Puma News

Week of February 23-27, 2026 HOMECOMING WEEK
Homecoming Week is Here! đ
Itâs 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. Weâll wrap it all up with our Homecoming Parade, Games and we're adding a Bonfire this year. You wonât want to miss!
Check out the full schedule below and make plans to join the fun. Letâs make it a week to remember!
đžEvents 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
- Feb 23, 2026 â JV Soccer (BJV) vs. Cedartown, 5:30 PM â Home
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Feb 24, 2026 â Soccer vs. Gilmer: Girls 5:00 PM, Boys 7:00 PM â Home
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Feb 24, 2026 â Tennis vs. Southeast Whitfield, 4:00 PM â Southeast Whitfield High School
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Feb 27, 2026 â Soccer vs. Calhoun (Homecoming): JV 5:00 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM â Home
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court
Queen/Princesses will be crowned during halftime of the varsity soccer game 2/27
February is CTAE (Career, Technical, Agriculture Education) Month in Georgia
CTAE Month Spotlight: Early Childhood Education
This week, weâre proud to highlight our Early Childhood Education pathway-- where students donât 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 â then immediately apply what theyâve learned in a live classroom setting. This unique opportunity builds confidence, communication skills, creativity, and leadership.
Our preschool isnât just a simulation-- itâs a working learning lab where future educators grow right alongside the children they teach.
Weâre proud of the responsibility, heart, and professionalism our students demonstrate as they help shape young minds.
Download the DPS App in the Apple or Google Play Store Today!
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!
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
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
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
