Learn more about the extensive industry-based career exploration and preparation programs available in RISD.

As we celebrate Black History Month, let’s educate ourselves and others on the important contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout history.

RISD Parents, RISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

Students in grades 5 (Lake Highlands Learning Community) & 6-11 are gearing

District stakeholders interested in committee service are encouraged to learn more.

As the spring semester begins, there are many opportunities to volunteer in Richardson ISD, such as field trips, class parties, end-of-the-year field days, assisting in classrooms, and so much more.

Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens on Feb. 25.

Conflict? No problem! When students in Ms. Mayberry’s class reached an impasse, they tapped into their acquired skills—using creativity, communication, and problem-solving to settle the debate with rock, paper, scissors. RISD’s Graduate Profile and Learner Growth Experience Framework in action at Brentfield Elementary! #RISDInTheClassroom

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.

Deanna Carter, a third-grade teacher

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.