Return to School Plans
On July 20, 2020 the Dalton Board of Education voted on final plans for returning to school in August. Read more about these plans here:
Click here for Return to School Plans
Welcome to Reconnect DPS!
This webpage was created as a place to provide the Dalton Public Schools
community with updates about plans to reconnect with staff, students and
parents and safely return to school in the fall 2020 semester. We will
update this page as new information becomes available.
Please read through the information provided on this webpage. There is
currently a committee meeting weekly working to determine the safest
and best way to reopen schools in the fall. You can contact any member of
the reopening committee by clicking the link below their name in the
righthand column.
Thank you for your support and participation in this process. We look
forward to beginning school again in the fall!
Reconnect DPS Newsletter Archive
Click on one of the links below to view the archived version of a past newsletter update.
Reconnect DPS Newsletter (Spanish)
Reconectese a las DPS - August 28, 2020
Reconectese a las DPS - August 21, 2020
Reconectese a las DPS - August 14, 2020
Reconectese a las DPS - August 7, 2020
Reconectese a las DPS - July 31, 2020
Reconectese a las DPS - July 24, 2020
Reconectese a las DPS - July 17, 2020
Reconectese a las DPS - July 10, 2020
Reconectese a las DPS - July 3, 3030
Parent Survey Results
We sent out a survey to parents in our district asking for their feedback on returning to school. In total, 2,399 parents completed the survey. The results of this survey area available to view at the link below.
Our district is preparing a variety of plans for opening that will be based on the Department of Public Health's evaluation of the COVID-19 spread in our community and safety as our first priority. We know that the on-campus experience for our students will always be preferable. We are working very hard to get students back on campus as soon as it is safe to do so.
We are also developing plans in the event we have to go back to all digital learning or if we need to have a hybrid of in person and online learning. Based on the public health situation, Dalton Public Schools will remain flexible and adaptable so that we may move between the three options to best serve students as the situation dictates. This approach will allow us to cope with any unexpected rise in infections within our community.
Our goal is to ensure that any of the three options will allow DPS to continue to serve students with a high quality, child-centered learning experience—even in modified ways.
Guidance from the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Department of Public Health
The Georgia Department of Education in partnership with the Georgia Department of Health released a set of guidelines for reopening K-12 schools in the fall. Click on the tiles below to learn more about the aspects covered by the plan.
Detailed guidance is provided on:- Practicing prevention
- Transporting students
- Entering school buildings
- Serving meals
- Transitioning between classes and spaces within the school
- Conducting large group gatherings
- Supporting teaching and learning
- Protecting vulnerable populations
Click this link to view the reopening guidelines
COVID-19 Updates
- August 3, 2020 - Safety Supplies Video from Dr. Scott
- July 20, 2020 - Letter from the DPS Board of Education
- July 1, 2020 - Video Message from Dr. Scott
- June 29, 2020 - Governor Kemp's Executive Orders
- May 29, 2020 - End of the Year Video
- May 22, 2020 - Dr. Scott Letter for the Class of 2020
- May 5, 2020 - Board of Education Thank You Message
- April 27, 2020 - Let's Hear it For Teachers!
- April 14, 2020 - Important Updates from Dr. Scott
- March 26, 2020 - Governor Kemp's Executive Order
- March 15, 2020 - School Nutrition
- March 14, 2020 - School Closing
- March 10, 2020 - State Superintendent Statement
- March 9, 2020 - Public Health Presentation
- March 7, 2020 - Cases Identified in Georgia
- March 3, 2020 - CDC information
August 3, 2020 - Safety Supplies Video from Dr. Scott
July 20, 2020 - Letter from the DPS Board of Education
July 1, 2020 - Video Message from Dr. Scott
June 29, 2020 - Governor Kemp's Executive Orders
May 29, 2020 - End of the Year Video
May 22, 2020 - Dr. Scott Letter for the Class of 2020
May 5, 2020 - Board of Education Thank You Message
April 27, 2020 - Let's Hear it For Teachers!
April 14, 2020 - Important Updates from Dr. Scott
March 26, 2020 - Governor Kemp's Executive Order
March 15, 2020 - School Nutrition
March 14, 2020 - School Closing
March 10, 2020 - State Superintendent Statement
March 9, 2020 - Public Health Presentation
March 7, 2020 - Cases Identified in Georgia
March 3, 2020 - CDC information
Information from the CDC on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Questions or Concerns?
Student and staff safety is our top priority at Dalton Public Schools. If you have a question, concern or comment about any health or safety issue, please let us know.
Click Here
Georgia Department of Education 'Getting Ready Guides' for K-3.
The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Public Broadcasting are launching “Getting Ready” guides to help parents of the youngest learners prepare for the upcoming school year.
These guides for getting ready for kindergarten and first, second, and third grade were created by GPB Education and specialists in the Georgia Department of Education’s Office of Teaching & Learning, and are designed to provide a simple way to keep the learning going over the summer and explore skills that will prepare a student for the school year ahead.
Click here to view these guides
School Reopening Committee Members
Tim Scott
Superintendent
Email Dr. Scott
Wiley Dailey
Deputy Superintendent
Email Mr. Dailey
Don Amonett
Deputy Superintendent
Email Mr. Amonett
Laura Orr
Chief Academic Officer
Email Mrs. Orr
Theresa Perry
Chief Financial Officer
Email Mrs. Perry
Pat Holloway
Chief of Staff - Communications
and Public Relations
Email Mrs. Holloway
Mendy Woods
Chief Human Resources Officer
Email Mrs. Woods
Rusty Lount
Director of Operations
Email Mr. Lount
Wimberly Brackett
Director of School Nutrition
Email Mrs. Brackett
Stuart Davis
Director of Technology &
Telecommunications
Email Mr. Davis
Nick Sun
Director of School Support for
Instructional Technology
Email Mr. Sun
Debbie Hughes
Director of Student
Information & Enrollment
Email Mrs. Hughes
Jeff Wells
Safety and Transportation
Coordinator
Email Mr. Wells
Stephanie Hungerpiller
DHS Principal
Email Mrs. Hungerpiller
Lauri Johnson
DMS Principal
Email Mrs. Johnson
Charlie Tripp
Roan Principal
Email Mrs. Tripp
Will Esters
Park Creek Principal
Email Mr. Esters
Jeff McKinney
DHS Athletic Director
Email Mr. McKinney
Emily Martin
Communications Specialist
Email Ms. Martin