{"id":381526,"date":"2026-07-21T22:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T22:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/381526\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T22:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T22:17:14","slug":"when-do-schools-return-to-class-houston-area-school-districts-preparing-for-2026-2027-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/381526\/","title":{"rendered":"When do schools return to class: Houston-area school districts preparing for 2026-2027 school year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) &#8212; Summer is almost over for hundreds of thousands of Houston-area students as school districts prepare to return to class.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Crosby ISD is the first in the area to return on Aug. 5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">HISD returns on Aug. 10, Fort Bend ISD on Aug. 11, and other large districts including Cy-Fair ISD, Katy ISD, and Spring ISD go back on Aug. 12.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The last of the districts in the area, Pearland ISD, returns on Aug. 19.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Aug. 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crosbyisd.org\/calendar \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Crosby ISD <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Aug. 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1766069012\/newcaneyisdorg\/imshwhjqv6p5bzwd90vd\/FinalAcademicCalendar2026-2027.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">New Caney ISD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monday, Aug. 10<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gisd.org\/academic-calendar \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Galveston ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1778869644\/houstonisdorg\/ridqkffwxvmqpcwmksmg\/2026-2027YearlyCalendarRev4_6_26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Houston ISD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, Aug. 11<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1782749860\/fortbendisdcom\/p25xocyn8imjw8fi9hdl\/202627InstructionalCalendarEnglish.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fort Bend ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/files.smartsites.parentsquare.com\/5626\/2026-2027__student_instructional_calendar_eng_1.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lamar Consolidated ISD <\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfisd.org\/about-sfisd\/academic-calendar \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Santa Fe ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1781787856\/staffordmsdorg\/uzghx9wphneq9rrtbv4w\/File_2026-2027SMSDCalendar-Revised5-18-2026pendingnewapprovaldate.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stafford ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1770933764\/wallerisdnet\/egnosxmoh8hmwl0daduu\/2026-2027WISDSchoolCalendar.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Waller ISD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Aug. 12<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldineisd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/District-Calendar-2026-2027-v5.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aldine ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aliefisd.net\/documents\/calendar\/554129#docaccess-c19bc85b2b442c612b2a57de1fb9a9b1917107def889e638aff24256339625d3 \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alief ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com\/documents\/asset\/uploaded_file\/3544\/Cvisd\/8c3aca35-8be7-45cd-b26e-37d793957e52\/2026---2027-Academic-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Channelview ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1774646946\/ccisdnet\/zm5bms2th51xgudhjwzt\/AcademicCalendar26-27-APPROVED.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Clear Creek ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com\/documents\/asset\/uploaded_file\/5052\/Cisd\/e83881e1-1d85-43d1-b350-7fb41cffd1c1\/26-27-CISD-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Conroe ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1762825381\/cfisdnet\/d3lxf3jlmr8lbbismnu7\/DistrictCalendar2026-27-V1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cy-Fair ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daytonisd.net\/344354_2 \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dayton ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/4.files.edl.io\/1b2a\/12\/16\/25\/213556-c77b214a-6b85-4e06-8e48-dbe0f0dedfec.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Deer Park ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galenaparkisd.com\/district-info\/calendars-district?cal_date=2026-08-20 \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Galena Park ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1784060554\/gccisdnet5\/s9nyf39oe4erwy4kkjdu\/2026-2027InstructionalCalendar.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Goose Creek CISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huffmanisd.net\/parents\/2026-2027-district-calendar \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Huffman ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com\/documents\/asset\/uploaded_file\/3592\/Humble_Isd\/fe37e372-5ca9-4f8e-8717-f6a78a74adec\/2026-2027-Approved-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Humble ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1783527580\/katyisdorg\/katyisdorg\/vkse9zls1cuhirrrbcfy\/instructional_calendar_2026-27.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Katy ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com\/documents\/asset\/uploaded_file\/5525\/Kisd\/4627cc15-b5d2-427f-8c32-af51928c7d67\/26-27_KleinISDCalendar_English_Color.pdf?disposition=inline \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Klein ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1783611727\/sheldonisdcom\/v5a4nzadccqze3rwxm6b\/26-27SISDDistrictCalendar.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sheldon ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com\/documents\/asset\/uploaded_file\/4570\/Sisd\/e29153ea-fc14-4c77-b3eb-9a03f2389835\/Calendar_26-27_Final_12-10.pdf?disposition=inline \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Spring ISD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>During ABC13&#8217;s Share Your School Supplies Drive 2025, people from across the Houston area, and really, southeast Texas, pulled together to raise money and collect supplies for teachers, and ultimately, students. Here&#8217;s what happened.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Aug. 13<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com\/documents\/asset\/uploaded_file\/3405\/Aisd\/de7d554d-30ac-4e79-805e-17ed2991d6f8\/2026-27_BOARD_APPROVED_CALENDAR_EN.pdf?disposition=inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alvin ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/files.smartsites.parentsquare.com\/4308\/lp_calendar_2026-27_final.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">La Porte ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1EZxnelrKwUxhocd9vj48VKt9vknYQtmP\/view?pli=1 \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pasadena ISD<\/a><br class=\" \"\/><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com\/documents\/asset\/uploaded_file\/5864\/Sbisd\/7278d6ff-028f-4198-a5d2-acfc07a34288\/sbisd_academic_calendar_2026_27.pdf?disposition=inline \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Spring Branch ISD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, Aug. 18<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballisd.net\/families\/instructional-calendar?cal_date=2026-08-17 \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tomball ISD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Aug. 19<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1781036702\/pearlandisdorg\/balw7nmbdljmzpybofrq\/2026-27_District_Calendar_EN.pdf \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pearland ISD<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \">RELATED: <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc13.com\/story\/back-school-events-2026-abc13-loves-teachers-supply-drive-collect-donations-houston-area-educators\/19422123\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supply Drive wants to help educators stock classrooms as out-of-pocket costs near $1,000 per teacher<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 KTRK-TV. 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