News and Updates

School Starts Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Visit RISD’s Back to School page to find resources, information and answers to your back-to-school questions as you get ready for the new school year.

Summer Resources For Parents and Students
RISD partners with organizations to offer a variety of recommendations and services to families over the summer months.

Summer Network Mobile Market Stops
Join us this June for free Mobile Market stops at various locations around the community! The Mobile Market provides access to fresh food at no cost. Everyone is welcome!

Open Enrollment Applications Now Open
On April 17, families residing outside of RISD boundaries may apply to attend an RISD school for the 2025-26 school year.

Superintendent Message on Safe Schools
RISD Parents, RISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

Celebrating Super Teachers
RISD Celebrates Super Teachers from the second grading period!

Congratulations AJH Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Justine Beem, Apollo’s Teacher of the Year!

Countdown to the “Paw-lidays” 🐾
Show your holiday spirit by participating in each December event. Earn 1 Paw-sitivity point for each day you participate.

Group and Individual pictures available for purchase.
Attention all Apollo teams, clubs and organizations. If you had a group or individual photo taken October 30th and 31st. Those photos are ready for you to view and purchase.

GoGuardian Parent App Available for Secondary Parents
GoGuardian mobile app is designed to provide parents and guardians with insight and control over their student’s online activity when using school-managed devices and accounts.

Campus Teacher of The Year
Keith Tompkins, a social studies teacher and the RISD 2024 Secondary Teacher of the Year!

Reminder – RISD Code of Civility Being Implemented for 2024-25
The district is implementing a new Richardson ISD Code of Civility this school year to set expectations for how students, parents, employees, and visitors treat and interact with each other while at school or communicating about school-related activities.

Back To School & First Day Safety Reminders
All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.