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.

The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) awards top-performing schools in Texas for outperforming their peers in closing achievement gaps.

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

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

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.

During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years.

Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.

Congratulations to Brandi N. Jackson, an Advanced Learning Teacher at Arapaho Classical Magnet.

During the November 4, 2025 election, voters chose to approve all three Propositions on the district’s $1.4 billion bond package.

Thirty Richardson ISD schools have earned 101 state distinctions in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.

Watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.

Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.

At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.

For the fourth year, RISD campuses will continue to be cell phone-free schools.

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.