Winter break begins Dec. 20. Classes resume Jan. 6, 2026.

All RISD schools will have an early release day on Friday, Dec. 19

Girls tennis will begin after Christmas break. If you are interested in joining the tennis team, please reach out to Mr. Livings at forrest.livings@risd.org , the girls tennis coach.
Students must have a current sports physical on file and all Rank One online forms completed in order to participate.
More information will be shared as we get closer to the start date.

Families are invited to join Richardson ISD for a virtual Parent University series focused on academic and postsecondary options for students.

During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years.

Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.

Please see the schedule for the 25-26 Fall Final Exams

Countdown to 🐾🐾the Paw-lidays
Show your holiday spirit by participating in each December event! Earn one Paw-sitivity Point for each day you participate! Click image for Paw-lidays calendar!

🎟Dodgeball Tickets will be sold during lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only next week.
💲Cost is $3.
🚫No tickets sold next Thursday or Friday.
📣Come cheer on your favorite team!

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, their families, and staff is our highest priority.

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

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

Thirty Richardson ISD schools have earned 101 state distinctions in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.

Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.

At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.