Dickinson ISD families have 10 days to meet teachers, drop off supplies, and walk the halls before the first bell rings Thursday, Aug. 13.

The district's back-to-school packet lays out a campus-by-campus schedule of orientations, Meet the Teacher windows, and supply drop-offs running through mid-September. Here's what's coming up first.

Elementary: Monday, Aug. 10, 3–5 p.m.

Six elementary campuses (Bay Colony, Calder Road, Hughes Road, Laird, San Leon, and Silbernagel) are holding a Come and Go Meet the Teacher and School Supply Drop-off on Monday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. Families can walk in, find their child's classroom, and leave supplies without staying for the full two hours.

Junior highs: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 5:30–7 p.m.

Dickinson Junior High, Kranz Junior High, and McAdams Junior High are each hosting a Back to School Blitz and New Student Orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Those same three campuses hold a separate Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Virtual program and DCC

Students enrolled in Dickinson ISD's Virtual Program (grades 10–12) can pick up Chromebooks and attend an orientation meeting Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dickinson High School's Vintage Gym. Chromebook pickup runs 5–6 p.m.; the meeting starts at 6 p.m.

Dickinson Continuation Center students who received an acceptance letter must attend a mandatory parent/student meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9 a.m. at K.E. Little Learning Center. Online registration must be completed before attending.

Transition Day: Wednesday, Aug. 12

Students entering pre-K, kindergarten, fourth grade at Dunbar and Barber Middle School, sixth grade at all junior highs, and ninth grade at Dickinson High School start a day early on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Buses will run normal routes, and breakfast and lunch will be served.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 5

Returning students must complete online registration in Skyward Family Access by Wednesday, Aug. 5, to receive bus service the first week of school. Campuses are offering open computer lab assistance that same day for families who need help. Any DISD campus will do, regardless of where the child is enrolled.

What's still ahead

Dickinson High School's Meet the Gators Community Pep Rally is set for Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6:45 p.m. at Sam Vitanza Stadium. The DHS Open House follows later, on Monday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Dickinson ISD's Aug. 13 start date trails Clear Creek ISD by one day. Full campus-specific event times and bus routes are available in the district's back-to-school packet.