News and Updates
Red Ribbon Week in RISD
Red Ribbon Week is a national effort to raise awareness among students and families about
Help RISD Families This Holiday Season
RISD and Network of Community Ministries are teaming up to help district families in need
Early Voting has begun!
Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
familiaRISE – Dyslexia Awareness: What To Know
This familiaRise segment comes from the RISD Special and Gifted Education PTA (SAGE PTA).
National Principals Month
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Network Mobile Market Schedule
Starting Aug. 19, the Network mobile food pantry will stop at a handful of RISD campuses.
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.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Our 2024 campus teacher of the year is Telsa Guzman, a pre-kindergarten teacher of 4-year-olds. Congratulations for being the one
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.
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.