North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
School News & Updates
Proposed Jess Harben Elementary Bond 2025 Projects
Richardson ISD Bond 2025 includes the following proposed projects for our campus. Election Day is November 4.
Bond 2025
On November 4th, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package proposed by the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees. Read more about the proposed projects and the impact on our campus.
Richardson ISD Junior High Magnet Information Nights
Richardson ISD junior high magnet programs inspire students to explore their passions in arts, technology, math, science, and leadership. Learn more and attend upcoming Magnet Information Nights in November.
RISD Schools Earn 100+ State Distinction Designations
Thirty Richardson ISD schools have earned 101 state distinctions in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.
Hawks Leadership Society Field Trip: Building Leaders at Ninja Nation
Jess Harben’s 6th-grade leaders recently took their leadership learning to new heights—literally! They focused on the five pillars of success: Community, Determination, Perseverance, Dedication, and Persistence.
College Map Night: Your Future Starts Here!
Jess Harben’s first College Night brought families together to explore options, set goals, and get excited about the future.
Hawks Leadership Story: Serving at Feed My Starving Children
This year, our Hawks Leadership students had the incredible opportunity to serve at Feed My Starving Children.
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.
