News and Updates

Fall Final Exam Schedule 2025-2026
Please see the schedule for the 25-26 Fall Final Exams

Count Down to the Paw-lidays! 🐾
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!

AJH Student vs. Staff Dodgeball Game
🎟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!

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

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.

RISD Schools Earn 100+ State Distinction Designations
Thirty Richardson ISD schools have earned 101 state distinctions in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.

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.

Apollo Dodgeball Classic
Hey Panthers, its almost time for the Apollo Dodgeball Classic! This is our annual student versus teacher dodgeball tournament. The teachers will play against student teams on Friday, Dec 12th.

RISD in the Classroom:
Mr. Friesen’s Science Class featured in RISD in the Classroom

Surprise for Apollo Junior High
Apollo Junior High had the most unique donors support for the Foundation and North Texas Giving Day campaign.