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Fact brief: Did Fort Worth ISD move the first day of school to Aug. 10?
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway The first day of school is now August 10, which is one day earlier than previously planned.
The Fort Worth ISD board of managers has made changes to the school calendar. The first day of school is now August 10, which is one day earlier than previously planned. This decision was made during a meeting on April 28.
The board also made adjustments to days off for students, including the winter semester and the last day of school. The last day of the winter semester is set for December 18, and the final school day is May 21, 2027. For more information on the changes to the school calendar, readers can refer to the Fort Worth ISD's official sources, including meeting minutes and the school calendar.
Additional details are also available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: schools Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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