See you at the pole will be this coming Wednesday!
DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY STATEMENT 9/18/2026
Attention Bearcat Family,
Decatur County Schools Technology department is aware of a potential cyber concern that you may have received via email that looks like it comes from one of our employees related to a Docusign Document.
Please be aware that this is a phishing email, and Decatur County Schools would never ask you for any identifying information or passwords.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Attention Bearcat Family,
Decatur County Schools Technology department is aware of a potential cyber concern that you may have received via email that looks like it comes from one of our employees related to a Docusign Document.
Please be aware that this is a phishing email, and Decatur County Schools would never ask you for any identifying information or passwords.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Please see a FFA Member for more information.
📣Autism Learning Series!
The Marcus Autism Center and Georgia Autism Services Initiative are offering a virtual learning series on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. EST, covering helpful topics for families, including early autism signs, communication growth, neurodiversity, navigating tears and tantrums, toileting strategies, IEPs and school services, and more.
💜💛 Parents are welcome to join Julie Lawler, Parent Mentor, for a Watch Party on Tuesday, September 22nd!
📍 Julie’s Office — 915 Zorn Road
🕛 9/22 at 12:00 p.m.
Come watch, learn, and connect while gaining helpful information and strategies to support your child and family.
We hope you’ll join us! 💜💛
The Marcus Autism Center and Georgia Autism Services Initiative are offering a virtual learning series on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. EST, covering helpful topics for families, including early autism signs, communication growth, neurodiversity, navigating tears and tantrums, toileting strategies, IEPs and school services, and more.
💜💛 Parents are welcome to join Julie Lawler, Parent Mentor, for a Watch Party on Tuesday, September 22nd!
📍 Julie’s Office — 915 Zorn Road
🕛 9/22 at 12:00 p.m.
Come watch, learn, and connect while gaining helpful information and strategies to support your child and family.
We hope you’ll join us! 💜💛
Flu Vaccine Interest Form
Deadline to submit: September 29, 2026
The Decatur County Health Department can provide Flu Clinic packets for students who are interested in receiving the flu shot at school this year.
👉 Please complete this form: https://bit.ly/BearcatFLUshot
📌 A separate form must be completed for each child in your family for whom you would like to receive the flu shot paperwork.
📷 Scan the QR code below
Deadline to submit: September 29, 2026
The Decatur County Health Department can provide Flu Clinic packets for students who are interested in receiving the flu shot at school this year.
👉 Please complete this form: https://bit.ly/BearcatFLUshot
📌 A separate form must be completed for each child in your family for whom you would like to receive the flu shot paperwork.
📷 Scan the QR code below
🤖 [cy]BEARCATS Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators! 🤖
On September 12th, the [cy]BEARCATS #11214 hosted a local FTC Kickoff & Workshop event, bringing together 4 rookie FTC teams from Bainbridge Middle School and over 58 students for an incredible day of learning and collaboration!
Across the team, our members dedicated 48 total hours of outreach to help mentor these future engineers. During the hands-on workshops led by our [cy]BEARCAT team members, new FTC students learned:
🔹 CAD & 3D Modeling: Designing custom team number plates & flag holders and technical design
🔹 Programming: Coding FTC bot movement from Scratch preparing for the FTC BIOBUZZ season
🔹 Build & Fabrication: Hands-on tool usage to assemble starter bot driving bases
🔹 Marketing and Branding strategies for the new [cy]BEARTECH family: HUNT, STRIKE, CHASE, and POUNCE
🔹Game play and alliance outreach strategies from our 2026 FIRST World Championship Experience
🔹 FIRST Core Values: Embracing Gracious Professionalism® on and off the field
To cap off a super successful day, everyone gathered for the official FTC game reveal, where our team shared key tips and strategies to help these 4 rookie FTC teams launch into their season with confidence. We are excited to see the progress of our [cy]BEARTECH family teams [cy]BEARTECH Hunt #36371, [cy]BEARTECH Strike #36372, [cy]BEARTECH Chase #36373, and [cy]BEARTECH Pounce #36374 ! This HIVE is BUZZING! It's gonna be an exciting year!
We can’t wait to see what these teams build this year!
#FIRST #FTC #FRC #STEM #Robotics #GraciousProfessionalism #cyBEARCATS #STEMeducation #FTC36371 #FTC36372 #FTC36373 #FTC36374 #BIOBUZZ
![Basic Coding practice with our FRC [cy]BEARCAT 11214 Coding Team](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/decatur_county_schools__ga_ar/live_feed_image/image/29917266/large_4.png)
Attention Bearcat Family,
Decatur County School's Technology department is aware of a potential cyber concern that you may have received via email that looks like it comes from one of our employees related to a Docusign Document.
Please be aware that this is a phishing email, and Decatur County Schools would never ask you for any identifying information or passwords.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Decatur County School's Technology department is aware of a potential cyber concern that you may have received via email that looks like it comes from one of our employees related to a Docusign Document.
Please be aware that this is a phishing email, and Decatur County Schools would never ask you for any identifying information or passwords.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
IT Tech Specialist Appreciation!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Decatur County Schools is proud to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is an annual observance in the United States from September 15 to October 15 that honors the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Decatur County Schools is proud to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is an annual observance in the United States from September 15 to October 15 that honors the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Want to watch some parents in competition? Come out and watch our parents vs players volleyball game!
Showtime is almost here! 🎭
✨Final reminder for BMS Drama Club's "Complaint Department and Lemonade" – ticket sales are CASHLESS (purchase online or at the door with card), but concessions are CASH ONLY! Save time by purchasing your tickets online. All performances are held in the BMS Cafeteria.
Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Don't miss the laughs!
Showtimes:
Thursday 9/17 6:30 PM - https://gofan.co/event/6839230?schoolId=GA24297
Friday 9/18 6:30 PM - https://gofan.co/event/6839236?schoolId=GA24297
Saturday 9/19 3:00 PM - https://gofan.co/event/6839240?schoolId=GA24297
Saturday 9/19 6:30 PM - https://gofan.co/event/6839247?schoolId=GA24297
See you there! 🍿🎟️
Homecoming Dance tickets will be on sale next week during lunches. No tickets will be sold at the dance.
Today, we pause to remember and honor.
On Patriot Day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless acts of courage, compassion, and selflessness that followed.
We honor the first responders who ran toward danger, the service members who answered the call, and the everyday Americans who came together in the face of tragedy.
May we continue to carry forward the spirit of unity that reminds us we are stronger together.
We will never forget.
On Patriot Day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless acts of courage, compassion, and selflessness that followed.
We honor the first responders who ran toward danger, the service members who answered the call, and the everyday Americans who came together in the face of tragedy.
May we continue to carry forward the spirit of unity that reminds us we are stronger together.
We will never forget.
💛 GO GOLD for Childhood Cancer Awareness! 🎗️
We’re asking our community to join Decatur County Schools in wearing GOLD on Tuesday, September 22 in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
Together, we can raise awareness and show support for children and families impacted by childhood cancer. 💛
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GoGold #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools
We’re asking our community to join Decatur County Schools in wearing GOLD on Tuesday, September 22 in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
Together, we can raise awareness and show support for children and families impacted by childhood cancer. 💛
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GoGold #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools
🎓 Progress Reports Coming Home 🎓
Decatur County Schools students’ progress reports will be released on September 10th
Parents and guardians can check grades, attendance, and more anytime through the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus):
👉 https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/decaturco.jsp
#ProgressReports #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay
Decatur County Schools students’ progress reports will be released on September 10th
Parents and guardians can check grades, attendance, and more anytime through the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus):
👉 https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/decaturco.jsp
#ProgressReports #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay
BMS FFA Members Charlie and Heidi Griffin exhibited their sheep projects at the Peach State Labor Day Throw Down. Charlie won 7th grade showmanship and placed 2nd in class. and Heidi placed 4th in 6th grade showmanship and 2nd in class.
WE Are Bainbridge.
Last week, Decatur County Schools had the privilege of presenting the September Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, and what a great day it was to be a Bearcat!
From the moment guests arrived, The Bearcat Way was on full display.
BHS Band students welcomed guests outside the Kirbo Center. Buddy the Bearcat greeted attendees. Student ambassadors welcomed and directed guests, served and assisted in the food line, and interacted directly with Chamber members and community leaders. RobotCat was in the lobby shaking hands and showcasing technology. Throughout the luncheon, images and stories of our students and schools filled the screens.
Every part of the experience had a purpose: to show, not just tell, what it means to be a Bearcat.
Our students were serving, performing, demonstrating technology, connecting with business leaders, and sharing the talents and skills they are developing every day.
Decatur County Schools is the public school system of Decatur County. We are the public, and we give what no one else can.
We bring together students from across our community and provide opportunities through Academics, Arts, and Athletics that allow them to discover their strengths, develop their talents, find where they belong, and prepare for what comes next.
And what comes next matters to all of us.
The students in our schools today are the workforce, business owners, educators, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, and neighbors of tomorrow. When we invest in their education and their opportunities, we are investing in the future of Bainbridge and Decatur County.
That is why the relationship between our public schools and our community matters. Thank you to our teachers, staff, administrators, students, families, Chamber members, local businesses, and community partners who continue to invest in our students and believe in what we can accomplish together.
We invite our business community to stay engaged, stay connected, and continue creating opportunities alongside us.
Strong public schools help build a strong workforce, a strong economy, and a strong Bainbridge.
WE are students.
WE are educators.
WE are families.
WE are businesses.
WE are community partners.
Together, WE Are Bainbridge.
It’s a great day to be a Bearcat!
#WEAreBainbridge #TheBearcatWay #BearcatPride #DecaturCountySchools
Last week, Decatur County Schools had the privilege of presenting the September Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, and what a great day it was to be a Bearcat!
From the moment guests arrived, The Bearcat Way was on full display.
BHS Band students welcomed guests outside the Kirbo Center. Buddy the Bearcat greeted attendees. Student ambassadors welcomed and directed guests, served and assisted in the food line, and interacted directly with Chamber members and community leaders. RobotCat was in the lobby shaking hands and showcasing technology. Throughout the luncheon, images and stories of our students and schools filled the screens.
Every part of the experience had a purpose: to show, not just tell, what it means to be a Bearcat.
Our students were serving, performing, demonstrating technology, connecting with business leaders, and sharing the talents and skills they are developing every day.
Decatur County Schools is the public school system of Decatur County. We are the public, and we give what no one else can.
We bring together students from across our community and provide opportunities through Academics, Arts, and Athletics that allow them to discover their strengths, develop their talents, find where they belong, and prepare for what comes next.
And what comes next matters to all of us.
The students in our schools today are the workforce, business owners, educators, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, and neighbors of tomorrow. When we invest in their education and their opportunities, we are investing in the future of Bainbridge and Decatur County.
That is why the relationship between our public schools and our community matters. Thank you to our teachers, staff, administrators, students, families, Chamber members, local businesses, and community partners who continue to invest in our students and believe in what we can accomplish together.
We invite our business community to stay engaged, stay connected, and continue creating opportunities alongside us.
Strong public schools help build a strong workforce, a strong economy, and a strong Bainbridge.
WE are students.
WE are educators.
WE are families.
WE are businesses.
WE are community partners.
Together, WE Are Bainbridge.
It’s a great day to be a Bearcat!
#WEAreBainbridge #TheBearcatWay #BearcatPride #DecaturCountySchools
Don't miss BMS Drama Club's "Complaint Department and Lemonade" – opening NEXT WEEK! 🎭🍋
From Oreo icing to the price of cheese, our complaint department has heard it ALL! Join us for a hilarious evening of non-stop grievances and surprises. Will there be hope for anyone handling these complaints? Come find out!
Grab concessions before the show (cash only). Doors open 30 minutes early.
Get your tickets today!
From Oreo icing to the price of cheese, our complaint department has heard it ALL! Join us for a hilarious evening of non-stop grievances and surprises. Will there be hope for anyone handling these complaints? Come find out!
Grab concessions before the show (cash only). Doors open 30 minutes early.
Get your tickets today!
🎓 What happens on a PD Day?
While students may have the day away from the classroom, our teachers and staff are busy learning, collaborating, and preparing! 🧑🏫✨
Professional Development Days give our educators dedicated time to strengthen their skills, exchange ideas, explore new strategies, and work together to enhance the learning experience for our students. 📚💡
It’s all part of continuing to grow, improve, and find new ways to help every student succeed. 💜💛
#ProfessionalDevelopment #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
While students may have the day away from the classroom, our teachers and staff are busy learning, collaborating, and preparing! 🧑🏫✨
Professional Development Days give our educators dedicated time to strengthen their skills, exchange ideas, explore new strategies, and work together to enhance the learning experience for our students. 📚💡
It’s all part of continuing to grow, improve, and find new ways to help every student succeed. 💜💛
#ProfessionalDevelopment #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture
🎓 Progress Reports Coming Home 🎓
Decatur County Schools students’ progress reports will be released on September 10th
Parents and guardians can check grades, attendance, and more anytime through the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus):
👉 https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/decaturco.jsp
#ProgressReports #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay
Decatur County Schools students’ progress reports will be released on September 10th
Parents and guardians can check grades, attendance, and more anytime through the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus):
👉 https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/decaturco.jsp
#ProgressReports #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay
