News and Updates

School Board Recognition Month 2026
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible leaders who champion our students, staff, and community.

Parent University – “Getting Ready for College, Career & Beyond”
Families are invited to join Richardson ISD for a virtual Parent University series focused on academic and postsecondary options for students.

RISD Board of Trustees Approves Academic Calendars for 26-27 and 27-28 School Years
During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years.

2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year
Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.

Spelling Bee Winner!
Congratulations to the winner and runner up of our Aikin Spelling Bee!

SUMMIT K-12 Award Recipients!
These students have grown an entire level on K-12 SUMMIT, and it’s only the end of November! Keep it up!

RISD Voters Approve Bond 2025
During the November 4, 2025 election, voters chose to approve all three Propositions on the district’s $1.4 billion bond package.

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

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

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

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