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.

ACM Field Day
ACM celebrated the end of the school year with our annual Field Day last Friday!

Mrs. Lindsay Hajok, A RISD STAR Teacher of the Year!
“This April, we received the amazing news that our very own first grade teacher, Mrs. Lindsay Hajok, has been selected as one of the RISD STAR Teachers of the 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!

ACM proudly presents, Frozen Jr.
The ACM Music & Theater Arts department proudly presented Frozen Jr. this spring for our school community.

2025 STARS Teachers of the Year!
RISD’s eight 2025 STARS (Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools) teachers of the year were announced on April 22!

Color Condition Artists Visit ACM!
ACM was thrilled to welcome local artists from The Color Condition to our school this spring.

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

Student ID Badges Coming This Semester at Elementary
To enhance safety and security protocols, RISD is implementing student badges this year for all elementary students.

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.

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.

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.

RISD Counselors Advance Far in State Competition
Katie Sanders of Arapaho Classical Magnet made it to the semifinals, and Melanie Theissen of LHHS was named a finalist.