school district

noun

: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state

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Grapevine-Colleyville is facing critical financial needs as are other North Texas school districts. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025 Kenwood Principal Kate Smith said the school district’s security department reviewed and canceled the gun detection alert after confirming there was no weapon, according to a statement sent to parents that was shared with CNN. Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025 The election's two front-runners have both pledged to make improvements in education, including strengthening communication between Detroit's school district and the city. Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025 As the federal government shutdown continues, some school districts on federal lands in Wisconsin are scrambling to sort out their finances. Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for school district

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of school district was in 1809

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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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