News and Updates
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2024-25 Backpack Bash
The school year is right around the corner, and this year’s Backpack Bash is coming to a campus near you the first week of August.
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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.
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Summer Resources
RISD will offer summer meals in June at seven different campuses across the district, and the Network mobile food pantry will stop at five other campuses.
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Summer Meals Program
RISD will offer summer meals at seven different campuses across the district.
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Teacher Incentive Allotment
RISD recognized more than 20 highly effective teachers with monetary stipends as part of the state’s effort to reward and retain skilled educators.
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Summer Reading: Elementary
Need ideas for keeping your kids engaged during the summer and exposing them to reading? Here are some tips and
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Join The RISD Work Family
RISD is now interviewing positions for the 2024-25 school year.
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143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.
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2024-2025 School Year Supplies
Pre-order school supplies by May 21st to save over 40% on supplies compared to other online retailers. Follow the link:
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Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.
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Project RightSize Campus Boundaries
Our campus boundaries will be impacted by Project RightSize starting in 2024-25. Learn more.
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Summer School Info
RISD provides opportunities to explore learning experiences that promote academic growth through asynchronous, self-paced summer courses with Acceleration Courses.
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RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.
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Keeping Tabs on Spring Break News and Information
Click the video to see Superintendent Branum share a few reflections on the spring semester.
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2024-25 Enrollment Now Open
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year of school, parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using a PowerSchool registration account. Enrollment for returning students will require a “snapcode” that was emailed to current parents.