Back to school prep is underway as we are one week away from Dallas Independent School District Back to School nights.

Dallas ISD schools start the school year on Monday, August 14, 2023.
The district will hold a Back to School Registration Event to get your child registered for the new school year!
The event takes place this Saturday, August 5, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Ellis Davis Field House. The field house is located at 9191 S. Polk Street.
Parents will receive in-person assistance with registration, for students enrolling in pre-K through 12th grade. Students registering onsite for K – 12th grade will receive free school supplies, backpacks and other services, while supplies last.
Please come prepared with the following documents to complete your child’s enrollment:
- Birth certificate (new students)
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Proof of address
- Immunization record
- Social Security card (optional)
Parents of pre-K students will also need to provide documentation to determine eligibility for pre-K (as applicable):
- Proof of income
- Medicaid/SNAP/TANF benefits letter
- Foster care paperwork
- Military paperwork
- Star of Texas paperwork
Back To School Prep: Backpacks
Dallas ISD will require clear backpacks for all students in K – 12th grade for the 2023-2024 school year. This requirement will not apply to pre-K students.
Students also have the option of carrying a mesh backpack, however clear ones are preferred.
Students may carry a small, nonclear pouch in their backpack to hold personal items, such as cellphones, money, and hygiene products.
To support families, each student will be provided a durable clear backpack at no cost. Parents may also purchase the preferred clear backpack, or the acceptable mesh backpack, for their students.