"A group of students and mentors from the Dalton High School Catabots robotics team pose together in an indoor competition venue. They are gathered around their red and silver robot, number 6887, which is equipped with mechanical components. One student in the back holds a red team flag, while another displays a blue award plaque. The team members are wearing matching gray and black shirts featuring their team logo, and they stand or kneel proudly, smiling for the photo. The background features black walls, metal railings, and parts of the competition setup.

DHS Catabots Win Inaugural Rising All-Star Award at GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Peachtree District Qualifier

March 13, 2025
DALTON, GA – The Dalton High School Catabots have been recognized as one of the most promising young teams in FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), earning the Rising All-Star Award ...
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Ada Arevalo, a young artist with long dark hair, stands in the center holding a certificate recognizing her as the recipient of the Bernice Spigel Prize for Excellence in the Visual Arts. She is flanked by two women, both smiling, one wearing a lavender blazer and the other in a dark purple dress. Behind them, framed black-and-white artwork, including illustrations of people and animals, is displayed on a gallery wall.

Creative Arts Guild Presents 2025 Bernice Spigel Prize for Excellence in the Visual Arts

March 12, 2025
Dalton, GA – The Creative Arts Guild presented the 2025 Bernice Spigel Prize for Excellence in the Visual Arts to Ada Arevalo on March 7, 2025, during the opening of the Annual Stu...
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A group of ten educators and administrators from Dalton Public Schools stand together on a stage, each holding a certificate of recognition. In the center, a man holds a blue and green banner that reads '2024-2025 GAEL Vision Award Winner, Dalton City Schools.' Behind them, a large screen displays the GAEL logo. The group is dressed in a mix of professional and school-branded attire. The bottom of the image features a bold red and black banner with the text 'Dalton Public Schools GAEL Vision Award Winner.'

Dalton Public Schools Honored as 2024-2025 GAEL Vision Award Winner

March 11, 2025
Dalton, Ga. – Dalton Public Schools has been named a 2024-2025 GAEL Vision Award Winner , an honor bestowed by the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL). The award ...
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A split image featuring graduates from The Dalton Academy and Dalton High School wearing red caps and gowns at their graduation ceremonies. On the left, a male graduate smiles and adjusts his cap while holding his diploma, surrounded by fellow graduates. On the right, a female graduate with long dark hair smiles brightly. The background shows a crowded stadium with spectators. Below the images, bold text reads, "The Dalton Academy & Dalton High School Named 2025 AP Honor Schools", with the Georgia Department of Education’s AP Honor School 2025 badge in the bottom right corner.

The Dalton Academy and Dalton High School Recognized as 2025 AP Honor Schools

March 6, 2025
Dalton, GA – The Georgia Department of Education has named The Dalton Academy and Dalton High School as 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools, recognizing their commitment to...
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Heather Lawson Named Principal of Hammond Creek Middle School

February 27, 2025
Dalton, GA – Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Heather Lawson as the new principal of Hammond Creek Middle School, beginning with the 2025-2026 schoo...
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"A graphic from Dalton Public Schools celebrating their recognition with the Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness. The top section features a red and white design with the Dalton Public Schools logo and bold black text reading 'EXCELLENCE IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.' Below, a black and white collage of diverse students, staff, and a school resource officer is displayed. The main text states that all ten schools in the district have received the prestigious honor. A black banner with red highlighted text emphasizes the district’s 'COMMITMENT TO SAFETY, PREPAREDNESS, AND PROACTIVE PLANNING' in collaboration with local emergency agencies. In the lower section, a gold badge labeled 'Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness' is placed next to the bold words 'PROUDLY REPRESENTING 10'—signifying Dalton Public Schools as one of only 136 schools in Georgia to earn the recognition. A quote at the bottom, attributed to Superintendent Dr. Steven Craft, states: 'Ensuring a safe learning environment is our top priority, and this recognition highlights the commitment of our administrators, staff, and students to school safety.' Logos for GaDOE and GEMA/HS are included in the bottom right corner."

Dalton Public Schools Earns Statewide Recognition for Emergency Preparedness

February 21, 2025
Dalton, GA – Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce that all ten of its schools have been awarded the 2024-2025 Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness by the Georgia Department of...
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A group of five people, including four students and one adult, pose together on a basketball court inside a gymnasium. The students are dressed casually in sweaters, hoodies, and jeans, while the adult wears a beige sweater, black pants, and glasses. The gym is filled with spectators seated in blue bleachers, and the basketball court features a large logo at the center. The group is smiling, standing close together, and looking at the camera."

Hammond Creek Middle School’s Brandt Bowers Wins First Place in Regional Technology Competition

February 21, 2025
Dalton, GA – Hammond Creek Middle School (HCMS) proudly celebrates the achievement of sixth-grader Brandt Bowers, who secured first place in 3-D Modeling at a regional technology...
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A group of six young students from C3's First Lego League team stand together in front of a backdrop featuring the "Tennessee Valley Robotics" logo. They are wearing matching black shirts with the C3 logo and white name tags. Each student has a medal around their neck, and two of them are holding up a small golden trophy in celebration. They are smiling and displaying excitement after winning second place in the Robot Performance category at the Tennessee Valley Robotics Regional Championship.

C3’s First Lego League Team Earns Second Place at Tennessee Valley Robotics Regional Championship

February 12, 2025
Dalton, GA – One of the Dalton Public Schools C3 First Lego League teams achieved an impressive milestone by securing the Second Place Trophy for Robot Performance at the Tennesse...
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A promotional graphic announcing Michel Bates as the Tennis Program Director at The Dalton Academy. The image features Michel Bates, a woman with short white hair, wearing a black athletic jacket and smiling against a black brick background. To the right, The Dalton Academy's logo is displayed, featuring a bold red 'D' with a fierce cougar mascot. The text reads: 'THE DALTON ACADEMY ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF TENNIS PROGRAM DIRECTOR Michel Bates,' with 'TENNIS PROGRAM DIRECTOR' in bold white and red letters and 'Michel Bates' in a stylized red script font.

The Dalton Academy Welcomes Michel Bates as Tennis Program Director

February 12, 2025
Dalton, GA – The Dalton Academy is thrilled to welcome Michel Bates as the new Tennis Program Director. A distinguished tennis player and coach, Bates has left an enduring impact o...
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Graphic announcement from Dalton Public Schools on a black background with paw print patterns. The text in bold states, 'February 28th is an Early Release Day!' Below, a message invites the community to celebrate The Dalton Academy’s Homecoming at the parade. The early release times are listed as follows: Elementary Schools at 12:15 PM, Hammond Creek Middle and Dalton Junior High at 11:30 AM, and The Dalton Academy and Dalton High at 10:45 AM. A red foam finger graphic with '#1' is in the bottom right corner.

The Dalton Academy Homecoming 2025: "Pumas: Beyond Tomorrow"

February 10, 2025
DALTON, GA - The Dalton Academy is pleased to announce its upcoming Homecoming celebration, themed Pumas: Beyond Tomorrow , scheduled for Friday, February 28, 2025. The festiviti...
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A celebratory graphic featuring four smiling individuals posing together in a school hallway. Three students and one staff member, wearing ID badges, stand closely with arms around each other. The bottom of the image has a white gradient overlay with The Dalton Academy logo, which consists of a bold red 'D' with a snarling cougar mascot. Below the logo, bold red and black text reads: 'THE DALTON ACADEMY Named CSI PROGRESS SCHOOL By the Georgia Department of Education.

The Dalton Academy Recognized as a CSI Progress School by the Georgia Department of Education

February 1, 2025
Dalton, GA – The Dalton Academy has been identified as a Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) Progress School by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). The Georgia Dep...
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The Dalton Academy Announces Addition of Golf Program for 2025-26 Season

January 30, 2025
Dalton, GA – The Dalton Academy is thrilled to announce the addition of Golf to its athletic program, set to officially launch in the 2025-26 school year. This exciting expansion...
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Dalton Junior High’s Christian Verdel Earns Spot in Georgia All-State Band

Dalton Junior High’s Christian Verdel Earns Spot in Georgia All-State Band

January 29, 2025
Dalton Public Schools proudly celebrates an incredible achievement by Dalton Junior High School 8th grader Christian Verdel, who has earned a spot in the prestigious Georgia All...
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Dalton Public Schools Students Selected for Prestigious GA All-State Chorus

Dalton Public Schools Students Selected for Georgia All-State Chorus

January 27, 2025
In November, students from Dalton Public Schools joined nearly 6,000 of their peers from across Georgia in auditioning for the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-Sta...
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Banner promoting the Tom Jones Educator of the Year Award. The image features four individuals in red Dalton-themed polo shirts standing on a football field, smiling at the camera with a crowd and scoreboard in the background. On the right, the Dalton Education Foundation logo with a red apple icon and text reads 'Dalton Education Foundation, Inc.' Below the main title, text says 'Nominate an Educator Today!' in bold white letters.

  Dalton Education Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Tom Jones Educator of the Year Award

January 27, 2025
Do you know an educator in Dalton Public Schools that should be recognized for their hard work and passion for working with students, teachers and our community? Nominations are no...
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Lauri Johnson Named Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Dalton Public Schools

January 24, 2025
Dalton, GA – Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Lauri Johnson as the new Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Johnson brings an extensive background in...
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Dalton Public Schools to Host Recruitment Fair: Be Bold. Be Dalton.

January 24, 2025
Dalton, Ga. — Get ready to take the leap into a brighter future with Dalton Public Schools! We are pleased to announce our Recruitment Fair on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 8:00...
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Dalton High School Announces Transition to True 4x4 Block Schedule in 2025-26

January 15, 2025
Dalton, GA — Dalton High School is excited to announce a shift in its academic scheduling to better serve students and prepare them for future success. Beginning in August 2025,...
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Dalton Board of Education Opting Out of House Bill 581 (OCGA 48-5-44.2)

January 13, 2025
Dalton, GA – The Dalton Public Schools Board of Education is currently evaluating the option of opting out of Georgia’s House Bill 581 (OCGA 48-5-44.2), citing significant concerns...
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Dalton Public Schools Ensures Safety with Comprehensive Weather Response Team

January 4, 2025
Dalton, GA — Dalton Public Schools wants families to know that when winter weather becomes a possibility, the district has a comprehensive weather response system in place to en...
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