Dalton Junior High School

3 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Softball celebrates 8th Grade Night against Red Bud at Dalton High School, with varsity at 5:00 PM and JV at 6:15 PM. Volleyball travels to Calhoun, with JV at 5:00 PM and varsity at 6:00 PM. Black-and-white action photos feature red accents on the athletes’ uniforms. The graphic reads “Game Day,” “Let’s Go, Cats!” and “Two Schools. One Program. Cats Pride!”

🥎 Do you recognize any of these future Lady Cats?

Before they take the field for 8th Grade Night, we’re taking it back to where it all started.

Tonight is about all of the practices, games, teammates, coaches, friendships, memories, wins, lessons, and growing up that brought these girls to this moment.

Long before they wore a Lady Cats jersey, they were little girls who fell in love with the game. They may have grown up, but the love for softball came right along with them.

Come help us celebrate our 8th graders tonight as they take on Rome at DHS (5:00 PM) and play their final home game as Lady Cats. 🐾

Let’s make it a special one!

3 days ago, AMANDA PLAVICH

Throwback youth softball photo of a current Dalton Middle Lady Cats 8th grader, shown as a young player posing with her bat. The photo is framed in a red, black, and white softball-themed graphic with yellow softballs and torn-paper details.

WE’RE OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL!

Dalton Middle Athletics now has its own dedicated social media pages!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for game days, scores, schedules, athlete and coach spotlights, team accomplishments, photos, announcements, and everything happening across Dalton Middle Athletics.

Two Schools. One Program. One place to keep up with the Cats.

We’re excited to give our middle school athletes the recognition they’ve earned and share all the great things happening across our programs.

Follow Dalton Middle Athletics on Facebook and Instagram!

Don't forget to share this post and help us spread the word!

And since we’re just getting started...

What do YOU want to see on the new Dalton Middle Athletics pages?

Player spotlights? Behind-the-scenes photos? Game-day content? Throwbacks? Something else?

Drop your ideas in the comments!

3 days ago, AMANDA PLAVICH

4 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics Game Day graphic in red, black, and white for Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The left photo shows an Academic Team student writing at a table. Academic Team competes against Calhoun at 5:00 PM in the DJHS Media Center. The right photo shows the Dalton Middle Golf team. Golf competes at Fields Ferry against Calhoun, Rockmart, Cass, and Woodland, with Calhoun hosting. The graphic reads “Game Day,” “Let’s Go, Cats!” and “Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary.”

Homecoming Week is September 21–25! 🎉 Show your school spirit by participating in each day’s theme, then join us Friday for the Homecoming Parade at 4:00 PM and the DHS football game at 7:30 PM. Go Cats! ❤️🖤

**Please remember, school dress code must still be followed!

5 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Dalton Jr. High School Homecoming Week graphic for September 21–25 featuring daily dress-up themes: Monday Adam Sandler Day, Tuesday Pajama Day, Wednesday Twin Day, Thursday Wrong Event Day, and Friday Red Out. The graphic uses red, black, and white school colors with illustrations representing each theme and includes details for the homecoming parade at 4:00 p.m. and football game at 7:30 p.m.

🥎 IT’S GAME DAY!

The Lady Cats are back on the field today:

HOME | Varsity Softball | v. Cartersville | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM

Come out, get loud, and cheer on our Lady Cats!

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary!

5 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics varsity softball. The Lady Cats play Cartersville at 5:00 PM at Jim Middleton Fields on Monday, September 14, 2026. The graphic features a black-and-white action photo of a Dalton softball player at bat, with red accents on her uniform and bat. Large red and black text reads “Game Day” and “Let’s Go, Cats!” The design uses a newspaper-style theme in Dalton’s red, black, and white colors.

IT’S GAME DAY!

We’ve got football at home and Competition Cheer on the road today. Let’s go, Cats!

🏈 HOME | Football vs. North Cobb | Dalton Stadium |6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM

📣 AWAY | Competition Cheer @ Ringgold High School

Good luck to all of our athletes competing today!

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾

7 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring an illustrated football player and competition cheerleader. Sixth Grade Football plays North Cobb at Dalton Stadium at 10:00 AM, followed by Seventh Grade Football against North Cobb at 12:00 PM. Competition Cheer competes at Ringgold High School. The graphic includes the message, “Be Loud! Be Proud! Be Legendary!”

Wear your favorite soccer jersey Tuesday September 15th to help us Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month!

8 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

A festive event poster titled "DJHS Cougars Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Our Big Kick-Off!" Featuring an athletic cougar mascot wearing a green and red soccer jersey kicking a soccer ball surrounded by floating confetti and flags from various nations, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Argentina, Spain, and the United States.

🚨 GAME CANCELLED

Today’s JV Lady Cats Softball game against Heritage Middle School has been cancelled.
Please help us spread the word!

8 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Comic-style Dalton Middle JV Softball Game Day graphic featuring two illustrated Lady Cats softball players in black, red, and white uniforms. A large red “CANCELLED” stamp crosses the center of the graphic. The canceled game was scheduled against Heritage at Jim Middleton Fields at 5:00 PM.

Join us in honoring the heroes and remembering the lives lost on 9/11.

DJHS staff and 8th-grade students are asked to wear red, white, and blue to show patriotism and school spirit on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Note: Regular school dress code applies to choice of patriotic attire.

8 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Flyer for Patriot Day at Dalton Junior High School on Friday, September 11, 2026, encouraging DJHS staff and 8th-grade students to wear red, white, and blue in honor and remembrance of 9/11.

IT’S GAME DAY!

JV Softball is back on the field today:

🥎HOME | JV Softball vs. Heritage | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM

Come out, cheer loud, and support our Cats!

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾

8 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring two illustrated JV softball players, one batting and one pitching. JV Softball plays Heritage at Jim Middleton Fields at 5:00 PM. Large “Game Day!” text appears across the top with a city skyline and comic-style halftone background.

Join the DJHS Swim Team!
Interested in swimming for DJHS? Students who plan to participate should review the information below and make sure they have everything they need.
📅 First Day: October 6th
Practice Day Schedule
Until 4:00 PM: Bus Over and Stay at Hammond Creek
4:00 PM: Bus to Dalton High School
5:15 PM: Parent/guardian pick-up at Dalton High School
WHAT YOU NEED
Current physical on file
Rank One forms completed
Ability to swim
Swimsuit (girls: one-piece)
2 pairs of goggles
Towel
SIGN UP HERE: https://shorturl.at/PnBhL
Questions or a current fall athlete? See Coach CJ Smith (Room 833)

9 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

DJHS/HCMS Swim Team recruitment graphic. Swim begins October 6. Students bus over and stay at Hammond Creek until 4:00 PM, take a bus to Dalton High School at 4:00 PM, and must be picked up by a parent or guardian at Dalton High School at 5:15 PM. Students need a current physical on file, completed Rank One forms, the ability to swim, a swimsuit (one-piece for girls), two pairs of goggles, and a towel.

9 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring illustrated athletes representing golf, volleyball, cross country, and Academic Team. Cross Country competes at the General Assembly meet at Heritage Middle School, with boys at 4:30 PM and girls at 5:00 PM. Academic Team competes at Rome at 5:00 PM. Sixth Grade Volleyball plays Red Bud at the HCMS Gym at 5:00 PM. Golf competes at Spring Lakes against Christian Heritage, Calhoun, and Ashworth. Large “Game Day!” text appears across the top.

💧✨ Our Drippy Droplets are starting the year driven! This month, we’re celebrating Ellen and Tucker for their hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication in the classroom. They’ve shown that a great year starts with effort, determination, and a willingness to grow.

We’re proud of you, Droplets! Keep showing up, working hard, and setting the example. 🐾✨

Stay Drippy. Stay Driven. 💧

10 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

T’S GAME DAY!

Two sports. Three matchups. Let’s go, Cats!

🏐 HOME | Volleyball vs. Adairsville | HCMS Gym | JV: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM

🥎 AWAY | Varsity Softball @ Rome | 4:30 PM

Come pack the gym and cheer on our volleyball teams at home, and send some love to Varsity Softball on the road!

Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾

10 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring illustrated softball and volleyball players. Varsity Softball plays at Rome at 4:30 PM. JV Volleyball plays Adairsville at the HCMS Gym at 5:00 PM, followed by Varsity Volleyball against Adairsville at 6:00 PM. Large “Game Day!” text appears across the top with softball and volleyball graphics.

11 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Comic-book-style Dalton Middle Game Day graphic in red, black, and white featuring illustrated volleyball and softball players and an Academic Team student. Volleyball plays Christian Heritage at Christian Heritage, with 6th grade at 4:30 PM and JV at 5:30 PM. Academic Team faces Woodland at the DJHS Media Center at 5:00 PM. JV Softball plays Rockmart at Jim Middleton Fields at 5:00 PM. The graphic includes the message, “Be Loud! Be Proud! Be Legendary!”

14 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. A football player in a Dalton uniform is pictured in a defensive stance. Dalton Football hosts Rome at Dalton Stadium, with 6th Grade playing at 10:00 a.m., 7th Grade at 12:00 p.m., and 8th Grade at 2:00 p.m.

Making Literacy Count in Math

Our Math PLC continues to make time for teachers to learn from one another!

This week, Mrs. Jennifer Woodson led our team in exploring ways to incorporate more reading and writing into the math classroom. Mrs. Woodson shared simple, engaging strategies for using writing as a warm-up, including ideas like “Math Meme Monday” and “Theorem Thursday,” where students respond to short prompts as they enter the classroom.

These strategies help us continue our district-wide focus on literacy by giving students more opportunities to read, write, explain, and communicate their mathematical thinking. Math is more than finding the answer, it’s being able to communicate the thinking that gets you there! ✏️➗📚

16 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

A wide-angle view shows a group of educators seated around white tables during a professional development meeting in a classroom. In the foreground, attendees sit facing a large digital display at the front displaying a slide titled "Friday." Open laptops, water bottles, and notebooks rest on the tables. Decorative whiteboards, a "SHOUT OUT" bulletin board, and bookshelves line the surrounding walls.

Making Waves from the Start!

🌊 Our 8th grade scientists have explored wave types using slinkies and ropes. They participated in a Wave Design Challenge where they created their own waves, and compared their waves with partners.

16 days ago, Dalton Junior High School

Students in a science classroom using a slinky to make waves. 3 students are sitting around a black table with papers, a water bottle, slinky, and rope on the table.

Two students in a science classroom making waves using a rope.

Students in a science classroom making waves using a rope.

Two students in a science classroom, each holding a graph showing wave lengths.

Two students in a science classroom working on a project at a black table with papers, glue sticks, and scissors.

Two students in a science classroom. A female student in a whit shirt giving the "thumbs up" to the camera. The male student is writing on a paper on a black table.

Student in the foreground sitting at a table working on science classwork. Students in the background doing the same.

Two students in a science classroom working on a project on a yellow posterboard.

We are pleased to inform you that our Title I documents are now available for your review on our school website.

These important documents include the Comprehensive Needs Assessment, School Improvement Plan, Family Engagement Plan, and School-Parent Compact.

Providing easy access to these materials reflects our commitment to transparency and partnership with families. We encourage you to explore these documents to better understand the initiatives and strategies in place to support student achievement and foster family involvement.

Visit our website by clicking here to view the documents:

16 days ago, Dalton Junior High School