News and Updates

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.

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.

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.