The JWP Book Fair begins next week!
Our JWP teachers and staff were treated to a delicious Biscuits for the Best breakfast, generously sponsored by SunStop Stores! It was a wonderful way to start the day and celebrate the incredible educators who pour so much into our students every single day.
Members of the Central Office team, and our friends from SunStop stopped by to help serve up appreciation—and Sunny the SunStop mascot was the highlight of the morning! The kids were thrilled to see Sunny, filling the halls with waves, hugs, and lots of excited smiles ☀️
We are so grateful for community partners like SunStop and for the amazing team at JWP who make a difference in the lives of our Bearcats each and every day.
#BearcatPride #JWP #TeacherAppreciation #BiscuitsForTheBest #ThankYouSunStop #DecaturCountySchools
Members of the Central Office team, and our friends from SunStop stopped by to help serve up appreciation—and Sunny the SunStop mascot was the highlight of the morning! The kids were thrilled to see Sunny, filling the halls with waves, hugs, and lots of excited smiles ☀️
We are so grateful for community partners like SunStop and for the amazing team at JWP who make a difference in the lives of our Bearcats each and every day.
#BearcatPride #JWP #TeacherAppreciation #BiscuitsForTheBest #ThankYouSunStop #DecaturCountySchools
🚨 Attention Parents & Guardians! 🚨
📅 Mark your calendars! PROGRESS REPORTS will be sent home on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
📊 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
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #StayInformed #DCBOE #ProgressReports #DecaturCountySchools
📅 Mark your calendars! PROGRESS REPORTS will be sent home on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
📊 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
#TheBearcatWay #ProudTraditionPromisingFuture #StayInformed #DCBOE #ProgressReports #DecaturCountySchools
Mr. Alday's class excited about reading!!! Checking out books for the first time.
ONLINE PRE-K REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
🖥️ Register online at: https://www.dcboe.com/page/enrollment
Who can register?
Students who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2026
Need help or internet access?
We’re happy to help!
📍 1407 Dothan Road
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
📄 Documents required to begin registration:
Proof of Georgia residency (required to start registration)
• Accepted: electric, gas, landline phone, water bill, rent receipt, mortgage payment, homeowner’s insurance, vehicle registration, or property tax notice
• Not accepted: driver’s license or cell phone bill
✔️ Birth Certificate
✔️ Social Security Card
✔️ Immunization Form
If applicable:
✔️ Medicaid Card
✔️ Food Stamp Card
✔️ TANF or SSI award letter
📞 Questions? Contact us:
Jones Wheat Primary: 229-248-2218
West Bainbridge Primary: 229-248-2821
💜💛 We can’t wait to welcome your child into the Bearcat family! 💛💜
🖥️ Register online at: https://www.dcboe.com/page/enrollment
Who can register?
Students who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2026
Need help or internet access?
We’re happy to help!
📍 1407 Dothan Road
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
📄 Documents required to begin registration:
Proof of Georgia residency (required to start registration)
• Accepted: electric, gas, landline phone, water bill, rent receipt, mortgage payment, homeowner’s insurance, vehicle registration, or property tax notice
• Not accepted: driver’s license or cell phone bill
✔️ Birth Certificate
✔️ Social Security Card
✔️ Immunization Form
If applicable:
✔️ Medicaid Card
✔️ Food Stamp Card
✔️ TANF or SSI award letter
📞 Questions? Contact us:
Jones Wheat Primary: 229-248-2218
West Bainbridge Primary: 229-248-2821
💜💛 We can’t wait to welcome your child into the Bearcat family! 💛💜
Friday is HAT DAY!
The PTO Meeting for Tuesday, Feb. 10th has been cancelled.
On Friday, February 6, staff and students are encouraged to wear red and help raise awareness about women’s heart health, prevention, and early detection.
📌 Flu Season Health & Safety Reminder for Families
Flu season is upon us and here are a few reminders to help keep our schools healthy :
🦠 Wash hands often with soap and water
🦠 Cover coughs and sneezes
🦠 Keep students home if they have a fever or flu-like symptoms
🦠Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school
🦠Consider talking with your child’s health care provider about the flu vaccination
🚨🤒When to keep your child home:
If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or feels unwell please keep them home and allow time to recover before returning to school.
💜 Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students, staff, and schools healthy throughout flu season.
Flu season is upon us and here are a few reminders to help keep our schools healthy :
🦠 Wash hands often with soap and water
🦠 Cover coughs and sneezes
🦠 Keep students home if they have a fever or flu-like symptoms
🦠Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school
🦠Consider talking with your child’s health care provider about the flu vaccination
🚨🤒When to keep your child home:
If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or feels unwell please keep them home and allow time to recover before returning to school.
💜 Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students, staff, and schools healthy throughout flu season.
🎉 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🎉
JWP is proud to celebrate Ms. Jackson for her dedication, care, and commitment to supporting our students every day. Thank you for all you do! 💙
JWP is proud to celebrate Ms. Jackson for her dedication, care, and commitment to supporting our students every day. Thank you for all you do! 💙
Mrs.Williams' 100 year old students!!!
Perfect attendance for this group of second graders in Mrs. Glover's classroom. Not pictured Peyton Willingham.
Mrs. Glover's second graders are 100 days smarter and dressed like little old people—having so much fun on the 100th day of school! 👵👴🎉📚
Mrs.Giddens' class was excited to
celebrate the 100th day of school!!
Mr. Alday's Class celebrating 100 Days of school!!!
Friday will be 100 days of learning for this school year!!!
Dear Families,
Please take a few minutes to complete the attached GA School Climate Family Survey. Your feedback helps us identify our strengths and areas for growth so we can improve our school for every student.
You may use the link or QR code from the attachment.
It doesn't take long, despite what the survey says .
We truly appreciate your honest responses and partnership. Thank you for supporting our school community!
Please take a few minutes to complete the attached GA School Climate Family Survey. Your feedback helps us identify our strengths and areas for growth so we can improve our school for every student.
You may use the link or QR code from the attachment.
It doesn't take long, despite what the survey says .
We truly appreciate your honest responses and partnership. Thank you for supporting our school community!
Decatur County Schools is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all students and families. To support this effort, OPENGATE Security Systems are now in use at the primary and elementary levels.
At Jones Wheat Primary (JWP) and West Bainbridge Primary (WBP), OPENGATE is located in the front office safety vestibules for parent and visitor entry. At Hutto Elementary, OPENGATE systems are placed at areas of entry used by both students and adults, including the lobby, gym, and cafeteria.
OPENGATE allows individuals to walk through without stopping or removing belongings, helping maintain efficient entry while enhancing school safety.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep the Bearcat Family safe every day.
In the new year, Decatur County Schools remains committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment on every campus for our students, faculty, and staff. As part of this ongoing commitment, OPENGATE Security Systems are in use across all Decatur County Schools campuses, including primary and elementary schools, as a proactive measure to help keep our schools 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, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as school entrances.
OPENGATE provides 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 safe, secure, and nurturing learning environments across all grade levels.
We encourage families to continue emphasizing the importance of school safety and working together to help keep the Bearcat Family safe on every campus, every 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
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, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as school entrances.
OPENGATE provides 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 safe, secure, and nurturing learning environments across all grade levels.
We encourage families to continue emphasizing the importance of school safety and working together to help keep the Bearcat Family safe on every campus, every 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
📌 Flu Season Health & Safety Reminder for Families
Flu season is upon us and here are a few reminders to help keep our schools healthy :
🦠 Wash hands often with soap and water
🦠 Cover coughs and sneezes
🦠 Keep students home if they have a fever or flu-like symptoms
🦠Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school
🦠Consider talking with your child’s health care provider about the flu vaccination
🚨🤒When to keep your child home:
If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or feels unwell please keep them home and allow time to recover before returning to school.
💜 Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students, staff, and schools healthy throughout flu season.
Flu season is upon us and here are a few reminders to help keep our schools healthy :
🦠 Wash hands often with soap and water
🦠 Cover coughs and sneezes
🦠 Keep students home if they have a fever or flu-like symptoms
🦠Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school
🦠Consider talking with your child’s health care provider about the flu vaccination
🚨🤒When to keep your child home:
If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or feels unwell please keep them home and allow time to recover before returning to school.
💜 Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students, staff, and schools healthy throughout flu season.
