Schools

Melissa Carathers, DEMS counselor Reason for selection: Mrs. Carathers serves our K-8th graders with kindness and compassion. She is involved with each grade level to help all of our students grow academically, socially and emotionally at DEMS. We appreciate how hard she works to bring many different events and programs to our students. We are…

Hudson Butts Age: 7 Grade: 1 Family: Mom, Dad and his dog, Rocky Nominated by: Mrs. Wyckoff Reason for nomination: Hudson is new to Dalton Elementary this year and we are so glad he is a part of our school community! He has made so many new friends in our classroom because of his kindness. Hudson demonstrates…

Area schools closed Feb. 4 because of expected snow and ice and road conditions: *Dalton Local * Wayne County Schools Career Center – This includes all high school and adult education day and evening classes. * Green Local * Southeast Local (remote learning, all buildings closed) * Kingsway Christian * Orrville City Schools * Orrville…

Bonnie Winkler, Dalton Elementary music teacher Reason for selection: Mrs. Winkler is a superstar in her classroom because she goes above what is necessary to make sure her students understand everything about music. Whether it is teaching her students to be good sight readers or preparing them for a concert, Mrs. Winkler is always looking…

Samantha Thiel Age: 13 Grade: 8th Family: Mom, Amanda; Dad, Jeff; Sister, Mackenna, 10th; Dog, Farley Nominated by:  Mr. Watkins Reason for nomination: Samantha has been a phenomenal student the past four years at DMS. She displays kindness and positivity throughout our building and classrooms. We appreciate this kind of leadership at our school and throughout…