• NEW! Elementary students in grades Pre-K through 5 may be dropped off at school no earlier than 7:30 am on school mornings.
• August 31 - Meet the Teacher Night at WJH - 6:00-7:30
• September 6 - Labor Day Holiday
• September 7 - Meet the Teacher Night at Richter - 6:30
• September 9 - Meet the Teacher Night at Nottingham - 6:00-7:30
• September 13 - Meet the Teacher Night at DHS - 6:00-7:30
• September 16 - First Six Weeks Progress Reports
• Getting ready for the new school year? Check out the 2010-2011 School Supply Lists now!
• All current Dayton ISD substitute teachers and anyone interested in becoming a substitute must attend a mandatory Substitute Teacher Training class.  The class is being offered three different days and four different times.  Session one is September 17th from 9-12, Session two is September 17th from 1-4, Session three is October 12th from 6-9, and Session 4 is October 15th from 9-12.  All classes will meet at the Dayton ISD Administration Building.  If you are interested in continuing or becoming a substitute teacher for Dayton ISD, you can register for the classes on the Dayton ISD website.  If you do not have internet access you can come by the Administration Building and sign up or call the Administration Building at 936-258-2667 to reserve you spot.
• Parents - Prepare yourself for the 2010-2011 school year by registering for your Family Access account today! Family Access provides you with a great way to keep in touch with your child's academic progress.
• Make sure your child gets a hot, nutritious meal every day at school. Manage your child's school meals with your MealpayPlus account.
• The Parent Institute provides ideas for parents to help students improve success in areas such as learning responsibility, respect, motivation for learning, reading, math, homework, study skills, routines, and discipline. Check out the videos and parent guides for helpful insights. Find information for elementary and seconday students in both English and Spanish versions.

• Dayton Independent School District adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate.  The tax rate will effectively be raised by two percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $0.00.
  (Required posting by tax code 26.05(b)(2))

The mission of Dayton Independent School District is to educate all students to the maximum extent of their abilities and to challenge them to excel in a changing world. The fundamental purpose of Dayton Independent School District is to develop in all students the essential academic skills and knowledge of which to build lifetime learning. All students are taught a core curriculum of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Physical Education and Technological Literacy. All students will be expected to acquire a knowledge of citizenship and economic responsibilities and an appreciation of all common American heritage including its multicultural richness. Dayton Independent School District will strive to provide an educational system that maintains accountability for demonstrated results and will work towards continuous improvement.