8 Aug 2005
Classes begin August 15
DALLAS—The Dallas Independent School District's first day of school is August 15.
Student enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year is expected at 160,419.
Calendar Highlights:
• August 15 Classes Start
• September 5 Labor Day Holiday
• October 6,10, 11 Parent Conferences
• October 13 Early Release Day
• October 14 Secondary Fair Day
• October 21 Elementary Fair Day
• November 23-25 Thanksgiving Break
• December 2 Early Release Day
• December 19-Jan. 2 Winter Break
• January 4 Students Return Following Winter Break
• January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
• February 27-28 Parent Conferences
• March 2 Parent Conferences
• March 13-17 Spring Break
• April 14 Inclement Weather Make-up Day/Holiday
• May 24 Last Day of School
• May 29 Memorial Day Holiday
School hours have not changed for the upcoming school year. The district will operate on the following schedule, but will remain open longer for afterschool programs as needed.
Elementary School - 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Middle Schools - 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
High School - 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Skyline/Townview - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.