News and Updates

Apollo Kickball Challenge🎟
Tickets for the Apollo Kickball Challenge will be on sale Monday May 11,, Tuesday May 12 and Wednesday May 13 during lunches. The game is next Friday May 15. Cost is $3 per ticket. Kona Ice will also be there selling snow cones and PTA will be selling snacks.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
May marks the celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognizing one of the largest and most diverse communities in the world.

Apollo Middle School Transformation Parent Meeting Recap – 4/30
See the presentation and information that was shared regarding the upcoming construction and its impact on our campus.

Bond 2025 Project Updates
A new Bond 2025 Projects update webpage is now live, designed to keep the RISD community informed and up to date on the progress of Bond 2025 projects.

Celebrating Super Teachers
Eight RISD teachers were celebrated on April 7 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the third grading period in the 2025-26 school year.

In Person Enrollment Support
All new and returning families Pre-K to 12 are welcome to attend one of the upcoming enrollment support events.

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.

Celebrating Super Teachers: Sara Muir
Eight RISD teachers were surprised and celebrated on Feb. 3 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the second grading period in the 2025-26 school year.

AJH Spring Open House and Multicultural Night
Our Spring Open House and 1st Multicultural Night was a success!

TELPAS Blitz!
What a great day of learning as we prepare our students for TELPAS testing!

Richardson Mayor Amir Omar attends Apollo’s AVID Career Fair!
Special thanks to Mayor Amir Omar for attending our AVID Career Fair and speaking with our students.


