Dalton Public Schools to host enrollment event for out-of-zone, out-of-district, out-of-state applicants today

Published 6:26 am Thursday, March 27, 2025

Dalton Public Schools is excited to welcome families to its spring enrollment event today for those seeking to apply for out-of-zone, out-of-district or out-of-state enrollment.

The event will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Dalton Public Schools Enrollment Office at 101 N. Thornton Ave., suite 100.

This special enrollment event is open to:

• Families new to Dalton Public Schools.

• Current elementary school students seeking a school transfer.

• Current high school students in grades 9-11 interested in transferring to another Dalton Public Schools high school.

Please note: Current eighth-grade students rising to ninth grade are not eligible to apply at this event. That application deadline closed on Feb. 28 and notification letters have been sent. For appeal inquiries, families should email info@dalton.k12.ga.us.

What to bring

To help the process go smoothly, families should bring the following documentation for each student.

For families new to Dalton Public Schools

• Proof of home address (current utility bill or lease in parent/guardian’s name).

• Birth certificate.

• Social Security card.

• Georgia Immunization Certificate (form 3231).

• Georgia Eye, Ear, Dental and Nutrition Certificate (form 3300).

• Parent/guardian picture identification.

For currently enrolled students requesting a transfer

• Proof of home address (current utility bill or lease in parent/guardian’s name).

• Parent/guardian picture identification.

Can’t attend the event?

If you’re unable to attend the enrollment event you can still apply by visiting the Enrollment Office during regular business hours. The office will continue accepting applications until the deadline on April 14.

Current high school students in grades 9-11 also have the option to apply online by visiting www.daltonpublicschools.com/enrollment.

For assistance or more information, please reach out to the Enrollment Office at info@dalton.k12.ga.us or visit www.daltonpublicschools.com.