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CTAE Month highlight 🩺 Health Care Science (Patient Care) students at Dalton High School are developing essential clinical skills with instructor Heather Sliger. From taking vital signs and performing CPR to learning foundational patient care techniques, students are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for future careers in the health care field.
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Dalton Public Schools Announces 2025–2026 Kiwanis STAR Students & Teachers ✨🎓

We’re proud to celebrate outstanding academic achievement and the educators who make it possible! Congratulations to Diego Cuna (The Dalton Academy) and Hiam Maldonado (Dalton High School), along with their selected STAR Teachers, Ana Ortega and Matt Harris. These honorees exemplify excellence, dedication, and the power of great mentorship.

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Dalton for continuing to support and recognize student success across our community!

🔗 Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2680771

Dalton Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month: Spotlight on Airius Hudgins

In honor of Black History Month, Dalton Public Schools is highlighting staff members who make a meaningful impact in their schools and communities. Airius Hudgins, an ESS Teacher at City Park School, is deeply committed to supporting students and fostering an environment where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

For Hudgins, Black History Month is both a celebration and a call to action. “Black History Month is a powerful celebration of Black excellence—a heartfelt tribute to the resilience, brilliance, and unstoppable spirit of a people who have endured so much yet continue to shine,” she shared. She reflects on the importance of honoring the extraordinary achievements of Black leaders past and present, while remembering the heroes who courageously fought for justice, education, and freedom.

Hudgins views this time as an opportunity to inspire growth and perseverance in future generations. “It’s a time to remember their sacrifice, their courage, and their unwavering hope that transformed the world,” she said. “Let it ignite a fire within us to keep pushing forward, to grow, to rise, and to honor their legacy by continuing the fight for justice, equality, and dignity.”

Schedule Reminder:
📌 Monday, February 16: Mid-Winter Holiday
📌 Tuesday, February 17: Mid-Winter Holiday & Teacher Work Day
Thank you for planning ahead!

CTAE Month highlight ✂️ Barbering students at The Dalton Academy are building essential skills by learning how to properly section hair with instructor Daniel De La Fuente. This foundational technique sets the stage for future success in the industry—and soon they’ll be learning in a newly remodeled, specialized Barbering and Cosmetology classroom at The Academy!
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This week! Dalton Public Schools Recruitment Fair
📅 February 7
⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
We look forward to meeting our future tag-team partners!

Classroom Spotlight 🥁
Students in Elizabeth Cantrell’s music class at Westwood School are diving into world music and feeling the beat on the African drums!

Classroom Spotlight:

Students in Chelsi Dill’s classroom at Hammond Creek Middle School are diving into the world of fungi! As part of their lesson, students conducted a hands-on experiment combining yeast, sugar, and warm water. As the yeast consumed the sugar, it released carbon dioxide—causing a balloon placed on top of the bottle to inflate. Engaging activities like this help bring science concepts to life and spark curiosity in the classroom! 🍄✨

Happy National School Counseling Week! This week, Dalton Public Schools celebrates the incredible impact our school counselors have on student success, well-being, and future planning.

Help us thank these amazing individuals for their dedication: Janie Coleman (Blue Ridge), Allison Rogers (Brookwood), Emily Jones (City Park), Megan Marcus (Brookwood/City Park), Stefanie Taylor (Park Creek), Rosa Perez (Roan), Stephanie Redding (Westwood), Kevin Young (HCMS), Joycelyn Richards (HCMS), Jennifer Simmons (HCMS), Haley Manney (DJHS), Lauren Watkins (DJHS), Rachel Cobb (DHS), Olivia Parrott (DHS), Annette Nietzsche (DHS), Tina Scibilia (DHS), Michaela Burke (TDA), and Dolores Carrillo (TDA).

Dalton Public Schools Honors CTAE Month: February is CTAE Month, a time to celebrate Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), recognizing the significant contributions and accomplishments of our CTAE educators and students.

These programs are essential in preparing students for well-paying and in-demand professions, offering education and training across various fields. Dalton Public Schools takes pride in providing 14 distinct CTAE pathways through The Dalton Academy and Dalton High School.

Follow along this month as we share about the pathways that make up our CTAE program!

Dalton Public Schools will have normal school operations tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026.

Although temperatures remain cold, we are not experiencing any road or travel concerns at this time, and all schools will be open. Classes, transportation, and after-school activities will run on their regular schedules.

We do ask families to please be mindful of the chilly weather and ensure students are dressed appropriately for the day.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming our students and staff back tomorrow.

Dalton Public Schools is celebrating today as it marks the beginning of Black History Month!
Stay tuned to our social media accounts all month long as we'll be sharing the great things our students, staff, and community are doing in celebration of this month.

🎉 The Dalton Academy is hosting their 2026 Homecoming Parade! 🐾✨

Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, as we celebrate The Academy's Homecoming with the theme “A Whole New World for Pumas.” Parade staging begins at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church, with step-off at approximately 4:00 p.m.

📍 Parade Route:
Mitchell St. → Ave C → Morningside Dr. → Veteran’s Ave. → Trinity Methodist Church

⚽ The celebration continues with boys’ soccer vs. Calhoun High School (JV at 5:00 p.m., Varsity at 7:00 p.m.), followed by the Homecoming Court Coronation during halftime.

Read More: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2669963

Dalton Public Schools is aware of the winter weather conditions expected in our area this weekend. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority.

Out of an abundance of caution, all student activities and athletic events scheduled for Saturday, January 31st, and Sunday, February 1st, have been canceled, including both home and away contests, as well as extracurricular events and any district-sponsored weekend programs.

At this time, after-school events will continue as scheduled today, Friday, January 30, unless otherwise communicated.

Thank you for your partnership and flexibility as we prioritize safety. Please continue to watch for updates from Dalton Public Schools as additional information becomes available.

Our Little Cats have been busy learning all about winter and the exciting changes the season brings! ❄️🐾

This week, students explored the tradition of Groundhog Day and discovered how groundhogs are said to predict the weather—will winter stick around for six more weeks, or is spring on the way?

To build early literacy skills, students enjoyed "The Grumpy Groundhog," a playful story about a groundhog who didn’t want to wake up from his long winter nap. The story sparked great conversations about seasonal changes and storytelling.

During small-group STEM activities, our Little Cats became light and shadow investigators! They explored how sunlight creates shadows, observed weather conditions, and made predictions about whether the groundhog would see his shadow. Students worked together to chart results, compare votes, and build early science, math, and inquiry skills along the way.

Hands-on learning made winter exploration extra fun this week! 🌤️📚🔬

Classroom Spotlight:
Students in Amanda Souther’s class at Park Creek School are exploring the power of magnets! Through hands-on learning, they discovered how magnetism works, its connection to electricity, and how these forces are used in the real world.⚡🧲

Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce the recent recipients of the district’s Game Ball Awards, a monthly recognition honoring staff members whose service exemplifies the district’s four core values: expecting excellence, carrying the banner, being a merchant of hope, and serving as champions for students.

These honorees—Bianca Maldonado, Emma Ruiz, Liz Morales, and Mendy Woods of the Human Resources team, along with Saira Laruy, Coordinator of Early Childhood Intervention and Deputy Superintendent Nick Sun—demonstrate exceptional commitment to the operational and relational work that strengthens the entire school community.

Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/2660677

Leave your mark at Dalton Public Schools.
Our Recruitment Fair is just around the corner—February 7 • 8–11 AM.
We hope to see you there!

Dear Dalton Public Schools Families and Community,

To support the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families, Dalton Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Students will begin the school day two hours later than their normal start time, and school buses will also operate on a two-hour delay from their usual routes. We ask families to please be mindful of cold temperatures and ensure students are dressed appropriately. Bus routes may take slightly longer than usual as drivers use extra care to ensure safe transportation.

Students will have the option to receive a grab-and-go breakfast upon arrival Tuesday morning.

All afterschool activities will continue as normally scheduled.

Dalton Public Schools staff members should check their email for additional information regarding the delayed start.

As always, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families remain our top priority. Thank you for your continued understanding and support. Please stay safe and warm, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Tuesday, January 27.

Sincerely,

Dalton Public Schools Communications