
There were many characters roaming the halls today- HOCO Day 1- Disney vs Nickelodeon









The faculty understood the lesson:Disney vs Nickelodeon







Decatur County Schools will be closed for students Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16 for Fall Break.
📚 Monday, October 12 will be a Teacher Professional Development Day for DCS staff.
We hope all of our students and families enjoy a fun, safe, and relaxing Fall Break! Take some time to recharge, make memories, and enjoy the season. 🍂🎃
#DecaturCountySchools #BearcatPride #FallBreak #TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture 💜💛


2026 Downtown Homecoming Parade
📅 Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
🕔 Parade Begins: 5:00 PM
🚗 Line-Up Starts: 3:30 PM at the Old Bainbridge Middle School/Coliseum
💲 Entry Fee: $10
🗓️ Entry Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 by 12:00 PM
Come join the fun and show your Bearcat spirit as we celebrate Homecoming in true Bainbridge style!
📄 Complete the Parade Application and Disclaimer form to participate:
👉 https://drive.google.com/.../1VOEnjimefM6.../view...
Please return both completed forms and the $10 entry fee to Marcie Jones at Bainbridge High School.
📞 (229) 248-2230
🏫1 Bearcat Blvd. Bainbridge, GA 39819
📧 majones@dcboe.com

💜💛 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💛💜
Today, October 5, 2026, is World Teachers’ Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the incredible educators who inspire, encourage, support, and make a difference in the lives of students every day. 🍎📚
At Bainbridge High School, we are especially grateful for our amazing teachers and the hard work, patience, and dedication they pour into our students. Thank you for all you do to help shape brighter futures! 💜🐾💛
Today is the perfect day to thank a teacher who has made a difference in your life!
#WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #BearcatPride #BainbridgeHighSchool

Congratulations to Dr. Tracy Champagne of Bainbridge High School, our 2026–2027 Decatur County School System Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Dr. Champagne represents the very best of Decatur County Schools—dedication to students, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for making a difference each and every day.
Being named District Teacher of the Year is an incredible honor, and we are so proud to have Dr. Champagne represent the outstanding educators who serve our students across Decatur County Schools.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tracy Champagne on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🐾
💜 Excellence. Engagement. Accountability for ALL. 💛

BHS Drama is celebrating 10 YEARS and we are incredibly grateful for the businesses, organizations, families, and individuals who have chosen to invest in our students and our program! ❤️
Every sponsorship helps us continue creating opportunities for our students to perform, create, build, design, learn, and grow through theatre.
✨ There’s still time to make an impact!
We are still accepting sponsors for our 2026–2027 10th Anniversary Season, and we would love to add your name or business to this incredible group of supporters!
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
📧 Email BHS Drama Director Krystal Apke at kapke@dcboe.com for more information.
Thank you for helping us make our 10th season one to remember! 🎭
#BHSDrama #10YearsOfBHSDrama #SupportTheArts #SupportStudentTheatre #BearcatPride









Decatur County Schools students’ progress reports will be released on October 8th
📊 Don’t wait to stay informed!
Parents and guardians can check grades, attendance, and more anytime through the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus):
👉 https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/decaturco.jsp
#BearcatPride #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay










💜💛 Don’t miss out on the BHS Homecoming Dance! Join us Saturday, October 10, from 8:00–11:00 PM! Tickets are $15 per person, and there are only a few days left to purchase yours! Students may purchase tickets with cash in the cafeteria tomorrow, October 2, or online with a card through the Student/Parent Portal through October 5 at midnight. Grab your ticket, make your plans, and get ready for a fun night with your fellow Bearcats! 🐾✨ Once the deadline passes, ticket sales are CLOSED—so don’t wait!

📅 October 19 | ⏰ 12:00 PM | 📍 Training Room 4 at DCBOE
For more information, call 229-240-2020. 💜💛


🌺Addi Temples competed in the Senior Floral Design CDE and placed 7th Overall.
🌼Amberly Griner competed in the Junior Floral Design CDE and tied for 10th Overall!





The ENR team placed 3rd at the Area 5 CDE. Team Members are Coker Glover, Winston Brock, Aiden Farmer, and Evan Patrick.
🥩The Meats Evaluation team placed 4th at the Area 4 CDE. Senior team members are Riley Hawkins, Maddie Chapman, Preston Lynn, and Hayleigh Johns. The Junior team member was Jalen Brown, and he placed 14th individually.
🚜Jake Barber competed in the Tractor Operations and Maintenance CDE and placed 4th in the Area 5 CDE.





Notable Finish was Anniston Willis with a second place finish in the girl's varsity race. The XC race has one regular season meet left this coming up weekend at the Westover Invitational.















