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Dalton Middle School Students of the Month for January
PHOTO PROVIDED Dalton Middle School Students of the Month for January are top row from left, Grade 5 – Kennah Hignight and Tyson Ramer; and Grade 6 – Payton Lind and Hunter Walton. Bottom row from left, Grade 7 – Samantha Kerby and Kaden Hevia and Grade 8 – Kenna Doty and Garret Wilson
Read MoreTeens showcase talent in one-act play festival
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Dalton’s Drama Dawgs perform “With Regards to Cooper Clawson’s Conscience” and received a “Superior” rating at the Wayne County Play Festival Jan. 25 at Dalton High School auditorium. Waynedale High School performs “Rideshare Overshare” which left the audience laughing and earned an “Excellent” rating by judges at…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. SUPERSTAR ON STAFF: Hillary Harlow
Hillary Harlow 7th/8th grade ELA Tutor Reason for selection: Mrs. Harlow works with many of our 7th and 8th grade students and goes above and beyond to support their academic needs in the classroom. Additionally to this she treats every person at DMS with kindness and care. She is a team player and will help…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Landon Fivecoat
Landon Fivecoat Age: 13 Grade: 7 Family: Mom, Erin; Dad, John; Sister, Ava, 11th grade School activities: Basketball, Baseball, Football, Choir and Student Council Nominated by: Mr. Watkins Reason for nomination: Landon has been a student leader for us this year at DMS. He displays this on a daily basis with his kindness and positivity…
Read MoreSPELLBOUND: Dalton 7th grader is Wayne County’s top speller and heads to regionals
PHOTOS PROVIDED Dalton seventh-grade student Ellie Pauli won the Wayne County Spelling Bee Jan. 24. Ellie Pauli is pictured with Emma Weary, from Chippewa Jr./Sr. High, who placed second at the Wayne County Spelling Bee. There were 18 participants. Weary went two spell off rounds with Madison Clow from Wooster Christian to take second place.…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. SUPERSTAR ON STAFF: Kayla Tucker
Kayla Tucker DES intervention specialist Reason for Selection: Miss Tucker shines as a star on the DES staff with all the amazing work she puts into her students success. She works hard to make sure all their needs are addressed and that they truly have a wonderful experience at school each and every day. 1.…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Saige Carpenter
Age: 8 Grade: Third grade (Mrs. Moody) Family: Mom, Dad, Addy, Coco and Chloe School activities: Saige loves art and math Nominated by: Mrs. Hackett Reason for nomination: Saige has a gracious heart and a positive attitude that is contagious to be around! She works hard inside the classroom and is always willing to give…
Read MoreOne-Act Play Festival puts spotlight on young talents
Wayne County Play Festival The community may attend the Jan. 24 play festival as well as a community performance of Dalton’s one-act play at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 in the high school auditorium for free. Waynedale also opens a dress rehearsal to the community in a free performance of Waynedale’s one-act play at 7 p.m.…
Read MoreWHAT’S THE BUZZ? DMS spelling bee winner to go on to Wayne County Spelling Bee
Twenty-one students grades 6-8 participated in the annual spelling bee at Dalton Middle School last month. Teacher Jessica Matz said it was nice to have the spelling bee in front of a live student audience again after having to modify the event the past couple of years because of the health pandemic. PHOTOS PROVIDED Ellie…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. SUPERSTAR ON STAFF: Jenna Warner
Jenna Warner Dalton High School math teacher Reason for selection: Mrs. Warner has done an excellent job in creating an environment in which all students can learn in her classroom. She has developed a strong rapport with her students and is willing to put any amount of work necessary in to help students be successful.…
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