a commitment to doing the essential exceptionally well. Though the team is new, their foundation is Strong! Like a well-built bridge, every connection is built to last."
We achieved our ROOKIE GOALS for the season:
✓ Built a bot that functions and never misses a match
✓ Earned the Rookie All-Star Award to present at State
✓ Earned our place at the State Championship in Macon next week
From broken intake rods to overcurrent issues—we kept KIT CAT running for every single match. Now we're back in the workshop, sharpening our edge for States. The only thing left on our Rookie Bucket List is to earn the privilege of traveling to compete on the world state at the end of the month. We are up for the challenge.
Thank you to our mentors, our sponsors, our alliance partners, and all the veteran FRC teams who've guided us every step of the way--helping us build a bridge to our future!
The [cy]BEARCAT team mantra: "Everything in life worth doing takes work, takes time, and takes GRIT!" Now, we are ready to show ours.
#GRITgoesAlongWay, #OMGrobots, #FRC11214, #cyBEARCATS
💜✨ Spring Break is here! ✨💛
Decatur County Schools will be on Spring Break March 30 – April 3.
No school for students.
Enjoy the break—we’ll see everyone back soon! 💜🐾💛
#BearcatWay #SpringBreak #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
It's the final day of the ALBANY FIRST ROBOTICS QUALIFIER and our Bainbridge High School team #11214 [cy]BEARCATS was just selected for ALLIANCE 1 in the playoffs.
You can watch it live starting at 2:00pm this afternoon. It's a double elimination bracket and we are playing to win!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDvy6aOFfMo
It's a GREAT DAY to be a BEARCAT!
#11214, #FIRST #OMGrobots
You can watch it live starting at 2:00pm this afternoon. It's a double elimination bracket and we are playing to win!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDvy6aOFfMo
It's a GREAT DAY to be a BEARCAT!
#11214, #FIRST #OMGrobots
💜✨ Spring Break is here! ✨💛
Decatur County Schools will be on Spring Break March 30 – April 3.
No school for students.
Enjoy the break—we’ll see everyone back soon! 💜🐾💛
#BearcatWay #SpringBreak #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
