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Happy National School Psychology Week!
This week, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists who support the academic, emotional, and behavioral success of all Dalton students. Their dedication helps create safe and supportive learning environments every day.
Thank you to our amazing school psychologists:
Christina Jezewski
Carrie Phillips
Andrew Phillips
Sharon Aalfs
Charlie Tripp (Educational Diagnostician)
Sara Hughes
Bethany Johnson
Amy Bowers
We are grateful for all you do to support our students, staff, and families.
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek

Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Aida Krnjic has been named Dalton Junior High Schoolās 2024ā2025 Classified Staff Member of the Year. Krnjic serves as a paraprofessional and has been a member of the Dalton Junior High community since 2015.
Throughout her ten years with the district, Krnjic has become known for her compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to students. Whether helping a student navigate academic challenges or providing emotional support during difficult times, Krnjic strives to make every child feel seen, valued, and capable of success.
Read more on our website: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com

Visit https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/excellence to explore the full campaign ā featuring inspiring Faces of Dalton stories, community partnerships, and the many ways our students, staff, and schools are living out Where Excellence Meets Opportunity! #ExcellenceInActionDPS

š” Did you know?
Park Creek Elementary School is leading the way in environmental stewardship through an innovative project that enhances outdoor learning spaces and strengthens community engagement. š±
Hands-on learning, creativity, and care for our planet ā thatās #ExcellenceInActionDPS.
Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before bed.
Enjoy that bonus hour of rest!

š” Did you know?
All ten Dalton Public Schools have been awarded the 2024ā2025 Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness by the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency!
This recognition reflects our districtās commitment to safety, readiness, and care for every student ā true #ExcellenceInActionDPS.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125

š” Did you know?
A total of 121 Class of 2025 graduates earned college credit hours through dual enrollment courses with Dalton State and Georgia Northwestern ā jumpstarting their higher education journeys while still in high school!
Thatās #ExcellenceInActionDPS ā Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125

Students in Malorie Nolesā class at Hammond Creek Middle are learning real-world financial skills ā from understanding credit and debit to writing checks and signing their names. #ExcellenceInActionDPS
š” Did you know?
City Park School and Westwood School were presented with Math Leader Banner Awards, recognizing their outstanding performance and growth in mathematics under Georgiaās updated Kā12 Standards.
Their success is a great example of #ExcellenceInActionDPS ā Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125

From our earliest classrooms to todayās award-winning programs, excellence has always been in action.
#ExcellenceInActionDPS







Selena Riosā students at Dalton Junior High are closely examining Act I of The Diary of Anne Frank. Through vocabulary analysis, dialogue exploration, and personal annotation, theyāre discovering how powerful words and emotions shape this timeless story. #ExcellenceInActionDPS
The Class of 2025 earned over $2.5 million in scholarships ā a powerful reflection of the hard work, talent, and dedication of our outstanding graduates across Dalton Public Schools.
This is what #ExcellenceInActionDPS looks like!
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2516125





City Park School Counselor Emily Jones recently visited Mrs. Arthurās class for a classroom guidance lesson. Together, they read āThe Tease Monsterā ā a story that teaches the importance of understanding the difference between friendly teasing and hurtful teasing. The class discussed bullying, kindness, and how everyone has a voice they can use to stand up for themselves and others.
Our talented young artists continue to showcase their creativity and passion, making us incredibly proud!










Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Katya Spence has been named Park Creek Schoolās 2024ā2025 Teacher of the Year.
Spence teaches third grade at Park Creek, where she serves as a homeroom teacher for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. She began her teaching career at Park Creek in 2017 and has continued to grow as an educator and leader within the school and district.
Spenceās journey into education is rooted deeply in her upbringing and her parentsā message that āTu educación es claveāā āYour education is key.ā
Read more on our website: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com

They recently learned how pumpkins grow from tiny seeds by reading From Seed to Pumpkin and creating their own life cycle diagrams. In small-group STEM activities, students became pumpkin investigators, observing size, color, and shape, predicting which pumpkins would float or sink, and examining the inside of a real pumpkin!
To tie in math, they measured how tall each child was using pumpkin cutouts, discovering how many āpumpkins tallā they are! Our Little Cats loved learning through these fun, hands-on fall activities. š










Joyās message about leading with relationships, empathy, and consistency aligns perfectly with our districtās commitment to fostering environments where every student and staff member feels valued and supported. At Dalton Public Schools, we strive to build communities that inspire pride, encourage growth, and celebrate the excellence within us all. #LeaveYourMark
We are grateful for Burlingtonās generosity and commitment to supporting educators and students here in Dalton!
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2504791






