News and Updates

Fall Break
Enjoy your Fall Break! Student and staff holiday: October 10–13.

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.

RISD Cell Phone Policy
For the fourth year, RISD campuses will continue to be cell phone-free schools.

Application For Free and Reduced Meals For the 2025-2026 School Year Now Open
Parents of enrolled RISD students may now complete forms online to qualify for free or reduced cost meals for the 2025-26 school year that begins August 12.