August 10 - 14, 2026
Monday, August 10 - Professional Development/ Student Holiday
Raider Camp; Cafeteria 4:00pm
New Blue Raider Orientation; Auditorium 6:30 PM
Tuesday, August 11 - Professional Development/ Student Holiday
All Varsity Tennis vs. Birdville at L.D. Bell 3:00 PM
Wednesday, August 12 - First Day of School
Thursday, August 13
Varsity Volleyball Denton Ryan Tournament at Denton Ryan HS
All Varsity Tennis vs. Azle at L.D. Bell 4:00 PM
Freshmen Football vs. Colleyville Heritage at Colleyville Heritage 5:30 PM
Cross Country Parent Meeting; AC Team Rooms 6:00 PM
Friday, August 14
Varsity Volleyball Denton Ryan Tournament at Denton Ryan HS
Cross Country Kennedale Wildcat Run at MLK Park, Arlington
Our school store now has Class of 2026 merchandise. You can get a T-Shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie or even some sweatpants with Class of 2026. If your student is graduating, get a Proud Parent of Class of 2026 shirt for Graduation.
https://themascotshop.jostens.com/1079346
Brown Trail Construction: Impact on Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures
Brown Trail is currently restricted to one lane in each direction. To ensure the safety of our community and maintain traffic flow, no parking, drop-off, or pick-up on Brown Trail. Only traffic heading South on Brown Trail toward 183 allows for access to the front circle loop and the Brown Trail/Raider Way entrance. This impact will be through early September.
Front Circle Loop (Main Drop-Off)
Location: Main school entrance along Brown Trail.
Traffic Flow: Enter while traveling south on Brown Trail. Pull completely to the curb in the far-right lane and exit back onto Brown Trail.
Safety Protocols: Unload students from the right-side curb lane only. Keep the left lane clear for exiting vehicles. Do not leave vehicles unattended in the loading line.
Best For: Traffic approaching from the north and heading south on Brown Trail.
Staff/Student Lot (Drop-off in the Student/Staff Lot)
Location: South side of campus, accessible via Brown Trail and the Highway 183 access road. Speed limit 10 mph
Southbound Brown Trail Traffic: Turn right onto Raider Way to access this lot by turning left past the portable buildings into the staff/student lot.
Northbound Brown Trail Traffic: Access from the Highway 183 service road Raider Bowl entrance.
Best For: Traffic coming from south of Highway 183 or traffic exiting toward Highway 183 East/West.
Pleasant View Dr.
Location: North side of campus.
Restriction: The Bus Circle Drive on Pleasant View Dr. is for buses only.
Eastbound Traffic: Pick up and drop off students at the curb; students may enter through the B-Hall entrance.
Traffic Tips & Peak Hours
Peak Times: Arrival is heaviest between 8:15 AM and 8:45 AM. Afternoon dismissal is heaviest between 3:45 PM and 4:30 PM.
School Hours: Doors open daily at 7:15 AM. Students are late for 1st period after 8:40 AM.
Early Arrival: We encourage early drop-offs to avoid traffic; students are welcome to relax in the cafeteria before school starts.
Afternoon Pickup: To avoid the heaviest congestion, consider picking up your student after 4:30 PM. Students may wait in the cafeteria after school.
Late Pickup (After 4:30 PM): Access the staff/student parking lot via the Highway 183 Access Road/Raider Bowl entrance and have your student walk to your parked vehicle.
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All athletic ticket sales for home games this year are online ONLY.
CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets online to all L.D. Bell home athletic events.