Denton ISD to offer free school event admission to residents, family 60 and older

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Live within DISD boundaries
• Have a family member enrolled in DISD, regardless of where you live
• Be 60 or older

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The program will begin Aug. 3, and eligible community members can pick up their card Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Stephens Building within DISD's central offices at 1307 N. Locust St. in Denton. There is no charge for obtaining a Gold Card, according to the release.

Those trying to obtain a Gold Card must show a valid photo ID with their name, date of birth and home address at the time of pickup. The card must be shown at school events for free admission, and only one card can be used per person, the release states.

“We wanted to make it simple for our community to be part of what happens on our campuses and in our facilities," said Nick Petito, DISD's chief communications and marketing officer. "The card is free, it takes just a few minutes to pick up, and it opens the door to hundreds of events across the district all year long. This is about connection, inviting the people who built this community to celebrate what our students are accomplishing."

There are some event exclusions, such as University Interscholastic League, or UIL, playoff games, tournaments, invitationals or events that are already sold out. Events that are not hosted by the school district are also not included, the release states.