Dalton Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month: Spotlight on Michelle Long

In honor of Black History Month, Dalton Public Schools is highlighting staff members who make a meaningful impact in their schools and communities. Michelle Long, District Attendance Improvement Specialist, plays a vital role in supporting students and families by helping remove barriers to attendance and ensuring students have the opportunity to thrive academically.

For Long, Black History Month is a time of reflection, purpose, and appreciation. ā€œBlack History Month is a time to honor the resilience and contributions of those who came before us,ā€ she shared. ā€œPersonally, it reminds me to appreciate my roots. Professionally, it inspires me to serve with purpose and help create opportunities for students to succeed and reach their full potential.ā€

Through her work, Long exemplifies the values of commitment and service, using her role to make a lasting impact on student success. Black History Month serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring the past while continuing to build pathways for a stronger future.
16 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Dalton Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month: Spotlight on Michelle Long

Dalton Public Schools proudly announces the recognition of several exceptional students from Dalton High School who have been awarded AP Scholar distinctions by the College Board for their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

AP Scholars are students recognized by the College Board for scoring 3 or better on three or more Advanced Placement exams. The following DHS students have been named AP Scholars:
Emely Aguirre
Giovanni Agundis
Valeria Alvarez
Nimrah Amjad
Collier Andersen
Bridgette Arana
Charlie Beckler
Teagan Bollwerk
Georgia Grace Brackett (Class of 2025)
Sydney Brown
Phillip Bui
Brissa Caceres
Jackson Callaway
Kevin Domingo
Emery Edgeman (Class of 2025)
Celia Espitia
Campbell Fox
Lilly Grafe (Class of 2025)
Davis Haynes
Andrez Hernandez
Lucy Hester
Caroline Hogshead (Class of 2025)
Amna Hussein
Mirian Jaimes
Taylor Lake
Brayan Lopez Villatoro
Emily Lopez
Cris Marquez (Class of 2025)
Andrea Marsh
Angel Martinez-Gonzalez
Soraya McEuen
Shepherd McKeehan
Kamila Montalvo
Rylan Olalde
Jocelyn Pacheco (Class of 2025)
Jesus Pena (Class of 2025)
Isabel Perez
Nora Pina (Class of 2025)
Elyanna Quintero (Class of 2025)
Angela Ramirez Ramirez
Itzel Raya
Josue Resendiz
George Ross
Georgia Sanders
German Santana (Class of 2025)
Rhett Simmons
Emilee Stansell
Max Steed (Class of 2025)
Karen Tercero
Alexander Lopez Villafuerte
Huda Rizvi Waseem
Walter Whittle
Jacob Wiggins (Class of 2025)

AP Scholar with Honor is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these exams.
David Andrade (Class of 2025)
Charles Chappelle
Joao Dasilva
Kate Jones
Lanier Land (Class of 2025)
Joy Lin
Benny Phung
Stephen Robinson (Class of 2025)
Layla Smith
Denzel Vasquez (Class of 2025)
Sarah Villalobos
Charles Whittle

AP Scholar with Distinction is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams.
Ethan Dempsey
Robin Dong (Class of 2025)
Addison Eicholtz (Class of 2025)
Leslie Garcia
Hope Hambrock (Class of 2025)
Dalia Hernandez (Class of 2025)
Tasneem Issa (Class of 2025)
Hiam Maldonado
Scarlett O'Shaughnessey (Class of 2025)
Lainey Peterfreund
Annabelle Rollins
Xander Sane
Neha Shree
Blakely Thornton
CenCen Wan (Class of 2025)

These students have shown immense dedication to academic success and have achieved remarkable results in college-level coursework during their high school years. Congratulations!

16 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Dalton Public Schools proudly announces the recognition of several exceptional students from Dalton High School who have been awarded AP Scholar distinctions by the College Board for their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Dalton Public Schools proudly announces the recognition of several exceptional students from The Dalton Academy who have been awarded AP Scholar distinctions by the College Board for their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

Geovany Aguirre ā€” AP Scholar
Charles Cantrell ā€” AP Scholar
Alexandra Castillo ā€” AP Scholar
Isabella Celaya ā€” AP Scholar
Isabella Celaya ā€” AP Seminar and Research Certificate
Diego Cuna ā€” AP Scholar
Gabriela Mojica-Nava ā€” AP Scholar
Gabriela Ruelas ā€” AP Scholar

These students have shown immense dedication to academic success and have achieved remarkable results in college-level coursework during their high school years. Congratulations!

Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2701784

16 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Dalton Academy Announces 2025 AP Scholars
Schedule Reminder:
šŸ“Œ Monday, February 16: Mid-Winter Holiday
šŸ“Œ Tuesday, February 17: Mid-Winter Holiday & Teacher Work Day
Thank you for planning ahead!
16 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Schedule Reminder: Monday, February 16: Mid-Winter Holiday Tuesday, February 17: Mid-Winter Holiday & Teacher Work Day Thank you for planning ahead!
The Dalton Board of Education has approved Ali Finley, current Director of Literacy, as the new Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools and Literacy, effective July 1, 2026.

With more than 24 years in education, Finley will continue leading districtwide literacy initiatives while overseeing elementary school leadership and instructional programs ā€” all in support of student success across DPS.

READ MORE: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2698482
17 days ago, DPS Communications
Graphic announcing Dalton Public Schools leadership update. Photo of Ali Finley on the left. Text reads: ā€œAli Finley named Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools & Literacy.ā€ Dalton Public Schools logo and website, daltonpublicschools.com, appear on a red background.
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Emily Weathers has been named Dalton Junior High Schoolā€™s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.

Weathers currently serves as an eighth-grade math teacher at Dalton Junior High School and has been part of Dalton Public Schools since 2018. Throughout her career, she has taught sixth, eighth, and ninth grade mathematics, including both general and special education courses. She holds a bachelorā€™s degree in Secondary Education in Mathematics from Jacksonville State University and a masterā€™s degree in Middle Grades Math and Science from the University of North Georgia.

Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com
17 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Emily Weathers Named Dalton Junior High School 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
Dalton Academy 3DE students recently pitched their Market Day businesses to Dalton Kiwanis, showcasing 3DE in action šŸ¤šŸ’” Through this real-world learning model, students develop their own businesses and products to sell at a Market Square, highlighting creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills. #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
17 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Dalton Academy 3DE students recently pitched their Market Day businesses to Dalton Kiwanis, one of our valued community partners, showcasing 3DE in action šŸ¤šŸ’” Through this real-world learning model, students develop their own businesses and products to sell at a Market Square, highlighting creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills.
Dalton Academy 3DE students recently pitched their Market Day businesses to Dalton Kiwanis, one of our valued community partners, showcasing 3DE in action šŸ¤šŸ’” Through this real-world learning model, students develop their own businesses and products to sell at a Market Square, highlighting creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills.
Dalton Academy 3DE students recently pitched their Market Day businesses to Dalton Kiwanis, one of our valued community partners, showcasing 3DE in action šŸ¤šŸ’” Through this real-world learning model, students develop their own businesses and products to sell at a Market Square, highlighting creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills.
Dalton Academy 3DE students recently pitched their Market Day businesses to Dalton Kiwanis, one of our valued community partners, showcasing 3DE in action šŸ¤šŸ’” Through this real-world learning model, students develop their own businesses and products to sell at a Market Square, highlighting creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills.
Dalton Academy 3DE students recently pitched their Market Day businesses to Dalton Kiwanis, one of our valued community partners, showcasing 3DE in action šŸ¤šŸ’” Through this real-world learning model, students develop their own businesses and products to sell at a Market Square, highlighting creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills.
Dalton Academy 3DE students recently pitched their Market Day businesses to Dalton Kiwanis, one of our valued community partners, showcasing 3DE in action šŸ¤šŸ’” Through this real-world learning model, students develop their own businesses and products to sell at a Market Square, highlighting creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills.
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom!
#CTAEMonth
17 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight ā„ļøšŸ“š Early Childhood Education students at The Dalton Academy, led by instructor Evangeline Starks, are gaining real-world experience by stepping into the role of teacher for our youngest learners. From brainstorming lesson plans to teaching engaging, hands-on concepts with kindness and care, students are learning what it truly means to serve early learners. In this activity, students explored a winter theme by creating ā€œsnowā€ right in their own classroom! #CTAEMonth
šŸ§’šŸ“š Pre-K Registration is Coming!
Join Dalton Public Schools for Pre-K Registration:
šŸ“… March 24 & March 25
šŸ“ Mack Gaston Community Center
āœ”ļø Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026
āœ”ļø Bring required documents for registration
17 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
šŸ§’šŸ“š Pre-K Registration is Coming! Join Dalton Public Schools for Pre-K Registration: šŸ“… March 24 & March 25 šŸ“ Mack Gaston Community Center āœ”ļø Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026 āœ”ļø Bring required documents for registration
šŸ§’šŸ“š Pre-K Registration is Coming! Join Dalton Public Schools for Pre-K Registration: šŸ“… March 24 & March 25 šŸ“ Mack Gaston Community Center āœ”ļø Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026 āœ”ļø Bring required documents for registration
Classroom Spotlight āœØ

In Nancy Gobleā€™s classroom at Blue Ridge School, students are building strong early literacy skills through a Heggerty phonemic awareness lesson! From rhyming and sound isolation to blending, segmenting, and hands-on motions, these multi-sensory activities help build a strong foundation for reading one sound at a time. #LearnLeadSucceed
18 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Classroom Spotlight āœØ In Nancy Gobleā€™s classroom at Blue Ridge School, students are building strong early literacy skills through a Heggerty phonemic awareness lesson! From rhyming and sound isolation to blending, segmenting, and hands-on motions, these multi-sensory activities help build a strong foundation for readingā€”one sound at a time.
Classroom Spotlight āœØ In Nancy Gobleā€™s classroom at Blue Ridge School, students are building strong early literacy skills through a Heggerty phonemic awareness lesson! From rhyming and sound isolation to blending, segmenting, and hands-on motions, these multi-sensory activities help build a strong foundation for readingā€”one sound at a time.
Classroom Spotlight āœØ In Nancy Gobleā€™s classroom at Blue Ridge School, students are building strong early literacy skills through a Heggerty phonemic awareness lesson! From rhyming and sound isolation to blending, segmenting, and hands-on motions, these multi-sensory activities help build a strong foundation for readingā€”one sound at a time.
Classroom Spotlight āœØ In Nancy Gobleā€™s classroom at Blue Ridge School, students are building strong early literacy skills through a Heggerty phonemic awareness lesson! From rhyming and sound isolation to blending, segmenting, and hands-on motions, these multi-sensory activities help build a strong foundation for readingā€”one sound at a time.
Classroom Spotlight āœØ In Nancy Gobleā€™s classroom at Blue Ridge School, students are building strong early literacy skills through a Heggerty phonemic awareness lesson! From rhyming and sound isolation to blending, segmenting, and hands-on motions, these multi-sensory activities help build a strong foundation for readingā€”one sound at a time.
Classroom Spotlight āœØ In Nancy Gobleā€™s classroom at Blue Ridge School, students are building strong early literacy skills through a Heggerty phonemic awareness lesson! From rhyming and sound isolation to blending, segmenting, and hands-on motions, these multi-sensory activities help build a strong foundation for readingā€”one sound at a time.
Classroom Spotlight āœØ In Nancy Gobleā€™s classroom at Blue Ridge School, students are building strong early literacy skills through a Heggerty phonemic awareness lesson! From rhyming and sound isolation to blending, segmenting, and hands-on motions, these multi-sensory activities help build a strong foundation for readingā€”one sound at a time.
šŸ¾ Check out the latest edition of Paws in Print to stay up to date on news, events, and celebrations from across Dalton Public Schools!

šŸ“– Read it here: https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/dalton-public-schools/newsletters/paws-in-print-february-edition
18 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Check out the latest edition of Paws in Print to stay up to date on news, events, and celebrations from across Dalton Public Schools!
šŸŽ­ Congratulations, Alana Sane!

Dalton High School Theatre Arts teacher and director Alana Sane has been inducted into the Georgia Thespians Society Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in theatre arts education in the state. Her impact on students, programs, and the profession continues to inspire both on and off the stage.

šŸ‘‰ Read more about this well-deserved recognition: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2693110
18 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Dalton High School Theatre Arts teacher and director Alana Sane has been inducted into the Georgia Thespians Society Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in theatre arts education in the state. Her impact on students, programs, and the profession continues to inspire both on and off the stage.
CTAE Month highlight šŸ“£šŸ“Š Marketing Communications students at Dalton High School, taught by Matt Borgen, are learning how branding, pricing, promotion, and customer engagement come together in real-world marketing. Throughout the week, students visited Brookwood School to support Sheree Pattonā€™s class as they prepared for Brookwoodā€™s first-ever Farmerā€™s Market STEM project. In this featured activity, led by DHS student Mia Hurtado, she guided younger learners through a simulated storefrontā€”naming their stores, pricing items, making sales, and even shopping themselvesā€”while sharing practical marketing strategies in a fun, hands-on way.
#CTAEMonth
20 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
CTAE Month highlight šŸ“£šŸ“Š Marketing Communications students at Dalton High School, taught by Matt Borgen, are learning how branding, pricing, promotion, and customer engagement come together in real-world marketing. Throughout the week, students visited Brookwood School to support Sheree Pattonā€™s class as they prepared for Brookwoodā€™s first-ever Farmerā€™s Market STEM project. In this featured activity, led by DHS student Mia Hurtado, she guided younger learners through a simulated storefrontā€”naming their stores, pricing items, making sales, and even shopping themselvesā€”while sharing practical marketing strategies in a fun, hands-on way. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ“£šŸ“Š Marketing Communications students at Dalton High School, taught by Matt Borgen, are learning how branding, pricing, promotion, and customer engagement come together in real-world marketing. Throughout the week, students visited Brookwood School to support Sheree Pattonā€™s class as they prepared for Brookwoodā€™s first-ever Farmerā€™s Market STEM project. In this featured activity, led by DHS student Mia Hurtado, she guided younger learners through a simulated storefrontā€”naming their stores, pricing items, making sales, and even shopping themselvesā€”while sharing practical marketing strategies in a fun, hands-on way. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ“£šŸ“Š Marketing Communications students at Dalton High School, taught by Matt Borgen, are learning how branding, pricing, promotion, and customer engagement come together in real-world marketing. Throughout the week, students visited Brookwood School to support Sheree Pattonā€™s class as they prepared for Brookwoodā€™s first-ever Farmerā€™s Market STEM project. In this featured activity, led by DHS student Mia Hurtado, she guided younger learners through a simulated storefrontā€”naming their stores, pricing items, making sales, and even shopping themselvesā€”while sharing practical marketing strategies in a fun, hands-on way. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ“£šŸ“Š Marketing Communications students at Dalton High School, taught by Matt Borgen, are learning how branding, pricing, promotion, and customer engagement come together in real-world marketing. Throughout the week, students visited Brookwood School to support Sheree Pattonā€™s class as they prepared for Brookwoodā€™s first-ever Farmerā€™s Market STEM project. In this featured activity, led by DHS student Mia Hurtado, she guided younger learners through a simulated storefrontā€”naming their stores, pricing items, making sales, and even shopping themselvesā€”while sharing practical marketing strategies in a fun, hands-on way. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ“£šŸ“Š Marketing Communications students at Dalton High School, taught by Matt Borgen, are learning how branding, pricing, promotion, and customer engagement come together in real-world marketing. Throughout the week, students visited Brookwood School to support Sheree Pattonā€™s class as they prepared for Brookwoodā€™s first-ever Farmerā€™s Market STEM project. In this featured activity, led by DHS student Mia Hurtado, she guided younger learners through a simulated storefrontā€”naming their stores, pricing items, making sales, and even shopping themselvesā€”while sharing practical marketing strategies in a fun, hands-on way. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ“£šŸ“Š Marketing Communications students at Dalton High School, taught by Matt Borgen, are learning how branding, pricing, promotion, and customer engagement come together in real-world marketing. Throughout the week, students visited Brookwood School to support Sheree Pattonā€™s class as they prepared for Brookwoodā€™s first-ever Farmerā€™s Market STEM project. In this featured activity, led by DHS student Mia Hurtado, she guided younger learners through a simulated storefrontā€”naming their stores, pricing items, making sales, and even shopping themselvesā€”while sharing practical marketing strategies in a fun, hands-on way. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ“£šŸ“Š Marketing Communications students at Dalton High School, taught by Matt Borgen, are learning how branding, pricing, promotion, and customer engagement come together in real-world marketing. Throughout the week, students visited Brookwood School to support Sheree Pattonā€™s class as they prepared for Brookwoodā€™s first-ever Farmerā€™s Market STEM project. In this featured activity, led by DHS student Mia Hurtado, she guided younger learners through a simulated storefrontā€”naming their stores, pricing items, making sales, and even shopping themselvesā€”while sharing practical marketing strategies in a fun, hands-on way. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ“£šŸ“Š Marketing Communications students at Dalton High School, taught by Matt Borgen, are learning how branding, pricing, promotion, and customer engagement come together in real-world marketing. Throughout the week, students visited Brookwood School to support Sheree Pattonā€™s class as they prepared for Brookwoodā€™s first-ever Farmerā€™s Market STEM project. In this featured activity, led by DHS student Mia Hurtado, she guided younger learners through a simulated storefrontā€”naming their stores, pricing items, making sales, and even shopping themselvesā€”while sharing practical marketing strategies in a fun, hands-on way. #CTAEMonth
Classroom Spotlight: City Park School

Students in Tichina Starlingā€™s classroom gathered for a Read Aloud from their SAVVAS myView curriculum, reading The Bridges That Ruby Built. This powerful biography tells the story of Ruby Bridges, a brave young girl who helped integrate schools and stood strong in the face of injustice.

As they listened, students discussed key elements of the biography and answered questions about Rubyā€™s life, challenges, and impact. Through this story, students learned important lessons about courage, perseverance, and how one person can help create positive change. šŸŒŸ
21 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Classroom Spotlight: City Park School Students in Tichina Starlingā€™s classroom gathered for a Read Aloud from their SAVVAS myView curriculum, reading The Bridges That Ruby Built. This powerful biography tells the story of Ruby Bridges, a brave young girl who helped integrate schools and stood strong in the face of injustice. As they listened, students discussed key elements of the biography and answered questions about Rubyā€™s life, challenges, and impact. Through this story, students learned important lessons about courage, perseverance, and how one person can help create positive change. šŸŒŸ
Classroom Spotlight: City Park School Students in Tichina Starlingā€™s classroom gathered for a Read Aloud from their SAVVAS myView curriculum, reading The Bridges That Ruby Built. This powerful biography tells the story of Ruby Bridges, a brave young girl who helped integrate schools and stood strong in the face of injustice. As they listened, students discussed key elements of the biography and answered questions about Rubyā€™s life, challenges, and impact. Through this story, students learned important lessons about courage, perseverance, and how one person can help create positive change. šŸŒŸ
Classroom Spotlight: City Park School Students in Tichina Starlingā€™s classroom gathered for a Read Aloud from their SAVVAS myView curriculum, reading The Bridges That Ruby Built. This powerful biography tells the story of Ruby Bridges, a brave young girl who helped integrate schools and stood strong in the face of injustice. As they listened, students discussed key elements of the biography and answered questions about Rubyā€™s life, challenges, and impact. Through this story, students learned important lessons about courage, perseverance, and how one person can help create positive change. šŸŒŸ
Classroom Spotlight: City Park School Students in Tichina Starlingā€™s classroom gathered for a Read Aloud from their SAVVAS myView curriculum, reading The Bridges That Ruby Built. This powerful biography tells the story of Ruby Bridges, a brave young girl who helped integrate schools and stood strong in the face of injustice. As they listened, students discussed key elements of the biography and answered questions about Rubyā€™s life, challenges, and impact. Through this story, students learned important lessons about courage, perseverance, and how one person can help create positive change. šŸŒŸ
Classroom Spotlight: City Park School Students in Tichina Starlingā€™s classroom gathered for a Read Aloud from their SAVVAS myView curriculum, reading The Bridges That Ruby Built. This powerful biography tells the story of Ruby Bridges, a brave young girl who helped integrate schools and stood strong in the face of injustice. As they listened, students discussed key elements of the biography and answered questions about Rubyā€™s life, challenges, and impact. Through this story, students learned important lessons about courage, perseverance, and how one person can help create positive change. šŸŒŸ
Classroom Spotlight: City Park School Students in Tichina Starlingā€™s classroom gathered for a Read Aloud from their SAVVAS myView curriculum, reading The Bridges That Ruby Built. This powerful biography tells the story of Ruby Bridges, a brave young girl who helped integrate schools and stood strong in the face of injustice. As they listened, students discussed key elements of the biography and answered questions about Rubyā€™s life, challenges, and impact. Through this story, students learned important lessons about courage, perseverance, and how one person can help create positive change. šŸŒŸ
Classroom Spotlight: City Park School Students in Tichina Starlingā€™s classroom gathered for a Read Aloud from their SAVVAS myView curriculum, reading The Bridges That Ruby Built. This powerful biography tells the story of Ruby Bridges, a brave young girl who helped integrate schools and stood strong in the face of injustice. As they listened, students discussed key elements of the biography and answered questions about Rubyā€™s life, challenges, and impact. Through this story, students learned important lessons about courage, perseverance, and how one person can help create positive change. šŸŒŸ
Classroom Spotlight: City Park School Students in Tichina Starlingā€™s classroom gathered for a Read Aloud from their SAVVAS myView curriculum, reading The Bridges That Ruby Built. This powerful biography tells the story of Ruby Bridges, a brave young girl who helped integrate schools and stood strong in the face of injustice. As they listened, students discussed key elements of the biography and answered questions about Rubyā€™s life, challenges, and impact. Through this story, students learned important lessons about courage, perseverance, and how one person can help create positive change. šŸŒŸ

šŸ¾ Little Cats Pop-Up Classes! šŸ¾

Families with young learners are invited to join us for Little Cats Pop-Up Classes at the Beechland Resource Center this spring! These sessions are designed to support DPS families by providing an opportunity to experience the Little Cats Program ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

These free pop-up classes are ideal for families who are interested in enrolling a child who will be turning 3 years old by September 1, 2026.

šŸ“… Dates:
ā€¢ February 11
ā€¢ March 11
ā€¢ April 22

ā° Time: 12:30ā€“2:30 p.m.

šŸ“ Location: Beechland Resource Center
Address:704 Beechland Circle. Dalton, GA 30721

šŸ‘‰ Registration is encouraged! Please click the link below to register so our team can share updates and follow-up information with you.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gFYg6YRaWUiHRBVlO6te8n1WeX2ijElOpoLli1Zc05pUOEZTSDZSVVZNV0w3SzlOMERYUDFQUFkyUC4u&origin=QRCode

We canā€™t wait to welcome our future Little Cats!

21 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Families with young learners are invited to join us for Little Cats Pop-Up Classes at the Beechland Resource Center this spring! These sessions are designed to support DPS families by providing an opportunity to experience the Little Cats Program ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
Families with young learners are invited to join us for Little Cats Pop-Up Classes at the Beechland Resource Center this spring! These sessions are designed to support DPS families by providing an opportunity to experience the Little Cats Program ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Nereida Martinez has been named Park Creek Elementary Schoolā€™s 2024ā€“2025 Classified Staff Member of the Year.

Martinez serves as a data clerk and part-time ESS teacher at Park Creek Elementary and has been a dedicated member of Dalton Public Schools for several years. Throughout her career, she has supported students, families, and staff through multiple roles, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to service, accuracy, and collaboration.

Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2684186
22 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Nereida Martinez has been named Park Creek Elementary Schoolā€™s 2024ā€“2025 Classified Staff Member of the Year.
CTAE Month highlight šŸ©ŗ Health Care Science (Patient Care) students at Dalton High School are developing essential clinical skills with instructor Heather Sliger. From taking vital signs and performing CPR to learning foundational patient care techniques, students are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for future careers in the health care field.
#CTAEMonth
22 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
CTAE Month highlight šŸ©ŗ Health Care Science (Patient Care) students at Dalton High School are developing essential clinical skills with instructor Heather Sliger. From taking vital signs and performing CPR to learning foundational patient care techniques, students are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for future careers in the health care field. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ©ŗ Health Care Science (Patient Care) students at Dalton High School are developing essential clinical skills with instructor Heather Sliger. From taking vital signs and performing CPR to learning foundational patient care techniques, students are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for future careers in the health care field. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ©ŗ Health Care Science (Patient Care) students at Dalton High School are developing essential clinical skills with instructor Heather Sliger. From taking vital signs and performing CPR to learning foundational patient care techniques, students are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for future careers in the health care field. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ©ŗ Health Care Science (Patient Care) students at Dalton High School are developing essential clinical skills with instructor Heather Sliger. From taking vital signs and performing CPR to learning foundational patient care techniques, students are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for future careers in the health care field. #CTAEMonth
CTAE Month highlight šŸ©ŗ Health Care Science (Patient Care) students at Dalton High School are developing essential clinical skills with instructor Heather Sliger. From taking vital signs and performing CPR to learning foundational patient care techniques, students are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for future careers in the health care field. #CTAEMonth
Dalton Public Schools Announces 2025ā€“2026 Kiwanis STAR Students & Teachers āœØšŸŽ“

Weā€™re proud to celebrate outstanding academic achievement and the educators who make it possible! Congratulations to Diego Cuna (The Dalton Academy) and Hiam Maldonado (Dalton High School), along with their selected STAR Teachers, Ana Ortega and Matt Harris. These honorees exemplify excellence, dedication, and the power of great mentorship.

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Dalton for continuing to support and recognize student success across our community!

šŸ”— Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2680771
23 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Buenos dĆ­as, Muchas gracias por su interĆ©s en nuestro distrito escolar! Nuestra feria de reclutamiento estĆ” principalmente dirigida a maestros y asistentes de maestros, y ambas posiciones requieren diploma de secundaria o preparatoria. Tambien tenemos puestos de asistente de nutriciĆ³n en la cafeterĆ­a, personal de limpieza y personal para los autobuses, pero estos se manejan a travĆ©s de agencias externas. Le recomendamos que se comunique directamente con las agencias y les haga saber que estĆ” interesada en aplicar. AllĆ­ le informarĆ”n sobre los requisitos de cada puesto y el salario.
Buenos dĆ­as, Muchas gracias por su interĆ©s en nuestro distrito escolar! Nuestra feria de reclutamiento estĆ” principalmente dirigida a maestros y asistentes de maestros, y ambas posiciones requieren diploma de secundaria o preparatoria. Tambien tenemos puestos de asistente de nutriciĆ³n en la cafeterĆ­a, personal de limpieza y personal para los autobuses, pero estos se manejan a travĆ©s de agencias externas. Le recomendamos que se comunique directamente con las agencias y les haga saber que estĆ” interesada en aplicar. AllĆ­ le informarĆ”n sobre los requisitos de cada puesto y el salario.
Dalton Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month: Spotlight on Airius Hudgins

In honor of Black History Month, Dalton Public Schools is highlighting staff members who make a meaningful impact in their schools and communities. Airius Hudgins, an ESS Teacher at City Park School, is deeply committed to supporting students and fostering an environment where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

For Hudgins, Black History Month is both a celebration and a call to action. ā€œBlack History Month is a powerful celebration of Black excellenceā€”a heartfelt tribute to the resilience, brilliance, and unstoppable spirit of a people who have endured so much yet continue to shine,ā€ she shared. She reflects on the importance of honoring the extraordinary achievements of Black leaders past and present, while remembering the heroes who courageously fought for justice, education, and freedom.

Hudgins views this time as an opportunity to inspire growth and perseverance in future generations. ā€œItā€™s a time to remember their sacrifice, their courage, and their unwavering hope that transformed the world,ā€ she said. ā€œLet it ignite a fire within us to keep pushing forward, to grow, to rise, and to honor their legacy by continuing the fight for justice, equality, and dignity.ā€
23 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Dalton Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month: Spotlight on Airius Hudgins
Schedule Reminder:
šŸ“Œ Monday, February 16: Mid-Winter Holiday
šŸ“Œ Tuesday, February 17: Mid-Winter Holiday & Teacher Work Day
Thank you for planning ahead!
23 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
Schedule Reminder: Monday, February 16: Mid-Winter Holiday Tuesday, February 17: Mid-Winter Holiday & Teacher Work Day Thank you for planning ahead!