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![Dalton Junior High Hosts Enchanted Inaugural Junior Prom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653318998/daltonpublicschoolscom/sjpnntpxcagimvit9aiz/IMG_8088.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653318998/daltonpublicschoolscom/sjpnntpxcagimvit9aiz/IMG_8088.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653318998/daltonpublicschoolscom/sjpnntpxcagimvit9aiz/IMG_8088.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1653318998/daltonpublicschoolscom/sjpnntpxcagimvit9aiz/IMG_8088.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1653318998/daltonpublicschoolscom/sjpnntpxcagimvit9aiz/IMG_8088.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1653318998/daltonpublicschoolscom/sjpnntpxcagimvit9aiz/IMG_8088.jpg","width":2200}])
This April, Dalton Junior High School students gathered under brilliant lights as they hosted their inaugural junior prom.
![Elizabeth Cox head shot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653308393/daltonpublicschoolscom/r3epnkfldaqunzak0pbm/Unknown_8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653308393/daltonpublicschoolscom/r3epnkfldaqunzak0pbm/Unknown_8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653308393/daltonpublicschoolscom/r3epnkfldaqunzak0pbm/Unknown_8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1653308393/daltonpublicschoolscom/r3epnkfldaqunzak0pbm/Unknown_8.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653308393/daltonpublicschoolscom/r3epnkfldaqunzak0pbm/Unknown_8.jpg","width":1210}])
Elizabeth Cox will serve as the new district instructional coach for Dalton Public Schools, effective July 1. Cox currently serves as an instructional math coach at Dalton High School. Cox replaces Brandi Moore who was recently promoted to director of school support for the district.
![Odyssey of the Mind group photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653065737/daltonpublicschoolscom/yiidw1ydtyi4sumwifww/300A8426.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653065737/daltonpublicschoolscom/yiidw1ydtyi4sumwifww/300A8426.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653065737/daltonpublicschoolscom/yiidw1ydtyi4sumwifww/300A8426.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1653065737/daltonpublicschoolscom/yiidw1ydtyi4sumwifww/300A8426.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1653065737/daltonpublicschoolscom/yiidw1ydtyi4sumwifww/300A8426.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1653065737/daltonpublicschoolscom/yiidw1ydtyi4sumwifww/300A8426.jpg","width":2200}])
A team of students from Blue Ridge School and Brookwood School competed in this year’s Odyssey of the Mind state tournament. The team placed second place in the Spontaneous category, third place in Creativity and fourth overall.
![Charles Mosteller at board meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652983503/daltonpublicschoolscom/sdwjmfnaozeq0uspcack/2022mayboe-24.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652983503/daltonpublicschoolscom/sdwjmfnaozeq0uspcack/2022mayboe-24.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652983503/daltonpublicschoolscom/sdwjmfnaozeq0uspcack/2022mayboe-24.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652983503/daltonpublicschoolscom/sdwjmfnaozeq0uspcack/2022mayboe-24.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1652983503/daltonpublicschoolscom/sdwjmfnaozeq0uspcack/2022mayboe-24.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1652983503/daltonpublicschoolscom/sdwjmfnaozeq0uspcack/2022mayboe-24.jpg","width":2200}])
Kindergarten student at Brookwood School, Charles Mosteller, was recognized as a Young Georgia Authors state winner for his story, "Terifyd!."
![Veronica Vital head shot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652903565/daltonpublicschoolscom/aehdvydsuzd6tlm8v3p4/sc_308919511720958.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652903565/daltonpublicschoolscom/aehdvydsuzd6tlm8v3p4/sc_308919511720958.png","width":360}])
Veronica Vital has been approved by the Dalton Board of Education as the new assistant principal for Blue Ridge School for the 2022-23 school year.
![DHS Mariachi performing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652726235/daltonpublicschoolscom/f0ysem6q8z3qp20up6ns/278237379_1637124389987916_5101710553793397514_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652726235/daltonpublicschoolscom/f0ysem6q8z3qp20up6ns/278237379_1637124389987916_5101710553793397514_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652726235/daltonpublicschoolscom/f0ysem6q8z3qp20up6ns/278237379_1637124389987916_5101710553793397514_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652726235/daltonpublicschoolscom/f0ysem6q8z3qp20up6ns/278237379_1637124389987916_5101710553793397514_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1652726235/daltonpublicschoolscom/f0ysem6q8z3qp20up6ns/278237379_1637124389987916_5101710553793397514_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652726235/daltonpublicschoolscom/f0ysem6q8z3qp20up6ns/278237379_1637124389987916_5101710553793397514_n.jpg","width":2048}])
The Mariachi Band at Dalton High School was recently invited to perform for students and staff at Jacksonville State University.
![Diego Santana signing AP Capstone certificate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652449256/daltonpublicschoolscom/aidsgfkxs3z57icdqngz/TDASoccerChamps2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652449256/daltonpublicschoolscom/aidsgfkxs3z57icdqngz/TDASoccerChamps2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652449256/daltonpublicschoolscom/aidsgfkxs3z57icdqngz/TDASoccerChamps2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652449256/daltonpublicschoolscom/aidsgfkxs3z57icdqngz/TDASoccerChamps2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1652449256/daltonpublicschoolscom/aidsgfkxs3z57icdqngz/TDASoccerChamps2022.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1652449256/daltonpublicschoolscom/aidsgfkxs3z57icdqngz/TDASoccerChamps2022.jpg","width":2200}])
In its inaugural season, The Dalton Academy boys soccer team claimed the state championship with a resounding 4-2 victory against Drew Charter Academy. This is quite a remarkable accomplishment considering that The Dalton Academy just opened its doors in August 2021.
![Group photo of the retirees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652294993/daltonpublicschoolscom/hnagt5gpog8xmj6easju/mayboe22-13.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652294993/daltonpublicschoolscom/hnagt5gpog8xmj6easju/mayboe22-13.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652294993/daltonpublicschoolscom/hnagt5gpog8xmj6easju/mayboe22-13.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652294993/daltonpublicschoolscom/hnagt5gpog8xmj6easju/mayboe22-13.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1652294993/daltonpublicschoolscom/hnagt5gpog8xmj6easju/mayboe22-13.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1652294993/daltonpublicschoolscom/hnagt5gpog8xmj6easju/mayboe22-13.jpg","width":2200}])
At the end of the school year, 18 employees will retire from Dalton Public Schools. Those 18 individuals represent 310 years of experience in Dalton Public Schools and 458 years of experience in education.
![Tyran Washington with his candy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652283758/daltonpublicschoolscom/v9gwv0gjexsefkf5hxvy/256720030_117185820764488_3902487115990185022_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652283758/daltonpublicschoolscom/v9gwv0gjexsefkf5hxvy/256720030_117185820764488_3902487115990185022_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652283758/daltonpublicschoolscom/v9gwv0gjexsefkf5hxvy/256720030_117185820764488_3902487115990185022_n.jpg","width":720}])
How did you spend your free time when you were in the first grade? Roan School student Tyran Washington dedicates his after-school time to his own small business, Candy Craft.
What people are saying
Gabrielle Nelloms
Alum, DHS Class of 2014
"The opportunities presented to us when I was in school were awesome.”
Roger Melendrez
Alum and Marine Corps Veteran
"At Dalton High School I joined the JROTC program, which I believe helped me to become a better citizen."
Cedric Haynes
Alum, Chattanooga Meteorologist
"You are pretty blessed to be a part of Dalton Public Schools where you are going to have people who are ready to go the extra mile to make sure you can achieve your dream."
Carter Crutchfield
Alum, DHS Class of 2009
“Friday Night Lights at Harmon Field are still some of the most special experiences that I will ever have. I feel like it helped shape and mold my career and who I am as a person. My experiences in Dalton were tremendous, I wouldn’t trade them for the world.”
Dalia Santiago
Teacher
"We all work together to support our young generation."
Did You Know?
Increasing Graduation Rate
Dalton Public Schools has a graduation rate is 85.1 percent, up from 80.0 percent in 2019.
1:1
Every student in PreK through 12th grade receives their own device to integrate into their classroom experience.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
The International Baccalaureate program is a rigorous pre-university program leading to assessments in six subject areas. It offers a challenging and demanding educational experience across the full curriculum.
Dual-Language Immersion
Elementary students at 5 schools can participate in German and Spanish dual-language classrooms.
7700
There are 7,750 students in Dalton Public Schools and more than 1,000 dedicated teachers and staff members.
RECONFIGURATION
Dalton Public Schools reconfigured its secondary grade levels to best serve all students.