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Week of February 23-27, 2026 HOMECOMING WEEK

Homecoming Week is Here! 🎉

It’s one of the most exciting weeks of the year, and our campus is ready. From spirit days and dress-up themes to athletic events and community celebrations, Homecoming Week is packed with moments that bring us together.


Throughout the week, students will have opportunities to show their school pride, support our teams, and participate in traditions that make this place special. We’ll wrap it all up with our Homecoming Parade, Games and we're adding a Bonfire this year. You won’t want to miss!


Check out the full schedule below and make plans to join the fun. Let’s make it a week to remember!


🐾Events This Week

  • Feb. 23 Dress up day- PJ's
  • Feb. 24 Dress up day- Twin Day
  • Feb. 25 Dress up day- White Lies
  • Feb. 25 GADOE Visit
  • Feb. 26 Dress up day- Dress like you're going to the park
  • Feb. 26 Park Creek 5th graders visit for "STEM Explorers Day"
  • Feb. 27 Dress up day- Fav Disney character


February 27th- early release day-


  • HOMECOMING PARADE at 4 PM
  • JV Soccer Game at 5:00
  • Varsity soccer game at 7:00 (Homecoming Queen & Princess Crowned during half time)
  • Bonfire behind the filed house after the varsity game



🏆Athletics This Week
  • Feb 23, 2026 – JV Soccer (BJV) vs. Cedartown, 5:30 PM – Home
  • Feb 24, 2026 – Soccer vs. Gilmer: Girls 5:00 PM, Boys 7:00 PM – Home

  • Feb 24, 2026 – Tennis vs. Southeast Whitfield, 4:00 PM – Southeast Whitfield High School

  • Feb 27, 2026 – Soccer vs. Calhoun (Homecoming): JV 5:00 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM – Home

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Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court

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Queen/Princesses will be crowned during halftime of the varsity soccer game 2/27 Queen/Princesses will be crowned during halftime of the varsity soccer game 2/27

February is CTAE (Career, Technical, Agriculture Education) Month in Georgia February is CTAE (Career, Technical, Agriculture Education) Month in Georgia

CTAE Month Spotlight: Early Childhood Education


This week, we’re proud to highlight our Early Childhood Education pathway-- where students don’t just learn about teaching… they actually do it.


Through our on-site operational preschool, ECE students plan lessons, design activities, and work directly with preschool-aged children. From creating engaging learning centers to leading circle time, our students gain real, hands-on experience guiding young learners every day.


They study child development and instructional strategies — then immediately apply what they’ve learned in a live classroom setting. This unique opportunity builds confidence, communication skills, creativity, and leadership.


Our preschool isn’t just a simulation-- it’s a working learning lab where future educators grow right alongside the children they teach.


We’re proud of the responsibility, heart, and professionalism our students demonstrate as they help shape young minds.

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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!

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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

Academic Services Coordinator

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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