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Back to School: When Denton Students Return in 2026 and the Key Dates to Know

Denton's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 13, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.

Zane Boyd

July 24, 20261 min read

Back to School - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Back to School - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Summer is winding down, and classes are about to resume for students across Denton. Here is when the new school year begins and the key dates families will want to mark, based on each district's official 2026-27 calendar.

Most of Denton is served by Denton ISD, where students return Thursday, August 13, 2026. The year runs through May 27, 2027.

Freshmen have an earlier first day, August 12, for orientation.

Parts of Denton are also served by other districts, including Krum ISD, Sanger ISD, Argyle ISD and Ponder ISD. Families near a boundary should confirm their child's district by address.

Key dates — Denton ISD 2026-27

  • First day of school: Thursday, August 13, 2026
  • Thanksgiving break: November 23-27, 2026
  • Winter break: December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027
  • Last day of school: May 27, 2027

The complete calendar, including holidays and early-release days, is linked below.

Families who live near a district boundary can confirm their child's assigned district and campus by address on the district's website.

Sources

https://www.dentonisd.org/calendar

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Zane Boyd

Zane Boyd writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Denton.

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