News and Updates

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.

How to Sign-up for RISD Bus Transportation
RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.

Insurance Available for RISD-Issued Devices
RISD provides students and parents or guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance for any device owned by the school district and assigned to a student for use at school and home.

McDonald To Lead Berkner Area Schools
Michael D. McDonald has been named RISD’s new Area Superintendent of the Berkner Learning Community.

RISD Changing 2025 Spring Break on 2024-25 Calendar
RISD is changing the dates of spring break on the 2024-25 student academic calendar. The new dates for spring break will be March 10-14, 2025 – moved up one week from the previous dates of March 17-21.

Join The RISD Work Family
RISD is now interviewing positions for the 2024-25 school year.

143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.

Apollo’s first ever Powderpuff Football Game
Congrats to the 8th Grade Girls for their win!

2024 Teachers of the Year
The Richardson ISD Foundation spotlights and rewards the work of teachers who represent Superior Teaching Achievement in RISD Schools.

Bright Stars Track Meet
RISD’s second annual Bright Star track meet was held this week at Eagle-Mustang Stadium.

2024 STARS Teachers
The Richardson ISD Foundation kicked off the week with a parade of STARS!

Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.

RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.

2023-24 Super Teachers for Third Nine Weeks
RISD administrators once again surprised and celebrated Super Teachers across the district.

2024-25 Enrollment Now Open
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year of school, parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using a PowerSchool registration account. Enrollment for returning students will require a “snapcode” that was emailed to current parents.