Puma News

Week of November 3- November 7, 2025

This Week at TDA

Last week, we kicked things off strong with our Juniors and Seniors taking the SAT right here at The Dalton Academy! We’re proud to offer this opportunity during the school day, saving students travel time and testing day stress. Any student who still needs to take the SAT should reach out to their counselor. There are additional weekend test dates available, and we’ll host another in-school SAT session in February.....details coming soon.

We are now officially four weeks away from Georgia Milestones, End-of-Course Assessments, and Final Exams! Let’s stay focused, stay motivated, and finish this semester strong, Pumas!

Looking ahead — mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 9th, when we’ll host our Math & Science Title I Family Night alongside our FAFSA Night. This will be a great opportunity for families to explore hands-on learning, receive support, and celebrate academic success. More details will be shared soon.

We ended last week on a festive note with our Halloween celebrations! Students and staff showed off creative costumes, shared spooky treats, and filled the halls with laughter — a perfect way to close out an exciting week at TDA!

🏃🏻‍♂️Events This Week

Nov. 6--> 3DE Coaching, 10th grade

Nov. 7--> Club Schedule

Nov. 6--> 5:00, Flag Football, Ringgold/Gilmer @ Ringgold High School

Nov. 7--> 5:00, Wrestling, @ Southeast Whitfield

Nov. 8--> 5:00, Wrestling, @ Southeast Whitfield

Watch TDA on TV

Start at minute 27 and end at minute 43 for all of TDA!

Watch our Athletic Director, Michael Bolen, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Thompson, and Senior Fatima Pimentel on the North Georgia Game Day Show.

Infinite Campus-- Ensure your contact info is current!

Update once, update everywhere! Keeping your contact info current here ensures it’s accurate across all our communication platforms.

Become a Parent Canvas Observer

Becoming a Canvas Observer gives you a front-row seat to your student’s learning. You’ll be able to view assignments (with timestamps), see time spent in each course, and communicate directly with your child’s teacher.

Parents-- make sure you have downloaded the DPS App. We will be upgrading our communication channels through "Rooms", via Thrillshare. To make sure you are ahead of the game, download the DPS App Today!

You can always call the main phone number if you have a question, and it will be routed to the correct person if the Receptionist, Monica Rodriguez, cannot answer the question.

Main Office Phone Number: (706)876-4700

(you can be transferred to anyone from this number)

Principal:

Jessica Ashlock

Assistant Principal:

Virginia Ruiz

Athletic Director

Michael Bolen

AP Coordinator/Publicist

Julia Cagle

Nurse: Traci Hopkins

Counseling Office: Questions concerning records or schedules, and personal issues.