The Dalton Academy

As the Superintendent of Dalton Public Schools, I'm thrilled to share some exciting updates on our new literacy campaign, Dalton Reads!. With the recent appointment of a District Level Director of Literacy and the addition of second District Level Literacy Specialist, our commitment to advancing literacy education has never been stronger. Dalton Public Schools will also be adding School-Level Literacy Interventionists to our literacy team, further enhancing our efforts to support students' literacy development.

Dalton Public Schools students and programs have once again demonstrated excellence on the stage, garnering prestigious awards and recognition at the 16th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards (GHSMTA) presented by ArtsBridge Foundation in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting.

The “Shuler Awards 2024,” a live co-production with GPB, served as the platform for announcing the winners of the "Sweet 16" edition of the GHSMTA. A celebration of the finest high school musical theatre talents across the state, this year's event featured 75 participating schools culminating in a televised Awards Show at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, hosted by Tony Award-winning actor, Shuler Hensley.

Vanesa Vazquez, the English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructional Coach at The Dalton Academy, has been dedicated to supporting parents in their children's education through a recent series of workshops.

Dalton Public Schools (DPS) would like to inform members of the DPS community of an exciting astronomical event that our school community will have the opportunity to experience together on Monday, April 8, 2024. A solar eclipse will pass over North America, a rare phenomenon providing a learning opportunity for our students.

Monday, April 8th is our first day back from spring break and will be a normal school day for our district.

The Dalton Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education convened in a Special Called Board Meeting on Friday, March 22nd, to discuss the search for a new school superintendent following the recent retirement announcement of current DPS Superintendent, Dr. Tim Scott, who will transition to the role of Executive Director of Georgia High School Association (GHSA.)

Dalton Public Schools is pleased to announce that this week letters will be sent home to Dalton Junior High, Dalton High and Dalton Academy students regarding their high school transportation zones for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. These letters contain vital information about transportation zones and the school each student is zoned for in the approaching academic year.

Pending approval, Dr. Tim Scott, the Superintendent of Dalton Public Schools, has been selected by the GHSA board of trustees to assume the role of the association's next executive director, effective July 1.

The literary talents of students from both The Dalton Academy and Dalton High shone brightly at their recent Region Literary Meets, showcasing their prowess in various categories including essays, extemporaneous speaking, and dramatic interpretation. The competitions brought together students from across the region to compete in music, drama, and literary events. 

The Dalton Academy Healthcare Science Pathway proudly announces the outstanding achievements of its students at the 2024 Healthcare Occupations Students Association (HOSA) State Leadership Conference. Five students from the pathway secured positions in the Top 10 in the region, with one student achieving a remarkable placement in the Top 5, earning them an invitation to compete at the prestigious event.