News and Updates

Election Day: November 4 – See Voting Locations
Voting Times are 7AM – 7 PM. Registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package proposed by the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.

Positive Office Referrals- October 2025
Congratulations to these amazing students who earned a Positive Office Referral in August or September 25-26!

#PINKOUT
This month we honor three incredible Aikin staff members who embody strength, courage, and love every single day. Whether they’re

Happy Principal Appreciation Month!
Our students had a lot to say about Principal Congdon — from her high-fives to her big heart! 💕 We’re

Student Holiday and Staff Professional Learning Day – Nov. 3 & 4
Student Holiday and Staff Professional Learning Day – Nov. 3 & 4

Once Student and Teacher ➝ Now Colleagues at Aikin Elementary!
This is what teaching is all about — inspiring the next generation to #RISDDreamBig, achieve, and return to lead. Happy #WorldTeacherDay! #RISDDreamBig #RISDBeTheOne #UnfinishedBusiness #RISDLakeHighlands #RISDInsider Click

Richardson ISD Junior High Magnet Information Nights
Richardson ISD junior high magnet programs inspire students to explore their passions in arts, technology, math, science, and leadership. Learn more and attend upcoming Magnet Information Nights in November.

Positive Office Referrals: Aug/Sept. 25-26
Congratulations to these amazing students who earned a Positive Office Referral in August or September 25-26!

Bond 2025
On November 4th, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package proposed by the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees. Read more about the proposed projects and the impact on our campus.

Proposed Aikin Elementary Bond 2025 Projects
Richardson ISD Bond 2025 includes the following proposed projects for our campus. Election Day is November 4.

Aikin Academy 25-26
We had a fantastic Aikin Academy Night on September 11th! Parents and student were able to:

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 7:30 are not supervised). Students can enter the building at

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.