News and Updates
Welcome to JHE!
Welcome to JHE our new secrity officer, Mr. Chowdhury.
RISD Points of Pride
Check out some of the amazing celebrations for Richardson ISD!
Jess Harben Elementary Recognized as One of America’s Best Schools
Jess Harben Elementary won the broze award, and is one of America’s Best Schools.
Why I Love RISD
Students, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community members share their reasons why they love this school district.
District Hiring Elementary Campus Security Officers
RISD will be hiring armed campus security officers for 34 elementary schools.
Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Applications are required for families to receive school meal benefits for the 2023-2024 school year.
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.
Spring Connect Magazine Available Online
Celebrate student achievements – including some Lake Highlands state champs – and the 2023 Teachers of the Year.
Snap, Medicaid Application Assistance
RISD has partnered with Children’s Health to assist RISD families in applying or renewing Snap and Medicaid benefits.
Congratulations! to Jess Harben Elementary Staff and Students!
Jess Harben Elementary Recognized as One of America’s Best Schools Jess Harben Elementary won the bronze award and is one
RISD Mobile Parent App
The app allows parents of enrolled students to easily view important information related a student’s education.
2023-24 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school Now Open.
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.
Jess Harben Elementary Named Finalist For America’s Best Schools Award
Jess Harben 1 of 8 schools selected for National Center for Urban School Transformation.
Thank a Teacher
Send a thoughtful note, host a snack cart, host breakfast or lunch, provide soft drinks or coffee for a staff meeting.
