Free Statewide 3rd Grade Georgia Milestones ELA Prep Tutoring Sessions. GaDOE has partnered with Tutored by Teachers to offer Georgia Milestones test prep for third grade literacy/ELA from November 3 through 8. This statewide tutoring series will cover phonemic awareness, decoding, morphology, and comprehension. These sessions are also a great refresher for elementary teachers. Information and Registration.

https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/sat-prep-classes-for-georgia-students
6 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
🎀 Red Ribbon Week is next week! 🎀
Show your support for making healthy, safe choices by joining in our fun dress-up days each day! Check out the themes below and get ready to show your spirit!
6 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Red Ribbon Week October 27-31, 2025. Monday, October 27: “Put a Cap on Drugs” Students are encouraged to wear a fun hat or cap. Tuesday, October 28: “Show You Care-Say No to Drugs” Students are encouraged to wear Red in support of Red Ribbon Week. Wednesday, October 29: “Team Up for a Drug-Free Life” Students are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team attire. Thursday, October 30: “Shade Out Drugs” Students are encouraged to wear sunglasses. Friday, October 31: “Character Day: Choose Adventures, Not Drugs!” Students are encouraged to dress up like their favorite book or movie character.
Semana del Lazo Rojo 27-31 de octubre de 2025. Lunes 27 de octubre: “Ponerle un tope a las drogas” Se anima a los estudiantes a usar un sombrero o gorra divertidos. Martes 28 de octubre: “Demuestra que te importa: di no a las drogas” Se anima a los estudiantes a vestir de rojo en apoyo a la Semana del Lazo Rojo. Miércoles 29 de octubre: “Unámonos para una vida sin drogas” Se anima a los estudiantes a usar la indumentaria de su equipo deportivo favorito. Jueves 30 de octubre: “Shade Out Drugs” Se recomienda a los estudiantes utilizar gafas de sol. Viernes 31 de octubre: “Día del Personaje: ¡Elige Aventuras, No Drogas!” Se anima a los estudiantes a disfrazarse de su personaje de libro o película favorito
🎉 Fall Festival & Family Math Night 🎉
📅 October 23, 2025

Come join us for a night filled with fun, games, and math adventures!
There will be activities for the whole family — you won’t want to miss it!
8 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Fall Festival at Blue Ridge School. Family Math Night. Travel the world through math! Join us for fun math activities and games-Each station celebrates a different country! Face painting, inflatables, photobooth, candy, concessions, vendors, Dalton Reads, pumpkin decorating contest, and much more!
Festival de Otoño en la Escuela Blue Ridge. ¡Noche Familiar de Matemáticas! ¡Viaja por el mundo a través de las matemáticas! Únete a nosotros para disfrutar de divertidas actividades y juegos matemáticos: ¡cada estación celebra un país diferente! Habrá pintura facial, inflables, cabina de fotos, dulces, concesiones, vendedores, Dalton Reads, concurso de decoración de calabazas ¡y mucho más!
🍬🎃 Fall Festival Candy Donations! 🎃🍬
It’s not too late to send in candy for our Fall Festival THIS THURSDAY! Donations can be dropped off at the front office or sent to school with your child. Thank you for helping make our festival a sweet success!
10 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Fall Festival. October 23, 2025. WE are asking that each family bring in a bag of individually wrapped candy for this event.
Festival De Otono. 23 de Octubre 2025. Pedimos que cada familia traiga una bolsa de dulces envueltos individualmente para este evento.
Veterans Day Parade at Blue Ridge!
We’re excited to honor our heroes with a Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11 at 2:45 p.m. If you or a family member are a veteran or active member of the military, we would love for you to join us in the celebration!
10 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Veteran's Day Parade-If you or a family member are a veteran or active member of the military, we would love to have you come join our Veteran’s Day parade at Blue Ridge on Tuesday, November 11 at 2:45 p.m. Please let your child’s teacher know if you would like to join!
Día de los Veteranos-Si usted o un miembro de su familia es veterano o miembro activo de las fuerzas armadas, nos encantaría que nos acompañe en nuestro desfile del Día de los Veteranos en Blue Ridge el mardes, 11 de noviembre a las 2:45 p.m. ¡Por favor, avísele al maestro de su hijo si desea participar!
🎀 Red Ribbon Week is almost here! 🎀
We’re excited to celebrate making healthy choices and living drug-free! Check out the theme days so you can plan ahead and join in on all the fun spirit days next week!
13 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Red Ribbon Week October 27-31, 2025 Monday, October 27: “Put a Cap on Drugs” Students are encouraged to wear a fun hat or cap. Tuesday, October 28: “Show You Care-Say No to Drugs” Students are encouraged to wear Red in support of Red Ribbon Week. Wednesday, October 29: “Team Up for a Drug-Free Life” Students are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team attire. Thursday, October 30: “Shade Out Drugs” Students are encouraged to wear sunglasses. Friday, October 31: “Character Day: Choose Adventures, Not Drugs!” Students are encouraged to dress up like their favorite book or movie character.
Semana del Lazo Rojo 27-31 de octubre de 2025 Lunes 27 de octubre: “Ponerle un tope a las drogas” Se anima a los estudiantes a usar un sombrero o gorra divertidos. Martes 28 de octubre: “Demuestra que te importa: di no a las drogas” Se anima a los estudiantes a vestir de rojo en apoyo a la Semana del Lazo Rojo. Miércoles 29 de octubre: “Unámonos para una vida sin drogas” Se anima a los estudiantes a usar la indumentaria de su equipo deportivo favorito. Jueves 30 de octubre: “Shade Out Drugs” Se recomienda a los estudiantes utilizar gafas de sol. Viernes 31 de octubre: “Día del Personaje: ¡Elige Aventuras, No Drogas!” Se anima a los estudiantes a disfrazarse de su personaje de libro o película favorito
🎃 It’s Pumpkin Contest time at Blue Ridge Elementary! 🎃

Get creative and decorate your pumpkin for a chance to win four tickets to The Creative Discovery Museum!

We can’t wait to see all the amazing designs our Jaguars come up with!
21 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Blue Ridge's Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest. Win a 4 ticket pack for the Creative Museum! Bring your pumpkin!! Paint a pumpkin for this year's contest, and drop it off at the media center. Make sure to put your name and grade on it! Fall Festival visitors will vote for the best one, and the winner gets a free four-ticket family pack for Creative Discovery Museum.
Concurso Anual de Pintura de Calabazas de Blue Ridge ¡Gana un paquete de 4 boletos para el Museo Creativo! ¡Trae tu calabaza! Pinta una calabaza para el concurso de este año y déjala en el centro de medios. ¡Asegúrate de poner tu nombre y grado en ella! Los visitantes del Festival de Otoño votarán por la mejor, y el ganador recibirá un paquete familiar gratuito de cuatro boletos para el Museo de Descubrimiento Creativo.
The Future Looks Bright for Dalton Cheer!

Cheer along with the Hammond Creek Tigers & the Dalton Junior High Cougar Cheerleaders
(Hammond Creek and Dalton Junior High VS. Cherokee Football Games)

Who: Four year olds to 5th graders
Where: Dalton Stadium at Dalton Junior High School
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 beginning at 10AM for the 6th grade game, 12PM for the 7th Grade game, or 2PM for 8th
What: Help welcome the Tiger or Cougar football team onto the field, warm up on the sidelines and then cheer with the HCMS or DJHS cheerleaders during the first quarter of either the 6th, 7th, or 8th game.
How: Payment Options Below

Cost: $25 per game ($20 for additional children). Dalton Cheer Bow included.

Payment Options
Send cash or checks payable to:
HCMS/DJHS Cheer
Attn. Laura Koger
1500 Manly Street
Dalton. GA 30720

**Payment by Venmo also accepted: @daltoncatscheerprep
MUST have participants name and “cheer with me” for reason
Email questions to: laura.koger@dalton.k12.ga.us
22 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
The Future Looks Bright for Dalton Cheer Cheer along with the Hammond Creek Tigers & the Dalton Junior High Cougar Cheerleaders (Hammond Creek and Dalton Junior High VS. Cherokee Football Games) Who: Four year olds to 5th graders Where: Dalton Stadium at Dalton Junior High School When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 beginning at 10AM for the 6th grade game, 12PM for the 7th Grade game, or 2PM for 8th What: Help welcome the Tiger or Cougar football team onto the field, warm up on the sidelines and then cheer with the HCMS or DJHS cheerleaders during the first quarter of either the 6th, 7th, or 8th game. How: Payment Options Below Cost: $25 per game ($20 for additional children). Dalton Cheer Bow included. Payment Options Send cash or checks payable to: HCMS/DJHS Cheer Attn. Laura Koger 1500 Manly Street Dalton. GA 30720 **Payment by Venmo also accepted: @daltoncatscheerprep MUST have participants name and “cheer with me” for reason Email questions to: laura.koger@dalton.k12.ga.us

Dalton High School Boys Basketball Academy
🏀 Build skills • Learn teamwork • Play the game


📅 Dates:
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
⏰ Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dalton High School
👦 Ages: Boys in 5th–8th grade

Our coaches are here to help players of all skill levels—whether you’re brand new to the game or ready to take your skills to the next level.
Focus areas include:
• Dribbling & Ball Handling
• Shooting with Confidence
• Smart Passing
• Movement On & Off the Ball
• Team Play
No sign-up necessary!

22 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Dalton High School Boys Basketball Academy 🏀 Build skills • Learn teamwork • Play the game 📅 Dates: October 19 October 26 November 2 November 9 ⏰ Time: 2:00–4:00 PM 📍 Location: Dalton High School 👦 Ages: Boys in 5th–8th grade Our coaches are here to help players of all skill levels—whether you’re brand new to the game or ready to take your skills to the next level. Focus areas include: • Dribbling & Ball Handling • Shooting with Confidence • Smart Passing • Movement On & Off the Ball • Team Play No sign-up necessary!
Picture Day is coming up!
Mark your calendars — Monday, October 6, 2025 is Picture Day at Blue Ridge Elementary! Be sure your student comes to school dressed for success and ready to smile big for their photo.
about 1 month ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Blue background with shadows of school pictures that says "Picture Day is comins! Order this year's school pictures today."
Support Blue Ridge’s Helping Hands Program!

We’re raising funds for our Helping Hands Program, and we need your help! From now until October 6, you can support us—no purchases required. Simply download the app, sign up, and complete surveys. Each survey earns our school $1 toward our goal of $1,500.
about 2 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Support Blue Ridge’s Helping Hands Program! We’re raising funds for our Helping Hands Program, and we need your help! From now until October 6, you can support us—no purchases required. Simply download the app, sign up, and complete surveys. Each survey earns our school $1 toward our goal of $1,500.
Need help getting started with the Rooms App? All the information you need is in the attached video. It will guide you through the key features and help you get up and running in no time!

English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbb9L4Ue0Ng

Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itP4E22Ti4k
2 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Picture of an iPhone with a news feed from Rooms
The Dalton Noon Lions Club will be providing a free eye screening at Blue Ridge Elementary on September 11, 2025. The purpose of this screening is to identify students who have vision problems or may be at-risk for vision problems. Most vision problems go undetected because they are not obvious to the student or parent. If left untreated, the problem may impact the student’s ability to learn. However, early detection and treatment can, in many cases, restore normal vision. This screening, conducted with a PlusOptix vision screener, is non-invasive, and is not intended to substitute for a comprehensive eye examination. Permission forms will be going home this week. If you would like for your child to be screened, please fill out the form and return it to school. Thank you!
2 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
The Dalton Noon Lions Club will be providing a free eye screening at your child’s school in the near future. The purpose of the screening is to identify students who have vision problems or may be at-risk for vision problems. Most vision problems go undetected because they are not obvious to the student or parent. If left untreated, the problem may impact the student’s ability to learn. However, early detection and treatment can, in many cases, restore normal vision. This screening, conducted with a PlusOptix vision screener, is non-invasive, and is not intended to substitute for a comprehensive eye examination.
El Dalton Noon Lions Club ofrecerá un examen ocular gratuito en la escuela de su hijo en un futuro próximo. El propósito de la evaluación es identificar a los estudiantes que tienen problemas de visión o que pueden estar en riesgo de tener problemas de visión. La mayoría de los problemas de visión pasan desapercibidos porque no son obvios para el estudiante ni para los padres. Si no se trata, el problema puede afectar la capacidad de aprendizaje del estudiante. Sin embargo, la detección y el tratamiento tempranos pueden, en muchos casos, restaurar la visión normal. Esta evaluación, realizada con un evaluador de visión PlusOptix, no es invasiva y no pretende sustituir un examen ocular completo.
Blue Ridge School Dismissal Update:

Due to a power outage caused by a blown transformer and fire damage to a utility pole, a section of Frederick Street is closed. This requires a temporary change to our dismissal procedures for today only.
Regular dismissal will take place at the side of the building.

When exiting Blue Ridge School, all vehicles will be directed to turn left through the parking lot and left again onto Frederick Street. Right turns will not be possible.

Please know that all students, faculty and staff are safe. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and orderly dismissal.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
2 months ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Blue Ridge School Dismissal Update:
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DALTON FAMILY CARES – FREE DENTAL DAY
🗓 Friday, October 10, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Dalton Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
1006 Professional Blvd
Dalton, GA 30720

✅ FREE for the public!
• Free dental fillings
• Free dental extractions
• Free dental cleanings

🕢 Registration begins at 7:30 AM

🚨 First come, first served
📞 For more information: (706) 226-2228

DALTON FAMILY CARES - DÍA DENTAL GRATUITO
🗓 Viernes, 10 de octubre de 2025
🕗 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 DALTON FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY
1006 Professional Blvd
Dalton, GA 30720
✅ ¡GRATIS para el público!
• Rellenos dentales gratuitos
• Extracciones dentales gratuitas
• Limpiezas dentales gratuitas
🕢 Registro comienza a las 7:30 AM
🚨 Servicio por orden de llegada
📞 Para más información: (706) 226-2228
2 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
DALTON FAMILY CARES – FREE DENTAL DAY 🗓 Friday, October 10, 2025 🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Dalton Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 1006 Professional Blvd Dalton, GA 30720 ✅ FREE for the public! • Free dental fillings • Free dental extractions • Free dental cleanings 🕢 Registration begins at 7:30 AM 🚨 First come, first served 📞 For more information: (706) 226-2228
In order to continue offering free breakfast and lunch to every student, we need ALL parents/guardians to complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application by September 1, 2025.
✅ It only takes a few minutes!
✅ You can complete it online at home OR stop by the school office where we have computers ready for you.
Your support helps ensure every child has access to healthy meals each day—thank you for taking the time to fill it out!
ENGLISH: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.../DistrictR.../DaltonPS_GA...
SPANISH: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.../DistrictR.../DaltonPS_GA...
2 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Flyer with information about free/reduced lunch application. Information on how it maintains school funding for student programs and services, provides discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams. There is a QR code at the bottom of the flyer for parents to scan to complete the application.
Folleto con información sobre la solicitud de almuerzo gratis/reducido. Incluye información sobre cómo esta solicitud ayuda a mantener la financiación escolar para programas y servicios estudiantiles, además de ofrecer tarifas con descuento para los exámenes SAT, ACT y AP. En la parte inferior del folleto hay un código QR que los padres pueden escanear para completar la solicitud.
Deadline Approaching—Complete the Transportation Form! Dalton Public Schools is planning bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your input! All families—whether your student will ride the bus or not—must complete the Transportation Intent Form by June 15, 2025. Let us know if your student will ride the bus in the morning, afternoon, or both. Students without a completed form may not be guaranteed a bus assignment on the first day of school, so submitting the form on time is important! ⏳ Don’t wait—forms submitted after June 15 could delay your student’s bus assignment. 📲 Complete the form here: https://dalton.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5irwWXAaMrL5rM 🌐 Visit our transportation webpage for more details: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/transportation-intent-2025
5 months ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Deadline Approaching—Complete the Transportation Form!
Deadline Approaching—Complete the Transportation Form!
🚍 Help Us Plan for Next Year—Complete the Transportation Form! Dalton Public Schools is planning bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your input! All families—whether your student will ride the bus or not—must complete the Transportation Intent Form by June 15, 2025. Let us know if your student will ride the bus in the morning, afternoon, or both. Students without a completed form may not be guaranteed a bus assignment on the first day of school, so submitting the form on time is important! ⏳ Don’t wait—forms submitted after June 15 could delay your student’s bus assignment. 📲 Complete the form here: https://dalton.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5irwWXAaMrL5rM 🌐 Visit our transportation webpage for more details: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/transportation-intent-2025
5 months ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
🚍 Help Us Plan for Next Year—Complete the Transportation Form! Dalton Public Schools is planning bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your input! All families—whether your student will ride the bus or not—must complete the Transportation Intent Form by June 15, 2025. Let us know if your student will ride the bus in the morning, afternoon, or both. Students without a completed form may not be guaranteed a bus assignment on the first day of school, so submitting the form on time is important! ⏳ Don’t wait—forms submitted after June 15 could delay your student’s bus assignment. 📲 Complete the form here: https://dalton.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5irwWXAaMrL5rM 🌐 Visit our transportation webpage for more details: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/transportation-intent-2025
🚍 Help Us Plan for Next Year—Complete the Transportation Form! Dalton Public Schools is planning bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your input! All families—whether your student will ride the bus or not—must complete the Transportation Intent Form by June 15, 2025. Let us know if your student will ride the bus in the morning, afternoon, or both. Students without a completed form may not be guaranteed a bus assignment on the first day of school, so submitting the form on time is important! ⏳ Don’t wait—forms submitted after June 15 could delay your student’s bus assignment. 📲 Complete the form here: https://dalton.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5irwWXAaMrL5rM 🌐 Visit our transportation webpage for more details: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/transportation-intent-2025
Transitioning to middle school is difficult time for many students. We understand that it can be scary time and we want to make the transition as easy as possible for your child. In order to do this, we need information about your child so that we can begin preparing his or her schedule and be aware of the individual needs of your child. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Your help is appreciated! (If you have multiple children please fill out one survey for each) Thank you! https://forms.gle/erzW72rvQsMGzGvi7
6 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
The end of the year is quickly approaching!
6 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
End of the year ceremonies flyer. May 19th Pre-K 9-10:30 am and ESS 1-2:30 pm, May 20th Kindergarten 9-10:30 am and 2nd grade 1-2:30 pm, May 21st 1st grade 9-10:30 am and 3rd grade 1-2:30 pm, May 22nd 4th grade 9-10:30 am and 5th grade 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Folleto de ceremonias de fin de año 19 de mayo Pre-Kínder: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ESS: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 20 de mayo Kínder: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 2.º grado: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 21 de mayo 1.º grado: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 3.º grado: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 22 de mayo 4.º grado: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 5.º grado: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.