Reminder that Friday, March 13, 2026 will be an early release day. Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm.
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day – Friday, March 20!
World Down Syndrome Day is observed globally on March 21 (3/21) to represent Trisomy 21, the genetic condition that causes Down Syndrome (3 copies of the 21st chromosome). Since the date falls on a Saturday this year, let's celebrate on Friday, March 20 with the “Lots of Socks” tradition!
Students and staff are encouraged to wear bright, colorful, or mismatched socks to celebrate differences and support individuals with Down Syndrome. Socks symbolize chromosomes, and the extra chromosome in Trisomy 21 is represented by fun or mismatched socks—sparking conversations and raising awareness.
Celebrating promotes inclusion, understanding, and appreciation for the uniqueness of all students. So help us celebrate and make sure to share your crazy sock photos with Mrs. Collins at anna.collins@dalton.k12.ga.us
World Down Syndrome Day is observed globally on March 21 (3/21) to represent Trisomy 21, the genetic condition that causes Down Syndrome (3 copies of the 21st chromosome). Since the date falls on a Saturday this year, let's celebrate on Friday, March 20 with the “Lots of Socks” tradition!
Students and staff are encouraged to wear bright, colorful, or mismatched socks to celebrate differences and support individuals with Down Syndrome. Socks symbolize chromosomes, and the extra chromosome in Trisomy 21 is represented by fun or mismatched socks—sparking conversations and raising awareness.
Celebrating promotes inclusion, understanding, and appreciation for the uniqueness of all students. So help us celebrate and make sure to share your crazy sock photos with Mrs. Collins at anna.collins@dalton.k12.ga.us
Reminder: Monday, March 16, 2026 will be a Virtual Learning Day.
Save the date! Parents of rising 6th graders are invited to attend an informational meeting at Hammond Creek Middle School.
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 5:50 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
We look forward to sharing important information and welcoming our future Tigers!
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 5:50 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
We look forward to sharing important information and welcoming our future Tigers!
Mark your calendars!
Join us for our annual Blue Ridge Science Night on Thursday, March 19 from 5:00–6:30 PM! Families will enjoy exciting hands-on science activities from the Creative Discovery Museum, concessions, and a chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the museum. Also, the Scholastic Book Fair will be in the media center!
Bring the whole family and come explore, experiment, and have fun together. You won’t want to miss all the excitement!
Join us for our annual Blue Ridge Science Night on Thursday, March 19 from 5:00–6:30 PM! Families will enjoy exciting hands-on science activities from the Creative Discovery Museum, concessions, and a chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the museum. Also, the Scholastic Book Fair will be in the media center!
Bring the whole family and come explore, experiment, and have fun together. You won’t want to miss all the excitement!
💰🎉 It’s time for another round of The Penny Wars! 🎉💰
Which grade level is going to take the win this time?
Make sure to bring all your spare change March 9–13 to help your grade level get ahead… or to subtract points from the competition!
Let the battle begin!
Which grade level is going to take the win this time?
Make sure to bring all your spare change March 9–13 to help your grade level get ahead… or to subtract points from the competition!
Let the battle begin!
Our school completes an annual survey of parents to assist in the development of its Title I Programming for the following year. Your help in planning these family engagement efforts is appreciated. Please complete the following survey to provide your recommendations for our efforts to help you support your child's learning and educational success. Your input is greatly appreciated!
Nuestra escuela completa una encuesta anual de padres para ayudar en el desarrollo de su Título I Programa. Agradecemos su ayuda en la planificación de estos esfuerzos de participación familiar. Complete la siguiente encuesta para proporcionar sus recomendaciones para nuestros esfuerzos para ayudarle a apoyar el aprendizaje y el éxito educativo de su hijo. Tu aporte es muy apreciado!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcnwD6VqhbnDjnMitCrrC5qAXiQWBbmZHBzSDlIBPnWj1Orw/viewform
Nuestra escuela completa una encuesta anual de padres para ayudar en el desarrollo de su Título I Programa. Agradecemos su ayuda en la planificación de estos esfuerzos de participación familiar. Complete la siguiente encuesta para proporcionar sus recomendaciones para nuestros esfuerzos para ayudarle a apoyar el aprendizaje y el éxito educativo de su hijo. Tu aporte es muy apreciado!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcnwD6VqhbnDjnMitCrrC5qAXiQWBbmZHBzSDlIBPnWj1Orw/viewform
Read Across America Week is NEXT WEEK!
We’re celebrating the joy of reading with some FUN themed dress-up days!
Get ready to show your school spirit, love for books, and creativity all week long. We can’t wait to see our students and staff join in the fun as we celebrate reading together!
Stay tuned for the daily themes and start planning those outfits now!
We’re celebrating the joy of reading with some FUN themed dress-up days!
Get ready to show your school spirit, love for books, and creativity all week long. We can’t wait to see our students and staff join in the fun as we celebrate reading together!
Stay tuned for the daily themes and start planning those outfits now!
Pinwheel Fundraiser for the Family Support Council
We’re proud to support the Family Support Council with their annual Child Abuse Prevention Pinwheel Fundraiser. The blue pinwheel is a national symbol of child abuse prevention and represents the happy, healthy childhood every child deserves.
While the fundraiser will take place the week of March 17–20, we wanted to go ahead and share this important cause with our school community.
Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate and help us make a difference. Together, we can help create safe, supportive environments for all children.
We’re proud to support the Family Support Council with their annual Child Abuse Prevention Pinwheel Fundraiser. The blue pinwheel is a national symbol of child abuse prevention and represents the happy, healthy childhood every child deserves.
While the fundraiser will take place the week of March 17–20, we wanted to go ahead and share this important cause with our school community.
Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate and help us make a difference. Together, we can help create safe, supportive environments for all children.
Good Afternoon families,
We want to make you aware that due to the Dalton State Homecoming Parade taking place in downtown Dalton on Friday, February 20, the Dalton Public Schools After School Program (ASP) at City Park will not operate that afternoon.
The scheduled street closures connected to the parade will prevent us from running ASP as usual. As a result, ASP services will not be available on February 20.
We understand this change may require adjustments to your afternoon plans, and we sincerely appreciate your flexibility. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up at regular dismissal time.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school. We are always happy to help.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
We want to make you aware that due to the Dalton State Homecoming Parade taking place in downtown Dalton on Friday, February 20, the Dalton Public Schools After School Program (ASP) at City Park will not operate that afternoon.
The scheduled street closures connected to the parade will prevent us from running ASP as usual. As a result, ASP services will not be available on February 20.
We understand this change may require adjustments to your afternoon plans, and we sincerely appreciate your flexibility. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up at regular dismissal time.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school. We are always happy to help.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Spring Sports Registration is OPEN!
Dalton Parks and Recreation Spring Sports registration starts NOW! Visit daltonparks.org to sign up between now and February 19.
Don’t miss your chance to get in the game this spring!
Dalton Parks and Recreation Spring Sports registration starts NOW! Visit daltonparks.org to sign up between now and February 19.
Don’t miss your chance to get in the game this spring!
The Elementary Championship Cup is happening Thursday, March 19th from 4:15 PM – 8:30 PM!
Come out and cheer on our Jaguars as they compete for the championship. We hope to see you there!
Come out and cheer on our Jaguars as they compete for the championship. We hope to see you there!
We have an exciting Super Bowl weekend challenge, and we need your help to make a big impact for our school! We’re competing to complete the most Finn’s Missions by Monday. If we win, our school will earn an extra $100 for new PE equipment to support our school community.
But that’s not all… When you complete Finn’s Mission, you will:
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts and earn an exclusive Lifesaver Cape
Be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027
Help our school earn entries toward a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 completions
Learn Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke
Please join us by signing up today! You can also download the AHA Schools app to text for support.
As a Reminder it is National Go Red Day on Friday, February 6th! Go RED to support Heart Health!
Let’s lead with heart! Sign up and complete Finn’s Mission today!
But that’s not all… When you complete Finn’s Mission, you will:
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts and earn an exclusive Lifesaver Cape
Be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027
Help our school earn entries toward a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 completions
Learn Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke
Please join us by signing up today! You can also download the AHA Schools app to text for support.
As a Reminder it is National Go Red Day on Friday, February 6th! Go RED to support Heart Health!
Let’s lead with heart! Sign up and complete Finn’s Mission today!
Hello Parents,
Your child is bringing home a Book Buddy Lanyard, letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000364059 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks,
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Your child is bringing home a Book Buddy Lanyard, letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000364059 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks,
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Spring Picture Day is coming on Thursday, February 5!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT986BZG. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Thursday, February 5. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT986BZG. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Thursday, February 5. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
Dear Dalton Public Schools Families and Community,
To support the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families, Dalton Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. You may drop students off beginning at 9:30 am.
Students will begin the school day two hours later than their normal start time, and school buses will also operate on a two-hour delay from their usual routes. We ask families to please be mindful of cold temperatures and ensure students are dressed appropriately. Bus routes may take slightly longer than usual as drivers use extra care to ensure safe transportation. Students will have the option to receive a grab-and-go breakfast upon arrival Tuesday morning.
All afterschool activities will continue as normally scheduled.
Dalton Public Schools staff members should check their email for additional information regarding the delayed start.
As always, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families remain our top priority. Thank you for your continued understanding and support. Please stay safe and warm, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Tuesday, January 27.
Sincerely,
Dalton Public Schools Communications
Attention: SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED Monday, January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather.
Atención: Las escuelas estarán cerradas el lunes 26 de enero de 2026 debido a condiciones climáticas adversas.
Atención: Las escuelas estarán cerradas el lunes 26 de enero de 2026 debido a condiciones climáticas adversas.
Need help connecting to public benefits? The Chattanooga Area Food Bank offers assistance in our area with SNAP (food stamps) Applications, Referrals for WIC, insurance, and other resources. Scan the QR code for contact information or more information.
¿Necesita ayuda para conectarse con beneficios públicos?
El Banco de Alimentos del Área de Chattanooga ofrece asistencia en nuestra comunidad con solicitudes de SNAP (cupones de alimentos), referencias para WIC, seguro médico y otros recursos.
Escanee el código QR para obtener información de contacto o más detalles.
¿Necesita ayuda para conectarse con beneficios públicos?
El Banco de Alimentos del Área de Chattanooga ofrece asistencia en nuestra comunidad con solicitudes de SNAP (cupones de alimentos), referencias para WIC, seguro médico y otros recursos.
Escanee el código QR para obtener información de contacto o más detalles.
Good afternoon, families,
This morning, Roan School and Blue Ridge briefly implemented a precautionary lockout due to nearby police activity unrelated to the schools. At the request of the Dalton Police Department, school staff secured the buildings and continued normal classroom activities while officers completed their work in the area.
At no point were students or staff in any danger. The lockout was taken out of an abundance of caution and was lifted once police activity concluded.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we work each day to support a safe learning environment for our students and staff.
This morning, Roan School and Blue Ridge briefly implemented a precautionary lockout due to nearby police activity unrelated to the schools. At the request of the Dalton Police Department, school staff secured the buildings and continued normal classroom activities while officers completed their work in the area.
At no point were students or staff in any danger. The lockout was taken out of an abundance of caution and was lifted once police activity concluded.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we work each day to support a safe learning environment for our students and staff.
Please take a moment to complete our survey using the QR code or the link below. The survey includes 22 questions and should only take about 5–10 minutes to finish. We appreciate your feedback!
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=DE4775DA
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=DE4775DA
