News and Updates

RISD Fine Arts Month
Every March, RISD celebrates the impact of the arts and the fine arts teachers across all campuses and throughout the community.

Westwood Youth Leadership Summit for Magnet 5th & 6th Graders
Saturday, March 28 – Sign up for student led Leadership Summit hosted by Westwood Junior High Math, Science, and Leadership Magnet. Seats are limited.

Enrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!
Enroll and reserve your child’s seat by following the online enrollment.

Weather Closure Makeup Plan – January 26–29, 2026
Learn more about the make-up plan to address the missed instructional time.

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.

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.