News and Updates

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.

Field Day at ACM
ACM students celebrate the end of the school year at Field Day.

Join The RISD Work Family
RISD is now interviewing positions for the 2024-25 school year.

143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.

Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year
Congratulations to the RISD Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year!

Total Solar Eclipse Viewing at ACM
ACM students, teachers, and staff viewed the total solar eclipse with ISO approved safety glasses provided by the Perot Museum.

Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.

RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.

ACM celebrates Read Across America Week
ACM students and teachers celebrated Read Across America Week: Adventure Awaits.

ACM proudly presents James & the Giant Peach, Jr.
4th-6th grade students performed in James & the Giant Peach, Jr. under the direction of Mrs. Dresel and Mrs. Cooper.

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.

Our Visit with Illustrator AG Ford
Award-winning illustrator AG Ford visited with ACM students to talk about art, college, and the publication process.

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.

School Spelling Bee
4th-6th grade students participated in our Scripps School Spelling Bee.