Looking for a safe, welcoming space to get homework help, build leadership skills, prep for college, and hang out with friends? Join us at Cat University! 📚✨
Whether you need academic support or just a place to unwind with snacks, we’ve got a spot for you. You belong here! ❤️🖤
🗓 Dates: August 31st – May 18th
⏰ Hours: 2:15 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Ready to level up? See Ms. Chavez in Room 557 to sign up!
¡Enfoque. Amigos. Futuro. Así es Cat University!
¿Buscas un espacio seguro y acogedor para recibir ayuda con la tarea, desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo, prepararte para la universidad y compartir con amigos? ¡Únete a Cat University! 📚✨
🗓 Fechas: 31 de agosto – 18 de mayo
⏰ Horario: 2:15 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 ¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso? Ve a la Sra. Chavez en el cuarto 557.
Whether you need academic support or just a place to unwind with snacks, we’ve got a spot for you. You belong here! ❤️🖤
🗓 Dates: August 31st – May 18th
⏰ Hours: 2:15 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Ready to level up? See Ms. Chavez in Room 557 to sign up!
¡Enfoque. Amigos. Futuro. Así es Cat University!
¿Buscas un espacio seguro y acogedor para recibir ayuda con la tarea, desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo, prepararte para la universidad y compartir con amigos? ¡Únete a Cat University! 📚✨
🗓 Fechas: 31 de agosto – 18 de mayo
⏰ Horario: 2:15 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 ¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso? Ve a la Sra. Chavez en el cuarto 557.
Got acting skills? Love tech, lighting, or stage management? Join the One Act Play Team!
- Play: Bystander 9/11 by Meron Langsner
- Audition Date: August 14th @ 2:30 PM (Afterschool)
- Location: Drama Room (Room 304)
Reach out to Mrs. Pedigo in Room 304 or email her at shelby.hearn@dalton.k12.ga.us for more info.
- Play: Bystander 9/11 by Meron Langsner
- Audition Date: August 14th @ 2:30 PM (Afterschool)
- Location: Drama Room (Room 304)
Reach out to Mrs. Pedigo in Room 304 or email her at shelby.hearn@dalton.k12.ga.us for more info.
Juniors and Seniors, no need to worry about testing on a Saturday morning—The Dalton Academy is offering the SAT right here on campus on Tuesday, October 6, 2026!
📋 How to Register:
Head over to the Counseling Office to sign up.
🚨 Deadline to Sign Up: September 22nd
Don't wait until the last minute—stop by counseling and get on the list today! 🐾
Find our weekly family newsletter here: https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/the-dalton-academy/newsletters/puma-family-newsletter-8-9-26
Juniors and Seniors, no need to worry about testing on a Saturday morning—The Dalton Academy is offering the SAT right here on campus on Wednesday, September 23, 2026!
📋 How to Register:
Head over to the Counseling Office to sign up.
🚨 Deadline to Sign Up: September 9th
Don't wait until the last minute—stop by counseling and get on the list today! 🐾
📋 How to Register:
Head over to the Counseling Office to sign up.
🚨 Deadline to Sign Up: September 9th
Don't wait until the last minute—stop by counseling and get on the list today! 🐾
Our chorus students are off to a fantastic start this year, and we couldn't be more excited to officially welcome our new Chorus Director, Bryanna Cali, to the Puma family! 🐾🔴🖤
Ms. Cali brings so much energy, passion, and talent to our music program. It’s already incredible seeing (and hearing) our students collaborate, build their skills, and hit all the right notes together in class.
Join us in giving Ms. Cali a warm TDA welcome in the comments below! 👇🎶
Ms. Cali brings so much energy, passion, and talent to our music program. It’s already incredible seeing (and hearing) our students collaborate, build their skills, and hit all the right notes together in class.
Join us in giving Ms. Cali a warm TDA welcome in the comments below! 👇🎶
⏰ Friendly Reminder for Puma Families! 🐾
Here is a quick look at our daily arrival, bell, and dismissal times to help keep mornings smooth and on track:
🚪 6:50 AM – Doors open for early drop-off
🔔 7:30 AM – Tardy bell rings & First Period begins (students should be in seats!)
🎒 2:15 PM – Dismissal & student release
📍 Drop-off Note: Please remember to use the main front entrance, located just past the Dalton Junior High School sign.
Thank you for helping us keep our days running smoothly and getting our Pumas to class on time! ❤️🖤
⏰ ¡Un recordatorio amistoso para las familias Puma! 🐾
Aquí tienen un resumen de los horarios diarios de llegada, timbres y salida para que las mañanas transcurran sin contratiempos:
🚪 6:50 a.m. – Apertura de puertas para la llegada temprana
🔔 7:30 a.m. – Timbre de tardanza y comienzo de la primera clase (¡los estudiantes ya deben estar en sus asientos!)
🎒 2:15 p.m. – Hora de salida
📍 Nota sobre la llegada: Por favor, recuerden utilizar la entrada principal, ubicada justo después del letrero de Dalton Junior High School.
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que la jornada escolar transcurra con fluidez y a que nuestros Pumas lleguen a clase a tiempo! ❤️🖤
Here is a quick look at our daily arrival, bell, and dismissal times to help keep mornings smooth and on track:
🚪 6:50 AM – Doors open for early drop-off
🔔 7:30 AM – Tardy bell rings & First Period begins (students should be in seats!)
🎒 2:15 PM – Dismissal & student release
📍 Drop-off Note: Please remember to use the main front entrance, located just past the Dalton Junior High School sign.
Thank you for helping us keep our days running smoothly and getting our Pumas to class on time! ❤️🖤
⏰ ¡Un recordatorio amistoso para las familias Puma! 🐾
Aquí tienen un resumen de los horarios diarios de llegada, timbres y salida para que las mañanas transcurran sin contratiempos:
🚪 6:50 a.m. – Apertura de puertas para la llegada temprana
🔔 7:30 a.m. – Timbre de tardanza y comienzo de la primera clase (¡los estudiantes ya deben estar en sus asientos!)
🎒 2:15 p.m. – Hora de salida
📍 Nota sobre la llegada: Por favor, recuerden utilizar la entrada principal, ubicada justo después del letrero de Dalton Junior High School.
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que la jornada escolar transcurra con fluidez y a que nuestros Pumas lleguen a clase a tiempo! ❤️🖤
You can find our weekly Puma Family Newsletter here: https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/the-dalton-academy/newsletters/puma-family-newsletter-august-4-2026
🎟️ Get Your 2026–2027 TDA All Sports Passes!
Puma Fans! Skip the ticket lines and support The Dalton Academy Athletics all year long with an official All Sports Pass! Your pass grants you admission to every regular-season home game, all year long. 🐾⚡
Choose the pass that works best for you:
🔴 Student Pass ($25): Unlimited access to home games for TDA students!
⚪ Adult Pass ($50): Perfect for parents, alumni, and community supporters.
🔵 Family Pass ($100): Best value! Includes 2 Adult Passes + up to 2 Student Passes.
👉 How to Purchase: Student- bit.ly/studentsports Family- bit.ly/adultsportstda
📲 Schedules & Info: View upcoming game dates on our athletics page: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/tda
Our JROTC cadets were out front this week learning the proper protocols for raising the flag... a daily tradition that instills respect, discipline, and pride across our entire campus.
The JROTC program at The Dalton Academy does so much more than teach drill and ceremony. It builds real world leadership, character, teamwork, and civic responsibility that serve our students far beyond high school.
We are especially excited for our cadets this year as they settle into their brand-new, state of the art facilities! Their upgraded space includes modern classrooms, expanded equipment storage, dedicated team spaces, and a top-tier indoor rifle range.
We can't wait to see all that this incredible group accomplishes this year. Drop a comment below to show your support for our Puma Cadets! 🐾
The JROTC program at The Dalton Academy does so much more than teach drill and ceremony. It builds real world leadership, character, teamwork, and civic responsibility that serve our students far beyond high school.
We are especially excited for our cadets this year as they settle into their brand-new, state of the art facilities! Their upgraded space includes modern classrooms, expanded equipment storage, dedicated team spaces, and a top-tier indoor rifle range.
We can't wait to see all that this incredible group accomplishes this year. Drop a comment below to show your support for our Puma Cadets! 🐾
The 26/27 school year is almost here! Check out the first edition of our new Counseling Corner. You can read from our amazing counselor, Dolores Carrillo!
Please join us for Orientation on Monday, August 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You can pick up student schedules, tour classrooms, and enjoy food trucks like Una Mas, Georgia Tacos, and sweet frozen yogurt treats.
School officially begins on Tuesday, August 4th. Doors open for drop-off at 6:50 AM, classes start at 7:30 AM, and dismissal is at 2:15 PM.
Check our website and social media for more details. Go Red Pumas!"
School officially begins on Tuesday, August 4th. Doors open for drop-off at 6:50 AM, classes start at 7:30 AM, and dismissal is at 2:15 PM.
Check our website and social media for more details. Go Red Pumas!"
Please help us welcome Michael Meyer to The Dalton Academy! Michael brings more than two decades of teaching experience, beginning his career in education in 2002. He has taught at the collegiate level, owned his own metals business, and is excited to bring his wealth of industry and classroom experience to our new Welding pathway.
Michael and his wife, Grace, recently joined Dalton Public Schools after relocating to be closer to their growing family. Together, they have two daughters, two sons, three grandchildren, and another grandchild on the way! We're excited to have him as part of the Puma family and can't wait to see our Welding program spark to life under his leadership.
Michael and his wife, Grace, recently joined Dalton Public Schools after relocating to be closer to their growing family. Together, they have two daughters, two sons, three grandchildren, and another grandchild on the way! We're excited to have him as part of the Puma family and can't wait to see our Welding program spark to life under his leadership.
Rachel Mast is excited to be part of the Puma family! Originally from Peachtree City, Georgia, Rachel began her teaching career near Savannah before moving to Dalton in 2019. She's a proud new mom who loves spending time with her growing family. When she's not at school, you'll likely find her exploring the outdoors or serving as an assistant director at her favorite place—a summer camp she returns to each year. Rachel is looking forward to connecting with students, families, and staff and making this school year a great one at TDA.
Melissa Ortiz is excited to join the Puma family and bring her passion for teaching to TDA! A Dalton native, Melissa has seven years of teaching experience and holds certifications in middle school math and science, elementary education, gifted education, ESOL, and high school science. After spending the last decade in Florida and North Carolina, she is thrilled to be back home near family and friends. Melissa is a proud mom of three and enjoys attending church, baking, and getting lost in a good book. She looks forward to connecting with students, families, and staff this year.
📣 Wrap up the summer with our Pumas Cheerleading team! 📣
Our cheerleaders have been putting in work all summer long, and now it’s time to show off what they’ve accomplished! Come join us for their Summer Showcase to celebrate the end of summer practice and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for this school year.
📍 Location: Auxiliary Gym at The Dalton Academy
🗓️ Date: Friday, July 24th
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
Come out and help us celebrate their hard work! See you there, Pumas! 🐾
Our cheerleaders have been putting in work all summer long, and now it’s time to show off what they’ve accomplished! Come join us for their Summer Showcase to celebrate the end of summer practice and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for this school year.
📍 Location: Auxiliary Gym at The Dalton Academy
🗓️ Date: Friday, July 24th
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
Come out and help us celebrate their hard work! See you there, Pumas! 🐾
🚗🫧 Help Our Girls Chase Their Dreams! 🫧🚗
Come out and support our Girls Soccer Team at our Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, July 25, 2026!
📍 Auto Zone – Glenwood Ave., Dalton, GA
⏰ Starting at 8:00 AM
💲 Donations Only
Every donation helps support our student-athletes as they work toward their goals both on and off the field. Stop by, get your car cleaned, and support a great group of young women! ❤️🖤⚽
#PumaPride #TDASoccer #SupportOurGirls
Come out and support our Girls Soccer Team at our Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, July 25, 2026!
📍 Auto Zone – Glenwood Ave., Dalton, GA
⏰ Starting at 8:00 AM
💲 Donations Only
Every donation helps support our student-athletes as they work toward their goals both on and off the field. Stop by, get your car cleaned, and support a great group of young women! ❤️🖤⚽
#PumaPride #TDASoccer #SupportOurGirls
📅 Back-to-School Mark Your Calendars!
We can't wait to welcome you back to The Dalton Academy! Here is the essential info you need for the upcoming weeks:
July 23rd: Schedule & Parking Pass Pickup
Morning: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
August 3rd @ 10:00 AM: Student Orientation
August 4th: First Day of School!
See you soon, Pumas! 🐾
We can't wait to welcome you back to The Dalton Academy! Here is the essential info you need for the upcoming weeks:
July 23rd: Schedule & Parking Pass Pickup
Morning: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
August 3rd @ 10:00 AM: Student Orientation
August 4th: First Day of School!
See you soon, Pumas! 🐾
Ashley Langford is excited to join the Puma family this year! With 16 years of experience in education, she has served students in general and special education classrooms and school libraries across the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Ashley holds advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education, School Library Media, and Instructional Technology, along with multiple certifications in Georgia and Tennessee. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, writing, camping, paranormal investigations, video games, and spending time with her husband and four children. She is looking forward to an amazing year connecting with TDA students, families, and staff. Welcome to the family, Ashley!
☀️⚽🏐 Summer Camps Start Next Week at The Dalton Academy! 🏐⚽☀️
Looking for a fun and active way to kick off the summer? We still have spots available in our Puma Summer Camps!
📣 A few important updates:
✅ No pre-registration required — you can sign up at the door on the first day of camp.
✅ Both boys and girls are welcome to attend our soccer camps.
✅ Soccer camps are now open to all rising Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
✅ Each soccer camp will be led by either our boys soccer or girls soccer coaching staff.
Whether your child wants to improve their skills, stay active, or just have fun with friends, our camps are a great way to spend part of the summer!
Check out the flyer below for camp dates, times, and details. We can't wait to see our future Pumas on campus! ❤️🖤🐾
Looking for a fun and active way to kick off the summer? We still have spots available in our Puma Summer Camps!
📣 A few important updates:
✅ No pre-registration required — you can sign up at the door on the first day of camp.
✅ Both boys and girls are welcome to attend our soccer camps.
✅ Soccer camps are now open to all rising Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
✅ Each soccer camp will be led by either our boys soccer or girls soccer coaching staff.
Whether your child wants to improve their skills, stay active, or just have fun with friends, our camps are a great way to spend part of the summer!
Check out the flyer below for camp dates, times, and details. We can't wait to see our future Pumas on campus! ❤️🖤🐾