![A digital graphic promoting Rising Freshman Out-of-Zone (OOZ) and Out-of-District (OOD) applications for Dalton Public Schools. The background is red with bold white and black text stating 'Rising Freshman OOZ/OOD Applications.' On the right, a smartphone screen displays an email or webpage with the header 'Expanding Excellence' and a photo of smiling students in red graduation caps and gowns. The text on the phone mentions key details about the 2025-26 Out-of-Zone application process, including opening and deadline dates.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dalton_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_86740d3c-f4f8-4bb7-b4bf-1e1a332bb49d.png)
February 10, 2025
Dalton, GA – Dalton Public Schools is excited to welcome the incoming Class of 2029 to both The Dalton Academy and Dalton High School. As students prepare to embark on their hig...
![photo of a teacher smiling at a student. In the bottom left corner is says "be bold. be dalton" and the DPS logo is in the bottom right corner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dalton_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1f7a63bd-96cf-4c29-ad22-f899e1cd4ed0.png)
January 24, 2025
Dalton, Ga. — Get ready to take the leap into a brighter future with Dalton Public Schools! We are pleased to announce our Recruitment Fair on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 8:00...
![Dalton Junior High School Raises Funds and Awareness for Epilepsy](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dalton_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_9d5b1414-0c25-49fa-a4fc-1ca4245fcc5a.png)
November 26, 2024
Dalton Junior High School (DJHS) students and staff recently came together to support Epilepsy Awareness Month, demonstrating their commitment to advocacy and education. Inspired...
![Dr. Craft August Column](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dalton_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7b74d347-77e9-4f78-bddd-ec6ca7041479.png)
August 26, 2024
As we kick off the 2024-25 school year, I am filled with immense pride and excitement about the journey ahead. Our theme this year, "Our Story, Our Strength: Leading as One," per...
![Dr. Steven Craft Headshot](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/dalton_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a3075da3-60cd-4858-94b1-2db27130869a.jpeg)
August 23, 2024
Dalton Public Schools is excited to announce that, in collaboration with the Greater Dalton Chamber’s Leadership Dalton-Whitfield Alumni Association, we will be hosting a meet-and...
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August 12, 2024
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Alison Gotay, the school nutrition assistant manager at City Park School, has been awarded the 2024 Dalton Classified Staff of the ...
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August 12, 2024
During the Dalton Public Schools annual Employee Convocation, Zach Clifton was honored as the 2024 Dalton Teacher of the Year. Clifton, a 6th-grade Social Studies teacher at Hammo...