News and Updates

Fall Break
Enjoy your Fall Break! Student and staff holiday: October 10–13.

RISD Schools Earn 100+ State Distinction Designations
Thirty Richardson ISD schools have earned 101 state distinctions in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.

Carolyn Bukhair Elementary Librarian Recognized for Excellence in Supporting Student Literacy
Denise Sandoval was awarded the Reading is Fundamental Educator Award at the Macy’s Advocate for Youth Awards Ceremony

Proposed Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary Bond 2025 Projects
Richardson ISD Bond 2025 includes the following proposed projects for our campus. Election Day is November 4.

Bond 2025
On November 4th, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package proposed by the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees. Read more about the proposed projects and the impact on our campus.

WFAA visits Carolyn Bukhair Elementary for Back-to-School
WFAA channel 8 ABC visits Carolyn Bukhair Elementary, Richardson ISD for this Back to School Segment.

Keeping Tabs on the Beginning of the 2025-26 School Year
Watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.

New Volunteer Management System
Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.

Richardson ISD Previews Projected 2025 Accountability Ratings
At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.

Network Mobile Market Schedule
Starting Aug. 18, the Network mobile food pantry will stop at a handful of RISD campuses.

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.

She Won! Ruiz Named Texas Principal of the Year
Congrats to Dr. Ruiz and the entire Bukhair Elementary family!