Dalton High School German students recently visited Brookwood School to read with their German immersion classes! It was a wonderful day of language learning, mentorship, and community connection.
During the December 8 Board of Education meeting, the Dalton Board of Education celebrated outstanding student achievements and athletic excellence across the district.
The Board recognized the Dalton High School Varsity Volleyball Team for qualifying for the state playoffs; the Hammond Creek Middle School / Dalton Junior High School Boys Golf Team for earning the title of BGMSAA Region Champions; and the HCMS/DJHS JV Volleyball Team, the HCMS/DJHS Boys Cross Country Team, and the HCMS/DJHS Girls Cross Country Team for finishing as BGMSAA Region Runner-Up in their respective sports. The Board also honored the Dalton High School Cross Country Team for being named NGXCL League Champions, with one athlete placing 8th at Region.
In addition, the Board recognized the Hammond Creek Middle School 6th Grade Football Team and the Dalton Junior High School 8th Grade Football Team for finishing as State Finalists, and celebrated the Hammond Creek Middle School 7th Grade Football Team for becoming State Champions. The Dalton High School Football Team was recognized as a State Playoffs Qualifier. The Dalton High School One Act Competition Team was also honored for earning the Best Set Award and placing 4th Overall.
The Board further recognized students featured in the HartsfieldāJackson Atlanta International Airport Youth Art Gallery ā World Cup Edition, as well as the talented artists named as 2025 District Art Fair Winners.
The Board congratulates all students, teams, and artists for their remarkable accomplishments and their commitment to excellence in Dalton Public Schools.
The Board recognized the Dalton High School Varsity Volleyball Team for qualifying for the state playoffs; the Hammond Creek Middle School / Dalton Junior High School Boys Golf Team for earning the title of BGMSAA Region Champions; and the HCMS/DJHS JV Volleyball Team, the HCMS/DJHS Boys Cross Country Team, and the HCMS/DJHS Girls Cross Country Team for finishing as BGMSAA Region Runner-Up in their respective sports. The Board also honored the Dalton High School Cross Country Team for being named NGXCL League Champions, with one athlete placing 8th at Region.
In addition, the Board recognized the Hammond Creek Middle School 6th Grade Football Team and the Dalton Junior High School 8th Grade Football Team for finishing as State Finalists, and celebrated the Hammond Creek Middle School 7th Grade Football Team for becoming State Champions. The Dalton High School Football Team was recognized as a State Playoffs Qualifier. The Dalton High School One Act Competition Team was also honored for earning the Best Set Award and placing 4th Overall.
The Board further recognized students featured in the HartsfieldāJackson Atlanta International Airport Youth Art Gallery ā World Cup Edition, as well as the talented artists named as 2025 District Art Fair Winners.
The Board congratulates all students, teams, and artists for their remarkable accomplishments and their commitment to excellence in Dalton Public Schools.
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Dalton High Schoolās student artists continue to impress with their creativity and vision. A special thank-you to our dedicated art teachers for inspiring and supporting their work.
Dalton High Schoolās student artists continue to impress with their creativity and vision. A special thank-you to our dedicated art teachers for inspiring and supporting their work.
Today, the Roan School Chorus filled City Hall with holiday cheer through their beautiful Christmas carols. Thank you to the talented students and their dedicated teachers for spreading joy throughout Dalton today!
š¾ Check out the latest edition of Paws in Print to stay up to date on news, events, and celebrations from across Dalton Public Schools!
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Reminder: Dalton Public Schools invites our community to join us for a special reception honoring Matt Evans and his years of service on the Dalton Board of Education.
š Monday, December 8, 2025
š 6:00 PM
š City Park Auditorium, 405 School Street, Dalton, GA 30720
Come help us thank Mr. Evans for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and families.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2559085
š Monday, December 8, 2025
š 6:00 PM
š City Park Auditorium, 405 School Street, Dalton, GA 30720
Come help us thank Mr. Evans for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and families.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2559085
Dalton Public Schools Honors 2025 REACH Scholars
Dalton Public Schools celebrated its 2025 cohort of REACH Georgia Scholars during an official signing ceremony held today at the Junior Achievement Discovery Center. Students, families, educators, mentors, sponsors, and special guest Senator Chuck Payne gathered to recognize the achievements and future potential of this yearās scholars.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2583198
Dalton Public Schools celebrated its 2025 cohort of REACH Georgia Scholars during an official signing ceremony held today at the Junior Achievement Discovery Center. Students, families, educators, mentors, sponsors, and special guest Senator Chuck Payne gathered to recognize the achievements and future potential of this yearās scholars.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2583198
Winter Break is just around the corner! School will dismiss early on Friday, December 19, marking the start of the break. We hope everyone enjoys a restful and joyful holiday season.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and we look forward to welcoming our students back for an exciting new year!
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and we look forward to welcoming our students back for an exciting new year!
āØ Dalton Public Schools Teaching & Learning Department is Shining a Light on Testing! āØ
Our Teaching & Learning team is committed to helping families better understand the assessments our students take in Dalton Public Schools. Today, weāre highlighting BEACON Testing.
Parents, students will be taking the BEACON assessment this week.
BEACON helps to monitor student progress in reading and math, giving teachers valuable information to support learning throughout the year.
To support families, we have created two videosāone in English and one in Spanishāexplaining what BEACON looks like in our schools.
Watch the English video here: https://youtu.be/5pguA5qsCDs?si=OUXEBaJBh5yL58Kw
Watch the Spanish video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSMlxT_sBmk
Our Teaching & Learning team is committed to helping families better understand the assessments our students take in Dalton Public Schools. Today, weāre highlighting BEACON Testing.
Parents, students will be taking the BEACON assessment this week.
BEACON helps to monitor student progress in reading and math, giving teachers valuable information to support learning throughout the year.
To support families, we have created two videosāone in English and one in Spanishāexplaining what BEACON looks like in our schools.
Watch the English video here: https://youtu.be/5pguA5qsCDs?si=OUXEBaJBh5yL58Kw
Watch the Spanish video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSMlxT_sBmk
Kelli Scheunemann Named Roan Schoolās 2024ā2025 Teacher of the Year
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Kelli Scheunemann has been named Roan Schoolās 2024ā2025 Teacher of the Year. Scheunemann serves as a Specially Designed Classroom teacher for grades Kā2 and has been an educator for more than 30 years, with 25 of those years devoted to the students of Dalton Public Schools.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2577427
Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that Kelli Scheunemann has been named Roan Schoolās 2024ā2025 Teacher of the Year. Scheunemann serves as a Specially Designed Classroom teacher for grades Kā2 and has been an educator for more than 30 years, with 25 of those years devoted to the students of Dalton Public Schools.
Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2577427
Hammond Creek recently hosted its annual Bloxel Build and Game Days, where students brought their ecosystem and biome studies to life by designing their own digital games using Bloxels. Throughout the week, students built their games and later showcased their creativity during dedicated gameplay days. Visitors had the opportunity to hear students explain their learning, share their designs, and celebrate their hard work. It was an engaging and exciting event for both students and guests!
Dalton Public Schools is proud to celebrate two exceptional music educators! Hammond Creekās Sara Webb has received a Lorberbaum Family Grant from the Jonas Foundation, and Westwoodās Elizabeth Cantrell has been awarded the Seretean Grant from the Creative Arts Guild. Their creative visions and dedication continue to inspire our students every day.
Thank you to the Creative Arts Guild and Jonas Foundation for championing the arts in our community!
Thank you to the Creative Arts Guild and Jonas Foundation for championing the arts in our community!
The Dalton High School Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy ā a national student leadership program built on service ā visited Westwood School recently with a special guest: the Chick-fil-A cow! Students received books, and teachers were surprised with gift cards. We love seeing our student leaders spread joy across our district!
The Dalton High School Interact Club completed their November service project by creating handwritten cards for patients and staff at our local hospital.
Each member wrote up to four notes filled with encouragement, gratitude, and well-wishes. Their goal: to learn how to serve, thrive, and lead within our communityāone small act of kindness at a time.
These cards were a simple way to offer comfort and remind others that even little acts of service can make a big impact!
Each member wrote up to four notes filled with encouragement, gratitude, and well-wishes. Their goal: to learn how to serve, thrive, and lead within our communityāone small act of kindness at a time.
These cards were a simple way to offer comfort and remind others that even little acts of service can make a big impact!
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive community. š
Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday surrounded by love and gratitude!
Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday surrounded by love and gratitude!
Classroom Spotlight: Before break, students in Carolina Lunsfordās classroom at Roan School sat down with School Resource Officer Ruiz for an interview featured in their school newspaper, which is published once each semester!
Classroom Spotlight: Before break, students in Shelby Hearnās Theatre Arts class at The Dalton Academy learned to sew on sewing machines ā laying the groundwork for hands-on costume design!
š STATE CHAMPIONS & RUNNERS-UP!
Dalton Public Schools middle school football just made HISTORY.
The middle school football program sent ALL THREE TEAMS to the GMSAA State Championship ā and they delivered BIG:
š„ 7th Grade ā STATE CHAMPIONS
š„ 6th Grade ā State Runner-Up
š„ 8th Grade ā State Runner-Up
Proud of our athletes - Proud of our coaches - Proud of our families and community!
š Read the full story here: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2567380
Dalton Public Schools middle school football just made HISTORY.
The middle school football program sent ALL THREE TEAMS to the GMSAA State Championship ā and they delivered BIG:
š„ 7th Grade ā STATE CHAMPIONS
š„ 6th Grade ā State Runner-Up
š„ 8th Grade ā State Runner-Up
Proud of our athletes - Proud of our coaches - Proud of our families and community!
š Read the full story here: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2567380
We had an incredible afternoon at the āThe Great Onesā Middle School Science Fair! Our Hammond Creek students showcased creativity, curiosity, and impressive scientific thinking. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support our young scientistsāyour encouragement makes all the difference!
In celebration of American Education Week, the Dalton Board of Education carried on a cherished traditionādelivering apples to every member of our staff. š They also paused to offer sincere thanks for the commitment and care our employees show students each day.
