News and Updates

New Principal Greetings
New Principal Greetings

School Starts Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Visit RISD’s Back to School page to find resources, information and answers to your back-to-school questions as you get ready for the new school year.

Summer Resources For Parents and Students
RISD partners with organizations to offer a variety of recommendations and services to families over the summer months.

Summer Network Mobile Market Stops
Join us this June for free Mobile Market stops at various locations around the community! The Mobile Market provides access to fresh food at no cost. Everyone is welcome!

RISD Graduate Drew Timme Signed to Brooklyn Nets
Congratulations are in order for JJ Pearce alum Drew Timme as the Brooklyn Nets announce they have signed him to a multiyear deal.

RISD In the Classroom
First graders proudly share their animal research projects with iMovie.

Bowie’s Destination Imagination Teams Competition
Bowie’s Destination Imagination Teams competed this weekend and did an incredible job! Way to go Mustangs! So much hard work

Superintendent Message on Safe Schools
RISD Parents, RISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

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

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

Student ID Badges Coming This Semester at Elementary
To enhance safety and security protocols, RISD is implementing student badges this year for all elementary students.

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.

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.