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Central Fine Arts Academy to open fall 2026 as choice campus, district says
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Duncanville ISD principals and administrators updated the board on Central Fine Arts Academy: a choice K–5 campus opening fall 2026 with year‑one capacity of 288, arts‑integrated curriculum, in‑district transportation and planned growth to about 430 students.
Principal Iona Parker and Dr. Nicks presented progress on the Central Fine Arts Academy, scheduled to open in fall 2026 as a choice K–5 campus that will add grades through K–8 over time. Parker said the academy will weave music, visual art, theater and dance into daily instruction and will emphasize performance, collaboration and arts‑integrated academic learning.
Year‑one capacity is planned at 288 students with growth to roughly 430 students in future years; the academy will provide in‑district transportation because it is a choice campus without an attendance zone. Parker described dedicated fine‑arts classrooms, performance and rehearsal spaces, and an archive wall honoring Central Elementary’s history.
The board praised construction progress and communications outreach; staff noted teacher interviews and staffing plans are underway with notifications expected in April.
Next steps: continued recruitment of arts‑integration educators, final staffing notifications in April and marketing through district channels and upcoming community events.
