DPS Annual Report 2011-Forward
Dalton Public Schools published its 2011 Annual Report to the community on Feb. 10. The report provides a look at the excellent work going on within the district. The publication highlights the engaging work designed for students, student and staff achievement,
DPS Annual Report 2011-Forward
Dalton Public Schools published its 2011 Annual Report to the community on Feb. 10. The report provides a look at the excellent work going on within the district. The publication highlights the engaging work designed for students, student and staff achievement,
Instructional Philosophy Consistent Even As Standards, Content Change
When Dalton Public Schools implemented Literacy Collaborative in 2005 as a method to transform the teaching of reading and improve student achievement, they knew it would be a long-term commitment of resources and time. That commitment is having a long-term
Instructional Philosophy Consistent Even As Standards, Content Change
When Dalton Public Schools implemented Literacy Collaborative in 2005 as a method to transform the teaching of reading and improve student achievement, they knew it would be a long-term commitment of resources and time. That commitment is having a long-term
Academy Develops Transformational School Leaders
Transforming schools to thrive in the 21st Century requires change. The people most skilled in initiating this change are the leaders within the schools, including classroom teachers. But, seeing themselves as transformational leaders has not always come easy to teachers.
Academy Develops Transformational School Leaders
Transforming schools to thrive in the 21st Century requires change. The people most skilled in initiating this change are the leaders within the schools, including classroom teachers. But, seeing themselves as transformational leaders has not always come easy to teachers.
Morris Innovative High School Continues Development
“A traditional high school isn’t for everyone,” says Principal Jennifer Phinney at Morris Innovative High School. “Some students need more targeted academic assistance to fill in the gaps they have in learning or an alternative schedule in order to complete
Morris Innovative High School Continues Development
“A traditional high school isn’t for everyone,” says Principal Jennifer Phinney at Morris Innovative High School. “Some students need more targeted academic assistance to fill in the gaps they have in learning or an alternative schedule in order to complete
Technology Essential for Contemporary Learning Experiences
Today technology is as much a part of our everyday lives as pen and paper. And it’s no different for students in the classrooms at Dalton Public Schools. Visit a classroom on any given day and you’ll see students using
Technology Essential for Contemporary Learning Experiences
Today technology is as much a part of our everyday lives as pen and paper. And it’s no different for students in the classrooms at Dalton Public Schools. Visit a classroom on any given day and you’ll see students using
Education a Vital Component of UGA’s Archway Partnership Work
For the past two years, the University of Georgia’s Archway Partnership has engaged local community leaders and volunteers to develop a vision for Dalton/Whitfield County to be the economic engine of Northwest Georgia. To reach that vision, Archway focuses its
Education a Vital Component of UGA’s Archway Partnership Work
For the past two years, the University of Georgia’s Archway Partnership has engaged local community leaders and volunteers to develop a vision for Dalton/Whitfield County to be the economic engine of Northwest Georgia. To reach that vision, Archway focuses its
Managing Current and Emerging Technology Keeps Tech Staff Moving
When Howard Langford first started using technology, he bought a computer without a hard drive and with very little memory. Now, as the Dalton Public Schools director of technology, Langford leads his department in managing thousands of computers and other
Managing Current and Emerging Technology Keeps Tech Staff Moving
When Howard Langford first started using technology, he bought a computer without a hard drive and with very little memory. Now, as the Dalton Public Schools director of technology, Langford leads his department in managing thousands of computers and other
Finance Department Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The finance department prepared the district’s first-ever Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2010. The report earned a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association, which is that organization’s highest award.
Finance Department Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The finance department prepared the district’s first-ever Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2010. The report earned a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association, which is that organization’s highest award.
Health and Fitness Efforts Boosted by Healthcare Partnership
For a number of years, the Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership has promoted healthy lifestyles within our schools. Some of the highlights of the Partnership’s work include initiating a school nurse program at a time when there were no school nurses,
Health and Fitness Efforts Boosted by Healthcare Partnership
For a number of years, the Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership has promoted healthy lifestyles within our schools. Some of the highlights of the Partnership’s work include initiating a school nurse program at a time when there were no school nurses,
District Realizes $225,000 in Energy Savings
Energy Audit (click link above to see report) The district saved more than $225,000 in energy costs through its energy savings program for the period September 2010 through August 2011. The savings combine real dollar savings through energy improvements in
District Realizes $225,000 in Energy Savings
Energy Audit (click link above to see report) The district saved more than $225,000 in energy costs through its energy savings program for the period September 2010 through August 2011. The savings combine real dollar savings through energy improvements in
State Report Card Data
The Georgia Office of Student Achievement presents a report card on each public school district in the state. Follow the link to see the latest data [ 2010-2011 ] available for Dalton Public Schools.
State Report Card Data
The Georgia Office of Student Achievement presents a report card on each public school district in the state. Follow the link to see the latest data [ 2010-2011 ] available for Dalton Public Schools.
Lisa Hackney Honored with Torrance Creativity Award
Lisa Hackney, gifted program coordinator, received the 2011 E. Paul Torrance Creativity Award from the Georgia Association of Gifted Children. She is also pictured, far left, with Gov. Nathan Deal in his office as he presented a proclamation for Gifted
Lisa Hackney Honored with Torrance Creativity Award
Lisa Hackney, gifted program coordinator, received the 2011 E. Paul Torrance Creativity Award from the Georgia Association of Gifted Children. She is also pictured, far left, with Gov. Nathan Deal in his office as he presented a proclamation for Gifted
Ramos: DHS Grad, Gates Millennium Recipient Pursues Education Degree
Gates Millennium Scholarship Makes Berry College a Reality Jeffrey Ramos is fresh off his first semester of college at Berry. He says college life is different than high school but he’s made the adjustment well. Ramos, a 2011 graduate of
Ramos: DHS Grad, Gates Millennium Recipient Pursues Education Degree
Gates Millennium Scholarship Makes Berry College a Reality Jeffrey Ramos is fresh off his first semester of college at Berry. He says college life is different than high school but he’s made the adjustment well. Ramos, a 2011 graduate of
Summer Program Gives Pre-Kindergarteners a Head Start at School
Cutting with scissors. Holding a pencil. Sitting quietly and raising your hand. Leaving mom at home. These and many other skills are crucial to having a successful first year of kindergarten. However, if a child has never stepped foot in
Summer Program Gives Pre-Kindergarteners a Head Start at School
Cutting with scissors. Holding a pencil. Sitting quietly and raising your hand. Leaving mom at home. These and many other skills are crucial to having a successful first year of kindergarten. However, if a child has never stepped foot in
DHS Performance of ‘Parade’ Goes to State; Actor, Actress Earn Awards
Click here to view “Parade” Trailer Dalton High Senior Joshua Parrott was named the overall “Best Actor” in the State AAA one-act play competition held in Warner Robins on Nov. 5, 2011. Parrott earned this honor for his portrayal of
DHS Performance of ‘Parade’ Goes to State; Actor, Actress Earn Awards
Click here to view “Parade” Trailer Dalton High Senior Joshua Parrott was named the overall “Best Actor” in the State AAA one-act play competition held in Warner Robins on Nov. 5, 2011. Parrott earned this honor for his portrayal of
Dalton High School Receives ExxonMobile Grant
Dalton High School has been awarded a $500 grant from the 2011 ExxonMobile Educational Alliance program to enhance math and science education. Bert Kaiser of Jat Oil Company in Chattanooga and Sexton Exxon on Walnut Avenue in Dalton are partners
Dalton High School Receives ExxonMobile Grant
Dalton High School has been awarded a $500 grant from the 2011 ExxonMobile Educational Alliance program to enhance math and science education. Bert Kaiser of Jat Oil Company in Chattanooga and Sexton Exxon on Walnut Avenue in Dalton are partners
Dalton Middle School’s Murry Awarded Trip to Japan
“Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” by Eleanor Coerr is a book that Ric Murry shares with his seventh grade social studies students at Dalton Middle as they study Japan. The story resonates with Murry because of its connection to
Dalton Middle School’s Murry Awarded Trip to Japan
“Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” by Eleanor Coerr is a book that Ric Murry shares with his seventh grade social studies students at Dalton Middle as they study Japan. The story resonates with Murry because of its connection to
DHS IB Award-Winning Video
International Baccalaureate (IB) Spanish students from Ms. MaryBeth Sanders’ class won a $1,000 prize for Dalton High for a student-produced video created as part of the national Language Learning for Life Contest sponsored by Vista Higher Learning.
DHS IB Award-Winning Video
International Baccalaureate (IB) Spanish students from Ms. MaryBeth Sanders’ class won a $1,000 prize for Dalton High for a student-produced video created as part of the national Language Learning for Life Contest sponsored by Vista Higher Learning.
Longmire Talks About Honor as School and District Teacher of the Year
Dr. Kerri Longmire talks about being honored as the Blue Ridge School and Dalton Public Schools Teacher of the Year. She also shares what she loves about teaching and why her career has been primarily focused on helping students who
Longmire Talks About Honor as School and District Teacher of the Year
Dr. Kerri Longmire talks about being honored as the Blue Ridge School and Dalton Public Schools Teacher of the Year. She also shares what she loves about teaching and why her career has been primarily focused on helping students who
Health Care Courses at MIHS Point Graduates Toward Valuable Careers
Walk in to Judy Strickland’s class at Morris Innovative High School, and one word comes to mind: “professional.” Students wear business-like name tags and practice job etiquette, while also learning the valuable skills required to pursue a career in the
Health Care Courses at MIHS Point Graduates Toward Valuable Careers
Walk in to Judy Strickland’s class at Morris Innovative High School, and one word comes to mind: “professional.” Students wear business-like name tags and practice job etiquette, while also learning the valuable skills required to pursue a career in the
Dalton Public Schools ~ Annual Report 2011 - Forward 
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