{"id":404298,"date":"2026-08-12T06:54:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/404298\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T06:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:54:20","slug":"dallas-isd-making-big-changes-as-2026-27-school-year-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/404298\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas ISD making big changes as 2026-27 school year begins"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dallas \"Dallas <\/p>\n

DALLAS – It’s that time of year again, with students at Dallas ISD schools returning to class for the 2026-27 school year.<\/p>\n

Dallas ISD first day of class \"\" <\/p>\n

Today is the first day of school for nearly 130,000 students in Dallas ISD, and it comes with notable changes across the district.<\/p>\n

The district is starting a new student badge system, with each student’s ID now including services for transportation, meals, library checkouts and athletic events in the district.<\/p>\n

Dallas ISD is also making Pre-K services for three-year-old and four-year-old students free, regardless of the family’s income. Previously, those services were only offered to students with a family income below a certain level.<\/p>\n

District leaders hope the program will help increase enrollment. Last year, Dallas ISD saw a decline in enrollment after seeing a rise the previous school year.<\/p>\n

“We are prepared to receive as many students as come through our doors,” Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde said Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

Hexter Elementary School’s opening ceremonies <\/p>\n

Hexter Elementary School first day of class <\/p>\n

At Hexter Elementary School on Waterview Road, students were welcomed by a mariachi band. Dr. Elizalde greeted students as they arrived in class.<\/p>\n

The school’s new campus opened in January, and is nearly 40% larger than the original school building.<\/p>\n

\"Dallas \"Dallas Send us your photos! <\/p>\n

FOX 4 wants to see your first day of school photos. Share pictures, and you may see your student featured on television!<\/p>\n

The Source: Information in this story comes from Dallas ISD and FOX 4 reporting.<\/p>\n

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