Texas Schools Prepare to Reopen: When D-FW Districts Return for the 2026-27 School Year
July 22, 2026
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Summer break is winding down across North Texas as families prepare for the start of the 2026-27 academic year.
Most public school districts across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex will welcome students back between early and mid-August. However, select campuses—including several within Dallas ISD—are opting for earlier start dates under alternative calendars designed to mitigate summer learning loss and keep students academically engaged year-round.
2026-27 D-FW Back-to-School Schedule Overview
| County / Area | District | First Day of School |
| Dallas | Dallas ISD (Early Start / Intersession Campuses) | Late July / Early August |
| Dallas | Dallas ISD (Standard Calendar) | Mid-August |
| Dallas / Collin | Richardson ISD | Mid-August |
| Tarrant | Fort Worth ISD | Mid-August |
| Collin | Plano ISD | Mid-August |
| Denton | Lewisville ISD | Mid-August |
Note: Individual start dates vary by specific campus schedules, intersession programs, and district calendar choices.
