News and Updates
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.
Snap, Medicaid Application Assistance
RISD has partnered with Children’s Health to assist RISD families in applying or renewing Snap and Medicaid benefits.
RISD Mobile Parent App
The app allows parents of enrolled students to easily view important information related a student’s education.
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.
