Please join us in celebrating our outstanding 8th Grade Young Georgia Author winners! Their exceptional writing showcases creativity and true literary talent. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and can’t wait to see where their storytelling journeys take them next. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 🎉📖
2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
DJHS YGA 2025-2026 winners
This week, we celebrate two people who make our school a better, safer, and more caring place every single day. ❤️

Happy School Counselor Appreciation Week to Haley Manney and Lauren Watkins!

Thank you for being the calm in the chaos, the listening ear when it’s needed most, and the steady support behind the scenes that so many never see. You advocate for our students, encourage them through challenges, celebrate their successes, and show up with patience, compassion, and genuine care—day after day.

Our students are stronger because of you. Our staff is supported because of you. And our school community is better because of the heart you pour into this work.

We are so grateful for all you do—not just this week, but all year long. 💐
2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Flowers for our school counselors
🚩 Deflate-Gate: School Edition 🚩

Mrs. Woodson coming in hot with the official inspection…
Mr. Gazaway like: ‘Hey, it was fully inflated a minute ago.’ 🏈😅

Somebody call the league office.

Celebrating Super Bowl Friday at drop-off this morning! Who is your pick for this weekend?
2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Woodson and Gazaway
Gazaway,  Patrick, and Woodson on Super Bowl Friday
💘📚 It’s a match! 📚💘
Blind Date with a Book is happening in the Media Center ALL February long!

💌 Pick a wrapped book
📖 Check it out
⭐ Grab a “Rate Your Date” card

Read your book, bring your completed card back to the Media Center, and score a prize! 🎁

We love creating fun ways to help students discover new stories, new authors, and maybe even a new favorite book—because the Media Center is all about spreading the love of reading, one book at a time. 💕📚
2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Blind date with a book display
How does it work? Instructions for Blind Date with a Book
What a FABULOUS day at Georgia Highlands College!🎮✨ DPS students competed in the Georgia Regional Technology Competition, and wow—did DJHS show up and show out! Students worked incredibly hard on their projects and confidently presented their work to judges in the following categories - Robotics, Graphic Design, Animation, and Game Design. 🏆 HUGE congratulations to our DJHS 1st place winners: • 🥇Rebecca D.– Animation • 🥇Carmen E.– Graphic Design • 🥇Adelaya W.– Graphic Design These talented ladies are headed to the state competition in March! 🚀👏 We are beyond proud of every student who participated—especially since this marks the very first time DJHS has entered students in this competition. What an amazing accomplishment and an exciting start to something big! Go, Cougars!! Woo!! 🐾❤️💡 #GASTC #DJHSProud #FutureReady #TechCompetition #FirstTimeBigWin #DaltonPublicSchools
2 months ago, Beth Mashburn
students at tech competition
students at tech competition
students at tech competition
students at tech competition

Yesterday, our math students across the school celebrated the 100th day of school by diving into the 1–100 Review Game, focused on Unit 4: Real-Life Phenomena Explored Through Systems of Linear Equations. 🔢📈

Through collaborative problem-solving and real-world scenarios, students reviewed key concepts while strengthening their understanding in preparation for their upcoming math test. A perfect mix of learning and fun because if you can solve systems of equations, you can definitely survive 100 days of school… and we proved it! 💯😄

Ayer, nuestros estudiantes de matemáticas de toda la escuela celebraron el día número 100 de clases participando en el Juego de Repaso del 1 al 100, enfocado en la Unidad 4: Fenómenos de la vida real explorados a través de sistemas de ecuaciones lineales. 🔢📈

Mediante la resolución colaborativa de problemas y situaciones del mundo real, los estudiantes repasaron conceptos clave mientras fortalecían su comprensión en preparación para su próximo examen de matemáticas. ¡Una combinación perfecta de aprendizaje y diversión, porque si puedes resolver sistemas de ecuaciones, definitivamente puedes sobrevivir 100 días de escuela… y lo demostramos! 💯😄

3 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Math Class Playing Review Game
Math Class Playing Review Game
Math Class Playing Review Game
Math Class Playing Review Game
Math Class Playing Review Game
Math Class Playing Review Game
Math Class Playing Review Game
Math Class Playing Review Game
Last night, parents were invited to DJHS learn more about our ELA and Social Studies curriculum, view student work, and chat with teachers. We also enjoyed cookies and hot chocolate and free books from Dalton Reads. Thanks to all the parents who joined us! 🐾
3 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
ELA and Social Studies Night
ELA and Social Studies Night
ELA and Social Studies Night
ELA and Social Studies Night
ELA and Social Studies Night
ELA and Social Studies Night
ELA and Social Studies Night
ELA and Social Studies Night
ELA and Social Studies Night
ELA and Social Studies Night
Last night we celebrated our 8th grade girls basketball players and cheerleaders AND had a big win over Red Bud! Way to go, Cougars! 🏀🏆
3 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
8th grade girls basketball
8th grade cheer
Winning scoreboard 42-22
New year, new goals, and our Jammin’ Jellyfish are already making 2026 look amazing! 🪼✨
This month we’re celebrating Richar and Sofia for starting the year with strong effort, positivity, and a commitment to doing their best both in and out of the classroom.
These two are proving that when you bring your A-game, great things follow. Keep riding that wave of success; Jellyfish 2026 is off to a fantastic start! 🌊💜🎶
3 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Jellyfish of the Month Sofia
Jellyfish of the Month Richar
Please join us on Thursday, January 15, at 5:30 in the DJHS Cafeteria for our ELA and Social Studies Academic Night! Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and learn about our curriculum and standards, how assessments are structured, and how to support student learning.
3 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
ELA and Social Studies Academic Night
Noche Academica de ELA y Estudios Sociales
Last night we celebrated our 8th grade boys basketball players! 🏀 It was a great evening honoring their hard work, growth, and commitment throughout the season. We’re proud of each one of them!
3 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
DJHS 8th grade boys basketball recognition night
Please join us on Thursday, January 15, at 5:30 in the DJHS Cafeteria for our ELA and Social Studies Academic Night! Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and learn about our curriculum and standards, how assessments are structured, and how to support student learning.
3 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
ELA and Social Studies Academic Night
Noche Academica de ELA y Estudios Sociales
There is a friendly competition every year between the campuses of Dalton Public Schools. Campuses often help raise funds in support of the Dalton Police and Fire Departments’ “Shop with a Hero” program. The children chosen for the program are students in the district, and the schools that raise the most money get trophies and bragging rights. Everyone wins, really, but this year DJHS won big! DJHS was our top middle grades school, and top fundraiser for the whole district! Our SRO, OFC Hudson, told the staff and students that he would shave if we won, too, and he is a man of his word. We’re happy to play a part in helping some of our students and their families during the holidays. 🎄👮‍♂️
4 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Mr. Gazaway receiving trophy for winning competition
OFC Hudson getting head shaved for DJHS winning
OFC Hudson before
OFC Hudson after
Beginning January 6, personal cell phones, smart watches, and other personal devices will not be permitted during the school day under the Georgia Distraction-Free Education Act. Since our schools do not have a place to store devices, please be sure students leave them at home or in the student’s book bag.

Please take a moment to review our school communication plan so your family is prepared.
https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/djhs/page/djhsschoolcommunicationplan

Thank you for partnering with us to create a positive, focused, and distraction-free learning environment for all students!

A partir del 6 de enero, los teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes y otros dispositivos personales no estarán permitidos durante el horario escolar, según la Ley Estatal de Educación sin Distracciones de Georgia. Como nuestras escuelas no cuentan con un lugar para guardar los dispositivos, pedimos que los estudiantes los dejen en casa o en su mochila.

Tómese un momento para revisar nuestro plan de comunicación escolar para que su familia esté preparada.
https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/djhs/page/djhsschoolcommunicationplan

¡Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para crear un entorno de aprendizaje positivo, enfocado y sin distracciones para todos los estudiantes!

4 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
DJHS School Communication Plan
ACCESS Testing for English Language Learners begins January 7th. Join us for a parent meeting on January 6th at 3:15 in the Media Center or view the links below for more information.
La prueba ACCESS para estudiantes de inglés comenzará el 7 de enero. Únase a nosotros para una reunión de padres el 6 de enero a las 3:15 p.m. en la Biblioteca o consulte los enlaces a continuación para más información.
Please respond on this form when you view the presentation.
Por favor, responda en este formulario cuando vea la presentación.
https://forms.gle/mAuSQgTNBTnCxZVg8

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4 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
🎄We have a packed day this Friday, December 19! First thing Friday morning, we will have our Jolly Jamboree Dance - $5 to enter and we will have concessions for sale. Following the dance, we will highlight our winter sports with a Winter Pep Rally, including reindeer games and team competitions, then we have early dismissal at 11:30!
4 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
DJHS 2025 Jolly Jamboree December 19
🎄It's tiiiiiiiiiiiiiime! DJHS will be participating in some fun student/staff dress up days next week as we get ready to close out the semester. We look forward to seeing your festive showing each day! The team with the most participation each day may just win some bonus points towards that spirit stick in next Friday's Pep Rally!
4 months ago, Beth Mashburn
December Dress Up Days
To support a more focused, engaged, and distraction-free learning environment — and to comply with the new Georgia state law — personal devices (including cell phones and smart watches) will not be permitted during the school day for Dalton Public Schools students in grades K–8.

Please note that even though this will now be a law, nothing is changing for Dalton Junior High School, as we already have this same policy in our school.

Families can still reach students and staff by calling the front office, emailing the teacher or school, or sending a message through the Dalton Public Schools app. These methods ensure clear, consistent communication while helping keep classrooms centered on learning.

Thank you for partnering with us to create a positive, distraction-free school experience for all students!

Para apoyar clases más enfocadas y sin distracciones, los dispositivos personales (teléfonos y relojes inteligentes) no se podrán usar durante el horario escolar en K–8.

Por favor tomen en cuenta que aunque esta sea una ley la escuela Dalton Junior High School no va a cambiar nada, la razon siendo que esta escuela ya tiene una polica donde los estudiantes no deben usar estos aparatos electronicos.

Las familias pueden comunicarse llamando a la oficina, enviando un correo a la escuela o maestro, o usando la aplicación de Dalton Public Schools.

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que las clases sean más enfocadas y positivas para todos los estudiantes!

4 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Distraction Free Education Policy Effective January 6, 2026 Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Last week, we were honored to welcome a very special guest to our Media Center—Luis Soriano, known for his remarkable Biblioburro literacy
4 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Luis Soriano
Luis Soriano
Luis Soriano signing a book
Luis Soriano signing a book
Luis Soriano
Luis Soriano signing a book
Luis Soriano signing a book
Luis Soriano and students

🇺🇸 Hands-On Learning in 8th Grade Social Studies
Today our students in Ms. Evans class participated in a full voting simulation and stepped into the shoes of REAL voters as part of their introduction to the three branches of government. They created voting licenses, checked in with student-led poll workers, and voted in their assigned county—experiencing the entire process from start to finish.

They ended with a thoughtful discussion on the importance of participating in both local and national elections. A fantastic day of learning and civic engagement!

🇺🇸 Aprendizaje práctico en Estudios Sociales de 8° grado
Hoy nuestros estudiantes participaron en una simulación completa de votación y se pusieron en los zapatos de VOTANTES REALES como parte de su introducción a las tres ramas del gobierno. Crearon licencias de votación, se registraron con trabajadores electorales dirigidos por estudiantes y votaron en el condado que se les asignó, experimentando todo el proceso de principio a fin.

Terminamos con una conversación reflexiva sobre la importancia de participar en las elecciones locales y nacionales. ¡Un día fantástico de aprendizaje y compromiso cívico!

4 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Students voting simulation
Students voting simulation
Students voting simulation
Students voting simulation
Students voting simulation