Dalton Public Schools Student Services

09/01/2026

08/20/2026

Looking forward to learning more about MTSS from the Georgia Department of Education and colleagues from around the state. This is a process in place in Dalton Public Schools GA but there is always room to learn and grow. Dalton Public Schools Teaching and Learning

08/19/2026

ICYMI

Dalton Public Schools GA Steven Craft

Thank you!!!

08/18/2026

Did You Know?

Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in a student's success at school.

But when a student begins missing school regularly, there is often more to the story.

At Dalton Public Schools GA, we want to work with students and families to identify barriers that may be getting in the way of regular attendance and help connect them with the support they need.

Whether the challenge involves transportation, health, family circumstances, or something else, our schools have people ready to help.

Every day matters. Every student matters.

08/14/2026

What have we been doing this summer in Student Services to prepare for a new school year in Dalton Public Schools GA?

A big thank you to Cobb County Schools! As we work to improve our student discipline hearing process, their team was gracious enough to welcome us for a visit. We had the opportunity to see their dedicated hearing space, learn more about their processes, and ask lots of questions.

We appreciate their willingness to share their time, experience, and ideas with us. That kind of collaboration between school districts helps all of us get better at serving students and families.

Thank you so much to our friends in Cobb , and best wishes for a great 26-27 school year!

08/13/2026

As we begin a new school year, Dalton Public Schools GA wants to remind our students, families, staff, and community that help is always available.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or thoughts of su***de.

Call or text 988
Chat through 988lifeline.org

You do not have to wait until a situation becomes an emergency to reach out. If you are struggling, worried about someone you care about, or simply need someone to talk with, 988 is there to help.

Please help us share this important resource. You never know who may need to see it today.

Call. Text. Chat. 988.

08/12/2026

What have we been doing this summer in Student Services to prepare for a new school year in Dalton Public Schools?

We have appreciated the support of Sandy Hook Promise as they partner with Dalton Public Schools GA to strengthen our efforts to keep students safe and supported.

Through this partnership, we are developing our Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, providing students with training to recognize warning signs when a peer may be experiencing a mental health or safety crisis, creating student safety clubs, and much more.

Sandy Hook Promise was founded by family members of victims of the 2012 tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School and provides its programs and resources to schools at no cost.

We are excited about this partnership and look forward to sharing much more information with our students, families, staff, and community soon.

You can read more about this work in the Dalton Daily Citizen.
https://daltoncitizen.com/2026/08/12/dalton-public-schools-announces-partnership-with-sandy-hook-promise/

Steven Craft

In a continued commitment to maintaining safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environments, Dalton Public Schools is announcing a new partnership with Sandy Hook Promise. As part of this safety initiative, […]

08/12/2026

What have we been doing this summer in Student Services to prepare for a new school year in Dalton Public Schools GA?

A big part of our work has been strengthening partnerships that support our students and families.

Thank you to the Dalton/Whitfield County Family Connection and Resilient Georgia for bringing together Dalton Public Schools, Whitfield County Schools, Whitfield County Juvenile Court, local medical and mental health providers, and other community members to discuss how we can work together to improve student attendance.

It is always great to partner with organizations that are making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. We appreciate the collaboration and shared commitment to helping every student be present, engaged, and successful!

Georgia Department of Education Steven Craft

08/07/2026

What have we been doing this summer in Student Services to prepare for a new school year Dalton Public Schools GA?

We enjoyed the opportunity to meet with all of our elementary and secondary administrators to review the 2026–2027 Code of Conduct. Our goal is to make sure we are consistent across our schools while creating safe, supportive environments where students can learn, grow, and be successful. We appreciate our administrators and their commitment to making our schools great places for students each day.

Steven Craft

08/06/2026

What have we been doing this summer in Student Services to prepare for a new school year Dalton Public Schools GA?

A big thank you to all the DPS employees and community members who helped revise our district's Mental Health Protocols to reflect current best practices and better meet the needs of our students. Your collaboration and commitment will help ensure we are prepared to support students when they need us most.

Jackie Taylor and Stefani Taylor presented the results of this important work to district leaders during the Leadership Symposium.