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Dalton High School — School Calendar 2026-27
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Dalton, GA 30720
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Upcoming Events
Jul
31
Fri
No SchoolEvent
Jul
31
Fri
DPS ConvocationEvent
Aug
3
Mon
Orientation/Open HouseEvent
Aug
3
Mon
DJHS OrientationEvent
Aug
3
Mon
Orientation/Meet the Teacher Staff Day
Aug
3
Mon
Cyber Academy Open HouseEvent
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,379
Student:Teacher
16.2:1
Locale
Urban
District
Dalton Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
60.3%
Phone
(706)278-8757School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
18%
9th percentile in GA
Math Proficiency
12%
9th percentile in GA
Graduation Rate
95%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
13 courses offered
306 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
184 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
66 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
383 test takers
Athletics
21 sports, 31 teams
542 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Worse than average in GATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,414
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
94.5
100% fully certified
Counselors
3
Social Workers
1.1900001
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,396
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,192
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,560
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 45%Local 39%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$245,361
+1.4% 1yr+43.8% 5yr
Dalton, GA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.5%
Below 150% poverty line
5.7%
Unemployment rate
18.1%
Uninsured residents
26.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,201
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,112
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
81%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
566 (51%)
Speech/Language Impairment
153 (14%)
Autism
143 (13%)
Other Health Impairment
88 (8%)
Intellectual Disability
47 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
17 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,919
Current enrollment
Stable(-6% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
No School
EventFri, Jul 31, 2026
DPS Convocation
EventMon, Aug 3, 2026
Orientation/Open House
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Softball @ Cartersville |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Volleyball @ Gilmer/Union Co. |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | JV Football vs. Cass |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Softball vs. Woodland--Middle School Recognition |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Open House Event |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | TDA DECA Leadership Summit |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Football @ Heritage--Catoosa |
| Sat, Sep 5, 2026 | Softball @ Pepperell |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day No School - Dalton Public Schools |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Staff & Student Holiday |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | TDA No School- Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday--No School |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Softball @ Villa Rica |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Softball @ Southeast |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | JV Football @ Ridgeland |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Softball vs. Cass |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Football vs. Calhoun -- Hero Night |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Competition Cheer @ Ringgold |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Softball @ Gordon Central |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Softball vs. Cedartown |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Softball @ Northwest |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Open House and Literacy Family Night |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | JV Football @ Calhoun |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Cross Country @ NGXCL#2--Catamount Chase--Senior Night |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Senior Portraits |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Competition Cheer @ Coosa |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Cross Country @ Wingfoot Classic Time TBD |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Softball vs. Allatoona (DH) |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Teen Maze 2026 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Cross Country @ NGXCL#3--Wildwood Run |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Softball vs. Cartersville--Teacher Appreciation Night |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | TDA Early Release |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Early Dismissal Day (DHS Homecoming ) NO ASP |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Homecoming Parade |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Football vs. Cedartown--Homecoming |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | PAWS and Applause Pep Session |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Homecoming Dance |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Cross Country @ Twilight at PR'ville |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Virtual Day |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Student Virtual Learning Day /Staff Professional Learning Day |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | JV Football vs. McCallie |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | TDA Virtual Day |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Softball @ Woodland |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | TDA PSAT (all 10th graders) |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | TDA SAT School Day |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Softball vs. Villa Rica |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | School Picture Make-up Day |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Football @ Allatoona |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Competition Cheer @ Allatoona |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Softball @ Cass |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Cross Country @ NGXCL#4--Grove Level Stampede |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Softball vs. Pepperell--Senior Night |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | TDA Math/Science Title I Event |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Softball @ Cedartown (DH) |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Staff Professional Learning Day /Student Holiday |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Fall Break Fall Break - Dalton Public Schools |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | TDA Fall Break |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Student and Staff Holiday |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Student and Staff Holiday |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Student and Staff Holiday |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | JV Football @ Coahulla Creek |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Football vs. Woodland--Senior Night |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Competition Cheer @ Adairsville |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Senior Portraits |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Cross Country @ NGXCL#5--Fast Break Challenge (Championship) |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | TDA Early Dismissal |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | TDA DECA Fall Rally at Six Flags |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Parent Conferences /Early Student Release Day |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | PAWS and Applause Pep Session |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Football vs. Villa Rica -- Hall of Fame Game |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Competition Cheer hosts Spooks and Spirits |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Football @ Cartersville |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Cross Country @ Sectionals Time TBD |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Student Virtual Learning Day/Staff Professional Learning Day |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Football @ Cass |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Book Fair |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | PAWS and Applause Books and Breakfast |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Dalton Public Schools |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | TDA Thanksgiving Break |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Milestones ELA II Section 1 |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Holiday Shop |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Milestones Algebra Section 1 & 2 |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Choral Concert and Family Night |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Milestones Biology Section 1 & 2 |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | TDA DECA Aquarium & Discovery Center |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | TDA Final Exams 1st & 3rd |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | TDA Final Exams 2nd & 4th |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | PAWS and Applause Pep Session |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Early Student Release Day/ NO ASP |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | TDA Early Dismissal |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break Winter Break - Dalton Public Schools |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Holiday |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | TDA Holiday Break |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Student Holiday/Staff Professional Learning Day |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | TDA Staff Work Dauy |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Classes Resume for Students |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Staff and Student Holiday |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Dalton Public Schools |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | Shanda McCloskey Author/Illustrator Visit |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | TDA DECA State Competition |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | TDA CTAE/STEM Title I Event |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Student Holiday/Staff Professional Learning Day |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Presidents Day Break Presidents Day Break - Dalton Public Schools |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Student and Staff Mid-Winter Holiday |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | PAWS and Applause Pep Session |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Early Student Release Day (TDA Homecoming) NO ASP |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | TDA Homecoming! Early Release! |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | Book Fair |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | Early Student Release Day/ (Parent Conferences)/ NO ASP |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | PAWS and Applause Books and Breakfast |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Science and Social Studies Family Night |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | TDA SAT School Day |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Student Virtual Learning Day /Staff Professional Learning Day |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | TDA Virtual Day |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | TDA English/Social Studies Title I Event |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | TDA Young Georgia Authors |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | TDA Spring Break |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break Spring Break - Dalton Public Schools |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break Holiday |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | TDA Milestones Lit & Comp II Sec 1 |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Book Fair |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | TDA Milestones Lit & Comp II Sec 2 |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | TDA Milestones Lit & Comp II Sec 3 |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | TDA Senior Finals |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | TDA Senior Finals |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | TDA Milestones Algebra I Sec 1 & 2 |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | TDA Milestones US History Sec 1 & 2 |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | TDA Milestones Biology Sec 1 & 2 |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | TDA Senior Trip- Dollywood |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | TDA Senior Assembly |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | TDA Graduation Practice |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | TDA Graduation!! |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | TDA Underclassmen Finals (3rd and 4th) |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Underclassmen Finals (1st and 2nd) |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | PAWS and Applause Pep Session |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School/Early Release/NO ASP |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School Last Day of School - Dalton Public Schools |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | TDA Post Planning |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | TDA Post Planning |
Showing 141 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Dalton High School
Dalton High School has a total enrollment of 1,379 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Dalton, GA.
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