News Summary
Houston area school districts are finalizing their start dates for the upcoming academic year, with some districts beginning classes in early August. The Houston Independent School District (HISD) will start classes on August 12, while Aldine ISD kicks off a day earlier. Other districts like Alief ISD and Spring ISD will align with HISD’s start date. Crosby and New Caney ISDs will begin in early August. Parents are reminded to prepare for school supply drives and register for upcoming events.
Houston
The 2025 school year is approaching in the Houston area, with various school districts scheduling their start dates for classes. Houston Independent School District (HISD) will kick off its academic year on August 12, 2025, while Aldine Independent School District (ISD) students will return a day earlier on August 11, 2025. Other districts such as Alief ISD, Alvin ISD, Friendswood ISD, Galena Park ISD, and Spring ISD will also begin their classes on August 12, 2025. In contrast, Cy-Fair ISD, Katy ISD, and Klein ISD are set to start on August 13, 2025.
Differences in School Start Dates
Some school districts in the Houston area will begin the academic year earlier than others. Crosby ISD, New Caney ISD, and Waller ISD have opted for start dates in early August. Specifically, Crosby ISD and New Caney ISD are scheduled to start classes on August 1, 2025, whereas Waller ISD will begin on August 4, 2025.
HISD Academic Calendar Highlights
For HISD, the school year is set to conclude on June 4, 2026, with teachers’ last day being June 5. The district’s Winter Break will occur from December 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026, followed by Spring Break scheduled for March 9-13, 2026. School holidays will also include Thanksgiving Break from November 24-28, 2025, as well as additional holidays such as Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Chavez-Huerta Day, and Memorial Day.
New School Day Schedules
Elementary schools within HISD will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., while middle and high schools will start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4 p.m.. Additionally, the New Education System campuses will implement longer school days, with elementary classes held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and secondary classes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
Professional Development and Preparation
In preparation for the academic year, many principals and administrators have already returned to work, with staff training beginning on July 22, 2025, for various districts. Teachers in HISD, Katy ISD, and Alief ISD are due back for professional learning on August 1, 2025, while Cy-Fair ISD staff will return on August 4, 2025. HISD’s professional development days are scheduled for September 2, October 2, November 7, January 5, and February 13.
Encouragement for Parental Involvement
As the new academic year approaches, several school supply drives and back-to-school events are being organized throughout the Houston area. Parents are encouraged to check their respective school calendars to effectively plan for the upcoming school year and ensure their children are prepared for the return to the classroom.
Regulatory Framework
It is important to note that Texas state law typically mandates public schools to commence classes only after the fourth Monday in August. However, HISD benefits from an exemption as a District of Innovation, allowing it to start earlier than the customary timeframe.
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Additional Resources
- Houston Chronicle: School Start Dates
- MSN: School Start for Houston Area Districts
- Mommy Poppins: School Calendars for Houston Area
- Houston Chronicle: HISD 2025 School Year Calendar
- KHOU: 2025 Spring Break Dates for Houston School Districts
- Wikipedia: Houston
- Google Search: Houston education news
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Houston
- Google News: Houston school start dates
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