Puma News
Week 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
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Dec 8–10: Literature II EOC (Parts 1–3)
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Dec 11: Algebra I EOC
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Dec 12: Biology EOC
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All testing students must be present and prepared.
Family & Academic Events
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Dec 9 (6:00–7:30 PM): Math & Science Family Night + FAFSA Night
Athletics This Week
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Dec 8 – 5:00 PM: Basketball vs. Ridgeland (HOME)
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Dec 9 – 5:00 PM: Riflery vs. Lafayette @ Lafayette High School
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Dec 11 – 5:00 PM: Basketball vs. Northwest Whitfield (HOME)
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Dec 11 – 5:00 PM: Riflery vs. Gordon County @ Gordon Central High School
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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?
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
Principal, Jessica Ashlock
Email: jessica.ashlock@dalton.k12.ga.us
Website: www.tda.daltonpublicschools.com
Phone: 706-876-4700
Assistant Principal, Virginia Ruiz
Email: virginia.ruiz@dalton.k12.ga.us
Website: www.tda.daltonpublicschools.com
Phone: 706-876-4700
