It was wonderful seeing so many happy Wildcats meet their teachers and get ready for an amazing school year! ♥️🐾
A big thank you to Fit Cuts, Dalton Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology and Giovanni Uribe for providing FREE haircuts to our Wildcats. We appreciate your support!
Tomorrow is the FIRST day of school, and we can’t wait to welcome all of our Wildcats! 🐾❤️ Here are a few important reminders: *Morning Arrival • Back door opens at 7:30 a.m. • Front door opens at 7:45 a.m. *Dismissal begins at 3:25 p.m. Please remember to bring your student’s car/walk-up tag. Car Riders • K–2nd Grade: Back of the school • Pre-K, 3rd–5th Grade: Front of the school • Older siblings will dismiss at the younger sibling’s dismissal location. Walk-Ups • Dismiss at the front side door of the school After School Program (ASP) • 3:45–6:00 p.m. • $10 per student Please remember that drop-off and pick-up will take a little longer during the first few days of school. We appreciate your patience as we work to make sure all of our Wildcats get to and from school safely. We are looking forward to an amazing school year!♥️🐾
Brookwood, Westwood, and Dalton High families: Free & Reduced Lunch Applications Are Now Available – in English & Spanish!
The 2026–2027 Free & Reduced Lunch Application is open!
Everyone is encouraged to complete a new application each year, even if you’ve qualified in the past.
Submit your application by September 1, 2026. A new application is required each year, and last year’s status will expire on September 18.
Apply online or pick up a limited paper copy at the front office of any Dalton school.
ENGLISH: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/DaltonPS_GA?langid=1
SPANISH: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/DaltonPS_GA?langid=2
🍎 It’s About More Than a Meal!
✅ Access to free or reduced prices on healthy, delicious meals
✅ Discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams
✅ Eligibility for college scholarships and academic programs
✅ Helps maintain critical student services and enrichment programs
Take a few minutes to apply—it’s a small step that supports big opportunities for your student!
Wildcats, come meet your teacher and get a FREE haircut! ✂️
Join us during Meet the Teacher to get ready for an amazing school year!
📅 Monday, August 3
🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 Westwood Gym
Join us during Meet the Teacher to get ready for an amazing school year!
📅 Monday, August 3
🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 Westwood Gym
Westwood Families,
Please use the link below to request your car/walk-up tags for student dismissal. Tags requested through this form will be available for pickup at Orientation.
* 2 car/walk-up tags are provided per family.
* Additional tags may be purchased for $2 each in the front office after the start of the school year.
Please complete the form below to help us prepare your tags. Thank you! 🐾
Join us for Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 3, from 1:30–3:30 PM!
❤️ Meet your teacher
📚 Drop off your school supplies
✂️ Get a FREE haircut in the gym (Westwood students only)
We can't wait to welcome all of our Wildcats back for an amazing school year. See you there! 🐾
Pre-K School Supply Lists Are Here! 🎒
Our Pre-K school supply list for the 2026–2027 school year is now available! Be sure to check the list and gather everything your little learner needs for a great start to the school year.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Wildcats! ♥️🐾
Happy Retirement to Nurse Kathy! ❤️
This week, we celebrated all of her years of service, care, and dedication to our students and staff. Thank you for everything you have done and for always showing kindness and compassion to everyone around you.
You will truly be missed, and we wish you all the best in this exciting new chapter! 💐
Congratulations to Mrs. Anderson, Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Crane, Classified Staff of the Year! 🎉
Thank you both for all you do for our school. We are so grateful for you! ❤️🐾
As another amazing school year comes to an end, we want to thank our students, staff, and families for a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and memories.
We hope all of our Wildcats have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer! ❤️🐾 ☀️
We hope all of our Wildcats have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer! ❤️🐾 ☀️
Today we celebrate these amazing 5th grade graduates! 🎓🐾 We have watched them grow, learn, and prepare for their next big adventure in middle school. We are so proud of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments.
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! ❤️
https://photos.app.goo.gl/x9nsMdnVbLsybLH59
Today we celebrated our little Wildcats at PreK Graduation! 🎓🐾
We are so proud of how much they have learned and grown this year. They are excited and ready for their next big adventure, kindergarten! ❤️
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3sQRpnuykGjF3JRp7
Mrs. Hernandez's 4th grade DLI class had a great time learning about simple machines and creating their own!
Our Wildcats had so much fun during Fun Day/Field Day!
Our 5th graders especially enjoyed their last Field Day/Fun Day and ended the day with an exciting foam party!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this special day possible for our students! ❤️🐾
Our students brought their talents to the stage through singing, dancing, and so many great performances during the Talent Show!
We ended with a fun teacher dance that had everyone cheering and singing.
We are so proud of all of our talented Wildcats! ♥️🐾🎤
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Baron, DPS Substitute of the Year! 🎉
Mr. Baron always goes above and beyond and is always willing to help wherever needed.
Thank you for everything you do for our students and staff, Mr. Baron! We are proud to celebrate you! ❤️🐾
Bring your yearbook and get it signed by our very own Westie! ❤️🐾
Yearbook signing will take place on Wednesday, May 20. Students will be called throughout the morning to get their yearbooks signed.
Check out this week's Wildcat Weekly for important updates and reminders.
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/westwood-school/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-may-18-22-2026
Join us for Field Day/Fun Day on May 19 at Harmon Field as we celebrate the end of a great school year with a day full of fun, games, and excitement for our Wildcats! ❤️🐾🎉
Our 1st grade students had so much fun visiting Red Lobster! 🦞
During their visit, students learned all about lobsters, how a restaurant operates behind the scenes, and even had the opportunity to make their own biscuits! They ended the trip by enjoying a delicious lunch together.
Thank you, Red Lobster, for making this such a fun learning experience for our students!
