We’re so excited to welcome back our former students for a special Senior Walk through the halls of the 405!

Date:  Monday, May 11

Time: 1:00 PM (Line up at 12:45 PM)

Location: City Park Elementary School

Our soon-to-be graduates will stroll the halls they once walked as little ones, and we can't wait to celebrate their journey from elementary to high school!  It's a moment to reflect, cheer them on, and see how far they've come.

Let's show them all the love and support as they prepare to take on the world! 

Feel free to join us in cheering on these incredible seniors as they make their way through the school! 

 

Kona Ice will be at City Park on Monday, May 11!

 

$3 per cup! Please bring exact change.

 

All grades will have a special time to visit!

PAWS loves field day, and it will be here soon!

Here is the schedule and some important information to know:

Students report to school as normal.

All field days will be held at the Harmon Field Practice Field.  PreK Field Day will be in the GYM.

If there is inclement weather, field day will be inside the City Park Gym. We will notify of any changes.

Students will walk to the field with their classes.

All field days will last approximately two hours each.

All visitors must stay in the viewing area outside the fence.

Remember to bring your lawn chairs.

No outside food or drinks allowed inside the fence.

Students are encouraged to bring water, a towel for sitting, and sunscreen.

Students must return to the school with their classes. There are no early check-outs at

Field Day.

 

All student devices will be collected on Wednesday, May 13.

Students will come with their classes to the media center to turn in their assigned device and charger.

Please make sure your student has both items with them at school on this date. 

We are excited to celebrate our students during our upcoming End of Year Awards Ceremonies!

Families are warmly invited to attend and join us as we recognize a wonderful year of learning and growth.

Please note a few important reminders:

For safety reasons, no balloons will be allowed.

Early checkouts on these days are not encouraged and will be unexcused.

During the ceremony, all classes will participate in our “Walk and Wave”, giving every student a chance to be recognized on stage.

While all families are welcome to attend, please keep in mind that not every student will receive an individual award. Families of students receiving awards will be notified in advance by their child’s homeroom teacher.

We look forward to celebrating together and appreciate your support in making these events special for our students!

Awards Days dates and times are:

May 19, 2026 - Tuesday

Kinder–9:00-10:00

3rd grade–11:00-12:00

May 20, 2026 - Wednesday

1st grade–9:00-10:00

2nd grade–10:30-11:30

4th grade–1:00-2:00

Thursday, May 21, 2026 

PreK–9:00-10:00

5th grade–12:30-2:30

May 11--DPS Senior Visit 1:00 PM

Kona Ice

 

May 12--Glee Club Concert 9:30 AM and Field Trip 10:30 AM

2nd Grade Field Trip

Last Day of Specials

 

May 13--Field Day (2/3); Device Collection

 

May 14--Field Day (K/1); 2nd Grade SplashPAD

 

May 15--Field Day (4/5); 2nd Grade SplashPAD

 

May 18--Kinder to SplashPAD; PreK Field Day; Brain Boosters

 

May 19--Grades K and 3 Awards; PreK to SplashPAD; Brain Boosters

 

May 20--Grades 1, 2, and 4 Awards; Brain Boosters

 

May 21--PreK and 5th Grade Awards; Brain Boosters

 

May 22--Last Day;

Pep Session 9:00 AM;

5th Grade CATwalk 11:00 AM

Early Release 12:15--no ASP

Report Cards

It's hard to believe but our last day of school will be here before we know it!

It will be on Friday, May 22 and will feature our last PAWS and Applause Pep Session at 9:00 AM and our annual 5th Grade CATwalk at 11:00 AM.

The last day is also an early dismissal day, so please remember there will be no ASP.  Early check outs are not encouraged. 

Students will be released at 12:15 PM. 

Dalton Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of its 2026 Summer Programs and Camps! Families now have access to a wide variety of fun, educational, and enriching experiences to keep students engaged throughout the summer months.

This year’s offerings include:

Academic Camps like CATapult, Kid City, and the Summer Transition Program.

Athletic Camps hosted by Hammond Creek Middle, Dalton Junior High, Dalton High School and The Dalton Academy, featuring basketball, football, volleyball, cheerleading, tennis, soccer, softball, and speed & agility training.

Community Camps that provide even more options for families seeking engaging summer activities across the Dalton-Whitfield County area.

Dalton Reads! Literacy Events: 

As part of our ongoing Dalton Reads! initiative, we invite children and families to join us this summer for free books and fun, engaging literacy activities that inspire a love of reading. Our pop-up events offer more than just book giveaways. We will also have resources available to help families support Kindergarten readiness, including practical tips and guidance for learning at home. These opportunities are designed to build confidence for the upcoming school year while making reading exciting and accessible for everyone. Keep an eye out for the Dalton Reads van at each site so you know where to find us! 

Parents who attend will be entered to win a literacy basket—and if you attend all 5 sites, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a gift card!

Families can view the full schedule of camps and register online by visiting:
Dalton Public Schools Summer Programs

Dalton Public Schools is proud to offer free lunch for all children 18 and under from June 1 to July 17 as part of our Summer Nutrition Program.

No registration required. Just stop by and enjoy a healthy meal.

Find more information and view summer meal locations here: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/.../summer-feeding...