Lights! Cameras! Volcanoes! Earthquakes!
6th graders at Bainbridge Middle School are getting ready for Hollywood-level thrills — with science! Dr. Samantha Wilson from Georgia Tech will show how volcanoes and earthquakes are portrayed in movies and explain the real plate-tectonics science behind these dramatic events as part of the GaTECH Direct to Discovery program and partnership. Making learning Visible--the Bearcat Way!
You're invited — Robots in Action! 🤖
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us at Bainbridge Middle School for the FIRST LEGO League Southern Regional Qualifier Tournament — Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. The theme is Archaeology and students have been "digging in" to develop innovative solutions, showcase their engineering design skills, and dazzle us with their autonomous robots on the tables.
Bainbridge Middle School
3130 Thomasville Road, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Saturday, December 13 — 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Highlights:
🤖Live robot rounds in the GYM (9:30–11:30 & 12:00–1:15) — free for the public to watch
🤖Teams competing include Decatur County’s 66302–Techno Treasures & 66305–Sand Stormers
🤖Students will present innovation projects and autonomous robots on the competition tables
🤖Robot PITS will feature interactive activities and team Innovation Project and Robot Design displays
🤖Hutto Elementary students will host a Robot Expo in the lobby showcasing projects as they prepare for the GA STC competition
🥤🍫 Concessions available all day from Bainbridge High School’s Buddy & Bella’s (specialty drinks $3.50; Pepsi & Gatorade $2.50; snacks $1–$3) — all proceeds benefit the BHS Entrepreneurship Program and 🍕LUNCH will also be for sale in the cafeteria with all proceeds benefiting the BMS Drama Club
Seating for family and spectators in the bleachers; follow ENTER/EXIT signage via Thomasville Road
Come cheer on our local teams, explore innovation projects, try interactive pit activities, and support student programs — see you there! 🎉
Huge shoutout to BMS FFA member Maci Lynn! She recently competed in the sub-area FFA Creed Speaking competition and is advancing to the Area 5 Creed Speaking Finals on March 5, 2026 in Tifton. We’re so proud of her hard work, poise, and dedication.
Mark your calendar for the HES & BMS Winter Band Concert this Tuesday night! We hope to see you there.
We would like to thank everyone who supported BMS Chorus at their winter concert! What a perfect way to ring in the season. A special shoutout to our pianist, Ms. Elizabeth Grice, for her beautiful playing.
Parents, if you have any photos or videos you would like to share, please send them to Mr. Griffith through the app or via email at cgriffith@dcboe.com.
🎄 Decatur County Schools Holiday Schedule 🎄
Here’s a quick look at important dates as we head into the holiday season!
📆 Thursday, December 18, 2025
➡️ Early Release (More details on early release times for individual schools to follow.)
📆 Friday, December 19, 2025
➡️ Teacher In-Service — Professional Development Day
📆 Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026
➡️ Christmas Break — Student Holiday
📆 Monday, January 5, 2026 – Tuesday, January 6, 2026
➡️ Teacher In-Service — Professional Development Days
📆 Wednesday, January 7, 2026
➡️ First Day Back for Students
We hope everyone has a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season! 🎁✨
Here’s a quick look at important dates as we head into the holiday season!
📆 Thursday, December 18, 2025
➡️ Early Release (More details on early release times for individual schools to follow.)
📆 Friday, December 19, 2025
➡️ Teacher In-Service — Professional Development Day
📆 Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026
➡️ Christmas Break — Student Holiday
📆 Monday, January 5, 2026 – Tuesday, January 6, 2026
➡️ Teacher In-Service — Professional Development Days
📆 Wednesday, January 7, 2026
➡️ First Day Back for Students
We hope everyone has a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season! 🎁✨
Students in Ms. Crawford's Read 180 Class took their best SHOT at Transitions with a game of "Around the World 🌎" in Basketball. Students were divided into teams, asked questions about transitions, and earned a chance to shoot for two and move around the Basketball 🏀 Goal. The objective of the game was to show that by using the correct transitions, students can master essay writing.
Special thanks to Coach Clark for allowing the class to utilize the gym.
Special thanks to Coach Clark for allowing the class to utilize the gym.
BMS Basketball Teams Give Back: 250 Meals Served, Leadership on and off the Court
Tonight is the annual BMS Chorus Winter Concert! We hope you'll join us at the BHS Performing Arts Center at 7:00 PM. Check out this poster made by 6th grade student Itzell Alvarado-Rodriguez!
🎄✨ Please join us for a Jolly Holiday Fundraiser supporting The Salvation Army! ✨🎄
Our amazing educators are rocking their most magical, merry, and fabulous Christmas attire—all to spread joy and hope this season!
Every $1.00 donation = 1 vote for your favorite festive disaster. 💚❤️
All proceeds go directly to The Salvation Army to brighten Christmas for local families in need.
How to Join the Fun:
🎁 Step 1: Browse the Christmas Showcase and choose the one that jingles your heart.
🎁 Step 2: Use the Google Form to make your donation and cast your vote.
🎁 Step 3: Stay tuned—our jolly winner will be announced soon!
Thank you for sprinkling kindness, cheer, and Christmas magic across our community! 🎅🌟
https://forms.gle/tojiPZQ4uArbfobW8
Our amazing educators are rocking their most magical, merry, and fabulous Christmas attire—all to spread joy and hope this season!
Every $1.00 donation = 1 vote for your favorite festive disaster. 💚❤️
All proceeds go directly to The Salvation Army to brighten Christmas for local families in need.
How to Join the Fun:
🎁 Step 1: Browse the Christmas Showcase and choose the one that jingles your heart.
🎁 Step 2: Use the Google Form to make your donation and cast your vote.
🎁 Step 3: Stay tuned—our jolly winner will be announced soon!
Thank you for sprinkling kindness, cheer, and Christmas magic across our community! 🎅🌟
https://forms.gle/tojiPZQ4uArbfobW8
Tomorrow is the annual BMS Chorus Winter Concert! We hope you'll join us at the BHS Performing Arts Center at 7:00 PM tomorrow, December 4th. Check out this poster made by 6th grade student Maria Cac Cucul!
This week is the annual BMS Chorus Winter Concert! We hope you'll join us at the BHS Performing Arts Center at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 4th. Check out this poster made by 7th grade student Kylie Letts!
This week is the annual BMS Chorus Winter Concert! We hope you'll join us at the BHS Performing Arts Center at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 4th. Check out this poster made by 7th grade student Elizabeth Brown!
The BMS Robotics team is working hard to prepare for regionals! They're competing in 4 categories, and Decatur is hosting the regional tournament! Such a big deal! We would love any volunteers!!
The BMS boys and girls Thanksgiving Outreach.
BMS Nurse Lynn facilitated a hands-on AED drill during the November Professional Learning say.
8th grade science students dove deep into the physics of play, exploring the energy transformations essential for a game of kickball.
They successfully traced the energy pathway—beginning with radiant energy from the sun, which is then converted by plants and ultimately stored as chemical potential energy in their bodies (via food).
This stored energy is then converted into kinetic energy (the energy of motion) as they run, pitch, and ultimately transform chemical energy into mechanical energy to powerfully kick the ball! They worked as teams, demonstrating the real-world application of science.
They successfully traced the energy pathway—beginning with radiant energy from the sun, which is then converted by plants and ultimately stored as chemical potential energy in their bodies (via food).
This stored energy is then converted into kinetic energy (the energy of motion) as they run, pitch, and ultimately transform chemical energy into mechanical energy to powerfully kick the ball! They worked as teams, demonstrating the real-world application of science.
The BMS PTO Fundraiser is happening now!
✨🍔 Grillin’ for the Greatest ✨
We had such a great time celebrating our Bainbridge Middle School educators during this year’s Grillin’ for the Greatest event! 💜💛
A huge thank you to First National Bank for sponsoring the celebration and for showing up early to grill and serve a delicious meal. Your support means so much to our Bearcat community.
Our Bearcat educators pour their hearts into students every single day, and this event was a special way to say thank you for their dedication, passion, and commitment. We are so grateful for everything they do! 💛🐾💜
#GrillinForTheGreatest #ThankYouFirstNationalBank #BMS #TeacherAppreciation #CommunitySupport #TheBearcatWay
We had such a great time celebrating our Bainbridge Middle School educators during this year’s Grillin’ for the Greatest event! 💜💛
A huge thank you to First National Bank for sponsoring the celebration and for showing up early to grill and serve a delicious meal. Your support means so much to our Bearcat community.
Our Bearcat educators pour their hearts into students every single day, and this event was a special way to say thank you for their dedication, passion, and commitment. We are so grateful for everything they do! 💛🐾💜
#GrillinForTheGreatest #ThankYouFirstNationalBank #BMS #TeacherAppreciation #CommunitySupport #TheBearcatWay
Cinderella doesn't seem interested in a Prince since she has so many chores to do. Hopefully your housework can wait for one night to see this magical show!
📖 "Twice Upon a Time" by Tracy Wells
✨ Thursday, November 20th
🌲 BHS Performing Arts Center
🕰️ Doors open at 6:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets available online and at the door; $5 for students, $10 for adults
Purchase Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5260971?schoolId=GA24297
Please note there is a $1 service fee on all tickets purchased online.
Produced by special arrangement through Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Colorado.
