The Board recognized Hannah Safley, Jack Redding, and Joanna Bethel for their outstanding performances in Winnie the Pooh at the Middle School One Act Competition during the Georgia Theatre Conference. Hannah was named Best Featured Performer, while Jack and Joanna were selected to the All-Star Cast.
The Board also recognized Kami Harrison for being featured in Georgia Public Broadcastingās Student Voices Collective.
In addition, the Board honored Geraldine (Gracie) Sprowl and Genesis Rodriguez for being named to the Region Competition All-Star Cast for The Dalton Academyās inaugural One Act Play performance, along with Valeria Torres, Kelly Molina-Gutierrez, Anarosa Hernandez, and Anahy Perez-Alonzo for their exceptional contributions as part of the cast and crew.
The Board congratulates all of these talented students for their creativity, dedication, and representation of excellence in Dalton Public Schools.
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The Georgia Department of Education has named several Dalton Public Schools as 2024ā2025 Literacy Leader and Math Leader schools, recognizing exceptional student achievement and growth in reading and mathematics. These honors celebrate schools that demonstrate extraordinary student progress and proficiency on the Georgia Milestones assessments.
Dalton Public Schools proudly congratulates the following schools for their outstanding accomplishments:
Math Leader Schools:
Dalton High School ā High School Growth
Dalton Junior High School ā 8th Grade Gateway Growth; High School Outstanding Achievement
Roan Elementary School ā 5th Grade Gateway Growth
Literacy Leader Schools:
Brookwood Elementary School ā 3rd Grade Gateway Growth; 4th Grade Growth
City Park Elementary School ā 3rd Grade Gateway Growth; 5th Grade Growth
Roan Elementary School ā 3rd Grade Gateway Growth; 5th Grade Growth
These recognitions highlight Dalton Public Schoolsā strong commitment to academic excellence and the success of every student.
Read more on our website: DaltonPublicSchools.com
Friday, November 21 is a virtual learning day. School will be closed for Thanksgiving from Nov. 24-28. We'll see everyone back on Monday, Dec. 1! š¦š
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Happy National School Psychology Week!
This week, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists who support the academic, emotional, and behavioral success of all Dalton students. Their dedication helps create safe and supportive learning environments every day.
Thank you to our amazing school psychologists:
Christina Jezewski
Carrie Phillips
Andrew Phillips
Sharon Aalfs
Charlie Tripp (Educational Diagnostician)
Sara Hughes
Bethany Johnson
Amy Bowers
We are grateful for all you do to support our students, staff, and families.
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Aida Krnjic has been named Dalton Junior High Schoolās 2024ā2025 Classified Staff Member of the Year. Krnjic serves as a paraprofessional and has been a member of the Dalton Junior High community since 2015.
Throughout her ten years with the district, Krnjic has become known for her compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to students. Whether helping a student navigate academic challenges or providing emotional support during difficult times, Krnjic strives to make every child feel seen, valued, and capable of success.
Read more on our website: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com
Visit https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/excellence to explore the full campaign ā featuring inspiring Faces of Dalton stories, community partnerships, and the many ways our students, staff, and schools are living out Where Excellence Meets Opportunity! #ExcellenceInActionDPS
š” Did you know?
Park Creek Elementary School is leading the way in environmental stewardship through an innovative project that enhances outdoor learning spaces and strengthens community engagement. š±
Hands-on learning, creativity, and care for our planet ā thatās #ExcellenceInActionDPS.
Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before bed.
Enjoy that bonus hour of rest!
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All ten Dalton Public Schools have been awarded the 2024ā2025 Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness by the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency!
This recognition reflects our districtās commitment to safety, readiness, and care for every student ā true #ExcellenceInActionDPS.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125
š” Did you know?
A total of 121 Class of 2025 graduates earned college credit hours through dual enrollment courses with Dalton State and Georgia Northwestern ā jumpstarting their higher education journeys while still in high school!
Thatās #ExcellenceInActionDPS ā Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125
Students in Malorie Nolesā class at Hammond Creek Middle are learning real-world financial skills ā from understanding credit and debit to writing checks and signing their names. #ExcellenceInActionDPS
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City Park School and Westwood School were presented with Math Leader Banner Awards, recognizing their outstanding performance and growth in mathematics under Georgiaās updated Kā12 Standards.
Their success is a great example of #ExcellenceInActionDPS ā Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125
From our earliest classrooms to todayās award-winning programs, excellence has always been in action.
#ExcellenceInActionDPS
Selena Riosā students at Dalton Junior High are closely examining Act I of The Diary of Anne Frank. Through vocabulary analysis, dialogue exploration, and personal annotation, theyāre discovering how powerful words and emotions shape this timeless story. #ExcellenceInActionDPS
The Class of 2025 earned over $2.5 million in scholarships ā a powerful reflection of the hard work, talent, and dedication of our outstanding graduates across Dalton Public Schools.
This is what #ExcellenceInActionDPS looks like!
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125
City Park School Counselor Emily Jones recently visited Mrs. Arthurās class for a classroom guidance lesson. Together, they read āThe Tease Monsterā ā a story that teaches the importance of understanding the difference between friendly teasing and hurtful teasing. The class discussed bullying, kindness, and how everyone has a voice they can use to stand up for themselves and others.
Our talented young artists continue to showcase their creativity and passion, making us incredibly proud!
