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Gricelda Rodriguez, honored as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year at Roan School, finds her purpose in witnessing the growth of her students.
Dalton Public Schools proudly announces the selection of three outstanding Dalton High School students for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP).
The Ronnie McClurg Rotary Invitational Track Meet recently celebrated the unveiling of its new turf stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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.)
As we prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, I am excited to share some significant enhancements that we are implementing to further elevate the educational experience for our students. At Dalton Public Schools, our primary goal is to provide the best possible education for every child, fostering rigorous academics, strong school pride, exciting extracurriculars, and ensuring our graduates are future ready.
Debbie Kincaid, an exceptional student services paraprofessional at The Dalton Academy, embodies dedication and passion in the field of education. Her motivation stems from a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of students with special needs, guiding them towards their full potential.
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.
Dalton Public Schools is hosting 16 students, two teachers, and a school principal from the Helmut-Rau Schule in Mainhardt, Baden Württemberg, Germany from March 5th to March 20th, 2024. The exchange is part of the German American Partnership Program supported by the German government.
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Increasing Graduation Rate
Dalton Public Schools has a graduation rate is 85.1 percent, up from 80.0 percent in 2019.
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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.
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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.