News and Updates

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.

McDonald To Lead Berkner Area Schools
Michael D. McDonald has been named RISD’s new Area Superintendent of the Berkner Learning Community.

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.

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!

Audelia Creek LITE Helps Every Student Build Culture of Reading
Alex Gangstead is in her third year as the LITE at Audelia Creek Elementary

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

Project RightSize Campus Boundaries
Our campus boundaries will be impacted by Project RightSize starting in 2024-25. Learn more.

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

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.

CTE Month – Berkner Immersion Studio
Elementary students visit the STEM center to learn about and work on robotics, graphic design, 3-D printing, and more.

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.

Spanish Spelling Bee
Congratulations to all of the participants of RISD’s third annual Spanish Spelling Bee.