Puma News
Week of August 11-15, 2025
Week of August 18-22, 2025
Welcome Back, TDA Families!
We are off to an incredible start to the 2025–2026 school year! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Orientation—our campus was filled with energy, laughter, and connection. With food trucks, smiling families, and strong turnout from parents, it was a fantastic way to launch the year together.
We’re already looking ahead to our Open House on Thursday, September 4 at 5:30 p.m. We hope you’ll join us to meet teachers, see student work, and learn more about the year ahead.
Our students have kicked things off on the right note—showing respect, excitement, and real engagement in their classes. This week, we’ll continue building momentum with MAP testing for 9th and 10th graders on Tuesday and a reminder to please return any beginning-of-year forms as soon as possible.
Sports are also heating up! Come cheer on our Puma athletes:
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August 18 – Volleyball vs. Oakwood Academy, JV 5:00 / Varsity 6:00 (Away)
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August 21 – Volleyball vs. Grace Baptist Academy (TN), 5:00 (Away)
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August 23 – Cross Country at Ringgold, 4:30 (Ringgold High School)
It’s shaping up to be a strong year, and we’re so glad you’re on this journey with us.
The Dalton Academy Staff 2025-2026
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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
