Learn More About the Proposed Millage Rate

Dalton Public Schools has created a webpage where families, staff and community members can find information about the districtā€™s proposed millage rate.

Visit the millage webpage here to view the Notice of Property Tax Increase, the Current Property Tax Digest and Five-Year History of Levy, public hearing information and additional details about the proposed millage rate. You can also view the official press release here.

You can also view our Vision for the DPS Tax Digest to learn more about the districtā€™s financial priorities and plans and how DPS Cut Costs here.

about 2 months ago, DPS Communications
Dalton Public Schools graphic titled ā€œ2026 Millage Rate Information,ā€ featuring notices, public hearing details and additional information. The red-and-white design includes a photo of students, with one holding a sign that reads, ā€œEvery child needs a champion.ā€
Join us tonight for a community meeting about Dalton Public Schoolsā€™ plans for two 6ā€“8 middle schools. We look forward to sharing more about the future of middle school in Dalton.

šŸ“ Blue Ridge School, 100 S. Bogle Street, Dalton
šŸ•” 6:30 p.m.

Visit our website for additional information: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/dps/page/expanding-our-impact

All community members are welcome to attend!
about 3 hours ago, DPS Communications
Dalton Public Schools graphic announcing a community meeting about two 6ā€“8 middle schools. The meeting is tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge School, 100 S. Bogle Street, Dalton, GA 30722.
Reminder: Submit your applications! Our first Cook with a Book class is Saturday, November 14! šŸ“ššŸ„ž

Get your aprons ready, Dalton Public Schools families! Weā€™ll read "If You Give a Pig a Pancake," by Laura Numeroff, then head to the kitchen to cook together as a family. šŸ·

šŸ“ Roan Roundhouse
šŸ—“ļø Saturday, November 14
šŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ DPS students ages 3-9 and their parents
šŸ³ All materials and ingredients provided at no cost

Spots are limited to 15 families, and families must sign up to attend so we can contact you with class details. Registration doesnā€™t automatically guarantee a spot, and a DPS representative will confirm selections.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gFYg6YRaWUiHRBVlO6te8n1WeX2ijElOpoLli1Zc05pUQUpIUzNHSjRBQVRUMEUzREJTRFZFVUhQNi4u&origin=QRCode

#LearnLeadSucceed
about 20 hours ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
An illustrated flyer set within a red-and-white checkered picnic tablecloth border and a central white cloud-shaped placard. The header reads "Cook with a Book Class" in dark blue lettering decorated with a chef's hat and whisks. A yellow banner underneath invites families to join the first session. The center features an illustration of a cheerful pink pig resting its hooves on a counter next to a plate holding a stack of syrup-drenched pancakes topped with butter. Text notes the featured reading: "If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff". A yellow pill-shaped badge displays the date "Saturday, November 14th" alongside a red calendar icon. The lower section states that families must sign up to receive class details, directing them with a red arrow to a prominent scannable QR code enclosed in a dashed blue border.
Un folleto ilustrado en espaƱol enmarcado por un borde de mantel de cuadros rojos y blancos con un fondo central blanco de borde festoneado. En la parte superior, el encabezado muestra el tĆ­tulo "Cocina con un Libro Clase" acompaƱado de un gorro de chef y batidores de alambre. Un listĆ³n amarillo extiende la invitaciĆ³n: "Ā”AcompƔƱenos a nuestra primera clase de Cocina con un Libro!". Al centro aparece la ilustraciĆ³n de un cerdito rosado sonriente asomĆ”ndose junto a una torre de panqueques con miel y mantequilla servidos en un plato azul. El texto anuncia la lectura: "Si le das un panqueque a un cerdito por Laura Numeroff". En una etiqueta amarilla con un icono de calendario se resalta la fecha "SĆ”bado, 14 de noviembre". En la parte inferior, un mensaje con palabras clave subrayadas ("deben inscribirse") indica que el registro es indispensable para recibir informaciĆ³n de la clase, guiando hacia un cĆ³digo QR enmarcado con lĆ­neas punteadas azules mediante una flecha roja.
šŸ¾ Check out the latest edition of Paws in Print to stay up to date on news, events, and celebrations from across Dalton Public Schools!
šŸ“– Read it here: https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/dalton-public-schools/newsletters/paws-in-print-november-edition
about 21 hours ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A promotional graphic announcing the November edition of "Paws in Print," the monthly community newsletter for Dalton Public Schools.
Thanksgiving Break Reminder!
School will be closed for Thanksgiving Monday-Friday, November 23-27. We'll see everyone back on Monday, Nov. 30! šŸ¦ƒ
about 23 hours ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A fall-themed Dalton Public Schools graphic announcing ā€œThanksgiving Holidayā€ with dates Monday through Friday, November 23ā€“27. Decorative red leaves frame the design, and the message ā€œHave a great break!ā€ appears at the bottom.

Happy National School Psychology Week!

This week, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists who support the academic, emotional, and behavioral success of all Dalton students. Their dedication helps create safe and supportive learning environments every day.

Thank you to our amazing school psychologists:
Christina Jezewski
Carrie Phillips
Andrew Phillips
Sharon Aalfs
Charlie Tripp (Educational Diagnostician)
Sara Hughes
Bethany Johnson
Amy Bowers

We are grateful for all you do to support our students, staff, and families.
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek

1 day ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Happy National School Psychology Week! This week, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists who support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success of all Dalton students. Their dedication helps create safe, supportive, and thriving learning environments every day. Thank you to our amazing school psychologists: Christina Jezewski Carrie Phillips Andrew Phillips Sharon Aalfs Charlie Tripp Sara Hughes Bethany Johnson Amy Bowers We are grateful for all you do to support our students, staff, and families. #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek
Classroom Spotlight:
Lauren Holversonā€™s Advanced Entrepreneurship class at The Dalton Academy has been busy getting ready for their annual holiday market! Each group decided what to sell, then designed, crafted, and made their products from scratch. šŸŽāœØ

#DaltonPublicSchools #TheDaltonAcademy #LearnLeadSucceed
7 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A teacher works with a student to craft a vinyl bag.
A teacher works with 2 students to melt wax for a candle.
A teacher works with a student to sew something at a sewing machine.
šŸ“… Daylight Saving Time Ends Tonight
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before bed.
Enjoy that bonus hour of rest!
10 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A close-up of a white analog alarm clock on a desk with school supplies in the background. Large text reads ā€œDonā€™t forget to fall back,ā€ with the Dalton Public Schools logo displayed below, reminding viewers about the end of daylight saving time.
Our official middle school transition webpage is now live!

Beginning in the 2027ā€“28 school year, Dalton Public Schools will operate two middle schools serving grades 6ā€“8. Visit the page for transition information, feeder patterns, FAQs, community meeting details, and a place to submit questions.

Weā€™ll update the page as additional information is available.

Learn more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/expanding-our-impact
11 days ago, DPS Communications
Dalton Public Schools graphic announcing that the official website for ā€œExpanding Our Impact: Two 6ā€“8 Middle Schoolsā€ is now live.
Read. Cook. Learn. Together! šŸ³šŸ“š

Get ready for Cook with a Book!, a family literacy and numeracy workshop series for Dalton Public Schools families with children ages 3-9 (Pre-K through 3rd grade).

At each Saturday workshop, families will read a featured book together, create a recipe through interactive writing, and cook it as a family, building literacy, math, and fine motor skills along the way. Families get to take home the food they prepare, plus practical tools to keep learning at home.

Hereā€™s whatā€™s on the menu:
šŸ„ž November: If You Give a Pig a Pancake
šŸŒ® January: Dragons Love Tacos
šŸ„§ February: Pie Love You
šŸ„š March: Green Eggs and Ham
šŸ› April: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

šŸ“ Roan Roundhouse
šŸ—“ļø One Saturday a month, beginning in November
šŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ 15 families per session

To be considered for a spot, parents must complete the registration form. Spots are offered to the first 15 eligible families, and a DPS representative will confirm selections. Each workshop has its own registration, so families will need to register separately for each session. Families who arenā€™t selected will be placed on a waiting list and notified of future opportunities.

Cook with a Book! supports our Dalton Reads initiative by encouraging a love of reading at home. Spaces are limited, so register today! šŸ‘‰ https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gFYg6YRaWUiHRBVlO6te8n1WeX2ijElOpoLli1Zc05pUQUpIUzNHSjRBQVRUMEUzREJTRFZFVUhQNi4u&origin=QRCode

#LearnLeadSucceed
12 days ago, Ashley Grycz
A colorful, structured informational flyer announcing "Cook with a Book! A Family Literacy & Numeracy Workshop Series" for families with children ages 3ā€“8 (Pre-K to 3rd grade). The header features cartoon illustrations of parents and children joyfully preparing food together above the tagline "Read ā€¢ Cook ā€¢ Learn ā€¢ Together!". The body outlines the program's purpose in supporting the Dalton Reads initiative, benefits for attendees, and a five-part workshop calendar running monthly from November 2026 through April 2027 (skipping December). Featured children's books and hands-on cooking activities include pancakes for If You Give a Pig a Pancake, tacos for Dragons Love Tacos, fruit pies for Pie Love You, green eggs for Green Eggs and Ham, and dirt cups for The Very Hungry Caterpillar. A QR code placeholder for registration is anchored in the bottom right corner.
Un volante informativo a todo color que anuncia la serie de talleres familiares de lectura y matemĆ”ticas titulada "Ā”Cocina con un libro!" para familias con niƱos de 3 a 8 aƱos (Pre-K a 3.er grado). La parte superior muestra ilustraciones de familias cocinando juntas bajo el lema "Ā”Leer ā€¢ Cocinar ā€¢ Aprender ā€¢ Juntos!". Incluye secciones sobre el propĆ³sito del programa, los beneficios para los participantes y un calendario de cinco sesiones temĆ”ticas basadas en libros infantiles populares entre noviembre de 2026 y abril de 2027 (If You Give a Pig a Pancake, Dragons Love Tacos, Pie Love You, Green Eggs and Ham y The Very Hungry Caterpillar). En la parte inferior, se incluye un cĆ³digo QR escaneable para inscribirse en los talleres.
Kim Crane Named Westwood School 2025ā€“2026 Classified Staff Member of the YearšŸŒŸ

Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Kim Crane has been named Westwood School's 2025ā€“2026 Classified Staff Member of the Year.

Crane has served as a kindergarten paraprofessional at Westwood since October 2016. She also works in the school's after-school program, where she often staffs the front desk at closing. Crane was previously recognized as Westwood's Classified Staff Member of the Year in 2023.

Dalton Public Schools congratulates Kim Crane on being named Westwood School's 2025ā€“2026 Classified Staff Member of the Year and thanks her for the dedication she shows to students and staff each day.

Read more about the Westwood School Classified Staff Member of the Year: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3217142
13 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A square staff recognition graphic featuring Kim Crane holding an acrylic award plaque while smiling against a dark grey background overlaid with a faded Westwood School Wildcats logo.
Community Information Meetings: Two Grade 6ā€“8 Middle Schools

Beginning in the 2027ā€“28 school year, Dalton Public Schools will have two middle schools serving grades 6ā€“8. Families are invited to attend a community information meeting to learn more and ask questions.

All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Spanish-language interpretation will be available.

- Tuesday, November 10 ā€” Blue Ridge School cafeteria
- Wednesday, November 11 ā€” Hammond Creek Middle School cafeteria
- Thursday, November 12 ā€” Dalton Middle School cafeteria
- Tuesday, November 17 ā€” Park Creek School cafeteria
- Thursday, November 19 ā€” City Park School auditorium

The transition webpage will go live Friday, October 30, with school feeder information, FAQs, meeting information, and a place to submit questions.

Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3217570
14 days ago, DPS Communications
Dalton Public Schools graphic announcing community meeting information about expanding to two middle schools serving grades 6ā€“8. The graphic features the district logo and the headline ā€œExpanding Excellence: Two 6ā€“8 Middle Schools.ā€
PEACH TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Looking to support education and save on taxes? Learn how you can benefit from the Peach Tax Credit program with Dalton Public Schools!

Visit https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/peach-education-tax-credit for more details!
14 days ago, Communications Intern
PEACH TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Looking to support education and save on taxes? Learn how you can benefit from the Peach Tax Credit program with Dalton Public Schools! Visit https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/peach-education-tax-credit for more details!
Classroom Spotlight šŸŽ¶

Camille Luckeyā€™s music classes at Roan School recently explored Mexican culture through music and dance! Students practiced musical form and rhythm reading while learning the traditional Mexican folk dance ā€œLos Machetes.ā€ šŸ‡²šŸ‡½šŸ„

#DaltonPublicSchools #RoanSchool #LearnLeadSucceed
14 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Students use sticks to keep time with the music.
Studnets sit on a rug for music class.
Students sit and watch their teacher.
A teacher demonstrates a musical dance.
Students walk in a circle in their classroom while listening to music.
Students clap along with the music as their teacher instructs them.
A teacher raises her drum stick into the air while marching.
Schedule Reminder:
šŸ“Œ Monday, November 2: Virtual Learning Day ā€“ Students will complete assignments from home.

Thank you for planning ahead!
15 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A red Dalton Public Schools graphic labeled ā€œSchedule Reminder Monday, November 2nd.ā€ It highlights ā€œMonday 2 ā€“ Virtual Learning Dayā€ in a calendar-style layout.
The DHS Players brought The Lightning Thief to life! āš”

Our Catamounts took the stage at the DHS Theatre for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, their 2026 One Act Competition play, presented in cooperation with Concord Theatricals. From the lightning bolts to the leading roles, this cast and crew showed off their talent, teamwork, and countless hours of hard work.

Congratulations to everyone on and behind the stage!

#LearnLeadSucceed
15 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Dalton High School students performing on stage.
A day in the life of a lineman! āš”

Students from The Dalton Academy, Dalton Junior High, and Dalton High School got a hands-on look at a career that keeps our community powered. Hosted by Dalton Utilities, The Dalton Academy, and Elite Lineman Training Institute, the experience gave students the chance to see climbing demos, try on PPE and climbing gear, get up close with bucket trucks, and hear from instructors and linemen working in the field.

Thank you to our partners for opening the door to a career path where students can explore their futures! šŸ”§šŸ‘·

#LearnLeadSucceed
18 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A student climbs a pole in lineman protective equipment.
šŸˆ Tonight, Dalton High School celebrates its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class when the Catamounts host Villa Rica! šŸ†
After last nightā€™s induction banquet, weā€™re 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 yearā€™s class šŸ”—https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3211021
18 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
The 2026 DHS Hall of Fame Class.
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 
20 days ago, Communications Intern
Graphic with white text on an orange background that reads "Celebrating National Unity Against Bullying Day," alongside students wearing white tops with orange details.
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!
22 days ago, Communications Intern
A yellow Dalton Public Schools bus parked outdoors with overlay text that reads "Celebrating School Bus Safety Week."