Schools
PAWS TO READ: Family literacy event draws readers of all ages
PHOTOS BY KATIE GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Wyatt Tata, Dalton second grader, reads to therapy dog, Valorie, during the annual Family Literacy Night. Dalton kindergartner Cora Jackson shows an astronaut helmet she made during the annual Family Literacy Night March 5 at Dalton Elementary School. Kindergartner Remington Schoby at Dalton’s annual Family Literacy Night which had the…
Read MoreDEMS students prepare for annual plant sale
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JUSTIN ABSHEARDGKN staff report DALTON Students at the Dalton Elementary & Middle School Greenhouse behind the middle school have been working hard planting and learning and having fun getting their hands dirty. The annual plant sale is this week and the students have much to show off and share with the community.…
Read MoreIN LIVING TECHNICOLOR Drama Dawgs present ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Dalton’s Carsten Nussbaum plays Joseph in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The Drama Dawgs are presenting three shows 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Drama Dawgs Maya Wenger and Cora Hull are Narrators in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor…
Read MoreHigh school spring shows hit local stages
PHOTOS BY CHRISTA WOLF Central Christian School performs “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The high school musical is at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 12, 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Tickets are $14 and are available through the website at www.ccscomets.org. By CHRISTINA McCUNE DGKN managing editor Orrville High School is…
Read More‘Play for All’ — Anonymous donor gives final push for inclusive playground
Artist’s renderings of an inclusive playground to be built at Dalton Elementary School. By CHRISTINA McCUNE DGKN managing editor DALTON The excitement of a new playground is a feeling many may remember and one that even adults may still relate to, says Dalton parent Kevin Moody. A team of Dalton educators have been working diligently…
Read MoreCell Phones in School?
Ohio has a new state law (Senate Bill 158) requiring all public K-12 schools to implement near-total bans on student cell phone use during instructional time by January 1, 2026, with exceptions for emergencies, documented medical needs, or specific educational uses, aiming to reduce distractions and improve learning, though parents have raised concerns about emergencies.…
Read More‘GET SMART’ Dalton Drama Dawgs get funny in smart play
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN DALTON Twenty-seven brave students auditioned for Dalton High School’s fall production this year. It’s not unusual for those who sign up to have no idea what they’re in for. Typically the director doesn’t know what the play will be either. Never fear. It’s all part of the process. Students…
Read MoreSecond annual Bulldog Dash draws hundreds
Becky Nussbaum, of Lakeville (18:02.90) was the overall winner of the Dalton Fire Bulldog Dash Nov. 2 in Dalton. PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Kevin Lehman, of Apple Creek (18:39.24), was the top overall winner in the men’s division. Dalton fifth graders Mackenzie Raber, Elliana Combs and Audrey Soehnlen participated in the Bulldog…
Read MoreLocal schools make, exceed grade
Area superintendents provided reflections on the state report cards that were recently released by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce for their school districts and shared insights into what can be celebrated and where a focus continues for improvement. School districts across the state were graded on six components this year: Achievement, Progress, Gap…
Read MoreDalton Local Elementary and Middle School Veterans Day Reverse Parade
Dalton Elementary and Middle School invites all veterans to be recognized by students and staff on Veterans Day for your honorable service to our country in a reverse parade 1:45-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Veterans can participate by driving through the school bus loop, according to information provided. (Rain date: Nov. 12) Vehicles with veterans…
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