RISD, Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Student Holiday Nov. 25-29

Students and staff at Bowie Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day with a special musical tribute, recognizing local heroes who have served our nation.

November is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native Americans.

Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.

To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2024-2025 school year, families can complete an application via SchoolCafe.

Natalie Roefer, a dyslexia teacher and Certified Academic Language Therapist, is also the RISD 2024 Elementary Teacher of the Year!

To enhance safety and security protocols, RISD is implementing student badges this year for all elementary students.

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.

All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.

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 is now interviewing positions for the 2024-25 school year.

The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.

Mathias wins in 2024 School Bus Safety Poster Contest!

The Richardson ISD Foundation spotlights and rewards the work of teachers who represent Superior Teaching Achievement in RISD Schools.

The Richardson ISD Foundation kicked off the week with a parade of STARS!