Meet one of our Kindergarten students!

8 months ago, JWP -principal
Student of the Month
We are so thankful for the Monday morning "pick me up" from Southwest Church. You always make us feel appreciated.
8 months ago, JWP -principal
Southwest

✨🍽️ JWP 'Rolled' Out the Red Carpet! 🍽️✨

Jones Wheat Primary School literally rolled out the red carpet for our guests during Goodies with the Grands — a special cinnamon roll breakfast honoring our grandparents! 🥰

A huge thank you to:
👏 Our School Police Officers for keeping the event safe
👩‍🍳 Our amazing nutrition staff for their famous cinnamon rolls
🎓 The JWP administration and staff for making every detail special
🙌 And of course, to everyone who joined us and made the morning unforgettable!

#BearcatFamily #GoodiesWithTheGrands #JWP #TheBearcatWay

8 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Two smiling women stand on either side of a wall display that reads "We ❤️ Our Grandparents" in large white letters with a pink heart in the center.
Three cafeteria staff members stand together holding trays of freshly frosted cinnamon rolls, smiling for the camera.
Five staff members and a school resource officer stand in front of the media center doors under a colorful banner that reads, "JWP Welcomes Our Grandparents."
A woman crouches down to hug a young boy in a blue shirt while other adults and children walk by in a crowded school hallway.
A smiling woman walks hand-in-hand with a young boy down a school hallway lined with seated students watching the grandparents' arrival.
A woman crouches down to hug a young boy in a blue shirt while other adults and children walk by in a crowded school hallway.
A woman stands with three young children in front of the media center doors, smiling together before heading inside.
A young boy stands at the cafeteria line, holding a tray with breakfast items and milk, while a cafeteria worker hands it to her.
A woman sits at a lunchroom table smiling as she helps a young girl with her milk carton while other families eat in the background.
A wide view of the school cafeteria filled with grandparents, students, and staff enjoying breakfast together during the event.
Get ready for game day! This Friday, snag your spirit accessories—beads, tattoos, pom poms, football bracelets, and spinners—all for just $1 each! 🏈✨ What will you choose to show your team spirit? #GameDay #SpiritAccessories

8 months ago, JWP
Get ready for game day! This Friday, snag your spirit accessories—beads, tattoos, pom poms, football bracelets, and spinners—all for just $1 each! 🏈✨ What will you choose to show your team spirit? #GameDay #SpiritAccessories
Flu Vaccine Interest Form
Deadline to submit: September 19

The Decatur County Health Department can provide Flu Clinic packets for students who are interested in receiving the flu shot at school this year.
👉 Please complete this form: https://bit.ly/BearcatFLUshot

📌 A separate form must be completed for each child in your family for whom you would like to receive the flu shot paperwork.
📷 Scan the QR code below
8 months ago, Decatur County Schools
qr code with bearcat in the middle and virus vaccine
🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️

Help us make a difference by collecting change for a cure! Every penny counts in the fight against childhood cancer. 💛

🏆 The class that raises the MOST money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital will win a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕🎉

Let’s come together, show our support, and bring hope to kids fighting cancer. Ready, set, collect! 💪💛 Please send your change!!
8 months ago, JWP
🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️ Help us make a difference by collecting change for a cure! Every penny counts in the fight against childhood cancer. 💛 🏆 The class that raises the MOST money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital will win a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕🎉 Let’s come together, show our support, and bring hope to kids fighting cancer. Ready, set, collect! 💪💛
Exciting News from Jones Wheat Primary! 📢

Join us for our very FIRST P.T.O. Meeting on September 4th at 5:30 p.m. 🎉

Get involved, share your ideas, and help make this school year amazing for our students!

We can't wait to see you there! 🤝✨
8 months ago, JWP
PTO is having their first meeting this Thursday.
Congratulations to our August students of the month at JWP!
What a great way to start the first month of school!
8 months ago, JWP -principal
Student of the Month
Tattoos and Beads are being sold tomorrow for Friday's game.
8 months ago, JWP
Tattoos and Beads are being sold tomorrow for Friday's game.
Welcome to the Bearcat Family!
9 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Photo spotlight of new paraprofessional Ms. Tykeisha Ousley at Jones Wheat Primary, sharing that she’s from Attapulgus, Georgia, enjoys reading, true crime, and time with her daughter, can hula hoop with her neck, and loves Decatur County’s small-town feel.
Click below to see pictures from our 1st week of school.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQJWxjuYpp4oprcdINhd4mBbL6DVI_Z3B6nThGxuRPiqL6eQfQI7kXGvaCOFvwQkM8HwkW9242YlBRE/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
9 months ago, JWP -principal
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
📱 Keeping Our Students Safe Online – The Bearcat Way
A new Georgia law requires schools to teach students about digital citizenship and provide parents with the same tools to use at home.

Decatur County Schools remains committed to promoting digital citizenship and online safety, now offering parents additional resources to support these efforts at home.

Parent ProTech is a free, video-based resource designed to help you:
🔹Set healthy screen-time limits
🔹Protect your child’s privacy
🔹Navigate social media safely

✨ Start the school year with clear screen-time boundaries that help your child thrive online.
🔗Learn more and sign up here: https://app.parentprotech.com/952/decatur-county/en/signup?source=admin

#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #ParentProTech #OnlineSafety
9 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools Parent ProTech sign-up graphic with computer and phone icons, promoting online safety resources for families.
Thank you, Bearcats, for an incredible first week of school!
Your energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence have set the tone for a phenomenal year ahead. We can’t wait to see all the growth, achievements, and memories we’ll create together. Let’s keep Inspiring, Influencing, and Igniting—the Bearcat Way!

https://youtu.be/28JeqOrd-qs
9 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Ice cream sales begin Monday, August 11th.
9 months ago, JWP -principal
ice cream
🚍 SHIFT GEARS TO BEARCAT SUCCESS- GET PAID TO TRAIN, RIDE, & DRIVE!🚍

MUST BE 21 Years Old
💰 Great Retirement Supplement
🏥 BENEFITS AVAILABLE!

Why Drive With Us?
✅ Pay – Earn while making a difference!
✅ Flexible Hours – Perfect for retirees & those seeking extra income!
✅ Paid Training – No experience? No problem! We’ll train you!
✅ Health & Retirement Benefits – Secure your future!

🚦 Join Our Team & Be the Driver of Change! 🚦
🔴 APPLY TODAY – YOUR SEAT IS WAITING! 🔴
📞 Call: 229.248.2204 🌐 Apply Online: https://sites.google.com/dcboe.com/dcboe-apply/home

#ShiftGearsToSuccess #GetPaidToDrive #JoinOurTeam #BearcatPride #DriveWithUs #HiringNow #PaidTraining #FlexibleHours #RetirementSupplement #BenefitsAvailable #MakeADifference #DriveForDCBOE #SecureYourFuture #ApplyToday
9 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Recruitment flyer for Decatur County Schools bus drivers. Text reads: 'Shift Gears to Bearcat Success. Get Paid to Train, Ride & Drive!' Includes contact info for the DCBOE Transportation Department, phone number 229-248-2200, and email scaulder@dcboe.com. Features a yellow school bus and the Decatur County Schools logo
💻 Did you know? Chromebook fees can be paid easily through your Parent Portal account!

✅ Step 1: Log in to Infinite Campus
✅ Step 2: Click the “Fees” tab on the left side of your screen

Paying online is quick, simple, and convenient! 💳

Login to the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) through the link below:
https://campus.dcboe.com/campus/portal/decaturco.jsp

#BearcatTech #ParentPortal #InfiniteCampus #StayConnected #BearcatFamily
9 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic explaining how to pay Chromebook fees through Infinite Campus. Step 1: Log into Infinite Campus. Step 2: Select the 'Fees' tab on the left side of the screen
In Decatur County Schools, we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment on every campus for our students, faculty and staff. Beginning the 2025 - 2026 school year, Decatur County Schools will implement the use of the OPENGATE Security System as a preventative step to keep our campuses weapon free.

The OPENGATE Security System is an advanced, walk-through weapons detection system designed to enhance school safety while maintaining a smooth flow of student entry. Unlike traditional metal detectors, OPENGATE uses advanced sensors to detect weapons and prohibited items without requiring students to stop, empty their pockets, or remove backpacks. This allows for efficient and non-intrusive screening, ideal for high-traffic areas such as school entrances.

Decatur County Schools has implemented OPENGATE to provide an added layer of protection for students and staff. The system is portable, quick to set up, and built to detect a wide range of threats while minimizing false alarms. With its modern design and cutting-edge technology, OPENGATE supports the district’s commitment to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. We encourage all parents to emphasize to their children the importance of school safety and helping the Bearcat Family stay safe on every campus each day!

See how OPENGATE is making a difference in some of the largest school districts in the country, like Brevard County:
https://youtu.be/0_bNqaGNh9g
9 months ago, Decatur County Schools
A graphic titled "Decatur County Board of Education Safety Update" announces the introduction of OPENGATE Security Systems. The graphic features two students smiling and walking through the OPENGATE walk-through weapons detection system. A message states that beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, Decatur County Schools will implement the system to help keep campuses weapon-free. The district encourages parents to talk with their children about the importance of school safety. The Bearcat Way logo and the school district’s purple color scheme are also included.

🌧️ Rainy days ahead for the first week of school!

Make sure your Bearcats come prepared with raincoats, boots, and umbrellas to stay cozy and dry! ☔️

#FirstWeekForecast #RainyDayReady #BearcatWeather

9 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Child in raincoat with umbrella; text reminds students to bring rain gear for a rainy first week of school
📅 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
9 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Decatur County Schools 2025–2026 calendar listing key dates including the first day of school (August 4, 2025), holidays, progress reports, breaks, and the last day for students (May 20, 2026)
📣 The Bowen Baptist Association invites the community to an All-School Prayer Walk! 🙏
📅 Saturday, August 2nd | ⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Meet at the front of any Decatur County school

Come together to pray for our students, teachers, and staff as they begin a new school year. This event is organized by the Bowen Baptist Association. All are welcome to participate! 💜

#TheBearcatWay #PrayerWalk #CommunitySupport
9 months ago, Decatur County Schools
Flyer for All School Prayer Walk hosted by Bowen Baptist Association on Saturday, August 2nd at 8:30 am. Participants are invited to meet at the front of all schools in Decatur County to pray for students, teachers, and staff. All are welcome. Includes Decatur County Schools logo and 'The Bearcat Way' slogan.