News and Updates

National Magnet Month: Lights Up, Music On: Creativity Comes Alive at ACM
At ACM, Theatre and Music come alive—giving every student a stage to discover their voice, build confidence, and shine. Through engaging, age-appropriate instruction, students explore creative expression while developing essential life skills like collaboration, communication, and perseverance. The arts are seamlessly woven into core academics, enriching learning across the classroom and beyond.

Four RISD Schools Recognized on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll
The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) awards top-performing schools in Texas for outperforming their peers in closing achievement gaps.

Save the Date: Enrollment for 2026–2027 School Year Opens Feb. 24
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 Richardson ISD school year begins Feb. 24. Learn more about registration requirements and the district’s tailored educational opportunities.

Celebrating Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month, let’s educate ourselves and others on the important contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout history.

Tour Arapaho Classical Magnet: Experience the Arts
Come tour Arapaho Classical Magnet and glimpse the experience we offer in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Media Arts, and Applied Arts. Tours run Dec. 2 through Feb. 24.

RISD Board of Trustees Approves Academic Calendars for 26-27 and 27-28 School Years
During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years.

2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year
Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.

ACM Teacher Named the 2025 TAGT Advocate for the Gifted
Congratulations to Brandi N. Jackson, an Advanced Learning Teacher at Arapaho Classical Magnet.

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.

Keeping Tabs on the Beginning of the 2025-26 School Year
Watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.

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.