What does the Denton ISD Transportation Department do?
The objective of the Denton ISD Transportation Department is to provide safe, efficient, and dependable transportation for the students and parents of the district. We recognize that this is an important service within the educational system.
What version of the parent portal is Denton ISD using?
The version that Denton ISD is using is Parent Portal. If you run into issues please contact us at (940) 369-0300.
Will the Denton ISD district of innovation plan be extended?
On September 21, 2021, the Denton ISD Educational Improvement Council passed a motion to extend the Denton ISD District of Innovation Plan for another 5 years. The Denton ISD Board of Trustees will consider this proposal at their meeting on November 16, 2021. Read more about the amendment updates.
What is the role of the Transportation Department?
We recognize that this is an important service within the educational system. As members of the Transportation Department, we will conduct ourselves as professionals, dedicated to caring for the people we serve. We will also serve to be progressive in thought and action as we plan for the present and the future.
When will the bus information be emailed to parents?
Bus information will be emailed to parents on August 6, 2021.
How far from school is a student eligible for transportation?
A student is eligible for transportation route services if he or she resides two or more miles from his or her campus of regular attendance measured along the shortest route to school from the property line of the residence to the property line of the school.
Dr. Sheryl A. Alden
Dr. Sheryl Alden has been named Director of Transportation replacing Jim Watson, who is retiring from the district at the end of the school year after more than 28 years in public education. Dr. Alden’s promotion will take effect on July 1. “To be selected to lead the transportation team as the director is both thrilling and exhilarating,” said Dr.
Mr. Daniel Trevino
Mr. Trevino has experience as a teacher and coach in Donna ISD. He also worked as Special Needs Coordinator and Director of Transportation for Donna ISD. "Our priorities are the students and their success," Mr. Trevino said.
Single Sign-On Portal
Need a better way to manage all your account passwords? Our Single Sign-On Portal is available for Denton ISD students and staff members. This portal allows students and staff to save their sign-in information for a variety of services and websites to automatically sign into those services and websites in the future.
STAAR Test Scores
Click here to check your STAAR scores. You will be redirected to the Texas Assessment website. Click on the "Log in to Student Portal" button and enter your access code.
Inclement Weather Policy
Denton ISD attempts to make inclement weather announcements no later than 6:30 a.m. when possible. Closing announcements are made on the district website and social media channels. For more information on the district's weather policy, click here.
