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Board Approves Academic Calendar for 2023-24, Start of School Aug. 10


Denton ISD’s Board of School Trustees approved the 2023-24 school year at their regular meeting in December. The 2023-24 School Year will begin Thursday, Aug. 10, with the district’s annual Freshman First Day (Class of 2027 only) set for the day prior on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

The 2023-24 school year will come to an end Friday, May 24, ensuring that students are out before the Memorial Day weekend. The district’s extended school breaks will include:

  • Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 20 – 24
  • Winter Break: Dec. 22 – Jan. 4
  • Spring Break: March 11 – 15

There are a total of 12 student half days designed for teacher planning and staff preparation. Those PLC days are as follows:

  • Friday, Sept. 1
  • Friday, Sept. 29
  • Friday, Oct. 20
  • Friday, Nov. 17
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20
  • Thursday, Dec. 21
  • Friday, Jan. 26
  • Friday, Feb. 16
  • Friday, March 8
  • Friday, April 12
  • Thursday, May 23
  • Friday, May 24

Calendar dates are subject to change pending board approval.


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