News and Updates

2023-24 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year begins Feb. 28.

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.

BrightBytes Survey
RISD is once again using BrightBytes.net to survey parents, students and teachers about the use of technology in education. Parents can help by taking 5-10 minutes to complete the survey.

Strategic Planning Community Engagement Opportunities
There will be opportunities to learn about the strategic goals process and provide ideas for the design committee.

Annual Richardson MLK Essay, Art Contest
The essay deadline is Jan. 31, and art submissions are open from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28.

Flu Season
Flu spreads easily and can cause outbreaks in schools. Please keep students at home while they’re sick.

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

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

Keeping Tabs on Academic Performance
Watch to learn more about some of the innovative things happening within RISD schools.

2022 School Accountability Ratings
RISD as a district received a rating of B, and two-thirds of RISD campuses received a rating of A or B.

Enroll Now 2022-2023
Link to Enrollment for 2022-2023