Our talented theatre students from The Dalton Academy and Dalton High School competed in the GHSA One-Act Play regional competitions last week! 

• November 10 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM - DPS Board of Education - Work Session

• November 10 | 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM - DPS Board of Education - Regular Meeting

• November 21 - Virtual Learning Day

Friday, November 21 is a virtual learning day. School will be closed for Thanksgiving from Nov. 24-28. We'll see everyone back on Monday, Dec. 1! 🦃🍁

Looking for food assistance in the Dalton area? Click the link below to see a full list of local organizations offering free meals and pantry support. The list includes details in both English and Spanish for your convenience.

👉 View the full list of food assistance locations

Dalton Public Schools has launched Excellence in Action, a new districtwide campaign celebrating the students, staff, and community partnerships that make our schools thrive. Discover inspiring stories, classroom spotlights, and ways to get involved!

👉 Explore the Excellence in Action campaign
#ExcellenceInActionDPS

Dalton Public Schools has created short videos in English and Spanish to help families understand the Amira reading assessment — including what it is, who takes it, why it matters, and how parents can support their child’s success.

📘 Watch in English or Español.

You can make a real difference! Download the Purposity app to help meet the needs of Dalton Public Schools students in our community. Every small act of kindness helps students succeed — one need at a time.

Here’s the November Calendar of Events from the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library! Check out all the exciting programs and activities happening this month for readers of all ages.

Here’s the November Calendar of Events from the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library! Check out all the exciting programs and activities happening this month for readers of all ages.

Dalton Parks & Recreation is now accepting registrations for boys and girls ages 3–14! Join the fun and build your skills this season. Registration is just $25 per player — sign up online at www.daltonparks.org or call 706-218-5404. Hurry, registration ends November 7th!

GaDOE has partnered with Tutored by Teachers to offer Georgia Milestones test prep for third grade literacy/ELA from November 3 through 8. This statewide tutoring series will cover phonemic awareness, decoding, morphology, and comprehension. These sessions are also a great refresher for elementary teachers. Information and Registration.  

The 2025–2026 Free & Reduced Lunch Application is still open! Everyone is encouraged to complete a new application each year, even if you’ve qualified in the past. Apply online or pick up a paper copy at the front office of any Dalton school.

• ENGLISH: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.../DistrictR.../DaltonPS_GA...

• SPANISH: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.../DistrictR.../DaltonPS_GA...

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!

Dalton Public Schools proudly congratulates Blue Ridge School for earning the Distinguished Recognition Level for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for the 2024–2025 school year. This recognition places Blue Ridge among a select group of schools in Georgia honored for demonstrating excellence in implementing PBIS with fidelity and impact.

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Dalton Public Schools and City Park School are proud to announce that City Park has received a $5,000 donation from Burlington Stores, in partnership with the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org, to celebrate the grand opening of Burlington’s new Dalton location at 1335 W Walnut Ave.

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Have you explored theRoomsfeature yet? It’s the brand-new, official two-way communication tool for Dalton Public Schools — a convenient hub for classroom updates, district announcements, direct messaging with teachers, clubs, sports updates, and more.

Why you’ll love Rooms:

• Everything school-related in one place — no more hunting through emails or multiple platforms.

• Accessible through the Dalton Public Schools app on both Apple and Android.

• Two-way messaging with teachers, administrators, counselors, and school staff — plus text notifications even if you don’t download the app.

Getting started:

• Make sure your contact information (phone number and email) matches what’s on file to gain access.

• Need help? For further assistance, you can accessApptegy’s helpful resources, or contact the Dalton Public SchoolsCommunications Teamdirectly.

👉 To learn more and see how Rooms works, check out our webpage: daltonpublicschools.com/rooms

If you'd like, we’re happy to walk you through signing up or navigating Rooms—just give us a shout! Let’s make staying connected with your child’s school smoother than ever.

Love the open road and school spirit? Become an Activity Bus Driver with Dalton Public Schools and drive the adventure! Help students get to games, field trips, and fun events—safely and on schedule. Apply today and be part of the journey! This is a Dalton Public Schools position—join the DPS team!

Apply today at:https://dalton.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5280435

Where Compassion Meets the Classroom—Apply to Be a School Nurse! Apply today at https://dalton.schoolspring.com.

Looking for other career opportunities?
Explore our other job openings here and join a team dedicated to student success!