News and Updates

Message from Ms. McCollum
Please read the message from the new principal.

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.

2024 Richardson ISD Nurse of the Year
Forestridge Elementary’s Nhu Nguyen is the Nurse of the Year!

Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.

Project RightSize Campus Boundaries
Our campus boundaries will be impacted by Project RightSize starting in 2024-25. Learn more.

RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.

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.

CTE Month – Berkner Immersion Studio
Elementary students visit the STEM center to learn about and work on robotics, graphic design, 3-D printing, and more.

RISD UIL A+ Academic Competition
More than 600 elementary students participated in six events: number sense, storytelling, oral reading, chess puzzle, ready writing, and creative writing.
A message from the Counselor’s Corner
“Our Guidance lessons this month will focus on Healthy Relationships and connection. Please remember to practice self-care and talk about
Engineering Future Together BLC Family/Team Challenge
The Engineering Future Together BLC Family/Team Challenge event will happen on Thursday, February 1 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. During this

RISD Points of Pride
Check out some of the amazing celebrations for Richardson ISD!

Why I Love RISD
Students, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community members share their reasons why they love this school district.

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.