Friday - Friday: April 3-10 — Spring Break Holiday

April 13 | 5:00 PM — 5:30 PM - DPS Board of Education - Work Session

April 13 | 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM - DPS Board of Education - Regular Meeting

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Plan ahead for the 26-27 school year!

Save the date! Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026!

The Dalton Academy – May 20 at 7:00 PM | The Dalton Stadium

Dalton High School – May 21 at 7:00 PM | Harmon Field

Get ready for a summer full of fun, learning, and adventure! More details coming soon!

June 1–3, 2026 — TDA Boys Soccer Camp

June 1–3, 2026 — TDA Girls Soccer Camp

June 1–4, 2026 — Little Girls DHS Cheer Camp

June 8–10, 2026 — DHS Kids Basketball Camp

June 8–10, 2026 — TDA Volleyball Kiddie Camp

June 15–17, 2026 — DHS Boys Basketball Camp

June 22–25, 2026 — DHS Football Youth Camp

July 6–8, 2026 — TDA Volleyball

July 20–22, 2026 — TDA Speed & Agility Camp

Interested in a flexible, personalized learning experience for your student?

Join Dalton Public Schools’ Cyber Academy Open House & Q&A Session to explore programs, classes, and enrollment opportunities!

📅 Tuesday, April 14
🕘 Session 1: 9 AM – 11 AM
🕔 Session 2: 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 Cyber Academy at The Annex
105 N. Thornton Avenue, Dalton, GA

Discover how students can design their own path to success with options for self-paced virtual learning or structured support.

📌 Enrollment deadline for the 2026–2027 school year: April 30, 2026

We’d love to see you there!

Looking for a great way to grow confidence and skills? The Next Gen Basketball Skills Clinic is a FREE opportunity for Dalton Public Schools students (or children of DPS employees) in grades 3rd–8th (boys & girls) to train, compete, and improve. Led by Coach Brendan Plavich, this clinic brings high-level experience directly to our athletes:

✔ Former Division I standout & NCAA leader in 3-point shooting

✔ Trained with NBA-level coaches & players

✔ Played professionally in Germany’s top league (1st Bundesliga)

✔ EYBL coach with a track record of developing college players

✔ Dalton High standout (First-Team All-State, 2x Region Player of the Year)

Players will build real game skills while learning from coaches and athletes they’ll see and play with in the Dalton program. All skill levels are welcome!

Clinic Details:

📍 Location: DJHS Gym

April Sessions (Sundays):

• April 19 | 2:00–4:00 PM

• April 26 | 2:00–4:00 PM

May Sessions (Saturdays):

• May 16 | 5:00–7:00 PM

• May 23 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Register for the clinic!

As we approach upcoming testing, we encourage families to help students be prepared for success. Ensuring your child gets a good night’s rest and arrives at school on time can make a big difference. We also ask that parents take a moment to check their student’s device for any damage and confirm that it is fully charged each day. Please make sure your student brings their charger to school as well. Replacement chargers are available for purchase in the Media Center for $15.

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

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 March 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.

¡Aquí está el calendario de eventos de abril de la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Dalton-Whitfield! Echa un vistazo a todos los emocionantes programas y actividades que se llevarán a cabo este mes para lectores de todas las edades.

Catch up on key updates from this month’s Board of Education meeting, including project updates, instructional initiatives, recognitions, and approved action items. These highlights provide a quick, easy overview of the work happening across the district.

🔗 Read the March Board Highlights

Dalton Public Schools held its annual Young Georgia Authors celebration on Wednesday, March 25, at Hammond Creek Middle School. Students from across the district were recognized for their outstanding writing achievements during the event, which honored winners at the school, district, and Northwest Georgia RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) levels.

The Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition encourages students from kindergarten through 12th grade to develop their writing skills and express their creativity. School-level winners were recognized first, followed by district winners, and finally the Northwest Georgia RESA winners. Students who earned RESA honors will advance to the state-level competition, which will take place next month.

Read more about the YGA celebration.

As Dalton Public Schools prepares its budget for the 2026–2027 school year, we extend our sincere appreciation to the Dalton community for the continued trust placed in us to serve as responsible stewards of public funds. While the district receives both federal and state funding, a portion of our operating budget is supported locally through property taxes from residents and businesses within the City of Dalton. We recognize the responsibility that accompanies our role as a taxing authority and remain committed to making decisions that positively impact our students, staff, and community.

Read more about the 2026-2027 budget.