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When does school start? Here’s when Houston-area districts return for the 2026-27 school year
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway These districts have start dates ranging from August 10 to later in the month.
Houston area students are preparing to return to classes. The start dates for local school districts vary, with some beginning in the second week of August. Further details are available for specific districts, including Houston ISD and others in the surrounding area.
These districts have start dates ranging from August 10 to later in the month. For exact start dates and more information, readers can consult the original source, which provides a breakdown of when each district returns for the 2026-27 school year.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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