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Twenty Dallas ISD campuses begin the 2026-27 academic year on Tuesday, triggering reduced speed limits and crossing guard patrols in surrounding areas.
Dallas ISD hosted its first AI Summit and launched the AI Champions network to help teachers and students integrate artificial intelligence responsibly.
Dallas ISD starts Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. Here is a fuller back-to-school guide for Dallas families on routines, bullying, cyberbullying, AI use and honesty.
Dallas's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 11, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.
Dallas ISD hosted its first AI Summit to launch the AI Champions initiative, aiming to equip educators with tools for responsible artificial intelligence integration.
The Auxiliary Skills Camp at Sunset High School brought together 68 students from nine Dallas ISD campuses to hone majorette and color guard performance skills this summer.
Prospective doctors at Dallas high schools participated in hands-on medical training, including CPR and heart dissection, during this year's Future Doctors Summer Camp.
Ten Dallas high school students completed a six-week internship with the district's Construction Department, gaining hands-on experience in architecture and engineering.
Antonio José Cisneros Tirado received the New Instructor of the Year award after leading his first-time debate team to top finishes at the City High School Championship.
South Oak Cliff High School principal Willie Johnson received the district's highest honor for principals, citing a school accountability rating of 89 and a collective team effort.
Dallas ISD's Math Magic program for grades one through three has expanded to 98 schools, with over 12,000 students earning program t-shirts.
Ten high school juniors and seniors spent six weeks learning about the Dallas Independent School District's Construction Services department through a hands-on internship program.
Following the approval of the 2026 Bond Program, Dallas ISD has begun developing an implementation timeline and soliciting firms to oversee planning and construction.
The City of Dallas and community partners are hosting a series of events from July 11 to August 8 providing school supplies, uniforms, and registration assistance for the upcoming school year.
Dallas ISD invites families to Ellis Davis Field House on August 11 for in-person registration, supplies, and enrollment assistance for the upcoming school year.
Antonio Jose Cisneros Tirado, a fifth-grade teacher at the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove, received the Middle School City Championship New Coach of the Year Award after launching a debate program in his inaugural season.
Willie Johnson has been named Dallas ISD’s Secondary Principal of the Year, citing an 89 accountability rating and a focus on student environment.
The districtwide program helping first through third graders master basic math facts has expanded to 98 schools with over 18,000 participants.
Dallas ISD provides guidance on school assignments, required documents, and enrollment deadlines for the upcoming academic year.
A series of community events across Dallas will distribute school supplies and uniforms from July 11 through August 8.
Patricia Cortez of TAG in Pleasant Grove started the LadyBots robotics team after students asked for a space where they could take on larger roles.
