News and Updates
Early Release: Dec. 20
Early Release: Friday, Dec. 20
Save the Date for 2025-26 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens on Feb. 25.
4th Grade Poetry Slam
What an amazing day of creativity, rhythm, and heart! Our 4th graders truly wowed us at the Poetry Slam.
Hour of Code at the CCE Library
Our older students participated in activities through code.org while our younger students completed unplugged coding.
1st Graders at CCE with Ms. Haick, Ms. Cravens, and Ms. Ware
We love a cross curricular moment! Students used their knowledge about maps to retell a story using code and go
4th Graders at CCE with Mrs. Metzger
These 4th graders delivered some impressive arguments during their class debates. Their preparation, teamwork, and public speaking skills were all
RISD In the Classroom
Check out how these young scientists at Canyon Creek Elementary observe the states of matter, measure temps, and record their data using iPads. #RISDInTheClassroom, where science comes to life! #RISDBeTheOne
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2024-25
To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2024-2025 school year, families can complete an application via SchoolCafe.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Gwen Metzger, a fourth-grade English, Language Arts and Reading 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.
How to Sign-up for RISD Bus Transportation
RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.
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.