Dalton Junior High School

Dalton Junior High School

Game Day!

It’s a full day of football at Dalton Stadium as all three teams take on Rome:

🏈 HOME | Football vs. Rome | Dalton Stadium | 6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM | 8th: 2:00 PM

Come out and support the Cats!
2 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. A football player in a Dalton uniform is pictured in a defensive stance. Dalton Football hosts Rome at Dalton Stadium, with 6th Grade playing at 10:00 a.m., 7th Grade at 12:00 p.m., and 8th Grade at 2:00 p.m.
Making Literacy Count in Math

Our Math PLC continues to make time for teachers to learn from one another!

This week, Mrs. Jennifer Woodson led our team in exploring ways to incorporate more reading and writing into the math classroom. Mrs. Woodson shared simple, engaging strategies for using writing as a warm-up, including ideas like “Math Meme Monday” and “Theorem Thursday,” where students respond to short prompts as they enter the classroom.

These strategies help us continue our district-wide focus on literacy by giving students more opportunities to read, write, explain, and communicate their mathematical thinking. Math is more than finding the answer, it’s being able to communicate the thinking that gets you there! ✏️➗📚
4 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
An over-the-shoulder view of a brightly lit school classroom or library space where several educators sit around white tables arranged in a circle for a professional development meeting. Open laptops, coffee mugs, water bottles, and school supplies rest on the tables. In the front of the room, a large digital monitor displays a slide titled "PLC 9/1/26" alongside the M8 logo and text about literacy team goals. Classroom whiteboards and posters, including a "SHOUT OUT" bulletin board, adorn the surrounding walls.
A wide-angle view shows a group of educators seated around white tables during a professional development meeting in a classroom. In the foreground, attendees sit facing a large digital display at the front displaying a slide titled "Friday." Open laptops, water bottles, and notebooks rest on the tables. Decorative whiteboards, a "SHOUT OUT" bulletin board, and bookshelves line the surrounding walls.
Making Waves from the Start!

🌊 Our 8th grade scientists have explored wave types using slinkies and ropes. They participated in a Wave Design Challenge where they created their own waves, and compared their waves with partners.
4 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Students in a science classroom using a slinky to make waves. 3 students are sitting around a black table with papers, a water bottle, slinky, and rope on the table.
Two students in a science classroom making waves using a rope.
Students in a science classroom making waves using a rope.
Two students in a science classroom, each holding a graph showing wave lengths.
Two students in a science classroom working on a project at a black table with papers, glue sticks, and scissors.
Two students in a science classroom. A female student in a whit shirt giving the "thumbs up" to the camera. The male student is writing on a paper on a black table.
Student in the foreground sitting at a table working on science classwork. Students in the background doing the same.
Two students in a science classroom working on a project on a yellow posterboard.

We are pleased to inform you that our Title I documents are now available for your review on our school website.

These important documents include the Comprehensive Needs Assessment, School Improvement Plan, Family Engagement Plan, and School-Parent Compact.

Providing easy access to these materials reflects our commitment to transparency and partnership with families. We encourage you to explore these documents to better understand the initiatives and strategies in place to support student achievement and foster family involvement.

Visit our website by clicking here to view the documents:

4 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Dalton Junior High School Logo (red D with a cougar head in the center) with the words Dalton Junior High School, and a link to the 2026-2027 Comprehensive Needs Assessment, School Improvement Plan, Family Engagement Plan, and School-Parent Compact.
⚡️ JOLTS OF THE MONTH ⚡️

Congratulations to our Jolts of the Month! These students stand out for their positive attitudes, strong work ethic, kindness toward others, and great behavior both in and out of the classroom. They consistently make good choices, work hard, and bring positive energy to Team J.

They’ve brought the right kind of energy to Team J all month long! ⚡️
4 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
A cartoon-style lightning bolt character and a cartoon cougar, both dressed in black and yellow outfits with hats, pose dynamically against a white background. The lightning bolt character is on the left, and the cougar is on the right. A student's photo is in the center with the words "Jolt of the Month" written in yellow across the bottom of the screen.
Faint background of logo with red D with a black and white cougar head in the center with the name Amelia in yellow across it.
A cartoon-style lightning bolt character and a cartoon cougar, both dressed in black and yellow outfits with hats, pose dynamically against a white background. The lightning bolt character is on the left, and the cougar is on the right. A student's photo is in the center with the words "Jolt of the Month" written in yellow across the bottom of the screen.
Faint background of logo with red D with a black and white cougar head in the center with the name Jovanny in yellow across it.
Game Day!

Academic Team and 6th Grade Volleyball are both on the road today:

📚 AWAY | Academic Team vs. Red Top | @ Red Top | 5:00 PM

🏐 AWAY | 6th Grade Volleyball vs. Red Bud | @ Red Bud | 5:00 PM

Go make it happen, Cats!
4 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. An Academic Team student and a volleyball player in Dalton uniforms are pictured. Academic Team travels to Red Top for a 5:00 p.m. competition. Sixth Grade Volleyball travels to Red Bud for a 5:00 p.m. match.
🌟 August Teacher of the Month: Nikki West! 🌟

Congratulations to Mrs. Nikki West, our August Teacher of the Month! 🎉

Mrs. West has made a tremendous effort to intentionally implement HLP 7 strategies in her social studies classroom, creating meaningful opportunities for students to engage, think, and learn. We appreciate her commitment to growing as an educator and doing what’s best for her students every day! 💙

👏 Way to show up and show out, Mrs. West!
5 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Four adults pose in a school hallway while holding a large handmade “Teacher of the Month!” sign featuring red, white, and gray school mascot illustrations, including paw prints, and a cougar..
🔥 SCHEDULE UPDATE

Today’s Roadrunner XC Classic has been postponed due to the projected heat index.

We will share the new meet date as soon as it becomes available. Stay cool today!
5 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Graphic announcing that today’s cross country meet has been postponed due to the projected heat index. A cartoon red running shoe appears overheated, wearing sunglasses and wiping sweat from its forehead. Text reads, “Even our shoes aren’t that tough” and “Stay cool. We’ll run another day!”
⛳ It was a great night on the course for Dalton Middle Golf!

The boys and girls teams took on Cass and Woodland in last night’s match, with both teams battling hard from start to finish. The boys came away with the win, while the girls earned a strong 2nd-place finish!

Be sure to congratulate our golfers when you see them!

They’ll be back on the course next Thursday. Come out and support Dalton Middle Golf!
5 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Dalton Middle Golf tournament results graphic featuring a team photo of student golfers in red uniforms at Spring Lakes Golf Club. The team competed against Woodland and Cass on Monday, August 31. The boys placed first, and the girls placed second. The red, black, and cream graphic is styled like a tournament credential with a “Cats Golf” lanyard and the words “Two Schools. One Program.” and “Legendary.”
Game Day!

The Cats are in action across three sports today, with softball at home and volleyball and cross country in town at Edwards Park:

🥎 HOME | Varsity Softball vs. Woodland | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM

🏐 AWAY | Volleyball @ Rockmart | JV: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM

👟 Cross Country | Roadrunner XC Classic @ Edwards Park | Girls: 5:15 PM | Boys: 5:45 PM

Let’s get after it, Cats!
5 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. Student-athletes representing softball, volleyball, and cross country are pictured. Varsity Softball hosts Woodland at Jim Middleton Fields at 5:00 p.m. Volleyball travels to Rockmart, with JV at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 6:00 p.m. Cross Country competes in the Roadrunner XC Classic at Edwards Park, with the girls racing at 5:15 p.m. and boys at 5:45 p.m.
🥎 BIG RED WIN!

Varsity Softball picked up a 7–4 win over Calhoun! Strong pitching and consistent hitting kept the Cats rolling, highlighted by a HUGE three-run homer from Sophia Chavarria!

Great team win, Cats!
6 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics graphic celebrating the Varsity Softball Cats’ 7–4 win over Calhoun. The design features a photo of Lady Cats player Sophie Chavarria, #24, holding a softball in front of a chain-link fence. Large text reads “CATS WIN!” and “Varsity Softball Defeats Calhoun.” A final score box shows Dalton 7, Calhoun 4. Text highlights Chavarria’s three-run home run that helped lead Dalton to the win. The graphic uses a vintage newspaper design in red, black, and cream with “Two Schools. One Program.” across the top and “Go Cougars! Go Tigers!” at the bottom.
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics photo showing the Varsity Lady Cats softball team celebrating together on the field. Players in black uniforms with red socks gather near home plate, smiling and congratulating one another after a play. The photo is framed with red stars, black lines, the Dalton D logo, and a black paw print.
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics action photo showing a Varsity Lady Cats softball player at bat. Wearing a black uniform, red socks, and a black helmet with a red paw logo, the batter stands ready at the plate with a colorful bat raised over her shoulder. The photo is framed with red stars, black lines, the Dalton D logo, and a black paw print.
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics action photo showing a Varsity Lady Cats softball pitcher delivering a pitch. The player, wearing a black uniform with red socks, is captured mid-stride with the softball raised in her pitching hand and her glove extended forward. A teammate stands in the background. The photo is framed with red stars, black lines, the Dalton D logo, and a black paw print.
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics action photo showing a Varsity Lady Cats softball player, #16, running the bases. She wears a black uniform, red socks, and a black helmet with a red paw logo and is pictured stepping off a base while looking toward the field. The photo is framed with red stars, black lines, the Dalton D logo, and a black paw print.
Game Day!

Academic Team and volleyball are both competing at home today:

📚 HOME | Academic Team vs. Rockmart | DJHS | 5:00 PM

🏐 HOME | Volleyball vs. Westside | HCMS Gym | 6th: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM

Let’s make it a great one, Cats!
6 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. An Academic Team student and a volleyball player in Dalton uniforms are pictured. Academic Team hosts Rockmart at DJHS at 5:00 p.m. Volleyball hosts Westside at the HCMS Gym, with 6th Grade at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 6:00 p.m.
Game Day!

It's a busy day at home with softball, volleyball, and golf all in action:

🥎 HOME | Varsity Softball vs. Calhoun | 4:30 PM | Jim Middleton Fields

🏐 HOME | Volleyball vs. Red Bud | HCMS Gym | JV: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM

⛳ HOME | Golf @ Spring Lakes | Dalton (Host), Cass & Woodland

Good luck, Cats!
7 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. Three student-athletes representing softball, volleyball, and golf are pictured. Varsity Softball plays Calhoun at Jim Middleton Fields at 4:30 p.m. Volleyball hosts Red Bud at the HCMS Gym, with JV at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 6:00 p.m. Golf competes at Spring Lakes against Cass and Woodland, with Dalton serving as host.
It's Game Day!

It's a full Saturday for the Cats:

👟 AWAY | Cross Country | Hurricane Alley @ Dellinger Park | Girls: 8:00 AM | Boys: 8:20 AM

🏈 AWAY | Football @ Campbell | 6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM | 8th: 2:00 PM

Good luck to Cross Country and all three football teams!
9 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. Two cross country runners and a football player in Dalton uniforms are pictured. Cross Country competes at Hurricane Alley at Dellinger Park, with girls racing at 8:00 a.m. and boys at 8:20 a.m. Football plays at Campbell: 6th Grade at 10:00 a.m., 7th Grade at 12:00 p.m., and 8th Grade at 2:00 p.m.
Game Day!

It’s a home match day for Dalton Middle Volleyball:

🏐 HOME | 6th Grade vs. Christian Heritage | HCMS | 4:30 PM
🏐 HOME | Varsity vs. Christian Heritage | HCMS | 5:30 PM

Come out and support the Cats!
11 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. Two middle school volleyball players in Dalton uniforms are pictured in action. Sixth Grade Volleyball plays Christian Heritage at HCMS at 4:30 p.m., followed by Varsity Volleyball against Christian Heritage at HCMS at 5:30 p.m.
⛳ The Cats hit the course yesterday, with both teams putting together strong performances!

The girls brought home the win, finishing ahead of Cartersville, Woodland, Red Bud, and Rockmart!

Hannah Granillo and Allie Claire Coon led the way with standout performances.

The boys earned a second-place finish, coming in just behind Cartersville.

Liam Rodriguez led the team and claimed low medalist honors for the match!

Great work, Cats!
12 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Graphic for Dalton Middle Golf match results. A team photo shows 10 middle school golfers wearing matching red Dalton Golf shirts and red caps on a sunny golf course. The black, red, and white design features large text reading “MATCH RESULTS,” with a red banner that says “Great Job, Cats!” and the phrase “A Strong Day on the Course!” A golf ball featuring the red Dalton “D” logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Game Day!

JV Softball takes on Christian Heritage today:

🥎 HOME | JV Softball v. Christian Heritage | Jim Middleton Fields | 4:30 PM

Good luck, Cats!

12 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. A middle school softball player wearing a Dalton uniform is pictured holding a bat. JV Softball plays Christian Heritage at Jim Middleton Fields at 4:00 p.m.
Game Day!

The Cats are hitting the course at Fields Ferry:

⛳ TEAMS: Dalton | Red Bud (Host) | Cartersville | Rockmart | Woodland

Good luck to our golfers!
13 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. A middle school golfer is pictured completing a swing. Golf match at Fields Ferry featuring Dalton, Red Bud (host), Cartersville, Rockmart, and Woodland.
DJHS Receives Prestigious Math Award

In 2024 the Georgia Department of Education has recognized schools with exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics as Math Leaders. Awards are given at the elementary, middle, and high school levels based on the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above on Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments.

DJHS offers both 8th Grade Math and Algebra: Concepts and Connections. Due to outstanding growth and achievement in the 2024-2025 school, DJHS received the Math Leader Award! The 2025-2026 math department is carrying the banner with pride and striving to add additional achievements for the 2026-2027 school year.
14 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Group of educators standing in a school hallway holding a Georgia’s Masters of Mathematics banner, surrounded by four achievement ribbons recognizing student accomplishments in mathematics.
Banner for Georgia’s Masters of Mathematics featuring colorful graphics, math equations, student silhouettes, and the message ‘Elevating achievement for students through mathematics.’ Presented by the Georgia Department of Education and State School Superintendent Richard Woods.
Four colorful achievement ribbons hanging against a white brick wall. The ribbons recognize 2025, Distinguished Achievement, 8th Grade Outstanding Growth, and High School Outstanding Achievement.
Game Day!

Three teams hit the road today:

🥎 AWAY | Varsity Softball @ Cass Middle | 4:30 PM

🏐 AWAY | JV Volleyball @ Woodland | 5:00 PM
🏐 AWAY | Varsity Volleyball @ Woodland | 6:00 PM

Good luck, Cats!
14 days ago, Dalton Junior High School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. A softball player appears on the left and a volleyball player on the right. Monday's events: Varsity Softball at Cass Middle at 4:30 p.m.; JV Volleyball at Woodland at 5:00 p.m.; Varsity Volleyball at Woodland at 6:00 p.m. Decorative softball and volleyball graphics accompany the event listings.