News and Updates

Home Gun Safety Storage Tips
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, their families, and staff is our highest priority.

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!

Keeping Tabs on the Fall Semester
Watch the fall edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs for the 2025-26 School Year.

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

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.