Calling all boys in 1st-8th grade! Join DHS for the Dalton High Basketball Academy at Dalton High School, running for 4 Sundays:
📅 October 20th
📅 October 27th
📅 November 3rd
📅 November 10th
🕒 2:00-4:00 PM
Cost: $80 for all 4 sessions or $20 per session if you can't attend all dates.
Sign up using this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6xDBgKI9AvXoZ4To7ALKHUxNJgs7ci0XfdJpI6qmBHVEFhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0, the QR code on the flyer, or if you can't register that way, email Coach Jonathan Adams to secure your spot!
Let's get ready for an awesome basketball season! 🏀
Dalton High School Catamounts are thrilled to celebrate their annual Homecoming tomorrow, September 28th! Join them as they take part in the parade, football game, and Homecoming Dance, bringing together students, alumni, and the entire community for a day of fun and tradition.
Parade Information:
The Dalton High School Homecoming Parade will kick off at 9:00 AM. Floats will depart from Dalton High School, travel down Waugh Street, turn onto Thornton Avenue, and then again on Crawford Street. The parade will conclude on Jones Street. Please refer to the map below for additional route details.
Homecoming Game:
The Dalton High football team will face off against Hiram High School at 12:00 PM at Harmon Field. Come out and support the Catamounts as they take on the Hornets!
Homecoming Dance:
The Dalton High School Homecoming Dance will take place from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM tomorrow evening. Tickets are available for $20 and can be purchased either at the door with exact change or online through GoFan. Purchase your tickets now using the following link: https://gofan.co/event/1716609
Students who wish to bring a guest from another school must complete one of the following steps:
1. Submit the Homecoming Guest Form via email to Mr. Wickes at james.wickes@dalton.k12.ga.us. The form can be found here: https://5il.co/2xo4t
2. Have a principal or assistant principal from the guest’s school email Mr. Wickes confirming that the guest is in good standing with no significant disciplinary issues in the past year.
Please note that all guests who are not Dalton Public Schools students must be under the age of 21 and present a valid ID upon arrival.
Additional Note: The Dalton Education Foundation's Paint the Town Red event has been canceled for this year. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to its return next year.
We can’t wait to celebrate Homecoming with the Dalton High community tomorrow!
Yesterday, DPS high school sophomores had the opportunity to participate in the interactive ‘game of life’ at the Teen Maze event organized by United Way of Northwest Georgia!
Taking place at the Dalton Fair Grounds, Teen Maze aims to educate students about the real-life consequences of their choices through a hands-on and engaging experience. By examining how their decisions can affect their future and understanding the importance of personal responsibility, this event empowers students to make positive choices in life.
We are proud of our students for participating and gaining valuable insights that will help shape their futures!
🚨Don’t miss out!
Dalton High Boys Basketball is playing Darlington at State Farm Arena before the Hawks vs. Mavericks game!
📅 Date: November 25, 2024
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
One ticket gets you into both the high school and the Hawks vs. Mavericks games – but you must purchase through Dalton High School for access to the high school game.
Click here for more info: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/1787452
Our elementary students were thrilled to have the Dalton High School Players, the drama club, visit them as characters during pick-ups recently! The Players stopped by to promote their exciting Homecoming raffle, where one lucky student from each elementary school will get to ride on the drama club's float in the Homecoming parade!
Happy Human Resource Professionals Day! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on our amazing HR team who make our district a great place to work. Mendy Woods, Bianca Maldonado, Emma Ruiz, and Liz Morales—thank you for your dedication to supporting our staff, fostering a positive work environment, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. We appreciate all you do!
Weather Monitoring Update from Dalton Public Schools:
Due to safety concerns related to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Helene, Dalton Public Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, September 26th and 27th. This includes the cancellation of all extracurricular activities scheduled for those days. The decision was made in collaboration with local safety agencies to ensure the well-being of our students, staff, and community.
Dalton High Homecoming Activities Adjusted:
•Parade: The Dalton High homecoming parade will be rescheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28th at 9:00 AM.
•Football Game: The homecoming football game will now be held on Saturday at 12:00 PM, with the homecoming court presented at halftime.
•Homecoming Dance: The homecoming dance will proceed as planned on Saturday at 7:00 PM.
Additional information, including details about the parade route and a parade route map, will be shared soon.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide any further updates through our communication channels. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the safety of everyone in our schools.
For additional information on how decisions are made regarding weather and safety, please visit our website: https://dhs.daltonpublicschools.com/page/weather-and-closings.
DPS Staff – Please keep an eye out for upcoming communication from your school principal regarding your plans.
Deborah Azua Named Roan School Classified Staff Member of the Year
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Deborah Azua has been named the Classified Staff Member of the Year at Roan School. Azua has been an integral part of the Roan School community since 2017, where she initially served as a paraprofessional before taking on the role of school secretary.
In her role as secretary, Azua is dedicated to ensuring outstanding communication between parents and staff. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistent communication, noting, "At the end of the day, it is all for the students."
Read more on our website!
The Dalton Academy is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural wrestling program, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter for the school and its athletic community.
The 2024-25 wrestling season will see the Pumas take to the mats for the first time, under the leadership of Head Coach Michael Keefe.
Learn more about Coach Keefe and view the inaugural schedule at www.daltonpublicschools.com/news
Check out Dr. Craft's latest column in the Dalton Daily Citizen newspaper! This month, Dr. Craft discusses school safety and the proactive measures being taken to keep our schools safe and supportive for students, staff, and the community.
You can also view the latest column on our wesbite at www.daltonpublicschools.com/news
Don’t forget! September 27 is an Early Release Day.
Early Release Times:
Elementary Schools: 12:15 PM
Hammond Creek Middle & Dalton Junior High: 11:30 AM
TDA & Dalton High: 10:45 AM
The DHS Homecoming Parade kicks off at 4:00 PM from Dalton High, featuring reunion classes from '64, '74, '79, '84, '94, '99, '04 (Honor Class), and '14! Don't miss it!
Dalton Junior High School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a special performance by local band “Nueva Delta.” Bringing in local talent like Nueva Delta made the celebration feel even more personal, helping students connect with the rich traditions of their community while enjoying the energy and excitement of live music.
Park Creek School students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a special lesson on the significance of piñatas. Fourth and fifth grade Challenge students researched the cultural importance of piñatas as part of their studies and concluded their project by building traditional piñatas.
This week, we’re celebrating National Finance and Accounting Appreciation Week! 🎉
Our dedicated finance and accounting team plays a vital role in ensuring the success of our district, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From managing budgets to ensuring resources are allocated where they’re needed most, their hard work supports our students, staff, and schools. Join us in thanking them for their dedication, accuracy, and commitment to excellence!
Join us in celebrating our finance team: Theresa Perry, Angela Macon, Kelley Lazo, and Lisa Dobson!
Dalton High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Dalton High School is proud to announce that two of its seniors, CenCen Wan and Hope Hambrock, have been named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently revealed the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the prestigious competition, now in its 70th year. Wan and Hambrock now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million, which will be awarded in the spring of 2025.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/1773800
Several of our administrators from Dalton Junior High School and The Dalton Academy proudly represented as the DPS CEO Trike Race Team during the United Way of Northwest Georgia's 2024 campaign kickoff at Burr Park.
With the theme "Let the Games Begin!" our team helped launch the festivities in style. United Way agencies play a vital role in supporting DPS students and families, and we are excited to contribute to their 2024 campaign goal through our own internal efforts. We are proud to stand behind such an important cause in our community!
Dalton Reads! representatives made an exciting appearance at The Dalton Academy's open house, giving out free books to students and families. Dalton Reads! is a powerful new literacy initiative at Dalton Public Schools, dedicated to fostering a culture of reading excellence and empowering every student to unlock their full potential through the joy of reading.
To learn more about the program and discover ways to get involved, visit our webpage at https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/dalton-reads
The Dalton Academy hosted a fun and successful open house event yesterday, bringing together students, families, and the community to celebrate and explore all that this unique high school has to offer.
Attendees learned more about the school’s programs and enjoyed the chance to connect with one another. This open house showcased the strong community spirit that makes The Dalton Academy such a special place!
During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Dalton Public Schools is highlighting the essential resources available in our community, ensuring students and families know where to find support when needed.
Dalton Public Schools is excited to share that the Dalton Education Foundation's Paint the Town Red event is just around the corner, and we can’t wait! This is their biggest fundraising event of the year, promising an unforgettable evening of fun, community spirit, and support for our schools.
Join us on September 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Guild!
