North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.

School News & Updates

Richardson Reads Day is November 21

Richardson Reads Day is Friday, November 21.  Every student will need a book for that day,.  This day is where all students in RISD celebrate the love of reading by reading a book of their choice during each class period. All staff members are encouraged to join the students in reading as well! Happy Reading! 📚

Volleyball players planning strategy during an indoor game, showing teamwork and communication.

🏐 AJH Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game 🏐

🏐 Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game will be held Friday, November 21.
🎟️ Tickets on sale today during A & B lunch
Each ticket is only $3 — don’t miss out on the fun!
Come cheer on your favorite team and see if the staff can keep their winning streak alive!

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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.

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Stock the Shelves Donation Drive

In partnership with Network of Communities Ministries, RISD is hosting a Stock the Shelves donation drive to support RISD families in need.

The power of AVID Secondary is the ability to impact students in the AVID Elective class and all students throughout the campus. AVID Secondary can have an effect on the entire school by providing classroom activities, teaching practices, and academic behaviors that can be incorporated into any classroom to improve engagement and success for all students. 
AVID Excel works by accelerating language acquisition, developing literacy, and placing AVID Excel students on the path to high school AVID and college preparatory coursework. Emergent multilingual students (long-term English language learners) indicate that they want to go to college, but without a structured way for teachers and schools to address their specific needs, these students experience gaps in their academic preparation that stop them from entering a college preparatory course of study.