Bainbridge High School

Anglers of the Bainbridge BassCat fishing team had a successful day on the water on Saturday, November 15th. The BassCats tournament blasted off from the Earl May boat basin at an early and cold sunrise and fished hard until weigh-in time. The fishing was very tough, but as always, our anglers were able to catch some nice fish. Congratulations to all of the winners. In the high school division, Hayden Reynolds, Drake Walls, and Layken Shockley brought in the heaviest weights. For the Junior Division, John Wesley Alderman, Bryson Logue, and L.D. Humphrey boated the biggest bags. Thank you to all of our boat captains and team sponsors that make it possible for our anglers to do what they love. #GoBassCats

about 1 month ago, Benjamin King

Tuba player Noah Jarrett representing BHS and Decatur County Schools at the Auburn University Marching Honor Band!! He performed at halftime with the Auburn Marching Band! He was selected from over 1,000 applications!! Congratulations Noah and way to represent the BHS Band program, BHS and Decatur County Schools!

about 2 months ago, Will Parker

✂️ Partnerships That Strengthen Our Community✂️

Decatur County Schools offers sincere gratitude to Dr. Joe Sweet and the Southern Regional Technical College Barbering Program for providing professional haircuts to students in Mrs. Siebels’, Mrs. Wilson’s, and Mrs. Barber’s special education classes this week.

Under Dr. Joe Sweet’s leadership, the student barbers demonstrated skill, professionalism, and genuine care. Their thoughtful interaction with our students created an environment of dignity, respect, and encouragement. This reflects the best of what education can be when community partners come together.

Partnerships like this one with our local college play a vital role in keeping students here in Bainbridge. They open doors to meaningful career pathways, strengthen connections between education and the workforce, and build a community where students feel supported, valued, and invested in.

We are deeply appreciative of the SRTC Barbering Program for their continued commitment to our Bearcats and for helping us cultivate a stronger, more connected Bainbridge.

#Community #Local #SRTC #TheBearcatWay #BarberingProgram #SweetsBarberShop

about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

A barber with short twists and a gray beard trims a smiling student’s hair in a classroom. The student sits under a black barber cape labeled “The Sweet Spot Barber Shop.” The atmosphere is warm and friendly.

A student barber carefully trims another student’s hair. The student receiving the haircut is smiling widely with his eyes closed, seated at a classroom table and wearing a striped barber cape.

A student barber with locs and glasses gives a haircut to a student sitting in a striped cape. The student smiles while the barber focuses on using clippers. Other students work in the background.

An adult barber and a student barber work together to give a haircut to a student seated in a wheelchair. A teacher stands nearby assisting. The student wears a striped barber cape and looks forward.

Several student barbers stand around a classmate getting a haircut. One student is actively trimming while the others observe closely. The student in the chair wears a striped cape and looks downward.

An adult barber teaches a student barber how to use clippers while giving a haircut to a boy wearing a striped cape. The student in the chair looks calm and focused during the demonstration.

A student in a wheelchair receives a haircut from an adult barber while another student barber observes closely. The student wears a striped cape and looks upward as the haircut continues.

Two student barbers stand beside a classmate seated in a chair while one trims his hair. The student receiving the haircut wears a striped cape and looks straight ahead as the others assist and observe.

An adult barber gives a haircut to a student with Down syndrome. The student sits still in a black “Sweet Spot Barber Shop” cape while trimmed hair falls onto the floor around the chair.

A student barber and another student observer stand beside a classmate getting a haircut in the classroom. The seated student wears a striped cape while the barber trims the sides of his hair with clippers.

Happy National Parent Involvement Day! 🎉

This morning, our educators kicked off the day by greeting families in the drop-off line and handing out small treats to show our appreciation. We are thankful for every parent and guardian who partners with us to support student success.

We also hosted a math workshop for parents this morning where we explored what math instruction looks like in our classrooms, shared helpful study strategies, and discussed simple ways families can support learning at home.

If you missed it, we’re hosting one more math workshop today at 5 pm in the cafeteria. We’d love to see you there!

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. 💛📚

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¡Feliz Día Nacional de la Participación de los Padres! 🎉

Esta mañana, nuestros educadores dieron la bienvenida a las familias en la fila de entrada y les entregaron un pequeño detalle como muestra de agradecimiento. Agradecemos a cada padre, madre o tutor que colabora con nosotros para apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes.

También organizamos un taller de matemáticas para padres esta mañana, donde exploramos cómo se enseña matemáticas en nuestras aulas, compartimos estrategias de estudio útiles y hablamos sobre maneras sencillas en que las familias pueden apoyar el aprendizaje en casa.

Si no pudo asistir, tendremos otro taller de matemáticas hoy a las 5 p.m. en la cafetería. ¡Nos encantaría verlos allí!

Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. 💛📚

about 2 months ago, Bainbridge High School

Anchors Jada Sanders and Angelica DeJesus (and HES student Raul) dropped off thirteen Operation Christmas Child boxes at Chic-Fil-A tonight.

about 2 months ago, Anchor Club

Anchors Jada Sanders and Angelica DeJesus (and HEA student Raul) dropped off thirteen Operation Christmas Child boxes at Chic-Fil-A tonight.

We’re proud to spotlight the outstanding teachers who attended the Robotics SPIKE professional learning session at the Coca‑Cola Space & Science Center. Organized by Rontra Brown, STEM/STEAM Program Specialist for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education at the Georgia Department of Education, and facilitated by the NASA education team from the Coca‑Cola Space & Science Center (an education extension of Columbus State University), this workshop gave middle and high school educators a hands‑on introduction to SPIKE Prime robotics.

Educators learned how SPIKE Prime can spark creativity, problem‑solving, and collaboration while supporting STEM and 21st‑century skills across all learning areas all while . building. programming, and testing their skills through new robotics challenges designed to be classroom‑ready and adaptable across disciplines.

Representing Decatur County:
🤖Melissa Brock, Media Specialist & Instructional Technology (Bainbridge High School)
🤖Mary Jo Boutwell, STEM & WOZ ED Instructor and Instructional Technology Coach (Bainbridge Middle School)
🤖Amy Zock, Director of Instructional and Innovative Technology (Bainbridge High School)

Now our Decatur County educators will develop integrated lesson plans that incorporate SPIKE Prime robotics for grades 6–12, aligning projects to specific content standards so teachers across subject areas can use robotics to deepen learning. These will be shared with the Coca Cola Space and Science Center and other educators across Southwest Georgia to facilitate increased use of robotics in all content areas as an engaging way to prepare students for the future while developing essential problem solving skills.

Thank you to Rontra Brown, the Coca‑Cola Space & Science Center team, and all participating teachers for investing in high‑quality professional learning. We’re excited to see the innovative, standards‑aligned classroom experiences that follow

about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Educators from South West Georgia work at teh Coca Cola Space Science Center to learn more about using Spike Prime robots in all content areas. Pictured here with their robots and the space shuttle at the space science center in Columbus, GA

🎭 Auditions for Our Spring Musical Are Coming Up! 🎶
This year’s show will be a combined BHS & BMS production, and we can’t wait to get started!

📅 Auditions:
Monday, 12/8 • 3–6 PM
Students interested in auditioning must join the Drama Club Google Classroom (qamfeopp) to access all audition materials and to sign up for an audition slot.
• Cold read from a side
• Prepare to sing one verse and one chorus

✨ Callbacks:
Thursday, 12/11 • 3-5pm
Selected students will participate in large-group callbacks including script readings and choreography.

For more information, such as show dates, rehearsals, virtual auditions, etc - please visit the Google Classroom or email kapke@dcboe.com.

Let’s make some theatre magic! 💛🎭 #BHSDrama #BMSDrama #NewsiesJr #springmusical

about 2 months ago, BHS Drama

🎓 Progress Reports Coming Soon! 🎓
Decatur County Schools students’ progress reports will be released on November 20th.
📊 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

about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

#ItsOurSeason #basketballcheer #bsquaddd #lovepurplelivegold #StompandShake #HighSchoolCheer #BasketballSeason #explore #fyp #viral #GameDay

about 2 months ago, BHS Basketball Cheer

AP Lit students played review Jenga to prepare for an in-class essay over Fences.

about 2 months ago, BHS Purango

Anchor Angelica DeJesus fangs the Salvation Army bell with Pilot Missy Belcher.

about 2 months ago, BHS Purango

Angelica DeJesus (Anchor) and Missy Belcher (Pilot) rang the Salvation Army Bell today.

🐾 FCA Powder Puff Football – This Thursday! 🐾
Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 6 PM for our annual FCA Powder Puff Football Game at Centennial Field!

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Tickets will be on sale during lunches Wednesday and Thursday.

Come out and support our Bearcats for a fun night under the lights! 💜🏈💛

about 2 months ago, Bainbridge High School

FCA Powder Puff Football November 20th at 6 pm

🦃🍂 Decatur County Schools Thanksgiving Holidays:
Schools will be closed Friday, Nov. 21 – Friday, Nov. 28.
(Teacher Professional Development Day – Nov. 21)

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful Thanksgiving break!

about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Anchor Club members packed thirteen shoeboxes today for Operation Christmas Child.

about 2 months ago, Anchor Club

BHS will administer the Winter 2025 End of Course Test December 8th - 12th. Students scheduled in an EOC course this semester must take the exam and no student is exempt. Students must bring their FULLY CHARGED Chromebook on test day and arrive at their testing locating at 7:38 A.M. Please see the attached image for testing dates.

about 2 months ago, Bainbridge High School

🐾 Bearcat Ambassadors Join Community Task Force 🐾

Last Friday, student representatives from Bainbridge High School’s Bearcat Ambassador Student Advisory Program and Principal Bryant joined community leaders at the Decatur County Schools Community Task Force meeting, hosted by Superintendent Dr. Boyd English, at the DCBOE.

These ambassadors, representing each grade level, shared valuable student insight as the group worked to strengthen communication and collaboration between Decatur County Schools and our community.

We’re proud of these Bearcats for stepping up, sharing their voices, and helping build a stronger connection between our schools and the people we serve.

about 2 months ago, Decatur County Schools

A group of Bainbridge High School Bearcat Ambassadors wearing purple polos stand together indoors with Principal Bryant, who is on the far left. A decorated Christmas tree and a display screen are visible in the background.

A Bearcat Ambassador student sits at a table writing in a small notebook after the meal. In the background, Superintendent Dr. English stands near the buffet table.

Bearcat Ambassador students stand at the entrance of a building, talking with an adult wearing a white jacket and blue skirt. Two students lean casually near the doorframe while chatting.

Students and community members sit together at a round table eating lunch during the Community Task Force event. Plates of food and decorative centerpieces are on the table.

Community Task Force participants sit at round tables covered with orange tablecloths inside a large meeting room. Principal Bryant sits at one table alongside students and community members.

A wide view of the Community Task Force meeting room shows students and community members seated at several round tables, listening to a speaker standing near the side of the room.

A Bearcat Ambassador student stands to introduce herself during the meeting while another student stands nearby. Adults seated at tables listen attentively.

Two Bearcat Ambassador students stand during introductions at the meeting. One smiles slightly while an adult seated behind them looks on.

A group of students and community members share a meal at a round table decorated with fall-themed items. They are engaged in conversation while eating.

Community members and Bearcat Ambassador students sit at a lunch table during the event. One person holds a red cup while another smiles toward the camera.

BHS collected a total of 2500 canned goods plus other food items that will all go to our local food banks, soup kitchen and the Salvation Army. Thanks to our Anchor Club, Key Club, and FBLA for all the donations. A special congratulations to Erica Farmer's first block class (411 cans) and Sgt. Griggs' ROTC (1040 cans).

about 2 months ago, BHS Purango

Anchor Club members helped with a Humane Society adoption event at Rural King today.

about 2 months ago, Anchor Club

SCAD instructor Sean Cygan spoke to Mrs. Apke and Mrs. Humphries' theater class.

about 2 months ago, BHS Purango

Save the Date! Our next Fine Arts showcase is right around the corner!
On December 16th at 6:00 PM, Bainbridge High School Fine Arts will present Sounds of the Season in the BHS Performing Arts Center.

✨ Featured performances from:
BHS Band
BHS Chorus
BHS Drama
BHS Danceline
BHS Colorguard

We are partnering with BHS JROTC to support Toys for Tots, so please help us spread joy by bringing a NEW, unwrapped toy to donate. This is not a requirement for admission!

Our students are already working very hard to put on a great program for you and your family! Let's make this a magical night that celebrates all the talent in our Fine Arts department! 🎭🎶🎁

#BHSFineArts #BHSPerformingArts #Holidayseason

about 2 months ago, BHS Drama