News and Updates

RISD Cell Phone Policy
For the fourth year, RISD campuses will continue to be cell phone-free schools.

Application For Free and Reduced Meals For the 2025-2026 School Year Now Open
Parents of enrolled RISD students may now complete forms online to qualify for free or reduced cost meals for the 2025-26 school year that begins August 12.

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.

Brentfield Elementary is among the Best Texas Elementary Schools
U.S. News has ranked Brentfield Elementary #1 in Richardson ISD for the second consecutive 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.

Congratulations on being named to ERP’s 2024 Honor Roll
We’re proud to be named a 2024 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll school!

RISD In the Classroom
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

Campus Teacher of The Year
Deanna Carter, a third-grade teacher

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.

143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.

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