This Week in DJHS Sports!
Girls Basketball Tryouts Information
Baseball Open Workouts ā¾
š
Every Monday & Wednesday
šļø October 27 ā December 10
š Hammond Creek Middle School
330 Pleasant Grove Dr NE, Dalton, GA
ā° 3:30ā5:00 PM
š Details/Requirements:
ā
Physical on file at HCMS or DJHS
š Running shoes & shorts/sweatpants required
šØ Bring medical devices (like inhalers) if needed
š§¢ No baseball equipment required
š© Contact: Coach Jake Bass ā jake.bass@dalton.k12.ga.us
Dalton High School Boys Basketball Academy
š Build skills ā¢ Learn teamwork ā¢ Play the game
š Dates:
Sunday:
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
ā° Time: 2:00ā4:00 PM
š Location: Dalton High School
š¦ Ages: Boys in 5thā8th grade
Our coaches are here to help players of all skill levelsāwhether youāre brand new to the game or ready to take your skills to the next level.
Focus areas include:
ā¢ Dribbling & Ball Handling
ā¢ Shooting with Confidence
ā¢ Smart Passing
ā¢ Movement On & Off the Ball
ā¢ Team Play
No sign-up necessary!
š Build skills ā¢ Learn teamwork ā¢ Play the game
š Dates:
Sunday:
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
ā° Time: 2:00ā4:00 PM
š Location: Dalton High School
š¦ Ages: Boys in 5thā8th grade
Our coaches are here to help players of all skill levelsāwhether youāre brand new to the game or ready to take your skills to the next level.
Focus areas include:
ā¢ Dribbling & Ball Handling
ā¢ Shooting with Confidence
ā¢ Smart Passing
ā¢ Movement On & Off the Ball
ā¢ Team Play
No sign-up necessary!
Fall Break Reminder š
Just a friendly reminder that Fall Break starts this Thursday!
Thursday, October 9 is an early release day.
Dalton Junior High Release Time: 11:30 AM
Friday, October 10th is a student holiday and a staff work day.
Monday, October 13th is a student and staff holiday.
We will see you all back on Tuesday, October 14!
Just a friendly reminder that Fall Break starts this Thursday!
Thursday, October 9 is an early release day.
Dalton Junior High Release Time: 11:30 AM
Friday, October 10th is a student holiday and a staff work day.
Monday, October 13th is a student and staff holiday.
We will see you all back on Tuesday, October 14!
šāāļøš¾ Go the Dalton Distance! šāāļøš¾
Come cheer on our amazing HCMS/DJHS Cross-Country athletes as they race in the 7th Go the Dalton Distance Meet!
š Location: Haig Mill Lake Park
š Date: October 7
š Time: 4:00ā6:30 PM
If you canāt make it to the course, you can still show your support! š®š
Stop by Dos Bros for dinner and mention our teams ā Dalton Cross-Country will receive a donation for every meal purchased!
Thank you for cheering on our runners and supporting our program. Letās go Tigers! ā¤ļøš¤š¾
Come cheer on our amazing HCMS/DJHS Cross-Country athletes as they race in the 7th Go the Dalton Distance Meet!
š Location: Haig Mill Lake Park
š Date: October 7
š Time: 4:00ā6:30 PM
If you canāt make it to the course, you can still show your support! š®š
Stop by Dos Bros for dinner and mention our teams ā Dalton Cross-Country will receive a donation for every meal purchased!
Thank you for cheering on our runners and supporting our program. Letās go Tigers! ā¤ļøš¤š¾
ā¤ļø Today we celebrate Custodian Appreciation Day at DJHS! ā¤ļø
Our custodians work tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff every single day. From early mornings to late evenings, their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes ALL the difference.
We are so thankful for their dedication, positive attitudes, and the care they put into making DJHS a great place to learn. š¾
If you see one of our amazing custodians today, be sure to give them a big thank you! š
#DJHSCougars #CustodianAppreciationDay #CougarPride
Our custodians work tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff every single day. From early mornings to late evenings, their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes ALL the difference.
We are so thankful for their dedication, positive attitudes, and the care they put into making DJHS a great place to learn. š¾
If you see one of our amazing custodians today, be sure to give them a big thank you! š
#DJHSCougars #CustodianAppreciationDay #CougarPride
š A huge THANK YOU to our amazing DJHS PTO for gifting our teachers with a brand-new ice machine for the breakroom! And THANK YOU to Mr. Kinser for installing it for us!š§š
Our teachers are already putting it to good use, and itās safe to say this upgrade is a cool favorite. āļø From afternoon pick-me-ups to staying refreshed throughout the day, this thoughtful gift makes a big difference.
We are so grateful for the PTOās continued support of our staff and school community! šš¾
#DJHSPTO #CougarPride
Our teachers are already putting it to good use, and itās safe to say this upgrade is a cool favorite. āļø From afternoon pick-me-ups to staying refreshed throughout the day, this thoughtful gift makes a big difference.
We are so grateful for the PTOās continued support of our staff and school community! šš¾
#DJHSPTO #CougarPride
Today marked the very first meeting of the 2025 Superintendentās Student Advisory Council!
We are so excited to welcome student leaders from across grade levels who will share their voices and perspectives to help shape the future of Dalton Public Schools.
In todayās session, students met with Superintendent Dr. Craft and Associate Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Shaw and explored positive ways Dalton Public Schools GA can implement the new Distraction-Free Personal Device State Law. Their ideas will help us focus on opportunities to enhance learning and keep students engaged in the classroom.
This is just the beginning, and we canāt wait to see the incredible ideas this group will share throughout the year!
We are so excited to welcome student leaders from across grade levels who will share their voices and perspectives to help shape the future of Dalton Public Schools.
In todayās session, students met with Superintendent Dr. Craft and Associate Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Shaw and explored positive ways Dalton Public Schools GA can implement the new Distraction-Free Personal Device State Law. Their ideas will help us focus on opportunities to enhance learning and keep students engaged in the classroom.
This is just the beginning, and we canāt wait to see the incredible ideas this group will share throughout the year!
DRC Beacon Score Reports Going Home Today
Individual Student Reports for math and English Language Arts are being sent home with students today, along with a letter that provides an overview of the results and how they are being used. Please check with your child for this report and letter when they get home. Thank you for partnering with us to support your childās learning and growth!
Los informes de calificaciones de DRC Beacon se envĆan hoy a casa
Hoy se envĆan a casa los informes individuales de matemĆ”ticas y Lengua y Literatura Inglesas, junto con una carta con un resumen de los resultados y su uso. Por favor, reĆŗnan a su hijo/a con este informe y la carta cuando lleguen a casa. Ā”Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para apoyar el aprendizaje y el crecimiento de su hijo/a!
Individual Student Reports for math and English Language Arts are being sent home with students today, along with a letter that provides an overview of the results and how they are being used. Please check with your child for this report and letter when they get home. Thank you for partnering with us to support your childās learning and growth!
Los informes de calificaciones de DRC Beacon se envĆan hoy a casa
Hoy se envĆan a casa los informes individuales de matemĆ”ticas y Lengua y Literatura Inglesas, junto con una carta con un resumen de los resultados y su uso. Por favor, reĆŗnan a su hijo/a con este informe y la carta cuando lleguen a casa. Ā”Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para apoyar el aprendizaje y el crecimiento de su hijo/a!
Hey Cougars, don't forget tomorrow starts Homecoming Spirit Week! Monday is Matchy Matchy Monday, so try to match with 3 or more people!
DJHS will conduct Beacon Testing on Monday September 15 and Tuesday September 16. A letter for parents explaining Beacon Testing was sent home with students yesterday. Here is a link to that letter in case you missed it: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/djhs/page/beacon-letter-to-parents
šš Dalton Reads Fundraiser is LIVE! šš
Dalton Reads is excited to share a fundraiser with you! š All proceeds go directly toward keeping the Dalton Reads van running, stocking it with books, and providing fun swag for our kids.
šļø Shop our awesome items here ā https://053f70-51.myshopify.com/collections/dalton-reads-collection
š¦ All orders will be delivered to us (no shipping costs for you!). Weāll let you know when they arrive.
šļø The store is open for just 2 weeks, so donāt miss your chance to support Dalton Reads!
Your support means the world - thank you for helping bring books and joy to students across Dalton! š
Dalton Reads is excited to share a fundraiser with you! š All proceeds go directly toward keeping the Dalton Reads van running, stocking it with books, and providing fun swag for our kids.
šļø Shop our awesome items here ā https://053f70-51.myshopify.com/collections/dalton-reads-collection
š¦ All orders will be delivered to us (no shipping costs for you!). Weāll let you know when they arrive.
šļø The store is open for just 2 weeks, so donāt miss your chance to support Dalton Reads!
Your support means the world - thank you for helping bring books and joy to students across Dalton! š
š£ Attention Cat City Families!š¾
Weāre excited to kick off another great year at Cat City, our dynamic after-school program that combines academic support and enrichment activities to help your child thrive!
šāØ To ensure everyone is set up for success, we are holding a mandatory Parent Orientation with important information about the program, schedules, expectations, and more.
š Date: Tuesday, August 26
š Time: 3:30-4:30 or 5:30-6:30
š Location: DJHS
This orientation is required for all parents/guardians of enrolled students. Weāll cover everything you need to know and answer any questions you may have.
š” Come learn how Cat City helps your child learn, grow, and shine - both in and out of the classroom!
We look forward to seeing you there!
š£ Ā”AtenciĆ³n familias de Cat City! š¾
Ā”Estamos emocionados de comenzar otro gran aƱo en Cat City, nuestro dinĆ”mico programa extracurricular que combina apoyo acadĆ©mico y actividades de enriquecimiento para ayudar a que su hijo/a prospere!
šāØ Para asegurar el Ć©xito de todos, realizaremos una OrientaciĆ³n Obligatoria para Padres con informaciĆ³n importante sobre el programa, horarios, expectativas y mĆ”s.
š Fecha: Martes, 26 de agosto
š Horario: 3:30-4:30 p.m. o 5:30-6:30 p.m.
š Lugar: DJHS
Esta orientaciĆ³n es obligatoria para todos los padres/tutores de estudiantes inscritos. Compartiremos todo lo que necesitan saber y responderemos a cualquier pregunta que tengan.
š” Ā”Vengan a conocer cĆ³mo Cat City ayuda a su hijo/a a aprender, crecer y brillar, tanto dentro como fuera del aula!
Ā”Esperamos verlos allĆ!
Weāre excited to kick off another great year at Cat City, our dynamic after-school program that combines academic support and enrichment activities to help your child thrive!
šāØ To ensure everyone is set up for success, we are holding a mandatory Parent Orientation with important information about the program, schedules, expectations, and more.
š Date: Tuesday, August 26
š Time: 3:30-4:30 or 5:30-6:30
š Location: DJHS
This orientation is required for all parents/guardians of enrolled students. Weāll cover everything you need to know and answer any questions you may have.
š” Come learn how Cat City helps your child learn, grow, and shine - both in and out of the classroom!
We look forward to seeing you there!
š£ Ā”AtenciĆ³n familias de Cat City! š¾
Ā”Estamos emocionados de comenzar otro gran aƱo en Cat City, nuestro dinĆ”mico programa extracurricular que combina apoyo acadĆ©mico y actividades de enriquecimiento para ayudar a que su hijo/a prospere!
šāØ Para asegurar el Ć©xito de todos, realizaremos una OrientaciĆ³n Obligatoria para Padres con informaciĆ³n importante sobre el programa, horarios, expectativas y mĆ”s.
š Fecha: Martes, 26 de agosto
š Horario: 3:30-4:30 p.m. o 5:30-6:30 p.m.
š Lugar: DJHS
Esta orientaciĆ³n es obligatoria para todos los padres/tutores de estudiantes inscritos. Compartiremos todo lo que necesitan saber y responderemos a cualquier pregunta que tengan.
š” Ā”Vengan a conocer cĆ³mo Cat City ayuda a su hijo/a a aprender, crecer y brillar, tanto dentro como fuera del aula!
Ā”Esperamos verlos allĆ!
We will have a parent meeting discussing the Georgia Studies Field Trip to Savannah on Wednesday at 5:00 pm.
Join us this Wednesday at 4:30 for our DJHS Annual Title I Meeting. Come learn about our Title I program and Family Engagement Plan and have an opportunity to share some feedback with us.
Join us this Wednesday at 4:00, at Dalton Junior High in the small cafeteria for our ESOL Open House! Come learn about our program and your child's involvement.
Join us on August 20, 2025, at Dalton Junior High in the small cafeteria for our ESOL Open House! Come learn about our program and your child's involvement.
Join us on August 20, 2025, at 4:30 for our DJHS Annual Title I Meeting. Come learn about our Title I program and Family Engagement Plan and have an opportunity to share some feedback with us.
Hey Cougars! Don't forget these important dates! Pick up schedules and devices July 29 from 12-6, Orientation August 5 from 10am-12pm, and the First Day of School August 6! We can't wait to see you!
