Zachary Hall, an Innovation Manager at Tarkett, recently visited Brookwood Elementary's engineering class to discuss creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. He challenged students to think outside the box and find ways to improve our world!
Thank you to Direct Primary Care Associates for their generous donation of 6 boxes filled with Thanksgiving meals for our DPS families! 🦃📦 With the help of our amazing team of social workers, these meals were distributed to six families in our community. We are so grateful for local businesses like DPCA who make a difference in the lives of our students and families.
Dalton Public Schools is proud of our students who recently showcased their skills and determination in the bowling portion of the Special Olympics! Your hard work and sportsmanship inspire us all!
Dalton Junior High School celebrated Epilepsy Awareness Month with a student-led initiative organized by math teacher Macavan Kalafut and 8th grader Sophie McKeehan, who was instrumental in advocating for the cause.
On November 21, students and staff wore purple, the color of epilepsy awareness, and participated in a hot chocolate sale during FLT, with each hallway selling cups for $1. The event brought the school community together and raised funds, which were donated to the Epilepsy Foundation to support its mission of advocacy and education.
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STUDENT INNOVATION TAKES CENTER STAGE: Last week, Dalton Public Schools students showcased their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit at the 2024 Student Pitch Competition hosted at Hammond Creek Middle School! This exciting event, sponsored by 3DE by Junior Achievement, The Minor Firm Attorneys at Law, and Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, gave students the chance to present their business ideas, prototypes, and pitches to a panel of expert judges.
Students competed for funding to invest in their ideas, with goals such as refining concepts, testing prototypes, conducting market research, and turning their ideas into real products or services.
Congratulations to our winners:
🥉 3rd Place: Sam Presseley, 8th grader, creator of DampTech, an innovative solution for a more comfortable experience when working with power tools.
🥈 2nd Place: Samantha Gonzalez, Junior, with her proposal for a 24-hour daycare center tailored to parents with non-traditional working hours.
🥇 1st Place: Esmeralda Rios, Junior, founder of a business offering chocolate-covered treats designed to bring joy to those with limited financial means who want to gift something special to loved ones.
We’re so proud of these young entrepreneurs and can’t wait to see how they develop their inspiring ideas. The future is bright!
We are proud to share that Jayme Thompson, a senior cheerleader and captain of Dalton High School’s Varsity Competition Cheerleading squad, has been selected to perform in the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the Spirit of America cheerleaders and dancers!
You can watch Jayme represent Dalton live on NBC next Thursday at 8:30 AM. Congratulations, Jayme, on this incredible achievement!
This week, the Dalton Board of Education upheld the district's tradition of delivering apples to all staff in celebration of American Education Week. 🍎 Board members also took a moment to express their gratitude, thanking employees for their hard work and dedication to students.
Westwood Elementary School had a wild time this week as they warmly welcomed new friends from the North Georgia Wildlife Park 'Zoo To You' Program!
Thanksgiving Break Reminder!
School will be closed for Thanksgiving from Nov. 25-29. We'll see everyone back on Monday, Dec. 2! 🦃🍁
RECENTLY FEATURED IN THE DALTON DAILY CITIZEN: Check out the incredible student artwork from Westwood School, lead by art teacher, Megan Walker.
Our talented young artists continue to showcase their creativity and passion, making us incredibly proud!
Classroom Spotlight: In Ms. O'Neill's class at Blue Ridge School, students recently explored place value by composing and decomposing numbers! This hands-on lesson helps build a strong foundation in math. 👏
Schedule Reminder!
Friday, Nov. 22 is a Virtual Learning Day, followed by Thanksgiving Holiday from Nov. 25-29. We'll welcome all students back in-person on Monday, Dec. 2! 🦃🍁
Students in Brookwood Elementary’s German dual language immersion program recently celebrated Martinstag by parading paper lanterns around the hallways led by a rider on a white horse, emulating St. Martin and his red cloak.
Dalton Public Schools recently celebrated Red Ribbon Week with exciting dress-up days across our campuses! Students and staff dressed up to show their commitment to making healthy, drug-free choices. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that encourages youth to live drug-free and make positive life choices.
Thanksgiving Break Reminder!
School will be closed for Thanksgiving from Nov. 25-29. We'll see everyone back on Monday, Dec. 2! 🦃🍁
Dalton Public Schools proudly honored Veterans Day across all campuses with heartfelt celebrations. Students paid tribute to our nation's heroes through special music performances, welcoming Veterans to join in the commemorations, and hearing powerful stories from guest speakers who shared their experiences of service and sacrifice. Thank you to all Veterans for your courage, dedication, and the inspiration you bring to our students and community!
This National School Psychology Week, Dalton Public Schools is proud to celebrate the vital contributions of our school psychologists! These dedicated professionals play a crucial role in helping students thrive in school, at home, and in life. This year’s theme, Spark Discovery, highlights how school psychologists inspire their communities to explore new ideas and reach their full potential. Thank you to our amazing team:
Front row, left to right: Christina Jezewski, Amy Bowers
Back row, left to right: Sharon Aalfs, Bethany Johnson, Sara Hughes, Andrew Phillips, Carrie Phillips
We are grateful for all that you do!
Schedule Reminder!
Friday, Nov. 22 is a Virtual Learning Day, followed by Thanksgiving Holiday from Nov. 25-29. We'll welcome all students back in-person on Monday, Dec. 2! 🦃🍁
Roan School recently launched its High School Athlete Mentor Program with a kickoff picnic lunch. We want to extend our thanks to The Dalton Academy Athletic Director Michael Bolen, Dalton High School Athletic Directors Ryan Richards and Chad Jordan, and the dedicated high school athletes who helped make this event a success. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish together!
🐾 Battle of the Mascots Recap! 🐾
In an unforgettable showdown, mascots from Hammond Creek Middle, Dalton Junior High, The Dalton Academy, and Dalton High competed in the first-ever "Battle of the Mascots"! Hammie from Hammond Creek stole the show, wrestling his way to the “Fan Favorite District Champion” Title Belt. Meanwhile, DJ from Dalton Junior High dominated his matches, winning the most points and taking home the first place Plaque for DJHS! The incredible HCMS cheerleaders kept the energy high, rallying the crowd and bringing spirit to the Legacy Matches.
Thank you to all who came out to support wrestling in our district, and a big thanks to our dedicated educators for making moments like these possible for our students!
