George Hodan
As we prepare to send our kids and teens back to the classroom, KGTX 7 has researched all school districts within the county, to ensure you know the exact date that your kids return:
| School District | First Day of School | Transition/Orientation |
| High Island ISD | Tue, August 4, 2026 | — |
| Galveston ISD | Mon, August 10, 2026 | — |
| Hitchcock ISD | Tue, August 11, 2026 | — |
| Santa Fe ISD | Tue, August 11, 2026 | August 10 for PK, Kindergarten, 6th, & 9th grades |
| Clear Creek ISD | Wed, August 12, 2026 | August 11 for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, & 9th grades |
| Texas City ISD | Wed, August 12, 2026 | — |
| Dickinson ISD | Thu, August 13, 2026 | — |
| Friendswood ISD | Tue, August 18, 2026 | — |
