Car Drop-off Procedures- Drop off begins promptly at 7:00 a.m. behind the lunchroom. PLEASE DO NOT let your child exit their car BEFORE 7:00 a.m. Please see the picture description below for procedures.
Want to find your voice at BMS? Stop by and meet Mr. Griffith at BMS during Open House tonight!
BMS Open House will be tonight from 5PM-7PM!
📅 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
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
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!
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!
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.
🎶 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
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
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
🎧 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
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
🎉📚 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
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
📢 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
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
Coach Dee and The BMS Cheer Team is getting ready for Football season! Make sure to come see these young ladies!
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.
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
Attention BMS Football: there will be no practice this Thursday, June 19th.
Reminder that BMS Football starts tomorrow at BMS. Arrive by 7:45am at the gym. Bring fluids and pick up is at 10am.
Over the next four to five weeks, the City of Bainbridge will conduct required maintenance on the water tower located near the Bainbridge High Campus on Highway 84. During this time, water supply to Bainbridge Middle School and Bainbridge High School will be limited.
Decatur County Schools is committed to ensuring water availability for all summer extracurricular activities on these campuses. Administration will accommodate our students, faculty, and staff during this inconvenience period.
We will stay in close contact with the City of Bainbridge and provide updates as the maintenance progresses. Thank you for your continued support.
📚🤝 Decatur County Schools had the honor of hosting the Rotary Club of Bainbridge for their recent monthly meeting at Bainbridge Middle School!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club, its dedicated members, and President Tommy Howell — who served in leadership at Decatur County Schools for many years — for their continued support of our students and schools.
Rotarians enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Dwalla’s, followed by a school tour led by BMS Principal David Kirkland. The tour highlighted the innovative programs, dedicated staff, and exceptional students that make BMS such a vibrant part of our school system.
We are grateful for opportunities like this to strengthen partnerships with community organizations that help us fulfill our mission of excellence in education.
#DecaturCountySchools #BearcatPride #CommunityPartners #BMS #RotaryClub #ThankYouRotary #Dwallas
🍽️ Summer Feeding Starts Tuesday, June 3rd!
We’re excited to kick off our Summer Feeding Program with 5-day breakfast & lunch meal packs available every Tuesday from 11 AM – 1 PM — first come, first served.
👉 Child must be present to receive meals, unless a parent pickup form was returned to the school.
This summer, we're partnering with Second Harvest, and we appreciate your patience as we navigate this new adventure together!
💡 If your preferred site runs out, please consider visiting another location.
Let’s work together to make sure every child is fed this summer! ☀️🥪 #SummerFeeding #SecondHarvest #CommunitySupport
Do you have a child ages 3-16 interested in gymnastics . Join us for Twirling Through a Million Dreams with the BHS GymCats this summer! June 23-26 from 9:00-12:00 at Bainbridge High School. Hope to see everyone at the Greatest Camp! Camp cost $65, t-shirt cost $25.00. Registration due by June 12th to save your spot using this Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/o7xQQSkeauTGSGqBA
