Dickinson ISD 2025–2026 Academic Calendar
The Dickinson Independent School District Board of Trustees has officially approved the academic calendar for the 2025–2026 school year, setting the schedule for students, teachers, and families.
Key Dates to Know
- First Day of School:
- Transition Day for select grades (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 4th, 6th, and 9th) – August 13, 2025
- All other students return – August 14, 2025
- Last Day of School:
- May 21, 2026 (Early Release)
The academic year will be divided into two semesters:
- First Semester: August 14 – December 19, 2025
- Second Semester: January 7 – May 21, 2026
Holidays and Breaks
Students and staff will enjoy several scheduled holidays:
- Labor Day: September 1, 2025
- Fall Break: October 10 and 13, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: November 24–28, 2025
- Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
- MLK Jr. Day: January 19, 2026
- Spring Break: March 9–13, 2026
- Good Friday: April 3, 2026
- Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
Early Release Days
Students will be dismissed two hours early on:
- December 19, 2025
- May 21, 2026
Teacher In-Service and Staff Development Days
The calendar includes several staff-only days, giving teachers time for professional development and planning:
- August 1, 4–8, and 11–12, 2025
- September 22, 2025
- January 5–6, 2026
- February 16, 2026
- May 22, 2026
Graduation Dates
- Dickinson Continuation Center: May 20, 2026 (DHS Auditorium)
- Dickinson High School: May 21, 2026 (Sam Vitanza Stadium)
School Hours
- Elementary (PK–3): 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Middle School & Junior High (4–8): 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
- High School (9–12): 7:05 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Grading Periods
- 1st 9 Weeks: Aug. 14 – Oct. 9
- 2nd 9 Weeks: Oct. 14 – Dec. 19
- 3rd 9 Weeks: Jan. 7 – Mar. 6
- 4th 9 Weeks: Mar. 16 – May 21
The approved calendar includes 172 instructional days totaling 77,160 minutes, aligning with state requirements for instructional time.
Families can view the full academic calendar and download a copy from the Dickinson ISD website.