The Colony's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 12, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.
Jubal Vargas
July 24, 20261 min read
Summer is winding down, and classes are about to resume for students across The Colony. Here is when the new school year begins and the key dates families will want to mark, based on each district's official 2026-27 calendar.
Most of The Colony is served by Lewisville ISD, where students return Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Because The Colony spans more than one district, students in some areas start on different days:
The full Thanksgiving, winter and spring break schedule is on the district's official calendar, linked below.
Families who live near a district boundary can confirm their child's assigned district and campus by address on the district's website.
https://www.lisd.net/our-district/about/calendars
Jubal Vargas
Jubal Vargas writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in The Colony.
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