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Dalton Local Schools March 22 meeting report
Dalton Board of Education report DALTON High school prom is on this year, but Dalton Local board members discussed how details are still being clarified. At the March 22 regular school board meeting, Superintendent Jim Saxer updated board members about plans for graduation and prom this spring. He said the governor has provided guidance about…
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Dalton Local Board of Education meeting report DGKN staff DALTON Treasurer Patrick McGinty discussed with school board members last month about a five-year permanent improvement renewal levy that will be due in 2022. The levy was first approved in 1997 and was last passed in 2017. Voters in the Dalton Local school district may see…
Read MoreKillbuck Savings Bank Co. Superstar on Staff: Dalton choir director hits the high notes even during pandemic
Heather Carr Reason for nomination: Heather Carr works incredibly hard to provide a well-rounded musical education in spite of the pandemic. She quickly adapted her instruction to be compliant with the new COVID restrictions, and her students are grateful to still have music curriculum in their schedules. Thank you for your commitment to your students,…
Read MoreKillbuck Savings Bank Co. Superstar on Staff: Melinda Wenger
Melinda Wenger Reasons for nomination: * She is always willing to work hard, think outside of the box, and really gets to know her students and goes out of her way to let them know she cares by attending activities or important events of students outside of the classroom. * Ms. Wenger has gone above…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Easton Hershberger
Dalton kindergartner Easton Hershberger is selected as the Killbuck Savings Bank Co. Student of the Week for the March 10 edition of The Dalton Gazette & Kidron News. Students are selected each week by staff and administrators at Dalton Local Schools for going above and beyond inside and outside the classroom.
Read MoreKillbuck Savings Bank Co. Superstar on Staff: Julie Zaleski
Julie Zaleski Reason for nomination: Julie is like having an extra kindergarten teacher in the room. She reminds us of things we need to do and is always willing to help wherever needed. What do you love about working at Dalton Local Schools? I love working at Dalton Local Schools because of the caring staff…
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PHOTOS BY KURT IMMLER Dalton High School juniors and seniors who drive to school took part in a fundraiser and were permitted to decorate a space in the school parking lot. DALTON This year’s student council is hoping to pave a new tradition at Dalton High School. A student council fundraising idea turned into a…
Read MoreKillbuck Savings Bank Co. Superstar on Staff: DHS teacher feels at home teaching ‘really cool stuff’
Brad Welch Reason for nomination: Brad has been working to build our STEM program at DHS. He added coding classes this year and the students are performing well and really enjoying it. I think he should be recognized for his efforts. What do you love about working at Dalton Local Schools? For the most part,…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Gabrielle Nussbaum
Dalton Middle School student Gabrielle Nussbaum is selected as the Killbuck Savings Bank Co. Student of the Week for the March 3 edition of The Dalton Gazette & Kidron News. Students are selected each week by staff and administrators at Dalton Local Schools for going above and beyond inside and outside the classroom.
Read MoreKillbuck Savings Bank Co. Superstar on Staff: Amanda Thiel
Amanda Thiel Nomination from a parent: Mrs. Thiel has reignited my son Kayson Yutzys love for school. Everyday she starts the day by showing Kayson to have a wonderful attitude not only towards students but to staff as well. Mrs Thiel is a fantastic person both inside as well as outside the classroom. She helps…
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