Dalton Public Schools Recruitment Fair ā February 7, 8ā11 AM
Discover how you can learn, lead, and succeed with team Dalton. Donāt miss your chance to explore career opportunities across the district!
Discover how you can learn, lead, and succeed with team Dalton. Donāt miss your chance to explore career opportunities across the district!
Welcome Back, Students!
Happy New Year! Weāre so excited to welcome everyone back to school as we kick off the second half of the school year. Letās make 2026 a year full of learning, growth, and great achievements.
Hereās to a fresh start and a fantastic semester aheadāletās make it amazing!
Happy New Year! Weāre so excited to welcome everyone back to school as we kick off the second half of the school year. Letās make 2026 a year full of learning, growth, and great achievements.
Hereās to a fresh start and a fantastic semester aheadāletās make it amazing!
Classroom Spotlight: Before break, Madyson Evans immersed her students in history through an engaging VR experience in the media center! Students explored a simulation of the Civil War and surrounding historical events, bringing the past to life through innovative technology and hands-on learning.
Welcome back to all our teachers and staff after winter break! They're busy preparing for an exciting new semester starting tomorrow.
Students, we canāt wait to see you bright and early in the morning!
Students, we canāt wait to see you bright and early in the morning!
Chandler Kinser Named Roan Schoolās 2024ā2025 Classified Staff Member of the Year
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Chandler Kinser has been named Roan Schoolās 2024ā2025 Classified Staff Member of the Year. Kinser serves as an ESS paraprofessional at Roan School, where she supports students in kindergarten through second grade. Known for her compassion, dedication, and unwavering belief in every childās potential, she is celebrated by colleagues and students alike.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/news
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Chandler Kinser has been named Roan Schoolās 2024ā2025 Classified Staff Member of the Year. Kinser serves as an ESS paraprofessional at Roan School, where she supports students in kindergarten through second grade. Known for her compassion, dedication, and unwavering belief in every childās potential, she is celebrated by colleagues and students alike.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/news
Wishing you a year filled with joy, growth, and endless possibilities! Happy New Year from Dalton Public Schools! š
We hope everyone is having a wonderful winter break! āļøš Many of our students may have been excited to unwrap new devices this holiday season. As a reminder: To support a more focused, engaged, and distraction-free learning environment ā and to comply with the new Georgia state law ā personal devices (including cell phones and smart watches) will not be permitted during the school day for Dalton Public Schools students in grades Kā8.
Families can continue to reach students and staff by calling the schoolās 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!
Learn more on our website ā”ļø https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/distraction-free-education
Families can continue to reach students and staff by calling the schoolās 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!
Learn more on our website ā”ļø https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/distraction-free-education
Before break, the Dalton High School Boys Basketball Team visited Westwood to read with their students and spend time connecting with them during lunch. From storytime to smiles, it was a wonderful opportunity for our students to enjoy reading and build relationships with great role models. Thank you to our DHS athletes for making the day so special!
Exciting newsākindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is almost here! If your little learner will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026, itās time to get ready to register them for an amazing year of learning and growth. Donāt miss out on this important milestone!
Welcome Coach Preston Scoggins! ā¾
Dalton Public Schools is excited to announce Preston Scoggins as the new Head Baseball Coach at Dalton High School. With a strong background as both a collegiate athlete and experienced coach, Coach Scoggins brings a commitment to leadership, accountability, and developing young men on and off the field. We look forward to the passion and purpose he brings to the Catamounts baseball program.
š Read more about Coach Scoggins and his vision for DHS baseball here: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/news
Dalton Public Schools is excited to announce Preston Scoggins as the new Head Baseball Coach at Dalton High School. With a strong background as both a collegiate athlete and experienced coach, Coach Scoggins brings a commitment to leadership, accountability, and developing young men on and off the field. We look forward to the passion and purpose he brings to the Catamounts baseball program.
š Read more about Coach Scoggins and his vision for DHS baseball here: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/news
Our Dalton High School students recently brought the classic story "A Christmas Carol" to life with a wonderful performance. Thank you to the students, staff, and directors for sharing your hard work, creativity, and holiday spirit with our students!
DPS Educator Earns Prestigious Honors with Regional Choir
Weāre proud to celebrate Dalton Junior High School and The Dalton Academy chorus and piano teacher Hannah Carter Crosa, who performs with the regionally recognized treble choir Luxārecently selected for two major performance honors this season!
From presenting at the GMEA Conference in Athens to being chosen as one of only 13 choirs to perform at the ACDA Southeastern Conference, Lux continues to shine, and weāre thrilled to have one of our own among its talented members.
Read the full story and learn more on our website ā”ļø daltonpublicschools.com
Weāre proud to celebrate Dalton Junior High School and The Dalton Academy chorus and piano teacher Hannah Carter Crosa, who performs with the regionally recognized treble choir Luxārecently selected for two major performance honors this season!
From presenting at the GMEA Conference in Athens to being chosen as one of only 13 choirs to perform at the ACDA Southeastern Conference, Lux continues to shine, and weāre thrilled to have one of our own among its talented members.
Read the full story and learn more on our website ā”ļø daltonpublicschools.com
We were proud to showcase artwork from across Dalton Public Schools in the Central Office lobby throughout the holiday season! Each school contributed unique pieces that celebrated the creativity, talent, and holiday spirit of our students.
Classroom Spotlight: At Hammond Creek Middle School, Roschelle Bautista is bringing history to life! Her students recently explored the journey of Sacajawea and Lewis and Clark through the SAVVAS curriculum, building insight by strengthening comprehension and vocabulary skills. Engaging discussions and thoughtful learning were on full display as students deepened their understanding of this important moment in history.
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Faviola PeƱa, sixth-grade social studies teacher at Hammond Creek Middle School, has been named their 2024ā2025 Teacher of the Year.
PeƱa, a Dalton native and former Dalton Public Schools student, has been an educator with the district since 2019. She began her career at Morris Innovative High School before joining Hammond Creek Middle School, where she currently teaches sixth-grade social studies.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/news
PeƱa, a Dalton native and former Dalton Public Schools student, has been an educator with the district since 2019. She began her career at Morris Innovative High School before joining Hammond Creek Middle School, where she currently teaches sixth-grade social studies.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/news
Winter Break is Here!
Winter Break has officially begun! Dalton Public Schools will be closed from December 22, 2025, through January 5, 2026. We hope you enjoy this time to relax, celebrate, and make memories with loved ones.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Have a wonderful holiday season, and weāll see you in the new year!
Winter Break has officially begun! Dalton Public Schools will be closed from December 22, 2025, through January 5, 2026. We hope you enjoy this time to relax, celebrate, and make memories with loved ones.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Have a wonderful holiday season, and weāll see you in the new year!
Holiday Joy with Our Little Cats! āØš
Our Little Cats students have been busy celebrating the holiday season through stories, art, and meaningful conversations! From learning how arctic animals prepare for winter to exploring Christmas traditions from around the world, students enjoyed a week full of discovery and cheer. The celebration wrapped up with a read-aloud of Olivia Helps with Christmas, a creative art activity, festive fellowship, and even a special visit from the North Poleācomplete with a keepsake ornament for each student.
It was a joyful way to close out the season and create lasting memories for our Little Cats! ā¤ļø
Our Little Cats students have been busy celebrating the holiday season through stories, art, and meaningful conversations! From learning how arctic animals prepare for winter to exploring Christmas traditions from around the world, students enjoyed a week full of discovery and cheer. The celebration wrapped up with a read-aloud of Olivia Helps with Christmas, a creative art activity, festive fellowship, and even a special visit from the North Poleācomplete with a keepsake ornament for each student.
It was a joyful way to close out the season and create lasting memories for our Little Cats! ā¤ļø
Classroom Spotlight: At Blue Ridge School, Gray Weldon recently led students in a close reading of "The Carp" in SAVVAS. Students looked back through the text to find key details, use context clues, and explore literary structureāall while learning about a Japanese boyās journey to becoming a painter.
City Hall was filled with holiday spirit yesterday thanks to the Westwood School Chorus. A big thank you to the students and teachers who helped spread Christmas cheer throughout Dalton!
š§” Thank You, Chick-fil-A of Dalton! š§”
We are incredibly grateful to our community partner, Chick-fil-A Dalton, for hosting Catering for a Cause and for their generous donation of $620 to support Dalton Public Schools.
Because of partners like Chick-fil-A Dalton, our students, staff, and schools continue to benefit from strong community support. Thank you for investing in our schools and for your continued dedication to DPS. We truly appreciate you! ā¤ļø
We are incredibly grateful to our community partner, Chick-fil-A Dalton, for hosting Catering for a Cause and for their generous donation of $620 to support Dalton Public Schools.
Because of partners like Chick-fil-A Dalton, our students, staff, and schools continue to benefit from strong community support. Thank you for investing in our schools and for your continued dedication to DPS. We truly appreciate you! ā¤ļø
