North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
School News & Updates
Labor Day – Monday, Sept.1
Labor Day is on Monday, September 1. All Richardson ISD schools and offices will be closed for the holiday.
Keeping Tabs on the Beginning of the 2025-26 School Year
Watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.
Arrival and Dismissal Information 25-26
Arrival: School opens at 7:30 (students that arrive prior to
New Volunteer Management System
Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.
Richardson ISD Previews Projected 2025 Accountability Ratings
At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.
RISD Cell Phone Policy
For the fourth year, RISD campuses will continue to be cell phone-free schools.
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By teaching and reinforcing academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age, AVID Elementary teachers create a ripple effect in later grades. Elementary students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way. Children learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. AVID Elementary students take structured notes and answer and ask high-level questions that go beyond routine answers.
