Dalton Junior High School

Dalton Junior High School

Fall officially showed up this week, which means we can obviously move right along to...winter sports!

Whether you’re headed to the court, the mat, or the pool, here’s what’s coming up for Dalton Middle students:

♦️ GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
October 14 & 15
3:30–5:30 PM
Hammond Creek Middle School

✏️SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/Uak6We5M9qfmeQVg9

♦️ BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
October 20 & 21
3:00–5:45 PM
Dalton Junior High School Gym
**Current football players should attend October 21 only

✏️SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/Rh52xxwP1GuQtNUg9

♦️ WRESTLING 1-ON-1 WORKOUTS
Wednesdays beginning September 30
3:15–4:45 PM
Hammond Creek Gym
All are welcome!

♦️ SWIM TEAM
Begins October 6
Students stay at Hammond Creek until 4:00 PM; DJHS students will be shuttled over.
4:00 PM | Bus to Dalton High School
5:15 PM | Parent/guardian pickup at Dalton High School

Swimmers will need a current physical on file, completed Rank One forms, swimsuit, two pairs of goggles, and a towel.

Interested in basketball? Be sure to complete the appropriate sign-up form before tryouts!

Save the dates, check the graphics for details, and get ready for winter sports!

Go Cats! 🐾
about 1 month ago, Dalton Middle Athletics
Dalton Middle Girls Basketball Tryouts. October 14 and 15 from 3:30–5:30 PM at Hammond Creek Middle School.
Dalton Middle Boys Basketball Tryouts. October 20 and 21 from 3:00–5:45 PM at the DJHS Gym. Current football players should attend October 21 only. Questions can be directed to Coach Brendan Plavich, Coach Chris Smith, or Coach Tyree Goodlett.
Dalton Middle Wrestling 1-on-1 workouts on Wednesdays beginning September 30. Workouts are from 3:15–4:45 PM at Hammond Creek Gym. All are welcome.
Join the DJHS and HCMS Swim Team beginning October 6. Students stay at Hammond Creek until 4:00 PM, then take a bus to Dalton High School. Parent or guardian pickup is at Dalton High School at 5:15 PM. Students need a current physical, completed Rank One forms, ability to swim, a swimsuit, two pairs of goggles, and a towel.
Our boys golf team took on nine other schools at the region championship and came away with an impressive second-place finish!

Led by Link Bearden and Liam Rodriguez, and joined by Brandt Bowers, Jackson Hitchens, Brock Aaron, and Beckham Holguin, the boys left it all on the course and capped off a great season with some hardware!

⛳ Liam Rodriguez also earned low medalist honors for the team!

Congratulations to our golfers and coaches on a great season and a strong finish at region. We’re already looking forward to seeing what this group can do next year!

Way to go, Cats!
about 1 month ago, Dalton Middle Athletics
Members of the golf team holding their award plaques.
Members of the boys golf team and their coaches holding award plaques.
Our Girls Golf team rose to the occasion yesterday and brought home the Region Runner-Up trophy!

These girls have put in so much work this season, and it paid off when it mattered. We’re incredibly proud of the way they represented Dalton and competed at the region championship!

Our Region Team was:
⛳️ Sophia Ellis
⛳️ Ella Gray Pennington
⛳️ Hannah Granillo
⛳️ Allie Claire Coon

And an extra congratulations to Hannah Granillo, who finished as the second-lowest medalist of the tournament!

Way to finish strong, ladies! Congratulations on a great season and a Region Runner-Up finish!

Let’s go, Cats!
about 1 month ago, Dalton Middle Athletics
Dalton Middle girls golfers pose with their Region Runner-Up award and individual medalist trophy.
Dalton Middle girls golf region team and coaches celebrate their 2026 Region Runner-Up finish.
Dalton Middle golfer follows through on her tee shot during the region championship.
Region championship scoreboard showing Dalton’s second-place team score of 102.
IT’S GAME DAY, CATS!

We’ve got two teams in action today:

🥎HOME | Softball v. Red Bud | 8TH GRADE NIGHT | 🟥 Dalton High School 🟥 | V: 5:00 PM | JV: 6:15 PM

🏐AWAY | Volleyball @ Calhoun | JV: 5:00 PM | V: 6:00 PM

Come out, get loud, and support our Lady Cats! 🐾
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Softball celebrates 8th Grade Night against Red Bud at Dalton High School, with varsity at 5:00 PM and JV at 6:15 PM. Volleyball travels to Calhoun, with JV at 5:00 PM and varsity at 6:00 PM. Black-and-white action photos feature red accents on the athletes’ uniforms. The graphic reads “Game Day,” “Let’s Go, Cats!” and “Two Schools. One Program. Cats Pride!”
🥎 Do you recognize any of these future Lady Cats?

Before they take the field for 8th Grade Night, we’re taking it back to where it all started.

Tonight is about all of the practices, games, teammates, coaches, friendships, memories, wins, lessons, and growing up that brought these girls to this moment.

Long before they wore a Lady Cats jersey, they were little girls who fell in love with the game. They may have grown up, but the love for softball came right along with them.

Come help us celebrate our 8th graders tonight as they take on Rome at DHS (5:00 PM) and play their final home game as Lady Cats. 🐾

Let’s make it a special one!
about 2 months ago, Dalton Middle Athletics
Throwback youth softball photo of a current Dalton Middle Lady Cats 8th grader, shown as a young player posing with her bat. The photo is framed in a red, black, and white softball-themed graphic with yellow softballs and torn-paper details.
Throwback youth softball photo of a current Dalton Middle Lady Cats 8th grader, shown as a young player posing with her bat. The photo is framed in a red, black, and white softball-themed graphic with yellow softballs and torn-paper details.
Throwback youth softball photo of a current Dalton Middle Lady Cats 8th grader, shown as a young player posing with her bat. The photo is framed in a red, black, and white softball-themed graphic with yellow softballs and torn-paper details.
Throwback youth softball photo of a current Dalton Middle Lady Cats 8th grader, shown as a young player posing with her bat. The photo is framed in a red, black, and white softball-themed graphic with yellow softballs and torn-paper details.
Throwback youth softball photo of a current Dalton Middle Lady Cats 8th grader, shown as a young player posing with her bat. The photo is framed in a red, black, and white softball-themed graphic with yellow softballs and torn-paper details.
Throwback youth softball photo of a current Dalton Middle Lady Cats 8th grader, shown as a young player posing with her bat. The photo is framed in a red, black, and white softball-themed graphic with yellow softballs and torn-paper details.
Throwback youth softball photo of a current Dalton Middle Lady Cats 8th grader, shown as a young player posing with her bat. The photo is framed in a red, black, and white softball-themed graphic with yellow softballs and torn-paper details.
Throwback youth softball photo of a current Dalton Middle Lady Cats 8th grader, shown as a young player posing with her bat. The photo is framed in a red, black, and white softball-themed graphic with yellow softballs and torn-paper details.
WE’RE OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL!

Dalton Middle Athletics now has its own dedicated social media pages!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for game days, scores, schedules, athlete and coach spotlights, team accomplishments, photos, announcements, and everything happening across Dalton Middle Athletics.

Two Schools. One Program. One place to keep up with the Cats.

We’re excited to give our middle school athletes the recognition they’ve earned and share all the great things happening across our programs.

Follow Dalton Middle Athletics on Facebook and Instagram!

Don't forget to share this post and help us spread the word!

And since we’re just getting started...

What do YOU want to see on the new Dalton Middle Athletics pages?

Player spotlights? Behind-the-scenes photos? Game-day content? Throwbacks? Something else?

Drop your ideas in the comments!
about 2 months ago, Dalton Middle Athletics
Graphic announcing the official Dalton Middle Athletics social media pages. A black-and-white basketball gym with red accents fills the background. The Dalton Athletics logo appears in the upper left beside large text reading, “We’re Official.” Center text reads, “Dalton Middle Athletics,” followed by “Follow us on Facebook or Instagram” with Facebook and Instagram icons.
IT’S GAME DAY, CATS!

We’ve got two teams in action today:

📚 HOME | Academic Team v. Calhoun | DJHS Media Center | 5:00 PM

⛳ AWAY | Golf | TEAMS: Dalton • Calhoun (Host) • Rockmart • Cass • Woodland | Fields Ferry

Good luck to all of our Cats competing today! 🐾
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics Game Day graphic in red, black, and white for Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The left photo shows an Academic Team student writing at a table. Academic Team competes against Calhoun at 5:00 PM in the DJHS Media Center. The right photo shows the Dalton Middle Golf team. Golf competes at Fields Ferry against Calhoun, Rockmart, Cass, and Woodland, with Calhoun hosting. The graphic reads “Game Day,” “Let’s Go, Cats!” and “Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary.”

Homecoming Week is September 21–25! 🎉 Show your school spirit by participating in each day’s theme, then join us Friday for the Homecoming Parade at 4:00 PM and the DHS football game at 7:30 PM. Go Cats! ❤️🖤

**Please remember, school dress code must still be followed!

about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Dalton Jr. High School Homecoming Week graphic for September 21–25 featuring daily dress-up themes: Monday Adam Sandler Day, Tuesday Pajama Day, Wednesday Twin Day, Thursday Wrong Event Day, and Friday Red Out. The graphic uses red, black, and white school colors with illustrations representing each theme and includes details for the homecoming parade at 4:00 p.m. and football game at 7:30 p.m.
🥎 IT’S GAME DAY!

The Lady Cats are back on the field today:

HOME | Varsity Softball | v. Cartersville | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM

Come out, get loud, and cheer on our Lady Cats!

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary!
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics varsity softball. The Lady Cats play Cartersville at 5:00 PM at Jim Middleton Fields on Monday, September 14, 2026. The graphic features a black-and-white action photo of a Dalton softball player at bat, with red accents on her uniform and bat. Large red and black text reads “Game Day” and “Let’s Go, Cats!” The design uses a newspaper-style theme in Dalton’s red, black, and white colors.
IT’S GAME DAY!

We’ve got football at home and Competition Cheer on the road today. Let’s go, Cats!

🏈 HOME | Football vs. North Cobb | Dalton Stadium |6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM

📣 AWAY | Competition Cheer @ Ringgold High School

Good luck to all of our athletes competing today!

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring an illustrated football player and competition cheerleader. Sixth Grade Football plays North Cobb at Dalton Stadium at 10:00 AM, followed by Seventh Grade Football against North Cobb at 12:00 PM. Competition Cheer competes at Ringgold High School. The graphic includes the message, “Be Loud! Be Proud! Be Legendary!”
Wear your favorite soccer jersey Tuesday September 15th to help us Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month!
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
A festive event poster titled "DJHS Cougars Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Our Big Kick-Off!" Featuring an athletic cougar mascot wearing a green and red soccer jersey kicking a soccer ball surrounded by floating confetti and flags from various nations, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Argentina, Spain, and the United States.
🚨 GAME CANCELLED

Today’s JV Lady Cats Softball game against Heritage Middle School has been cancelled.
Please help us spread the word!
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Comic-style Dalton Middle JV Softball Game Day graphic featuring two illustrated Lady Cats softball players in black, red, and white uniforms. A large red “CANCELLED” stamp crosses the center of the graphic. The canceled game was scheduled against Heritage at Jim Middleton Fields at 5:00 PM.
Join us in honoring the heroes and remembering the lives lost on 9/11.

DJHS staff and 8th-grade students are asked to wear red, white, and blue to show patriotism and school spirit on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Note: Regular school dress code applies to choice of patriotic attire.
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Flyer for Patriot Day at Dalton Junior High School on Friday, September 11, 2026, encouraging DJHS staff and 8th-grade students to wear red, white, and blue in honor and remembrance of 9/11.
IT’S GAME DAY!

JV Softball is back on the field today:

🥎HOME | JV Softball vs. Heritage | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM

Come out, cheer loud, and support our Cats!

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring two illustrated JV softball players, one batting and one pitching. JV Softball plays Heritage at Jim Middleton Fields at 5:00 PM. Large “Game Day!” text appears across the top with a city skyline and comic-style halftone background.
Join the DJHS Swim Team!
Interested in swimming for DJHS? Students who plan to participate should review the information below and make sure they have everything they need.
📅 First Day: October 6th
Practice Day Schedule
Until 4:00 PM: Bus Over and Stay at Hammond Creek
4:00 PM: Bus to Dalton High School
5:15 PM: Parent/guardian pick-up at Dalton High School
WHAT YOU NEED
Current physical on file
Rank One forms completed
Ability to swim
Swimsuit (girls: one-piece)
2 pairs of goggles
Towel
SIGN UP HERE: https://shorturl.at/PnBhL
Questions or a current fall athlete? See Coach CJ Smith (Room 833)
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
DJHS/HCMS Swim Team recruitment graphic. Swim begins October 6. Students bus over and stay at Hammond Creek until 4:00 PM, take a bus to Dalton High School at 4:00 PM, and must be picked up by a parent or guardian at Dalton High School at 5:15 PM. Students need a current physical on file, completed Rank One forms, the ability to swim, a swimsuit (one-piece for girls), two pairs of goggles, and a towel.
IT’S GAME DAY!

It’s a busy one for Dalton Middle Athletics! Four teams are in action today:

🏐 HOME | 6th Grade Volleyball vs. Red Bud | HCMS Gym | 5:00 PM

👟AWAY | Cross Country | General Assembly | @Heritage Middle School | Boys: 4:30 PM | Girls: 5:00 PM

📚 AWAY | Academic Team @ Rome |5:00 PM

⛳ AWAY | Golf @ Spring Lakes | TEAMS: Dalton • Christian Heritage • Calhoun • Ashworth

Good luck to all of our Cats competing today!

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring illustrated athletes representing golf, volleyball, cross country, and Academic Team. Cross Country competes at the General Assembly meet at Heritage Middle School, with boys at 4:30 PM and girls at 5:00 PM. Academic Team competes at Rome at 5:00 PM. Sixth Grade Volleyball plays Red Bud at the HCMS Gym at 5:00 PM. Golf competes at Spring Lakes against Christian Heritage, Calhoun, and Ashworth. Large “Game Day!” text appears across the top.
💧✨ Our Drippy Droplets are starting the year driven! This month, we’re celebrating Ellen and Tucker for their hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication in the classroom. They’ve shown that a great year starts with effort, determination, and a willingness to grow.

We’re proud of you, Droplets! Keep showing up, working hard, and setting the example. 🐾✨

Stay Drippy. Stay Driven. 💧
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Student of the Month graphic featuring “Drippy Droplets” in blue graffiti-style lettering, a school mascot cougar wearing athletic clothing on the left, and a smiling blue water-drop character wearing sunglasses and a gold chain on the right. A faint school logo appears in the center above a water splash, with the tagline “Stay Drippy, Stay Driven” at the bottom. Photo of student in the center with the name Tucker across the bottom in red and black.
Student of the Month graphic featuring “Drippy Droplets” in blue graffiti-style lettering, a school mascot cougar wearing athletic clothing on the left, and a smiling blue water-drop character wearing sunglasses and a gold chain on the right. A faint school logo appears in the center above a water splash, with the tagline “Stay Drippy, Stay Driven” at the bottom. Photo of student in the center with the name Ellen across the bottom in red and black.
T’S GAME DAY!

Two sports. Three matchups. Let’s go, Cats!

🏐 HOME | Volleyball vs. Adairsville | HCMS Gym | JV: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM

🥎 AWAY | Varsity Softball @ Rome | 4:30 PM

Come pack the gym and cheer on our volleyball teams at home, and send some love to Varsity Softball on the road!

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring illustrated softball and volleyball players. Varsity Softball plays at Rome at 4:30 PM. JV Volleyball plays Adairsville at the HCMS Gym at 5:00 PM, followed by Varsity Volleyball against Adairsville at 6:00 PM. Large “Game Day!” text appears across the top with softball and volleyball graphics.
IT’S GAME DAY!

We’ve got a full slate today for Dalton Middle Athletics! Come out and support our Cats as they compete on the court, on the field, and in the Academic Team match:

📚 HOME | Academic Team vs. Woodland | DJHS Media Center | 5:00 PM

🥎 HOME | JV Softball vs. Rockmart | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM

🏐 AWAY | Volleyball @ Christian Heritage | 6th: 4:30 PM | JV: 5:30 PM

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring illustrated volleyball and softball players and an Academic Team student. Volleyball plays Christian Heritage at Christian Heritage, with 6th grade at 4:30 PM and JV at 5:30 PM. Academic Team faces Woodland at the DJHS Media Center at 5:00 PM. JV Softball plays Rockmart at Jim Middleton Fields at 5:00 PM. The graphic includes the message, “Be Loud! Be Proud! Be Legendary!”
Game Day!

It’s a full day of football at Dalton Stadium as all three teams take on Rome:

🏈 HOME | Football vs. Rome | Dalton Stadium | 6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM | 8th: 2:00 PM

Come out and support the Cats!
about 2 months ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. A football player in a Dalton uniform is pictured in a defensive stance. Dalton Football hosts Rome at Dalton Stadium, with 6th Grade playing at 10:00 a.m., 7th Grade at 12:00 p.m., and 8th Grade at 2:00 p.m.