The details
Eagle Ridge Elementary school students were greeted by their peers wearing the colors of their respective "houses," or teams, before the bell rang at 7:55 a.m.
New Eagle Ridge students are sorted into a house during the first week of school. The houses are inspired by the character traits of the Wizard of Oz, according to the school website, and represent strength, courage, hope, compassion, respect and friendship.
More information
Keller ISD will have around 31,000 students and 4,800 employees for this school year, a district spokesperson said. The district has more than 40 schools located in Keller, Fort Worth, Colleyville, Southlake and Watauga, including:
- 6 high schools
- 7 middle schools
- 22 elementary schools
- 3 intermediate schools
- 2 early learning centers
- 1 elementary STEAM academy
- 1 collegiate academy
Dates to know
The 2025-26 instructional calendar was approved by the district board of trustees in December 2024. The calendar includes a list of professional development days for the district and details upcoming holidays. Highlights include:
- Sept. 1: first district holiday
- Oct. 10: parent-teacher conference day
- Oct. 13-17: fall break
- Nov. 24-28: Thanksgiving break
- Dec. 22-Jan. 2: winter break
- March 16-20: spring break
- May 21: last day of school
