Mark your calendars! Youâre invited to our Winter Literacy Family Night (ÂĄNoche Familiar de Literatura de Invierno!) on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
Weâve got a festive evening packed with winter fun for the whole family:
đ˛ Literacy Games & Activities (Juegos y Actividades de Literatura)
đ¸ Photo Station to capture sweet memories
đ FREE books for the kids from the Dalton Reads Van!
â FREE Hot Cocoa to keep you warm
đż Concession stand snacks available for purchase
đś Don't miss the special Chorus Performance from 6:00 to 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria!
Grab the family, invite your friends, and come celebrate the joy of reading with us. We canât wait to see you there!
Tonight: Community Information Meeting on Daltonâs Two Middle Schools
Dalton Public Schools is transitioning to two middle schools serving grades 6â8 starting in the 2027â28 school year. Join school leaders tonight to learn what this transition means for your student, hear updates on plans, and ask questions.
When: Tonight, Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Blue Ridge School cafeteria
Language Access: Spanish-language interpretation will be available.
All Dalton families and community members are encouraged to attend.
Dalton Public Schools is transitioning to two middle schools serving grades 6â8 starting in the 2027â28 school year. Join school leaders tonight to learn what this transition means for your student, hear updates on plans, and ask questions.
When: Tonight, Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Blue Ridge School cafeteria
Language Access: Spanish-language interpretation will be available.
All Dalton families and community members are encouraged to attend.
đŚ REMINDER: Blue Ridge Annual Thanksgiving Lunch! đ
Don't forget to return your RSVP slip by Wednesday, November 11! We are excited to welcome our families to join their Jaguars for our Annual Thanksgiving Lunch on November 18 and 19!
đ Wednesday, November 18
Kindergarten: 10:55 AM
1st Grade: 11:20 AM
Moore / Mitchell: 11:50 AM
4th Grade: 12:15 PM
đ Thursday, November 19
2nd Grade: 10:50 AM
5th Grade: 10:55 AM
Pre-K: 11:25 AM
3rd Grade: 12:10 PM
đď¸ Meal Tickets: $6.50 each. Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event. Please bring exact cash.
đ Important: Please complete and return the RSVP slip sent home with your child so our cafeteria team can prepare for everyone!
â ď¸ Due to limited space, siblings cannot be pulled from class to eat together.
We look forward to sharing a special Thanksgiving meal with our Blue Ridge families!
Don't forget to return your RSVP slip by Wednesday, November 11! We are excited to welcome our families to join their Jaguars for our Annual Thanksgiving Lunch on November 18 and 19!
đ Wednesday, November 18
Kindergarten: 10:55 AM
1st Grade: 11:20 AM
Moore / Mitchell: 11:50 AM
4th Grade: 12:15 PM
đ Thursday, November 19
2nd Grade: 10:50 AM
5th Grade: 10:55 AM
Pre-K: 11:25 AM
3rd Grade: 12:10 PM
đď¸ Meal Tickets: $6.50 each. Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event. Please bring exact cash.
đ Important: Please complete and return the RSVP slip sent home with your child so our cafeteria team can prepare for everyone!
â ď¸ Due to limited space, siblings cannot be pulled from class to eat together.
We look forward to sharing a special Thanksgiving meal with our Blue Ridge families!
Picture Retake Day is set for November 10th!
This day is for:
âď¸ New students
âď¸ Anyone absent on our October picture day
âď¸ Anyone who wants a photo do-over
đ Getting a retake? Donât forget: students must return their original picture packet to the photographer on retake day in order to receive a new one.
đŚ Blue Ridge School Annual Thanksgiving Lunch! đ
We are excited to invite our families to join their students for our Annual Thanksgiving Lunch!
đ Schedule:
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Kindergarten: 10:55 AM
1st Grade: 11:20 AM
Moore / Mitchell: 11:50 AM
4th Grade: 12:15 PM
Thursday, Nov. 19
2nd Grade: 10:50 AM
5th Grade: 10:55 AM
Pre-K: 11:25 AM
3rd Grade: 12:10 PM
đď¸ Meal Tickets: $6.50 each (Sold at the door on the day of the event; please bring exact cash).
đ RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, November 11. Please fill out the RSVP slip sent home with your child and return it to school so our cafeteria team can plan ahead.
â ď¸ Note: Due to limited space, siblings cannot be pulled from class to eat together.
We are excited to invite our families to join their students for our Annual Thanksgiving Lunch!
đ Schedule:
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Kindergarten: 10:55 AM
1st Grade: 11:20 AM
Moore / Mitchell: 11:50 AM
4th Grade: 12:15 PM
Thursday, Nov. 19
2nd Grade: 10:50 AM
5th Grade: 10:55 AM
Pre-K: 11:25 AM
3rd Grade: 12:10 PM
đď¸ Meal Tickets: $6.50 each (Sold at the door on the day of the event; please bring exact cash).
đ RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, November 11. Please fill out the RSVP slip sent home with your child and return it to school so our cafeteria team can plan ahead.
â ď¸ Note: Due to limited space, siblings cannot be pulled from class to eat together.
This Veterans Day, we want to celebrate and say thank you to the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving our country.
If you or a family member are a veteran or active duty service member, we would be deeply honored to have you join our Veterans Day Parade!
đ Date: Wednesday, November 11
â° Time: 2:45 PM
đ Location: Blue Ridge
đ How to participate: Please notify your childâs teacher so we can prepare to welcome and recognize our guests of honor.
We canât wait to celebrate with our students, families, and community heroes!
If you or a family member are a veteran or active duty service member, we would be deeply honored to have you join our Veterans Day Parade!
đ Date: Wednesday, November 11
â° Time: 2:45 PM
đ Location: Blue Ridge
đ How to participate: Please notify your childâs teacher so we can prepare to welcome and recognize our guests of honor.
We canât wait to celebrate with our students, families, and community heroes!
⨠Kindness & Anti-Bullying Dress-Up Week is Next Week! đđ
Get ready to show your school spirit and spread positivity all week long! Join us from October 26th â October 30th as we dress up to take a stand against bullying and choose kindness every single day.
Here is our daily dress-up schedule:
đ´ Monday, Oct 26 â PJ Day
Theme: Rest in Kindness
𧢠Tuesday, Oct 27 â Hat Day
Theme: Put Your Thinking Cap On for Kindness
đ Wednesday, Oct 28 â Bright / Neon Day
Theme: Shine Bright with Kindness
â˝ Thursday, Oct 29 â Team / Jersey Day
Theme: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
𦸠Friday, Oct 30 â Character Dress-Up Day
Theme: Kindness Gives You Character
We can't wait to see everyoneâs creative outfits and kindness in action!
Get ready to show your school spirit and spread positivity all week long! Join us from October 26th â October 30th as we dress up to take a stand against bullying and choose kindness every single day.
Here is our daily dress-up schedule:
đ´ Monday, Oct 26 â PJ Day
Theme: Rest in Kindness
𧢠Tuesday, Oct 27 â Hat Day
Theme: Put Your Thinking Cap On for Kindness
đ Wednesday, Oct 28 â Bright / Neon Day
Theme: Shine Bright with Kindness
â˝ Thursday, Oct 29 â Team / Jersey Day
Theme: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
𦸠Friday, Oct 30 â Character Dress-Up Day
Theme: Kindness Gives You Character
We can't wait to see everyoneâs creative outfits and kindness in action!
Blue Ridge Jaguars Celebrate Unity! đ§Ą
Show your support for inclusion, acceptance, and kindness by wearing orange on Wednesday, October 21st! Let's come together to make a difference and stand united as one community.
Show your support for inclusion, acceptance, and kindness by wearing orange on Wednesday, October 21st! Let's come together to make a difference and stand united as one community.
Cool treat, big mission!
Support our amazing students with the ESOL Popsicle Fundraiser! We are raising funds to celebrate our students' hard work and end-of-year ACCESS scores. Every sweet treat you purchase goes directly toward celebrating their language learning milestones!
đľ Price: $1 each
đ Delivery: Delivered on Fridays
đ Goal: Support the ESOL Department and celebrate our students' achievements! Grab a popsicle each Friday, treat yourself, and show your support for our ESOL learners!
Support our amazing students with the ESOL Popsicle Fundraiser! We are raising funds to celebrate our students' hard work and end-of-year ACCESS scores. Every sweet treat you purchase goes directly toward celebrating their language learning milestones!
đľ Price: $1 each
đ Delivery: Delivered on Fridays
đ Goal: Support the ESOL Department and celebrate our students' achievements! Grab a popsicle each Friday, treat yourself, and show your support for our ESOL learners!
Travel the World Through Math! Join Us for the Blue Ridge Fall Festival & Family Math Night on Thursday, October 22, 2026!
Bring the whole family for an evening filled with fun, hands-on math activities, games, and fall festivities! Each math station celebrates a different country, making learning an exciting adventure for everyone.
đ
Event Schedule: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Title I Parent Meeting: 4:30 PM â 5:00 PM Fall Festival & Family Math Night: 5:00 PM â 6:30 PM
đ Location: Blue Ridge School
đď¸ Admission: FREE!
⨠Fun Highlights & Activities:đŻ Interactive Math Stations đ¨ Face Painting đ Balloon Animals đ Pumpkin Decorating Contest đ¸ Photo Booth đż Concessions & Candy đ Dalton Reads
đ Costumes are welcome! Dress up and come celebrate with us!
READY, SET, WIN!
Blue Ridge family and community, hereâs your chance to zoom into the school year in style! We are excited to announce our Win a Go-Kart Fundraiser!
đď¸ Ticket Sales Begin: Friday, October 16th (1 ticket for $7 or 2 for $10)
đ Where to Purchase: Stop by the Front Office to buy your fundraiser tickets!
đď¸ Duration: Tickets will be sold throughout the school year.
đ Drawing Date: TBD â stay tuned for the official date announcement!
Don't miss out on your chance to take home this awesome go-kart while supporting our school! Head to the front office starting Friday to grab yours.
đđ¨ Show off your creativity at the Fall Festival! đ¨đ
Get ready for the Pumpkin Painting Contest! Bring your best designs to life and help make our festival colorful and fun. Hereâs everything you need to know to join the excitement:
đ Key Dates:
Drop-off Starts: Monday, October 19 (Bring your painted pumpkin to school)
Voting & Fall Festival: Thursday, October 22
How It Works:
Grab a pumpkin, paint it, or decorate it!
Drop it off starting Monday, Oct 19 to be displayed.
Vote for your favorites at the Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct 22!
The pumpkin with the most votes wins! đĽ
**All pumpkins must be brought home by the end of the day on Friday, October 23
Get ready for the Pumpkin Painting Contest! Bring your best designs to life and help make our festival colorful and fun. Hereâs everything you need to know to join the excitement:
đ Key Dates:
Drop-off Starts: Monday, October 19 (Bring your painted pumpkin to school)
Voting & Fall Festival: Thursday, October 22
How It Works:
Grab a pumpkin, paint it, or decorate it!
Drop it off starting Monday, Oct 19 to be displayed.
Vote for your favorites at the Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct 22!
The pumpkin with the most votes wins! đĽ
**All pumpkins must be brought home by the end of the day on Friday, October 23
âž FREE Little Cats Baseball Clinic! âž
Got a young player ready to learn the game or sharpen their skills? Join us for the Little Cats Baseball Clinicâa fun, hands-on introduction to baseball fundamentals!
Here are the details:
Who: Kids in grades K through 5th Cost: 100% FREE!
When: Sunday, October 4th | 4:00 PM â 5:00 PM Where: Dalton High School Baseball Field
What Weâll Cover: Base running, throwing, catching, and hitting
Equipment: No equipment needed to participate! Just bring your energy and be ready to have fun!
This clinic is a fantastic way for beginners and young athletes to build confidence on the field. đ Questions? Contact Little Cats Baseball Director Irvin Hernandez at 706-581-8804.
Got a young player ready to learn the game or sharpen their skills? Join us for the Little Cats Baseball Clinicâa fun, hands-on introduction to baseball fundamentals!
Here are the details:
Who: Kids in grades K through 5th Cost: 100% FREE!
When: Sunday, October 4th | 4:00 PM â 5:00 PM Where: Dalton High School Baseball Field
What Weâll Cover: Base running, throwing, catching, and hitting
Equipment: No equipment needed to participate! Just bring your energy and be ready to have fun!
This clinic is a fantastic way for beginners and young athletes to build confidence on the field. đ Questions? Contact Little Cats Baseball Director Irvin Hernandez at 706-581-8804.
Homecoming Week came to an EPIC finale with our Homecoming Parade! đžâ¤ď¸đ¤
Our Jaguars showed up, showed out, and represented Blue Ridge in true Jaguar style! We loved seeing our teachers and students come together, spread some school spirit, and make the parade one to remember.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our float and parade participation so much fun!
Our Jaguars showed up, showed out, and represented Blue Ridge in true Jaguar style! We loved seeing our teachers and students come together, spread some school spirit, and make the parade one to remember.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our float and parade participation so much fun!
đŁ We want to hear from our students!
The 2026 Believe Greater Dalton Community Survey is now open, and our students have an important role in helping shape what comes next for our community.
Students, please take a few minutes to share your voice. Families, we encourage you to ask your student to participate!
The survey takes approximately five minutes, responses are anonymous, and participants may enter to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards.
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BGD2026
Your voice matters. Letâs help build the future of Greater Daltonâtogether!
đ Our Helping Hands Ending Hunger program needs your help! đ
We currently serve 46 families at our school with weekend food bags, and the need keeps growing. You can help us secure vital funding for these meals without spending a single penny.
We are partnering with HundredX to turn your honest brand opinions into direct support for our students. It takes just a few minutes of your time, and anyone over 18 can participate!
đą How it works: Each quick review you complete generates up to $1 for our school chapter.
đ The Impact: Just 25 reviews create 75 meals for our local kids!
đ Win Prizes: Completing reviews enters you into official raffles for $200 and $250 gift cards!
Let's come together to support our families and make sure none of our students go hungry.
đ Get started right now: Text "HHEH" to 90412 or scan the QR code in the flyer below!
đ ÂĄNuestro programa Helping Hands necesita su ayuda! đ
Actualmente apoyamos a 46 familias de nuestra escuela con bolsas de alimentos para los fines de semana, y la necesidad sigue creciendo. Usted puede ayudarnos a asegurar fondos vitales para estas comidas sin gastar un solo centavo.
Nos hemos unido a HundredX para transformar sus opiniones honestas sobre marcas cotidianas en apoyo directo para nuestros estudiantes. ÂĄSolo toma unos minutos de su tiempo y cualquier persona mayor de 18 aĂąos puede participar!
đą CĂłmo funciona: Cada reseĂąa rĂĄpida que complete genera hasta $1 para el grupo de nuestra escuela.
đ El impacto: ÂĄSolo 25 reseĂąas crean 75 comidas para nuestros niĂąos locales!
đ Gane premios: ÂĄAl completar sus reseĂąas participarĂĄ en rifas oficiales de tarjetas de regalo de $200 y $250!
UnĂĄmonos como comunidad para apoyar a nuestras familias y asegurar que ninguno de nuestros estudiantes pase hambre.
đ Comience ahora mismo: envĂe un texto con la palabra "HHEH" al 90412 o escanee el cĂłdigo QR en el folleto de abajo.
We currently serve 46 families at our school with weekend food bags, and the need keeps growing. You can help us secure vital funding for these meals without spending a single penny.
We are partnering with HundredX to turn your honest brand opinions into direct support for our students. It takes just a few minutes of your time, and anyone over 18 can participate!
đą How it works: Each quick review you complete generates up to $1 for our school chapter.
đ The Impact: Just 25 reviews create 75 meals for our local kids!
đ Win Prizes: Completing reviews enters you into official raffles for $200 and $250 gift cards!
Let's come together to support our families and make sure none of our students go hungry.
đ Get started right now: Text "HHEH" to 90412 or scan the QR code in the flyer below!
đ ÂĄNuestro programa Helping Hands necesita su ayuda! đ
Actualmente apoyamos a 46 familias de nuestra escuela con bolsas de alimentos para los fines de semana, y la necesidad sigue creciendo. Usted puede ayudarnos a asegurar fondos vitales para estas comidas sin gastar un solo centavo.
Nos hemos unido a HundredX para transformar sus opiniones honestas sobre marcas cotidianas en apoyo directo para nuestros estudiantes. ÂĄSolo toma unos minutos de su tiempo y cualquier persona mayor de 18 aĂąos puede participar!
đą CĂłmo funciona: Cada reseĂąa rĂĄpida que complete genera hasta $1 para el grupo de nuestra escuela.
đ El impacto: ÂĄSolo 25 reseĂąas crean 75 comidas para nuestros niĂąos locales!
đ Gane premios: ÂĄAl completar sus reseĂąas participarĂĄ en rifas oficiales de tarjetas de regalo de $200 y $250!
UnĂĄmonos como comunidad para apoyar a nuestras familias y asegurar que ninguno de nuestros estudiantes pase hambre.
đ Comience ahora mismo: envĂe un texto con la palabra "HHEH" al 90412 o escanee el cĂłdigo QR en el folleto de abajo.
Ms. OâNeillâs third grade class had an exciting guest speaker through Skype a ScientistâDr. Omar Regalado Fernandez, a prominent Mexican paleobiologist, evolutionary biologist, and museum curator whose work focuses on dinosaur paleontology!
Dr. Regalado Fernandez gave students a behind-the-scenes look at his work by showing them real fossils and fossil models from the museum where he works in Germany. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about fossils, and gain a better understanding of what itâs like to be a museum curator.
What a fantastic way to connect our Jaguars with science and scientists around the world!
Dr. Regalado Fernandez gave students a behind-the-scenes look at his work by showing them real fossils and fossil models from the museum where he works in Germany. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about fossils, and gain a better understanding of what itâs like to be a museum curator.
What a fantastic way to connect our Jaguars with science and scientists around the world!
Blue Ridge Elementary is excited to join schools across the nation in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15!
Over the next month, our students and staff will honor the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans through engaging classroom activities and art projects!
Whatâs Happening at Blue Ridge:
Morning Announcements Spotlight: Student announcers will feature notable Hispanic leaders, scientists, artists, and historical figures who have made a lasting impact on our world.
Cultural Art Displays: Our hallways are coming alive! Students in art class are creating inspired pieces, including traditional Papel Picado (decorative tissue paper crafts), Latin American flag displays, and vibrant murals.
Library Showcase: Our media center is featuring a special collection of bilingual books, read-alouds, and stories by Hispanic authors that highlight traditions, folklore, and inspiring historical journeys.
Over the next month, our students and staff will honor the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans through engaging classroom activities and art projects!
Whatâs Happening at Blue Ridge:
Morning Announcements Spotlight: Student announcers will feature notable Hispanic leaders, scientists, artists, and historical figures who have made a lasting impact on our world.
Cultural Art Displays: Our hallways are coming alive! Students in art class are creating inspired pieces, including traditional Papel Picado (decorative tissue paper crafts), Latin American flag displays, and vibrant murals.
Library Showcase: Our media center is featuring a special collection of bilingual books, read-alouds, and stories by Hispanic authors that highlight traditions, folklore, and inspiring historical journeys.
Homecoming Spirit Week is coming up at Blue Ridge!
Get ready to show off your school pride from September 21st â 25th! Here is our daily schedule so you can start planning your outfits:
𧌠Monday: Crazy Sock Day / Calcetines Locos
â˝ Tuesday: Sports Jersey Day / Playera de tu equipo favorito
đśď¸ Wednesday: Tacky Day / Ropa descombinada
đ Thursday: Culture Dress-Up Day / Ropa de tu paĂs o cultura
đ´ Friday: School Spirit Day (Wear RED!) / ÂĄDĂa del EspĂritu Escolar! (ÂĄVĂstete de ROJO!)
We canât wait to see everyone participate and bring the energy!
Get ready to show off your school pride from September 21st â 25th! Here is our daily schedule so you can start planning your outfits:
𧌠Monday: Crazy Sock Day / Calcetines Locos
â˝ Tuesday: Sports Jersey Day / Playera de tu equipo favorito
đśď¸ Wednesday: Tacky Day / Ropa descombinada
đ Thursday: Culture Dress-Up Day / Ropa de tu paĂs o cultura
đ´ Friday: School Spirit Day (Wear RED!) / ÂĄDĂa del EspĂritu Escolar! (ÂĄVĂstete de ROJO!)
We canât wait to see everyone participate and bring the energy!
Say Cheese! Blue Ridge Elementary School Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.Â
How to OrderÂ
Online Orders (Recommended): Visit mylifetouch.com to order ahead and unlock early pricing, exclusive discounts, and pre-order bonus items.
Log in or create an account using our Picture Day ID: EVTNX7Z8W. If you order online, there is no need to return the paper form on Picture Day.Â
Paper Orders: Complete the Lifetouch flyer form sent home with your student and return it on Picture Day with exact payment (cash, money order, or check payable to Lifetouch). Photographers cannot make change.
How to OrderÂ
Online Orders (Recommended): Visit mylifetouch.com to order ahead and unlock early pricing, exclusive discounts, and pre-order bonus items.
Log in or create an account using our Picture Day ID: EVTNX7Z8W. If you order online, there is no need to return the paper form on Picture Day.Â
Paper Orders: Complete the Lifetouch flyer form sent home with your student and return it on Picture Day with exact payment (cash, money order, or check payable to Lifetouch). Photographers cannot make change.