News and Updates
Inktober Competition Winner!
Congratulations to Ka’marria Garman for being named the winner of Inktober 2023!
Ka’marria’s dedication and artistic talent shone through as she participated every week, and her outstanding work garnered the most votes from our Charger Family.
We thank all the artists who submitted their drawings this month. Your incredible talent truly left us in awe, and we appreciate your creative contributions to this event.
Middle School Transformation
Learn more about the Middle School Transformation.
FMJH Science Experiments in New Labs
Part of Forest Meadow’s construction plan included new and improved science laboratories. Our students have been putting them to use in a variety of fun science experiments!
RISD Points of Pride
Check out some of the amazing celebrations for Richardson ISD!
FMJH No Tardy Parties!
In the month of September, we are celebrating and recognizing students who at the end of the week (Wednesday to Wednesday), have zero tardies! Students who qualify will receive an invitation on Wednesday to purchase a Kona Ice treat during lunch on Thursday!
Check out a few photos from this week’s No Tardy Party!
Why I Love RISD
Students, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community members share their reasons why they love this school district.
Vaping Will Trigger Trip to CMLC
In short, DON’T DO IT.
District Hiring Elementary Campus Security Officers
RISD will be hiring armed campus security officers for 34 elementary schools.
Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Applications are required for families to receive school meal benefits for the 2023-2024 school year.
RISD Moving to SchoolCafe for Cafeteria Payments for 23-24
Richardson ISD is implementing a new school cafeteria payment system for 2023-24, called SchoolCafe.
Snap, Medicaid Application Assistance
RISD has partnered with Children’s Health to assist RISD families in applying or renewing Snap and Medicaid benefits.
FMJH Red Apple Teacher: Mr. Joshua Garay
Congratulations Mr. Joshua Garay, 8th Grade Reading Language Arts, for being named this year’s FMJH Red Apple 1st Year Teacher Awardee!! Mr. Garay was nominated for his innovative teaching, strong student relationships, and his commitment to all at FMJH!
Mr. Garay will continue on to the district level where a committee will choose one 1st year teacher to celebrate! We know it will be Mr. Garay!
Congratulations! We are so happy you are a Charger! #GARAYzies
RISD Mobile Parent App
The app allows parents of enrolled students to easily view important information related a student’s education.
2023-24 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school Now Open.
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.