Dear Taylor ISD families,

We’re officially underway!

The first weeks of the 2026-2027 school year have brought our hallways and classrooms back to life. Students are settling into new routines, reconnecting with friends, getting to know their teachers, and most importantly, learning is taking place across Taylor ISD.

I’ve had the opportunity to visit our campuses and see that excitement firsthand. There’s something special about seeing our youngest Ducks take their first steps into school, watching students reconnect with friends and teachers, and seeing our older students embrace the opportunities that come with a new year.

This year also begins with plenty to be proud of. We are building on significant academic progress across our district, with double-digit growth over the past three years and one of the largest accountability gains among school districts in Williamson County, resulting in a B rating from the Texas Education Agency.

And we know our work continues. Our teachers and staff are already focused on what comes next and how we can help every student continue growing throughout the year.

Thank you to our families for helping make these first weeks successful, and thank you for continuing to trust us with your children. Your partnership matters, and we are grateful to have you alongside us.

We’ve had a great start, and I’m excited about everything still ahead.

Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen, Ph.D.

Taylor ISD Superintendent

Our hallways are full again!

Students across Taylor ISD returned for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, reconnecting with friends, meeting their teachers and getting right to work. Our youngest Ducks are beginning their school journey, and our new class of seniors are starting their final year. 

We loved seeing the excitement across our campuses on the first day! Check out the full photo gallery at the link below.

We're beginning the school year with some big academic news.

Taylor ISD earned a B rating in the 2026 TEA Accountability Ratings, reflecting years of intentional work and significant student growth across the district.

Among this year's highlights:

The progress reflects a districtwide focus on strong instruction, targeted student support, attendance and College, Career and Military Readiness.

We're proud of how far our students and staff have come, and we're excited about where we're headed next.

Make planning family time easier with our 2026-2027 Academic Calendar and Family Vacation Planner!

Use these resources together to identify school holidays, professional learning days, and scheduled breaks when planning family trips, vacations, and appointments. A little planning ahead helps students make the most of their time in school while families make the most of their time together.

Looking for transportation information, meals, ParentSquare details or other important resources?

Our Taylor ISD Welcome Guide brings important information together in one place to help families navigate the school year.

Whether you're new to Duck Nation or have been with us for years, it's a great resource to bookmark and reference throughout the year.

Hundreds of families joined us for our annual Back to School Bash, helping students prepare for a successful start to the year.

Families received school supplies, meals, resources and important back-to-school information thanks to the support of our staff, volunteers and community partners.

A special thank you to Hand & Harvest, Taylor ISD Family Support Services, and all of the organizations, businesses and individuals who donated resources or volunteered their time to support Taylor ISD families.

Taylor ISD is sharing resources to help families understand their rights. Families are encouraged to review the TEA Parental Rights Handbook, Parental Rights & Options Information Form, and the required notice regarding explicit visual material.

Don’t miss important updates, events, celebrations, and news from across Taylor ISD!

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