North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
School News & Updates
Early Release: Dec. 20
Early Release: Friday, Dec. 20
Save the Date for 2025-26 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens on Feb. 25.
RISD In the Classroom
It’s a pumpkin patch in the classroom at Aikin Elementary, where first graders turn review time into a pumpkin hunt! Pumpkins around the room are labeled with nouns, and students then sort them by person, place, thing or proper noun on graphic organizers.
These interactive and collaborative activities help our young learners develop both personal and academic skills as they engage and grow together in #RISDInTheClassroom!
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Aikin’s Book Vending Machine!
Our LITE (Librarian), Mrs. Ingram, has been keeping a secret
Mobile Food Pantry
Did you know RISD has a mobile food market that
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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.