š Tonight, Dalton High School celebrates its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class when the Catamounts host Villa Rica! š
After last nightās induction banquet, weāre honoring eight inductees whose excellence, leadership, and lifelong commitment have shaped Dalton athletics. Come out early to cheer on our Catamounts and show your Catamount pride!
Read more about this yearās class šhttps://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3211021
After last nightās induction banquet, weāre honoring eight inductees whose excellence, leadership, and lifelong commitment have shaped Dalton athletics. Come out early to cheer on our Catamounts and show your Catamount pride!
Read more about this yearās class šhttps://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3211021
Today, Dalton Public Schools is proud to celebrate National Unity Against Bullying Day. Where together, we can create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for every student. #UnityDay #StopBullyingĀ
Dalton Public Schools is celebrating National School Bus Safety Week! This week is all about keeping our students safe from the morning pickup to the afternoon drop-off. During this time, students are focusing on crucial safety rules like staying seated, keeping aisles clear, and watching out for the bus danger zone.Ā Huge shoutout to our awesome bus drivers for driving our students safely into a bright future!
Dalton Public Schools was proud to host another wonderful breakfast with Superintendent Dr. Steven Craft and an outstanding group of teachers and staff from across the district!
Nominated by their principals, these dedicated educators and team members enjoyed a chance to connect, recharge, and be celebrated for their hard work and commitment. It was a meaningful way to honor their contributions and send them into the weekend feeling appreciated.
Nominated by their principals, these dedicated educators and team members enjoyed a chance to connect, recharge, and be celebrated for their hard work and commitment. It was a meaningful way to honor their contributions and send them into the weekend feeling appreciated.
Dalton Public Schools is excited to celebrate National Digital Citizenship Week! This week reminds us of the importance of safety and critical thinking in a world full of digital media. Our students are learning how to maintain a mindful, positive, and safe presence in the digital world every single day!
Donāt forget! October 21 is an Early Release Day.
Early Release Times:
Elementary Schools: 12:15 PM
Hammond Creek Middle and Dalton Junior High: 11:30 AM
TDA and Dalton High: 10:45 AM
Early Release Times:
Elementary Schools: 12:15 PM
Hammond Creek Middle and Dalton Junior High: 11:30 AM
TDA and Dalton High: 10:45 AM
Dalton Public Schools to Operate on Normal Schedule Friday
Dalton Public Schools is aware of anticipated traffic impacts associated with the scheduled presidential rally on Friday, October 16.
While Whitfield County Schools has announced an early release due to potential transportation disruptions, Dalton Public Schools does not serve students in the areas expected to be impacted.
All Dalton Public Schools will operate on their regular schedules Friday, October 16. At this time, we do not anticipate any disruptions to our normal school operations or transportation routes.
We appreciate our families' understanding and look forward to a great day of learning!
Dalton Public Schools is aware of anticipated traffic impacts associated with the scheduled presidential rally on Friday, October 16.
While Whitfield County Schools has announced an early release due to potential transportation disruptions, Dalton Public Schools does not serve students in the areas expected to be impacted.
All Dalton Public Schools will operate on their regular schedules Friday, October 16. At this time, we do not anticipate any disruptions to our normal school operations or transportation routes.
We appreciate our families' understanding and look forward to a great day of learning!
Dalton Public Schools is celebrating National School Lunch Week! This week highlights how healthy, balanced meals fuel student development. A huge 'thank you!' to the incredible cafeteria staff throughout DPS schools, who serve fresh and nutritious lunches every day with a smile!
Dalton Public Schools proudly observes World Mental Health Day, recognizing the importance of mental well-being for our students and staff. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Dalton Public Schools Work-Based Learning has been named a recipient of the JA Volunteer Partner Milestone Award for the 2025-2026 school year by Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia.
The award recognizes companies, organizations, and schools that recruited 100 or more volunteers in a single year across JA of Georgia's programs, including JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, and 3DE by JA. Twenty-one organizations across JA reached this milestone for the past school year.
"Because of partners like Dalton Public Schools, more and more students in Georgia gain the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to thrive," JA of Georgia shared in announcing the honor.
Read more about the Volunteer Partner Milestone Award: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3167600
The award recognizes companies, organizations, and schools that recruited 100 or more volunteers in a single year across JA of Georgia's programs, including JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, and 3DE by JA. Twenty-one organizations across JA reached this milestone for the past school year.
"Because of partners like Dalton Public Schools, more and more students in Georgia gain the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to thrive," JA of Georgia shared in announcing the honor.
Read more about the Volunteer Partner Milestone Award: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3167600
šHappy Georgia Pre-K Week!
Today we're visiting Brenda Hinojosa's classroom at Westwood School, where students came together for a large group literacy activity. They practiced labeling, spelling, and pronouncing the names of their family members. Building strong readers starts with the people they love most! āļø
Thank you for making early learning so joyful for our pre-k students!
#GeorgiaPreKWeek #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
Today we're visiting Brenda Hinojosa's classroom at Westwood School, where students came together for a large group literacy activity. They practiced labeling, spelling, and pronouncing the names of their family members. Building strong readers starts with the people they love most! āļø
Thank you for making early learning so joyful for our pre-k students!
#GeorgiaPreKWeek #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
Cody Smith Named Dalton High School 2025ā2026 Teacher of the YearāØ
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Cody Smith has been named Dalton High School's 2025ā2026 Teacher of the Year.
Smith teaches English to 10th and 11th graders at Dalton High School and sponsors Student Council.
"I discovered that teaching was never really about standing in front of a classroom. It was about building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping young people believe in themselves."
Dalton Public Schools congratulates Cody Smith on being named Dalton High School's 2025ā2026 Teacher of the Year and thanks him for the dedication he shows to students each day.
Read more about the Dalton High School Teacher of the Year: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3175665
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Cody Smith has been named Dalton High School's 2025ā2026 Teacher of the Year.
Smith teaches English to 10th and 11th graders at Dalton High School and sponsors Student Council.
"I discovered that teaching was never really about standing in front of a classroom. It was about building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping young people believe in themselves."
Dalton Public Schools congratulates Cody Smith on being named Dalton High School's 2025ā2026 Teacher of the Year and thanks him for the dedication he shows to students each day.
Read more about the Dalton High School Teacher of the Year: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3175665
šš Happy Georgia Pre-K Week!
Today we're visiting Ashley Hart's classroom at Park Creek School, where the science was bubbling over! Students made "apple volcanoes" and watched the chemical reactions as baking soda and vinegar made their apples erupt. Future scientists in the making! š¬
Thank you for making early learning so joyful for our pre-k students!
#GeorgiaPreKWeek #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
Today we're visiting Ashley Hart's classroom at Park Creek School, where the science was bubbling over! Students made "apple volcanoes" and watched the chemical reactions as baking soda and vinegar made their apples erupt. Future scientists in the making! š¬
Thank you for making early learning so joyful for our pre-k students!
#GeorgiaPreKWeek #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
Who knew recycled materials could look this good? šāØ These Brookwood Lions designed nature-themed costumes from reused items and walked the runway for classmates and parents. Reduce, reuse, runway! ā»ļøš¦
šš Happy Georgia Pre-K Week!
Today we're visiting Esme Catalan's classroom at City Park School, where students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a special book about parades and festivals. Then they teamed up to create a class piƱata! Learning and celebrating together is what pre-k is all about. šŖ
Thank you for making early learning so joyful for our pre-k students!
#GeorgiaPreKWeek #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
Today we're visiting Esme Catalan's classroom at City Park School, where students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a special book about parades and festivals. Then they teamed up to create a class piƱata! Learning and celebrating together is what pre-k is all about. šŖ
Thank you for making early learning so joyful for our pre-k students!
#GeorgiaPreKWeek #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
As we celebrate National Coaches Day, we want to recognize and thank our exceptional instructional coaches who work tirelessly to support our students in the classroom and beyond, providing invaluable guidance to enhance teaching practices and foster student growth.
Their expertise, mentorship, and commitment play a crucial role in our educational community. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and the positive impact they have on our students' success. Thank you for all that you do!
Their expertise, mentorship, and commitment play a crucial role in our educational community. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and the positive impact they have on our students' success. Thank you for all that you do!
Happy National Coaches Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches who support our students in every aspect of their livesāwhether itās in athletic activities, academic pursuits, or beyond. Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support make a world of difference. We are truly grateful for everything you do to inspire and guide our students to success!
Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches who support our students in every aspect of their livesāwhether itās in athletic activities, academic pursuits, or beyond. Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support make a world of difference. We are truly grateful for everything you do to inspire and guide our students to success!
We are proud to congratulate several Dalton Public Schools that have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for their efforts in supporting cursive writing instruction, as part of the 2025ā2026 John Hancock Awards program.
Brookwood Elementary School and Blue Ridge Elementary School received the John Hancock Banner and Ribbon of Distinction, the highest level of recognition in the program. This award is given to schools where at least 90% of students demonstrate the ability to write both their name and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in cursive.
Additionally, the following schools were awarded the John Hancock Banner and Proficiency Ribbon, which recognizes schools where 90% or more of students can write their name in cursive:
City Park Elementary School
Dalton High School
Dalton Junior High School
Hammond Creek Middle School
Park Creek Elementary School
Roan Elementary School
The Dalton Academy
Westwood Elementary School
Please join us in congratulating our schools! #
Read more about the John Hancock Awards: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3162964
DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
Brookwood Elementary School and Blue Ridge Elementary School received the John Hancock Banner and Ribbon of Distinction, the highest level of recognition in the program. This award is given to schools where at least 90% of students demonstrate the ability to write both their name and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in cursive.
Additionally, the following schools were awarded the John Hancock Banner and Proficiency Ribbon, which recognizes schools where 90% or more of students can write their name in cursive:
City Park Elementary School
Dalton High School
Dalton Junior High School
Hammond Creek Middle School
Park Creek Elementary School
Roan Elementary School
The Dalton Academy
Westwood Elementary School
Please join us in congratulating our schools! #
Read more about the John Hancock Awards: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3162964
DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
š¾ Check out the latest edition of Paws in Print to stay up to date on news, events, and celebrations from across Dalton Public Schools!
š Read it here: https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/dalton-public-schools/newsletters/paws-in-print-october-edition
š Read it here: https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/dalton-public-schools/newsletters/paws-in-print-october-edition
š“š Happy Georgia Pre-K Week!
Today we're heading into Whitney Anderson's classroom at Brookwood School, where story time got a little extra silly! Anderson dressed up as a palm tree to read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom," and her students followed along by placing their letters on her costume as the alphabet climbed the tree. Learning ABCs has never been so fun!
Thank you for making early learning so joyful for our pre-k students!
#GeorgiaPreKWeek #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
Today we're heading into Whitney Anderson's classroom at Brookwood School, where story time got a little extra silly! Anderson dressed up as a palm tree to read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom," and her students followed along by placing their letters on her costume as the alphabet climbed the tree. Learning ABCs has never been so fun!
Thank you for making early learning so joyful for our pre-k students!
#GeorgiaPreKWeek #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed