Parents of enrolled RISD students may now complete forms online to qualify for free or reduced cost meals for the 2025-26 school year that begins August 12.

Visit RISD’s Back to School page to find resources, information and answers to your back-to-school questions as you get ready for the new school year.

Campus families must register to attend.

As we wrap up a truly memorable school year, we are filled with pride and gratitude as we share the impact of the Heart of Harben Memorial Scholarship, created to honor the legacy of Jennie Lewis

Last month, students at Jess Harben laced up their sneakers and took to the field for a cause close to their hearts—the annual Slime Run!

Students from Jess Harben were invited to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the RISD School Board meeting.

Our 6th grade students recently took an inspiring step into the future by touring two local college campuses: Richland College and UT Dallas (UTD).

RISD partners with organizations to offer a variety of recommendations and services to families over the summer months.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Ashley Bouras, our dedicated music teacher at JHE, was recently named a statewide finalist for H-E-B’s prestigious Music Teacher of the Year award.

The school dedicated a bench and announced the creation of a Heart of Harben Award in honor of Jennie Lewis.

Kathleen Weatherford, a kindergarten teacher

To enhance safety and security protocols, RISD is implementing student badges this year for all elementary students.

The district is implementing a new Richardson ISD Code of Civility this school year to set expectations for how students, parents, employees, and visitors treat and interact with each other while at school or communicating about school-related activities.

All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.

RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.