
Spring Break Holiday Reminder:
📌 Monday-Friday: March 31-April 4: Spring Break Holiday
📌 Monday, April 7: Return to School
Thank you for planning ahead!


Reading Rally and Community Celebration with Malcolm Mitchell to Inspire Dalton/Whitfield Students and Community
Dalton, GA - Believe Greater Dalton, in partnership with Dalton Public Schools, Whitfield County Schools, and a coalition of community organizations, is proud to announce a special Reading Rally and a community celebration featuring Super Bowl Champion, author, and literacy advocate Malcolm Mitchell. These two exciting events, taking place on April 8, celebrate the collective commitment of our community to literacy and inspiring a love of reading among students.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2106632


Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. Aguilar’s students at Park Creek School put their math skills to the test by creating “gardens” to practice finding area! By multiplying side lengths, they determined the space of each rectangular plot. As they "planted flowers," they planned how much room each one would need—bringing math to life in a fun and creative way!






Students in Mrs. Leonard's iLab at Roan School dive into hands-on STEM adventures! From controlling robots and exploring virtual reality to bringing dinosaurs into the classroom with augmented reality, these young innovators are always discovering something new. In the Makerspace, they invent and create, while Osmo helps bring their monster designs to life. Learning has never been more exciting!

Dalton High School Literary Team Finishes 2nd in State Competition
Dalton, GA – The Dalton High School Literary Team achieved an outstanding finish at the recent State Literary Competition, securing second place overall. Several students earned top individual honors in their respective categories.
Ellis Stephens was named State Champion in Dramatic Interpretation, while Lilli Sharp earned the State Champion title in Personal Essay. Jack Kersey and Hayden Poe secured the State Runner-Up position in Duo Interpretation, and Isa Wan was the State Runner-Up in Analytical Essay. Additionally, Andrea Marsh placed third in the state in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking.
The team’s strong performances contributed to their overall second-place finish in the state, marking another successful year for Dalton High School’s Literary Team.
https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2101605


Alba Gomez Named Westwood School’s Classified Staff Member of the Year
Dalton Public Schools is proud to recognize Alba Gomez as Westwood School's Classified Staff Member of the Year. A dedicated STEAM teacher and first-grade paraprofessional, Gomez is known for her commitment to student success, her willingness to go above and beyond for her colleagues, and her deep involvement in the school community.
Read more at DaltonPublicSchools.com


Classroom Spotlight: Lauryn Williams' Kindergarten class at Blue Ridge School recently explored their surroundings in an exciting 3D shape hunt! As they searched around the school, students identified spheres, cubes, cylinders, and more, turning their everyday environment into a hands-on learning adventure.

Dalton High School Announces JJ Trowell as New Softball Coach
Dalton High School is proud to announce the addition of JJ Trowell as its new softball coach. A former Dalton High scholar-athlete, Trowell brings a strong background in athletics, academics, and leadership to the program.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2098275


The clock is ticking! The deadline for kindergarten registration is quickly approaching—March 14, 2025. Don’t miss out—register your little one today to ensure they’re ready for the upcoming school year!



Our Pre-K Registration event was a huge success! We loved handing out free books as part of our DaltonReads! literacy initiative, fostering a love for reading from the very start. A huge thank you to our incredible staff, community members, and the amazing students from The Dalton Academy who provided translation services to support our families. We can’t wait to welcome our littlest learners to a fantastic year of growth, discovery, and fun!

Dalton High School DECA Students Advance to International Competition
Dalton, GA – Four Dalton High School students will represent Dalton Public Schools on the international stage as they compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida, from April 26-29, 2025. The competition will bring together top high school DECA members from around the world to compete for prestigious DECA glass trophies and scholarships.
Dalton High School’s DECA qualifiers are:
Garv Patel & Ayush Patel – Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making event
Steppanie Lucas & Andy Nguyen – Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making event
These students earned their spot at ICDC through outstanding performances at the Georgia DECA State Career Development Conference, where Garv and Ayush placed 8th overall in their event, and Steppanie and Andy placed 13th overall, qualifying as alternates. Tasneem Issa, who placed 10th in the Individual Hospitality and Tourism event, also qualified but has opted not to compete at the international level.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2098737


Brittany Hendon Named Brookwood School Teacher of the Year
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce Brittany Hendon as the Brookwood School Teacher of the Year. This marks the second time Hendon has received this honor, having also been recognized in 2017.
Hendon, a dedicated educator with 13 years of experience, was inspired to pursue teaching by the impactful educators in her own life.
"A desire to make a positive difference in the lives of children led me to pursue a career in teaching," Hendon shared. "I was constantly influenced by educators who cared for me and pushed me to not only succeed, but to excel."
Read more at DaltonPublicSchools.com


Board Highlights Now Available!
Stay informed! The March 2025 Board of Education Meeting Highlights are now available. Check out the key discussions and decisions from the latest meeting.
🔗https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/dalton-public-schools/newsletters/board-highlights-march-2025
📌 Please note: This is a recap, not the official meeting minutes.


Spring Break Holiday Reminder:
📌 Monday-Friday: March 31-April 4: Spring Break Holiday
📌 Monday, April 7: Return to School
Thank you for planning ahead!


Happy Pi(e) Day! 🎉🥧 Students at Roan School had a blast celebrating Pi Day with a fun (and messy!) fundraiser hosted by the Roan School PTO. After voting for a staff member to receive a pie in the face, lucky students were drawn to do the honors. Principal Anne Fetzer earned the most votes, but Ms. Luckey and Mrs. Green were such great sports that they joined in on the fun too! The biggest surprise? School Resource Officer Johnson’s name was drawn to pie Mrs. Green—talk about an unexpected twist!

District Social Studies Bee Winners
Students from across the district put their knowledge to the test in today's final round of the Social Studies Bee. After a series of challenging questions on U.S. history and geography, Xavi Martinez from Westwood School claimed first place, while Angel Herrera from City Park School earned the runner-up spot.
Congratulations to all our school and district champions!

Pre-K Registration kicks off next week—don’t miss this exciting first step in your child’s educational journey!
Is your child turning 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025? Then it's time to register them for pre-kindergarten classes for the upcoming school year!
Dalton Public Schools will have its annual pre-k registration event on Tuesday, March 18 from 7:30 AM - 6 PM and Wednesday, March 19 from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM at the Mack Gaston Community Center.
Please bring the following items for your child:
- Proof of Immunizations (GA Form 3231)
- Eye, Ear, and Dental Certificate (GA Form 3300)
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Address (Utility Bill in Parent's name and service address, or lease agreement)
- Medicaid or PeachCare Card (If Applicable)



As Georgia School Board Appreciation Week comes to a close, we extend our deepest gratitude to our Board of Education for their unwavering dedication to our students, staff, and community.
Matt Evans, Sam Sanders, Tulley Johnson, Jody McClurg, Manny Meza, and Dr. Steven Craft—your leadership guides us, your vision inspires us, and your impact shapes the future of Dalton Public Schools.
Thank you for all that you do!


CONGRATULATIONS TO TASNEEM ISSA: Dalton High School senior Tasneem Issa has been named the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen for 2024! This honor is awarded to one senior each year who exemplifies dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their home, school, and community.
We are incredibly proud of Tasneem for this well-deserved recognition and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes!
Read more about her achievement here: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2085818


The Elementary Soccer Championship was a huge success! ⚽🎉 Students from all six elementary schools showed off their skills in an exciting competition. A big thank you to the officials, teachers, staff, and student volunteers who made this tournament possible!