North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
School News & Updates
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week
Richardson ISD is excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–8.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
May marks the celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognizing one of the largest and most diverse communities in the world.
Yale 5th Graders Awarded Earth Day Trophy
5th graders at Jess Harben Elementary have been awarded the trophy for the annual Richardson Recycles Earth Day competition.
2026 STARS Teachers of the Year!
RISD’s eight 2026 STARS (Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools) teachers of the year were announced on April 20!
McTeacher Night
The golden arches usually promise a quick meal, but recently they promised something much louder: the complete and utter takeover of the local McDonald’s by the Hawk Nation.
Enrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!
Enroll and reserve your child’s seat by following the online enrollment.
By teaching and reinforcing academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age, AVID Elementary teachers create a ripple effect in later grades. Elementary students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way. Children learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. AVID Elementary students take structured notes and answer and ask high-level questions that go beyond routine answers.
