Last week, we were honored to welcome a very special guest to our Media Center—Luis Soriano, known for his remarkable Biblioburro literacy
🇺🇸 Hands-On Learning in 8th Grade Social Studies
Today our students in Ms. Evans class participated in a full voting simulation and stepped into the shoes of REAL voters as part of their introduction to the three branches of government. They created voting licenses, checked in with student-led poll workers, and voted in their assigned county—experiencing the entire process from start to finish.
They ended with a thoughtful discussion on the importance of participating in both local and national elections. A fantastic day of learning and civic engagement!
🇺🇸 Aprendizaje práctico en Estudios Sociales de 8° grado
Hoy nuestros estudiantes participaron en una simulación completa de votación y se pusieron en los zapatos de VOTANTES REALES como parte de su introducción a las tres ramas del gobierno. Crearon licencias de votación, se registraron con trabajadores electorales dirigidos por estudiantes y votaron en el condado que se les asignó, experimentando todo el proceso de principio a fin.
Terminamos con una conversación reflexiva sobre la importancia de participar en las elecciones locales y nacionales. ¡Un día fantástico de aprendizaje y compromiso cívico!
✨Our fabulous DJHS PTO provided teachers and staff with "golden rings" (delicious bagels and coffee) for our 12 Days of Christmas surprise! A perfect way to kick off our last day of Beacon testing.✨
DJHS is happy to Congratulate Jack R. for making it into AllState Choir. This is the second year in a row he has made it into this prestigious event. Congratulations on all of your hard work, Jack!
This is an important message for all German Immersion families in Grades 6, 7, and 8 at Hammond Creek and Dalton Junior High School. The first stage of the middle school German exchange is coming up this March 2026, when our friends from Mainhardt, Germany, will visit us in Dalton. This is your opportunity to host a student and get to know them here in Dalton. Your student can then visit them as a return exchange student in Mainhardt in March, 2027.
For now, we are in need of host families who would be able to house a 7th or 8th Grader from March 15th - March 29th . They will attend classes at Hammond Creek and DJHS.
If your family would be able to welcome a student from Germany, please complete this interest form: https://tinyurl.com/ExchangeMarch26
Thank you for your support! You can also contact Frau Kyzer at Brookwood with additional questions: claire.kyzer@dalton.k12.ga.us
For now, we are in need of host families who would be able to house a 7th or 8th Grader from March 15th - March 29th . They will attend classes at Hammond Creek and DJHS.
If your family would be able to welcome a student from Germany, please complete this interest form: https://tinyurl.com/ExchangeMarch26
Thank you for your support! You can also contact Frau Kyzer at Brookwood with additional questions: claire.kyzer@dalton.k12.ga.us
Dear Families,
Before Thanksgiving Break, Dalton Public Schools sent home school zoning letters with our rising freshman students. As we continued our annual zoning review, we identified that some students received letters that did not reflect their correct school zone for the 2026–27 school year.
To ensure that every family receives accurate information, we will reissue updated zoning letters to all rising freshman students next week, December 8–12. These updated letters will confirm the school your student is zoned to attend for the 2026–27 school year.
Because updated letters are being reissued, the Out-of-Zone and Out-of-District application window will now open on Friday, December 12. This adjustment ensures families have the correct information before making application decisions.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to provide clear, accurate communication. If you have any questions after receiving the updated letter, please contact your school or the district office — we’re here to help.
Warm regards,
Dalton Public Schools
Before Thanksgiving Break, Dalton Public Schools sent home school zoning letters with our rising freshman students. As we continued our annual zoning review, we identified that some students received letters that did not reflect their correct school zone for the 2026–27 school year.
To ensure that every family receives accurate information, we will reissue updated zoning letters to all rising freshman students next week, December 8–12. These updated letters will confirm the school your student is zoned to attend for the 2026–27 school year.
Because updated letters are being reissued, the Out-of-Zone and Out-of-District application window will now open on Friday, December 12. This adjustment ensures families have the correct information before making application decisions.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to provide clear, accurate communication. If you have any questions after receiving the updated letter, please contact your school or the district office — we’re here to help.
Warm regards,
Dalton Public Schools
Reminder: Beacon Testing will. be Thursday, December 4, and Monday and Tuesday, December 8 and 9.
December is here, and our Jammin’ Jellyfish are shining brighter than holiday lights! ❄️🪼✨
This month, we’re celebrating Joanelyz Morales Gotay and Aldo Hurtado for their hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication that never freezes no matter how chilly things get!
These two continue to make waves in and out of the classroom, proving that kindness and effort are always in season. Keep glowing, Jellyfish you’re wrapping up the year in the best way! 🎁🌊💜
This month, we’re celebrating Joanelyz Morales Gotay and Aldo Hurtado for their hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication that never freezes no matter how chilly things get!
These two continue to make waves in and out of the classroom, proving that kindness and effort are always in season. Keep glowing, Jellyfish you’re wrapping up the year in the best way! 🎁🌊💜
🎶🎄DJHS & HCMS will be having our Choir Christmas Concert on Thursday December the 4th at 6:00pm. All students in chorus should be at HCMS Auditorium by 5:00pm. It will be a wonderful concert with many Holiday classics being sung. Come out and start off the month of December with an abundance of Holiday cheer! 🔔❄️
Ms. Rebman and Mrs. Bramblett's ELA classes hosted their first book club last week. Students were able to choose one of five books and will be reading them throughout the semester. During their first book club, students shared projects they had created representing their chosen book and came together to create informational posters discussing the first few chapters of the book they had selected.
Las clases de inglés de la Sra. Rebman y la Sra. Bramblett realizaron su primer club de lectura la semana pasada. Los estudiantes pudieron elegir uno de cinco libros y los estarán leyendo a lo largo del semestre. Durante su primera reunión del club, los estudiantes compartieron los proyectos que habían creado para representar el libro que escogieron y trabajaron juntos para elaborar carteles informativos sobre los primeros capítulos del libro seleccionado.
Las clases de inglés de la Sra. Rebman y la Sra. Bramblett realizaron su primer club de lectura la semana pasada. Los estudiantes pudieron elegir uno de cinco libros y los estarán leyendo a lo largo del semestre. Durante su primera reunión del club, los estudiantes compartieron los proyectos que habían creado para representar el libro que escogieron y trabajaron juntos para elaborar carteles informativos sobre los primeros capítulos del libro seleccionado.
Please note that Thursday's games versus Red Bud have been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 12 at 5:00 and 6:15.
🏀 Update: Boys Basketball Academy
The camp scheduled for this Sunday, November 2nd has been cancelled.
We’ll resume as planned on Sunday, November 9th from 2:00–4:00 PM at Dalton High School.
Thank you for your understanding — we look forward to seeing everyone back on the court next week!
The camp scheduled for this Sunday, November 2nd has been cancelled.
We’ll resume as planned on Sunday, November 9th from 2:00–4:00 PM at Dalton High School.
Thank you for your understanding — we look forward to seeing everyone back on the court next week!
This week in athletics!
Fall is in full swing, and our Jammin’ Jellyfish are crushing it this October! 🪼 With hard work, kindness, and determination that shines brighter than a pumpkin patch, these two are showing what it means to stay cool under pressure. Keep riding the current of success, Jellyfish—you’re spook-tacularly awesome! 🎃🌊💜
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Math and Science Academic Night! 🧮🔬
It was wonderful to see families come out to learn more about our exciting math and science curriculum. We loved sharing the hands-on learning and innovative projects that make these subjects come alive for our students! 💡📊
It was wonderful to see families come out to learn more about our exciting math and science curriculum. We loved sharing the hands-on learning and innovative projects that make these subjects come alive for our students! 💡📊
Just a reminder - our Math and Science Academic Night is tomorrow, October 28, at 5:30 PM! Join us to learn about the curriculum in math and science!
Next Friday is Halloween and DJHS will have the following dress up days all week:
Matchy-Matchy Monday - Match with your favorite peeps
Switcheroo Tuesday- Students and teachers switch
Soccer Mom/BBQ Dad Wednesday- Show your best soccer mom or BBQ dad attire.
Meme Thursday- Represent your favorite meme
Halloween- Dress up in your best costume.
**The following rules will be enforced:
*NO MASKS
*NO WEAPONS OR PROPS
*NOTHING INAPPROPRIATE - DRESS CODE WILL BE ENFORCED
Matchy-Matchy Monday - Match with your favorite peeps
Switcheroo Tuesday- Students and teachers switch
Soccer Mom/BBQ Dad Wednesday- Show your best soccer mom or BBQ dad attire.
Meme Thursday- Represent your favorite meme
Halloween- Dress up in your best costume.
**The following rules will be enforced:
*NO MASKS
*NO WEAPONS OR PROPS
*NOTHING INAPPROPRIATE - DRESS CODE WILL BE ENFORCED
Join us for Math and Science Academic Night on Tuesday, October 28, at 5:30 p.m.
This Week in DJHS Sports!
Girls Basketball Tryouts Information
