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When does school start? Here’s when Houston-area districts return for the 2026-27 school year
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway For example, Houston ISD starts on August 10, while several districts, including Fort Bend ISD and Lamar CISD, begin on August 11.
Summer break is coming to an end in the Houston area, including Piney Point Village . Local students will be returning to class soon. The start dates for school districts vary, with some beginning in the second week of August and others starting later in the month.
Some of the largest school districts have announced their start dates. For example, Houston ISD starts on August 10, while several districts, including Fort Bend ISD and Lamar CISD, begin on August 11. Other districts, such as Aldine ISD and Conroe ISD, start on August 12.
Further details on start dates for specific school districts are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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