The Dalton School | 4th

About

Dalton has actively embraced an innovative and progressive tradition for approximately 100 years. Read an introduction from Head of School José M. De Jesús; learn about Dalton's history and founder Helen Parkhurst's Education on the Dalton Plan; view Dalton's mission and values, including the School's intentional commitment to establishing equity and diversity, and review Dalton's most recent Strategic Plan.

Programs

Dalton offers its 1,300 students a wide array of stimulating and challenging programs taught by passionate and dedicated faculty. Outstanding academic offerings are complemented by exemplary performing and fine arts curricula – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extracurricular activities.

News and Events

List of 3 news stories.

Dalton HeroCon - May 10, 2025

Everyone is welcome to join us for a celebration of comics, creators, cosplay, community and eco-consciousness! Comics have always been used to spread messages of social justice and celebrate diversity. At HeroCon, we come together through our love of comics and pop culture to recognize the everyday hero in all of us!

Schedule and activities:

12:30- Registration and doors open/Captain Blue Hen Bookshop
1:00-1:15- Welcome, thank you’s and introductions of creators- HS Library
1:15-1:45- Panel with creators - Library
2:00-2:40- Creative Nature NYC Secret Messages Workshop
2:00-3:00- Drawing sessions with all four creators (in indvidual rooms: Sharee Miller, Jamar Nicholas, John
Patrick Green and Misako Rocks!)
2:15-3:00- Drag Story Hour - HS Library
3:10-3:30- Cosplay Parade/Contest - HS Library
3:00-3:40- Creative Nature NYC Secret Messages Workshop
3:45-4:30- Drawing sessions with three creators (in individual rooms: Sharee Miller, Jamar Nicholas and Misako Rocks!)
4:00-4:40- Creative Nature NYC Secret Messages Workshop
4:40-5:00- Book signings- Cafeteria

Concurrently - visit any of these areas for activities from 2:00-5:00 PM:
Archery
Pokemon Catch’em All Challenge
Green Quest Scavenger Hunt
Garden Heroes: Guess the Greens!
NYC Ghostbusters
Face Painting
Caricature Artists
Make a Cape/Cosplay Upcycling
Club Booths
Artists Alley
Board Games
Free Comic Books and giveaways
Mindful Minute break room
Ice Cream
Crane Machines - complete 6 activities for free plays!

**Dalton community members should bring their Dalton ID to tap into the building. All attendees from outside the Dalton community will have to present a government ID at registration.
Award Winning Books at the MS Library

The MS Library is excited to share another year of award winning titles from the Youth Media Awards! Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, audiobooks, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Browse books and awards in the presentations below. Check out the printable list of all titles as well!

Printable List of all YMAs

YMAs for 7th & 8th Grades YMAs for 4th to 6th Grades
New Books in the MS Library

Browse these new titles for all grades in the Middle School Library!

Upper Middle New Books

Lower Middle New Books