News and Updates
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Bright Stars Track Meet
RISD’s second annual Bright Star track meet was held this week at Eagle-Mustang Stadium.
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2024 STARS Teachers
The Richardson ISD Foundation kicked off the week with a parade of STARS!
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Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.
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Summer School Info
RISD provides opportunities to explore learning experiences that promote academic growth through asynchronous, self-paced summer courses with Acceleration Courses.
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RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.
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Keeping Tabs on Spring Break News and Information
Click the video to see Superintendent Branum share a few reflections on the spring semester.
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2023-24 Super Teachers for Third Nine Weeks
RISD administrators once again surprised and celebrated Super Teachers across the district.
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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.
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CTE Month – Berkner Immersion Studio
Elementary students visit the STEM center to learn about and work on robotics, graphic design, 3-D printing, and more.
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RISD UIL A+ Academic Competition
More than 600 elementary students participated in six events: number sense, storytelling, oral reading, chess puzzle, ready writing, and creative writing.
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Berkner Cheer Parent Meeting
Berkner Cheer Parent Meeting- the last meeting is February 20 at 6:30. You must attend with a parent if you are wanting to be a Berkner Cheerleader for the 24-25 school year.
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Flu Season – Wash Hands, Stay Home When Sick
Read the News Story: Flu Season – Wash Hands, Stay Home When Sick
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Fine Arts Showcases
The Berkner showcase is Feb. 6, and the Pearce learning community’s showcase is April 15.
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RISD in the Classroom:
Mr. Friesen’s Science Class featured in RISD in the Classroom
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Surprise for Apollo Junior High
Apollo Junior High had the most unique donors support for the Foundation and North Texas Giving Day campaign.