News and Updates

Carpool Volunteers Needed
Click here to learn more about helping with morning Carpool

Early Giving Open for NTX Texas Giving Day
The Richardson ISD Foundation has partnered with the RISD Council of PTAs to participate in NTX Giving Day.

Why I Love RISD
Students, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community members share their reasons why they love this school district.

District Hiring Elementary Campus Security Officers
RISD will be hiring armed campus security officers for 34 elementary schools.

RISD Moving to SchoolCafe for Cafeteria Payments for 23-24
Richardson ISD is implementing a new school cafeteria payment system for 2023-24, called SchoolCafe.

Bowie Named A Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School
Bowie Elementary School was recognized because it demonstrates a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning.

Spring Connect Magazine Available Online
Celebrate student achievements – including some Lake Highlands state champs – and the 2023 Teachers of the Year.

Staff Spotlight!
It is a great week to spotlight the awesome Abby Miller! Starting your first year of teaching during a pandemic

RISD Mobile Parent App
The app allows parents of enrolled students to easily view important information related a student’s education.

2023-24 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school Now Open.

Every Campus Now Accepts Absentee Notes Electronically
FOCUS is the safe and secure online portal available to RISD parents to access their student’s grades, schedule, attendance, and assessment history.

Teacher of the Year
Bowie’s very own Mrs. Sullivan received the award for Teacher of the Year! Congratulations Mrs. Sullivan and thank you for

Thank a Teacher
Send a thoughtful note, host a snack cart, host breakfast or lunch, provide soft drinks or coffee for a staff meeting.

We Read Together
For this school year, the goal is to grow volunteer efforts to serve more students at additional campuses.

New Public Comment Submission Procedures
RISD has adopted new public comment submission procedures for Board of Trustees meetings.