As the Superintendent of Dalton Public Schools, I'm thrilled to share some exciting updates on our new literacy campaign, Dalton Reads!. With the recent appointment of a District Level Director of Literacy and the addition of second District Level Literacy Specialist, our commitment to advancing literacy education has never been stronger. Dalton Public Schools will also be adding School-Level Literacy Interventionists to our literacy team, further enhancing our efforts to support students' literacy development.

Dalton Public Schools students and programs have once again demonstrated excellence on the stage, garnering prestigious awards and recognition at the 16th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards (GHSMTA) presented by ArtsBridge Foundation in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting.

The “Shuler Awards 2024,” a live co-production with GPB, served as the platform for announcing the winners of the "Sweet 16" edition of the GHSMTA. A celebration of the finest high school musical theatre talents across the state, this year's event featured 75 participating schools culminating in a televised Awards Show at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, hosted by Tony Award-winning actor, Shuler Hensley.

Dalton Public Schools (DPS) would like to inform members of the DPS community of an exciting astronomical event that our school community will have the opportunity to experience together on Monday, April 8, 2024. A solar eclipse will pass over North America, a rare phenomenon providing a learning opportunity for our students.

Monday, April 8th is our first day back from spring break and will be a normal school day for our district.

Pending approval, Dr. Tim Scott, the Superintendent of Dalton Public Schools, has been selected by the GHSA board of trustees to assume the role of the association's next executive director, effective July 1.

Laurie King currently serves as the Physical Education (P.E.) teacher and Teacher of the Year at Westwood School. Her inspiration to teach stems from a simple yet powerful source – the kids. Mrs. King cherishes the enthusiasm with which students approach P.E. each day, eager to learn new skills and explore new activities.

Dalton Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Scott is thrilled to announce the launch of a powerful new literacy initiative at Dalton Public Schools, aimed at fostering a culture of reading excellence and empowering every student to unlock their full potential. 

Introducing, Dalton Reads!