News and Updates

RISD Fine Arts Month
Every March, RISD celebrates the impact of the arts and the fine arts teachers across all campuses and throughout the community.

Enrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!
Enroll and reserve your child’s seat by following the online enrollment.

Weather Closure Makeup Plan – January 26–29, 2026
Learn more about the make-up plan to address the missed instructional time.

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.