🚀🌎 BMS Bearcats Compete on the National Stage in Detroit! 🌎🚀

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 ALL Grade Levels ☀️

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

So excited to be on the way to the RTX National invention Convention! Look out Detroit! Here come the Bearcats!!!

🐾 READY TO BE A BEARCAT? ENROLL TODAY! 🐾

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 🐾💜💛

We are looking forward to welcoming participants in this Summer's STEM Camp Sessions which will be happening Monday through Thursday in the mornings and afternoons at Bainbridge Middle School in the new STEM MEDIA HUB the weeks of June 8-11 and June 15-18. It's going to be a summer of hands-on learning and exploration supported by our WORLD CLASS [cy]BEARCATS robotics program! We are are excited to be offering these series of STEM Camp sessions and can't wait to see you there. Thank you to everyone who has registered. While most of our sessions are full at this time, we do have room in a few sessions.

📍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.

The BMS faculty and staff were treated to a well-deserved end-of-year luncheon, made possible by the gracious support of Surcheros, the BMS PTO, and the Administration.

📚 Report Card Pick-Up Information 📚

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.

📚 Report Card Pick-Up Information 📚

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.

BMS is proud to announce our Male and Female Athletes of the Year and our Heith Maxwell Coach of the Year. Congratulations!

Information regarding the June 4th free helmet distribution.

💜💛 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL — MAY 20TH! 💛💜

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! 💜💛

📚 Report Card Pick-Up Information 📚

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.

Testing may be over and the end of school may be near, but BMS students are still learning! Students in Mr. Perry's ELT and Science classes had a blast demonstrating all the incredible skills they've developed this year! From concept to creation, these talented learners:
✅ 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!

Special Thanks to Rural King of Bainbridge for donating a Mega Bag of Popcorn 🍿 for the Reading and Math Connections Incentive Celebration! Students were rewarded for having good grades & good behavior for the 4th Nine-weeks of school!

At the end of the year, we CAN summarize the main characters and activities discussed Mrs. Crawford's Read 180 class.

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.

The Bainbridge Middle School Band proved that hard work + passion = pure magic! 🎶 Under Mr. Hardin's leadership, these musicians delivered a performance that left us all inspired. From band room to stage—what an amazing journey! We can't wait to see what's next for Decatur County's bands, the future is definitely bright.

We are so proud of these boys: Cash, Bryson, and Cameron took a project they started in robotics and have created something amazing! They took their invention on to Georgia Tech's K12 Invention Convention and came in 2nd place overall and won the Iron Clad award!! They received an invitation to Nationals, and we will head to Detroit for a week's worth of competition in June!!!! Good luck to them as they represent not only BMS and Decatur County but the ENTIRE STATE OF GEORGIA!!!

The Bainbridge High School and Bainbridge Middle School FFA Chapters welcomed students, families, and community members on May 11, 2026, to the Cloud Livestock Facility for the 2025–2026 FFA Banquet, an evening celebrating leadership, service, achievement, and the lasting impact of agricultural education in our community.
In Decatur County, agriculture is more than an industry. It is a way of life and a vital part of our local economy and heritage. FFA plays an important role in preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders by giving students hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities, and career skills that connect directly to the needs of our community.

The FFA programs continue to impress thanks to the dedication of its students, advisors, and supporters. From leadership competitions and public speaking to livestock projects, community service, and agricultural sciences, Bainbridge FFA students consistently represent Decatur County Schools with excellence and pride. Their hard work and commitment are helping shape the future of agriculture in Decatur County.

The banquet featured Opening Ceremonies, the Invocation, student awards and recognition, Senior Officer Retiring Addresses, the installation of the 2026–2027 BHS Officer Team, and Closing Ceremonies.
A special thank you to the advisors, supporters, sponsors, and community members who continue to invest in our students. Congratulations to all of our FFA members for another outstanding year of leadership and accomplishment! 💙💛

#FFA #TheBearcatWay #BHSFFA #BMSFFA #GrowingLeaders #AgriculturalEducation

Congratulations to the BMS 26-27 FFA Officers.