Learn More About the Proposed Millage Rate

Dalton Public Schools has created a webpage where families, staff and community members can find information about the districtā€™s proposed millage rate.

Visit the millage webpage here to view the Notice of Property Tax Increase, the Current Property Tax Digest and Five-Year History of Levy, public hearing information and additional details about the proposed millage rate. You can also view the official press release here.

You can also view our Vision for the DPS Tax Digest to learn more about the districtā€™s financial priorities and plans.

3 days ago, DPS Communications
Dalton Public Schools graphic titled ā€œ2026 Millage Rate Information,ā€ featuring the district logo and the text ā€œNotices, public hearing details and additional information.ā€ A photo of cheering students appears on the right.
Dalton High School Homecoming 2026: Cata-Fest ā€” Celebrations Across the World! šŸŽ‰šŸˆ

Dalton High School is celebrating Homecoming on Friday, September 25, 2026, with festivities running through the weekend.

Schedule of Events:
Pep Session: Friday, Sept 25 in the morning
Parade: Friday, Sept 25 at 4:00 PM (departs DHS; lineup/departure prep by 3:45 PM)
Coronation: Friday, Sept 25 at Halftime of the Football Game
Spirit Stick: Friday, Sept 25 between the 3rd and 4th Quarters
Homecoming Dance: Saturday, Sept 26

Parade & Alumni Information:
Featured Reunion Classes: 1976, 1986, 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016. Contact Amy.Gleaton@dalton.k12.ga.us to participate!

Read more about Dalton High's Homecoming events: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3094922
3 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
An informational graphic outlining the schedule and events for Dalton High School Homecoming 2026 on September 25 and 26.
Welcome to the Little Cats Family! šŸ±āœØ

Today, we officially kicked off our Little Cats orientation, and our hearts are so full! It was wonderful welcoming our youngest learners alongside their parents and guardians as they took their very first steps into this exciting new journey with Dalton Public Schools.

Seeing the bright smiles, curious eyes, and big energy in the building today reminded us just how special this program is. We are honored to partner with our families and cannot wait for a fantastic school year ahead filled with learning, growth, and fun!
4 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A woman with glasses holds a young child in a blue shirt on her lap as the child holds a pen and writes on a yellow folder. Other parents and children sit at surrounding tables in the brightly lit classroom environment.
A woman in a bright red blouse and plaid skirt holds a microphone and a "Little Cats" booklet while addressing an audience in a classroom. In the foreground, young children sit at round tables holding matching orientation booklets.
A toddler boy sitting in a light blue classroom chair holds a marker up toward the air, looking toward an adult sitting beside him at the desk. In the background, other families sit at desks participating in activities.
A man in a dark polo shirt sits at a gray table with a young boy wearing a gray shirt and jeans who holds a water bottle. In the foreground, a woman wearing a white top is seen partially out of focus, while classroom bulletin boards and a mounted TV display frame the background.
A woman in a beige blouse sits at a round wooden table, listening attentively as her young son, wearing a cap and patterned shirt, smiles and looks back at her while holding a pen over paper materials.
A woman wearing glasses and a black shirt sits beside her young son, who is dressed in a red t-shirt, at a small white classroom table with instructional materials laid out in front of them.
Multiple parents and young children sit at classroom tables reviewing paperwork. In the center, a mother holds an educational poster for her child, while other adults and children in the foreground look on attentively.
A young boy wearing a blue striped shirt plays with a small toy truck on top of a desk while his mother sits beside him smiling, with large windows providing natural light in the background.
A mother looking ahead while her child writes on a paper on the desk.
A woman with curly dark hair sits with a young child at a round blue table, reviewing printed forms alongside a red Coca-Cola can. A staff member in a green top stands nearby filling out papers.
Congratulations, Gabriela Ruelas!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate The Dalton Academy Class of 2026 graduate Gabriela Ruelas, who has been named to Junior Achievement of Georgiaā€™s third class of Nineteen Under Nineteen: Students to Watch!

This statewide recognition celebrates 19 outstanding young people from across Georgia who are making an impact through leadership, innovation and service.

During her time at The Dalton Academy, Gabriela grew from someone who was hesitant to speak in front of a crowd into a confident communicator and leader. As a four-year 3DE Ambassador, AP Scholar, student entrepreneur and president of her school store, Gabriela continually challenged herself to grow while making a difference for those around her.

Gabriela will receive a scholarship to support her future educational goals and will be recognized at the JA Northwest Georgia Business Hall of Fame gala in March 2027.

We are so proud of Gabriela and cannot wait to see what comes next!

Read more about Gabriela and this incredible recognition: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3105164
6 days ago, DPS Communications
Graphic congratulating Gabriela Ruelas of The Dalton Academy for being named to Junior Achievement of Georgiaā€™s third class of Nineteen Under Nineteen: Students to Watch. The design features Gabrielaā€™s portrait alongside the Junior Achievement of Georgia Nineteen Under Nineteen and The Dalton Academy logos.
Introducing the 2026ā€“27 Dalton High School Athletics Hall of Fame Class

Dalton High School is proud to announce eight outstanding individuals who will join the Dalton High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

Congratulations to the 2026ā€“27 inductees:

Gary Bramblett ā€” Football | Class of 1978
Taylor Dale ā€” Swim/Dive | Class of 2013
Whitney Deal ā€” Girls Basketball | Class of 2002
Joey Westmoreland ā€” Boys Basketball | Class of 1998
Carly Smith ā€” Cross Country/Track | Class of 2001
Eder Mora ā€” Soccer/Football | Class of 2015
Manny Pontonio ā€” Baseball/Coach
Lamar Hennon ā€” Community Contributor

Established in 2024, the Dalton High School Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes the athletes, coaches, teams and community contributors whose accomplishments and lasting impact have helped shape the proud legacy of Catamount athletics.

This yearā€™s inductees will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 22, followed by special recognition at the Dalton High School home football game on October 23.

Please join us in congratulating the newest members of the Dalton High School Athletics Hall of Fame!

READ MORE: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3103947
6 days ago, DPS Communications
Dalton High School Athletics Hall of Fame graphic featuring the Dalton cat logo in red, white and black on a textured red background. Text reads, ā€œAnnouncing the 2026 Inductees.ā€

Brookwood, Westwood, and Dalton High families: Free & Reduced Lunch Applications Are Now Available ā€“ in English & Spanish!

The 2026ā€“2027 Free & Reduced Lunch Application is open!

Everyone is encouraged to complete a new application each year, even if youā€™ve qualified in the past.
Submit your application by September 1, 2026. A new application is required each year, and last yearā€™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

šŸŽ Itā€™s About More Than a Meal!
āœ… Access to free or reduced prices on healthy, delicious meals
āœ… Discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams
āœ… Eligibility for college scholarships and academic programs
āœ… Helps maintain critical student services and enrichment programs

Take a few minutes to applyā€”itā€™s a small step that supports big opportunities for your student!

7 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
An English flyer titled "Now Open! FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS - More than a meal." The top image shows smiling children sitting together at a lunch table. Below are three featured benefits: School Funding: Maintains funding for student programs and services. Shown with a photo of a smiling girl holding books. SAT, ACT, AP Fees: Offers discounted exam fees and scholarship opportunities. Shown with a photo of high school graduates in red gowns. School Meals: Provides free or reduced prices for nutritious school meals. Shown with a photo of a young student selecting food in a cafeteria line. The bottom text instructs everyone to reapply annually by September 1, 2026, and notes that applications can be completed online or picked up at any school front office.
A Spanish flyer titled "Ā”Ya disponible! SOLICITUDES DE ALMUERZO GRATUITO O REDUCIDO - MĆ”s que una comida." The top image shows smiling children sitting together at a lunch table. Below are three featured benefits: Financiamiento escolar: Maintains funding for student programs and services. Shown with a photo of a smiling girl holding books. Costos de SAT, ACT y AP: Offers discounted exam fees and scholarship opportunities. Shown with a photo of high school graduates in red gowns. Comidas escolares: Provides free or reduced prices for nutritious school meals. Shown with a photo of a young student selecting food in a cafeteria line. The bottom text instructs all students to reapply annually by September 1, 2026, and notes that applications can be completed online or picked up at any school front office.
šŸŽ‰ Congratulations to The Dalton Academy senior Gabriela Mojica-Nava, who was selected to attend the prestigious Georgia Ready Summer Institute at the University of Georgia this summer! Gabriela earned her spot after qualifying for the Georgia Certificate of Merit, joining just 50 students chosen from 660 applicants statewide ā€” spending a week diving into workshops, admissions insights, and a peek at UGA's medical program. As Gabriela put it: college isn't as scary as it seems!

Way to go, Gabriela! šŸ†šŸŽ“

Read more about the Georgia Ready Summer Institute program: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3096231
11 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A square social media graphic framed by a black geometric pattern background, top Dalton Public Schools logo, and a curved red section at the bottom reading "Dalton Academy Senior Attends Georgia Ready Summer Institute at UGA" in bold white text. In the center is a portrait photo of a smiling young woman with highlighted hair, sunglasses on her head, and a polka-dot top holding her name badge attached to a red University of Georgia (UGA) Office of Academic and Community Engagement lanyard.
Classroom SpotlightšŸŒŸ

Math comes to life on Fridays in Macavan Kalafut's class at Dalton Junior High School!

Every Friday, Mr. Kalafut uses math-based games to reinforce the weekā€™s lessons. Recently, students split into three teams for Jeopardy: Math Edition, competing in categories covering absolute value, rational numbers, and irrational numbers. Great work, DJHS!
12 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A male teacher wearing a purple polo shirt and ID badge points his finger toward a 300-point square under the "Fractions" category on a digital interactive screen. The screen displays a Jeopardy-formatted math game with categories including Absolute Value, Decimals, Fractions, Rational/Irrational, and Trivia, along with team score counters at the bottom.
A teacher viewed in profile wears a light purple polo shirt and a smartwatch while writing on a whiteboard with a pink dry-erase marker. A blue cleaning cloth hangs on the board near a green sheet of paper clipped to the surface.
A male teacher stands in front of a large digital display pointing toward a math question reading "What are the two possible values of x if |x| = 14?". Surrounding the display are whiteboards, student desks, an office chair, and classroom supplies.
Three high school students sit side-by-side at individual desks in a classroom, each using a handheld scientific calculator. Water bottles sit on their desks, and wall cabinets with ambient under-cabinet lighting are visible in the background.
A female student wearing a black zip-up jacket sits at her desk, turning her head upward to listen to her teacher standing beside her. Other students in the background focus on their work at neighboring desks.
A male teacher in a purple polo shirt and dark trousers smiles while walking between rows of student desks. Behind him, a digital display asks "Is 18 ā€‹ rational or irrational?".
A teacher stands near the front of a room speaking and gesturing open-handed toward students seated at desks. Behind him sits a large display monitor loaded with an educational game board, flanked by whiteboards with colorful paper notes pinned to them.
A row of three high school girls sit at gray school desks, leaning over their work and typing into scientific calculators. Educational posters about careers and classroom rules decorate the background wall and door.
A male teacher with a tattoo on his forearm stands in a classroom speaking to students, holding one hand open in gesture. Behind him, a large flat-panel screen displays a 5x5 blue game board with point values ranging from 100 to 500.
A teacher wearing a purple polo shirt leans against a desk while holding a pink marker and talking with four students seated around him in a semicircle arrangement. A large whiteboard with colorful sticky notes hangs on the wall behind the group.
Don't forget!

There is no school on Monday, September 7, due to the Labor Day Holiday. We will see all of our students and staff back in school on Tuesday, September 8.

Have a great long weekend!
12 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A back-to-school themed graphic showing a child from behind holding a backpack. Overlaid text reads, ā€œDonā€™t forget! Labor Day Monday, September 7 Student and Staff Holiday.ā€ A red banner says ā€œNo School!ā€ and the Dalton Public Schools logo appears at the bottom.
PEACH TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Looking to support education and save on taxes? Learn how you can benefit from the Peach Tax Credit program with Dalton Public Schools!

Visit https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/peach-education-tax-credit for more details!
13 days ago, Communications Intern
PEACH TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Looking to support education and save on taxes? Learn how you can benefit from the Peach Tax Credit program with Dalton Public Schools! Visit https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/peach-education-tax-credit for more details!
šŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Dalton High School senior Andrea Najera, who was selected as a finalist and attended the prestigious Georgia Governor's Honors Program this summer! Andrea studied Communicative Arts, spending a month at Georgia Southern University alongside 600 other top students from across Georgia ā€” growing her passion for storytelling, which she also brings to life as manager of Dalton High's student newspaper, the Catamount Times.

Way to go, Andrea! šŸ†šŸ“°

Read more about the Governor's Honors Program: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3091967
13 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A news announcement graphic titled "Dalton High School Senior Attends Prestigious Georgia Governor's Honors Program" in bold white text at the bottom left, alongside the Dalton Public Schools logo at the bottom right. The background features a student wearing sunglasses, a black top, blue skirt, and a cream crocheted cardigan standing outdoors on a brick campus walkway. Behind her are brick entryway pillars with eagle medallions and a blue banner for "GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY".
Shalisa Love Named Dalton Education Foundation 2026 Tom Jones Educator of the Year

Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Shalisa Love has been named the 2026 Tom Jones Educator of the Year by the Dalton Education Foundation. With 15 years in education and 20 years in coaching, Love has made a profound impact on students, athletes, and the broader Dalton community. Having worked with students across elementary, middle, and high school, she currently serves as a CTAE educator leading the Teaching as a Profession Pathway.

Dalton Public Schools extends its sincere thanks to the Dalton Education Foundation for its continued support of teachers and schools. The foundation's commitment to recognizing and investing in educators helps strengthen the learning experiences of students across the district.

Read more about the Tom Jones Educator of the Year Award: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3081760
14 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A nighttime photo taken on a illuminated stadium football field featuring five individuals posing together. In the center, a woman wearing a red dress, a black "Teacher of the Year" sash, and dangling earrings holds a clear glass apple award while smiling at the camera. Surrounding her are four colleagues and supporters: a man on the far left in a white polo shirt with a button badge, a man in a red polo shirt, a man in a red Dalton "D" logo shirt, and a woman on the far right in a red polka-dot top.
Classroom Spotlight: Leadership in action at The Dalton Academy! šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø

In Captain Bill Jinwright's JROTC class, cadet leaders are taking charge in their brand-new facility, guiding new cadets through the precision and protocol of color guard operations. It's so inspiring to see our students building discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills every day!

#DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
17 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A JROTC cadet in a dark blue dress uniform with a yellow shoulder cord stands at attention in the foreground. Behind him, a female cadet holds the United States flag, while another cadet holds the Georgia state flag during a color guard practice in a hallway featuring a moss green accent wall.
Four students stand in formation on a marked gray floor during color guard practice. Two students wear JROTC dress uniforms and hold ceremonial rifles, while a female cadet in uniform holds the U.S. flag and a male student in a white Spider-Man hoodie holds the Georgia state flag.
Three students practice color guard drill in a school hallway with a green moss wall in the background. A female JROTC cadet holds the U.S. flag, a male student in a white hoodie holds the Georgia flag, and a male cadet in uniform stands behind them holding a ceremonial rifle.
A female JROTC cadet in uniform holds the United States flag while a male student in a white hoodie holds the Georgia state flag. They stand at attention on a taped gray floor in a large, bright room while other students watch.
A male JROTC cadet with blonde hair stands facing three other students during color guard practice in a hallway. The students in formation include a female cadet holding the U.S. flag, a male student holding the Georgia flag, and a male cadet holding a ceremonial rifle.
A JROTC cadet in full dress uniform stands addressing a line of six male high school students in casual clothing. They are standing on a gray floor marked with black tape lines inside a large, brightly lit multi-purpose room.
Two female students stand in formation on a marked gray floor holding flags during a practice session. The student on the left holds the United States flag, and the student on the right holds the Georgia state flag, while an adult instructor in a red polo shirt observes nearby.
Several students in casual clothing practice handling wooden ceremonial drill rifles in a large room with a gray floor. In the foreground, a student in a red polo shirt and argyle sweater vest watches while others practice movements behind him.
Multiple students are spread across a large practice room with a taped gray floor. In the center, two female students practice holding the U.S. and Georgia state flags aloft, while other students in the background practice with wooden ceremonial rifles under the supervision of an instructor.
A female student in a black shirt and a male student in a white hoodie hold the United States and Georgia state flags at attention. An instructor in a red polo shirt stands in the foreground observing their technique during a color guard practice session.
Leslie Felix Named Dalton High School 2025ā€“2026 Classified Staff Member of the YearāœØ

Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Leslie Felix has been named Dalton High School's 2025ā€“2026 Classified Staff Member of the Year.

Felix has worked in the front office at Dalton High School since August 2020, serving as one of the first points of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors. Felix said the role has strengthened her commitment to creating a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through the school's doors.

Dalton Public Schools congratulates Leslie Felix on being named Dalton High School's 2025ā€“2026 Classified Staff Member of the Year and thanks her for the dedication she shows to students and staff each day.

Read more about the Dalton High School Classified Staff Member of the Year: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3069878
19 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A promotional graphics flyer celebrating "Classified Staff of the Year" against a dark gray background. On the left, bold red text reads "Classified Staff of the Year" with "#CATAMOUNTS" underneath in a red box, and the Dalton Public Schools logo at the bottom left. On the right, a smiling woman named Leslie Felix wears a bright red t-shirt, necklace, and lanyard while holding an award and an envelope. Her name "FELIX Leslie" is displayed in large white and red typography at the bottom right above "Dalton High School".
Classroom Spotlight: Math comes to life at Blue Ridge School! šŸŽ²āœØ

Layla Jarvisā€™ students got a hands-on lesson in place value by turning into human base-ten blocksā€”filling a giant "ONES" grid on the floor, grouping together with a string when they reached 10, and moving to the "TENS" spot to build teen numbers. They then headed to their desks to practice the concept with colored blocks and paper charts.

Way to make math interactive and fun! #DaltonPublicSchools #LearnLeadSucceed
20 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A female teacher in a blue top and lanyards stands over a group of elementary students participating in a structured line-up activity inside a classroom. To the left, colorful student backpacks hang on hooks along the wall near educational posters.
A teacher holds up a small handheld whiteboard showing the number 17 broken down into tens and ones, pointing to counting blocks on a worksheet in front of a young student seated at a yellow desk.
A female teacher in a blue top and lanyards stands over a group of elementary students participating in a structured line-up activity inside a classroom. To the left, colorful student backpacks hang on hooks along the wall near educational posters.
A female teacher in a blue top and lanyards stands over a group of elementary students participating in a structured line-up activity inside a classroom. To the left, colorful student backpacks hang on hooks along the wall near educational posters.
A female teacher in a blue top and lanyards stands over a group of elementary students participating in a structured line-up activity inside a classroom. To the left, colorful student backpacks hang on hooks along the wall near educational posters.
A female teacher in a blue top and lanyards stands over a group of elementary students participating in a structured line-up activity inside a classroom. To the left, colorful student backpacks hang on hooks along the wall near educational posters.
A female teacher in a blue top and lanyards stands over a group of elementary students participating in a structured line-up activity inside a classroom. To the left, colorful student backpacks hang on hooks along the wall near educational posters.
Two elementary school boys sit across from each other at a bright yellow table, organizing colorful plastic connecting blocks on math worksheets.
šŸ¾ Introducing Little Cats Registration for the 2026ā€“2027 School Year! šŸ¾

We are excited to kick off interest for the upcoming school year! Due to high interest in the Little Cats program, we are launching an online interest form to help us manage our list and prioritize our Dalton Public Schools families.

šŸ‘‰ Complete the Interest Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gFYg6YRaWUiHRBVlO6te8n1WeX2ijElOpoLli1Zc05pUME40WVUyN0VWRVlZNzc5V1pMUzg4WDMzOS4u&origin=QRCode

Important Details:
-Waiting List Placement: Submitting the form adds your child to the Little Cats waiting/contact listā€”it does not guarantee enrollment or placement.

-DPS Priority: Priority placement is given to families who reside within the Dalton Public Schools attendance zone.

-Follow-Up: As spaces become available, a Little Cats representative will contact families directly with additional information and next steps for enrollment.

Ready to get started? Click the link (or scan the QR code on the flyer) to add your child to the list! šŸ“±āœØ
21 days ago, Ashley Grycz
A flyer titled "Now Enrolling! LITTLE CATS - PARENT & CHILD CLASSES FOR 3 AND 4-YEAR-OLDS!" featuring the Dalton Public Schools logo and a smiling young boy in a blue shirt alongside cartoon mountain lion illustrations. The body text announces that registration for the 2026ā€“2027 Little Cats Program is open and explains that filling out the interest form adds families to the waitlist. The bottom includes location details for Roan Resource Center (400 Vann Circle, Dalton, GA), a QR code for registration, contact information for Saira Laruy (706-463-7631 / Saira.Laruy@dalton.k12.ga.us), and a footer reading "PRE-K COMMUNITY CLASSES | INTERGENERATIONAL | AM & PM".
A Spanish flyer titled "Ya Matriculando LITTLE CATS - Ā”CLASES PARA PADRES E HIJOS PARA NIƑOS DE 3 Y 4 AƑOS!" featuring the Dalton Public Schools logo and a smiling young boy in a blue shirt alongside cartoon mountain lion illustrations. The text announces open enrollment for the 2026ā€“2027 Little Cats (PequeƱo Gatitos) program and directs parents to complete the interest form to be placed on the waiting list. The bottom contains address details for Centro de Recursos de Roan (400 Vann Circle, Dalton, GA), a QR code, contact information for Saira Laruy (706-463-7631 / Saira.Laruy@dalton.k12.ga.us), and a footer reading "CLASES COMUNITARIAS DE PREESCOLAR | INTERGENERACIONALES | POR LA MAƑANA Y POR LA TARDE".
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce the Game Ball winner for the month of August: Amy Sherman, 21st Century Program Director.

Sherman leads Dalton Public Schoolsā€™ 21st Century Community Learning Center programs, a federally funded initiative that extends learning beyond the traditional school day by providing students with additional academic support, enrichment opportunities and engaging experiences designed to help them thrive.

Through her leadership, Sherman helps ensure students have access to meaningful opportunities that strengthen academic skills, encourage exploration and provide additional support for success in school and beyond.

šŸ‘‰ Read more about the August Game Ball Winner: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3075592
21 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A bald man in a blue striped polo shirt stands beside a woman wearing a black dress and a colorful floral cardigan inside a school facility. The woman smiles as she holds a black-and-white soccer ball award. To their left, a large interactive display screen presents a "Game Ball" recognition page.
Participants seated at tables in a brightly lit room during a meeting or workshop. In the background focus, a woman in a floral cardigan works on a laptop next to another attendee, while colleagues sit in the foreground at desks equipped with computers and notebooks.
A bald man in a blue striped polo shirt presents a black-and-white soccer ball award to a woman wearing a dark dress and a colorful floral cardigan. They stand together in an indoor meeting space with an interactive digital display in the background showing a recognition program screen.

Brookwood, Westwood, and Dalton High families: Free & Reduced Lunch Applications Are Now Available ā€“ in English & Spanish!

The 2026ā€“2027 Free & Reduced Lunch Application is open!

Everyone is encouraged to complete a new application each year, even if youā€™ve qualified in the past.
Submit your application by September 1, 2026. A new application is required each year, and last yearā€™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

šŸŽ Itā€™s About More Than a Meal!
āœ… Access to free or reduced prices on healthy, delicious meals
āœ… Discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams
āœ… Eligibility for college scholarships and academic programs
āœ… Helps maintain critical student services and enrichment programs

Take a few minutes to applyā€”itā€™s a small step that supports big opportunities for your student!

21 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
An English flyer titled "Now Open! FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS - More than a meal." The top image shows smiling children sitting together at a lunch table. Below are three featured benefits: School Funding: Maintains funding for student programs and services. Shown with a photo of a smiling girl holding books. SAT, ACT, AP Fees: Offers discounted exam fees and scholarship opportunities. Shown with a photo of high school graduates in red gowns. School Meals: Provides free or reduced prices for nutritious school meals. Shown with a photo of a young student selecting food in a cafeteria line. The bottom text instructs everyone to reapply annually by September 1, 2026, and notes that applications can be completed online or picked up at any school front office.
A Spanish flyer titled "Ā”Ya disponible! SOLICITUDES DE ALMUERZO GRATUITO O REDUCIDO - MĆ”s que una comida." The top image shows smiling children sitting together at a lunch table. Below are three featured benefits: Financiamiento escolar: Maintains funding for student programs and services. Shown with a photo of a smiling girl holding books. Costos de SAT, ACT y AP: Offers discounted exam fees and scholarship opportunities. Shown with a photo of high school graduates in red gowns. Comidas escolares: Provides free or reduced prices for nutritious school meals. Shown with a photo of a young student selecting food in a cafeteria line. The bottom text instructs all students to reapply annually by September 1, 2026, and notes that applications can be completed online or picked up at any school front office.
šŸ† Help Honor the Catamounts Who Made History! šŸ†

The search is on for the third class of the Dalton High School Athletics Hall of Fame!

Do you know a former athlete, coach, team, or community contributor whose impact on Dalton High School athletics deserves to be recognized? Now is your opportunity to help preserve the rich history and tradition of Catamount athletics by submitting a nomination.

Since its establishment in 2024, the Dalton High School Athletics Hall of Fame has celebrated the individuals and teams whose excellence, leadership, and dedication have shaped generations of Catamounts. Now it's time to recognize the next class of legends.
Nominations close on August 24, 2026.

If you've nominated someone in the past, we encourage you to update and resubmit your nomination to ensure the Hall of Fame Committee has the most complete and current information available.

Submit your nomination today:
šŸ”—https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIAsY8STEViTR8R5Y6UyRtXUpHNpFp4YXVxl9yoEDV1XeGjg/viewform
26 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A graphic logo for the "DALTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME" set against a textured, dark red background with scattered black debris accents. The central feature is a black shield with a white inner border containing a stylized red and white catamount head logo. The text "DALTON HIGH SCHOOL" is arched across the top inside the shield, "ATHLETICS" is written near the bottom, and a black ribbon banner across the base reads "HALL OF FAME" in bold white lettering.
Angie Edwards Named Blue Ridge School 2025ā€“2026 Teacher of the YearāœØ

Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Angie Edwards has been named Blue Ridge School's 2025ā€“2026 Teacher of the Year. Edwards teaches ESOL and EIP to students in grades K-5 at Blue Ridge School, where she has spent her entire 13-year teaching career.

"After more than a decade at Blue Ridge, I see the school as much more than my workplace," Edwards said. "It is the community where I have grown as a teacher, built lasting relationships, and invested a significant part of my life."

Dalton Public Schools congratulates Angie Edwards on being named Blue Ridge School's 2025ā€“2026 Teacher of the Year and thanks her for the dedication she shows to students each day.

Read more about the Blue Ridge School Teacher of the Year: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/3069841
26 days ago, Dalton Public Schools Communications
A promotional graphic celebrating "Teacher of the Year" against a light gray background with a faint jaguar mascot watermark. On the left, bold red text reads "Teacher of the Year" with "#JAGUARS" in a red box below, and the Dalton Public Schools logo sits at the bottom left. On the right, a smiling woman named Angie Edwards wears glasses, a miniature sombrero headband, a festive rainbow poncho, a taco necklace, and holds a glass award plaque. Her name "EDWARDS Angie" is printed in large white and red typography at the bottom right above "Blue Ridge School".