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Puma News

Week of August 11-15, 2025

Puma News Week of August 11-15, 2025
Puma NewsWeek of August 11-15, 2025

Week of December 1- 5 2025

Happy Holidays, Puma Families!


It’s a big week at The Dalton Academy as we begin our Winter End-of-Course (EOC) testing.
Monday–Wednesday, students enrolled in Literature II will complete their exams.
Thursday is the Algebra I EOC, and Friday is the Biology EOC.


We need all testing students present, prepared, and ready to give their best effort.
While an EOC score does not define a student’s worth, it does give them the chance to show what they know and how much they’ve grown. We encourage all students to step into testing with confidence — show these exams who’s boss!

We believe in every one of our Pumas. 🐾🔥


This week also brings our Math & Science Family Night on Tuesday, December 9th, from 6:00–7:30 PM. Families can enjoy hands-on activities with our math and science departments! Our Chorus will be filling the hallways with caroling and we will have activities for your younger children to do. We will also hold our Financial Aid/FAFSA support in the media center.


We will begin class meetings with juniors, sophomores, and freshmen this week as we prepare for 2026–2027 course registration, which officially begins in January. A full timeline is included in the graphic below.


Here’s to a great week of learning, growth, and family engagement at TDA!


🏃🏻‍♂️Events This Week

  • EOC Testing This Week

    • Dec 8–10: Literature II EOC (Parts 1–3)

    • Dec 11: Algebra I EOC

    • Dec 12: Biology EOC

    • All testing students must be present and prepared.

    Family & Academic Events

    • Dec 9 (6:00–7:30 PM): Math & Science Family Night + FAFSA Night

    Athletics This Week

    • Dec 8 – 5:00 PM: Basketball vs. Ridgeland (HOME)

    • Dec 9 – 5:00 PM: Riflery vs. Lafayette @ Lafayette High School

    • Dec 11 – 5:00 PM: Basketball vs. Northwest Whitfield (HOME)

    • Dec 11 – 5:00 PM: Riflery vs. Gordon County @ Gordon Central High School

    • Dec 13 – 10:00 AM (CST): Basketball vs. Whitwell (TN) @ Whitwell High School


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Who Do You Call If You Have An Issue? Who Do You Call If You Have An Issue?

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.

Last Name A-L: Michaela Burke

Last Name M-Z: Dolores Carrillo


School Social Worker

Viri Ortiz


Cafeteria Manager:

Cynthia Hoeng

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Principal, Jessica Ashlock

Email: jessica.ashlock@dalton.k12.ga.us
Website: www.tda.daltonpublicschools.com
Phone: 706-876-4700

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Assistant Principal, Virginia Ruiz

Email: virginia.ruiz@dalton.k12.ga.us
Website: www.tda.daltonpublicschools.com
Phone: 706-876-4700

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