At Dalton Public Schools, the safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority when making decisions about weather-related events. To ensure we are prepared for any potential weather situation, we have established a dedicated Weather Response Team led by Superintendent Dr. Steven Craft.

Th weather response team includes Superintendent Dr. Steven Craft, Deputy Superintendent Nick Sun, Associate Superintendent of Student Support Services Robert Shaw, Executive Director of Communications Kendra Pannell, Director of Safety and Security Jeff Wells, and leadership representatives from all school levels.

Together, the Dalton Public Schools weather response team collaborates closely with local safety and law enforcement agencies, as well as the National Weather Service, to continuously monitor weather and safety conditions.

When there is a possibility of inclement weather, the Weather Team meets to assess the situation. They review forecasts, analyze the potential impact on transportation, school operations, and student safety, and make a well-informed decision about school closures or delays.

The primary goal is to ensure the safety of our school community while minimizing disruptions to learning.

When weather-related decisions are made, Dalton Public Schools communicates changes promptly and through multiple channels to ensure that all stakeholders are informed. These channels include:

• Remind App notifications

• Text messages

• Phone calls

• Emails

• Dalton Public Schools App notifications

• Social media platforms

In addition to these direct communications, Dalton Public Schools partners with local media outlets to help broadcast important updates to the wider community.

Remind APP: To receive timely updates on weather-related decisions, you can join our Remind notification system by texting @Dalton411 to phone number 81010

Mass Communications: It's also important to ensure that your contact information is current in Infinite Campus.

We encourage you to update your contact information regularly to ensure you receive all mass communications. You can do this by contacting your student's school, the Enrollment Office, or by logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

Acces your Infinite Campus Parent Portal here.

Dalton Public Schools APP: Another way to stay informed is by downloading the Dalton Public Schools app, available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Social Media Platforms: Follow our social media platforms Facebook and Instagram