News and Updates
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RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.
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Keeping Tabs on Spring Break News and Information
Click the video to see Superintendent Branum share a few reflections on the spring semester.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Flu Season – Wash Hands, Stay Home When Sick
Read the News Story: Flu Season – Wash Hands, Stay Home When Sick
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Fine Arts Showcases
The Berkner showcase is Feb. 6, and the Pearce learning community’s showcase is April 15.
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RISD Points of Pride
Check out some of the amazing celebrations for Richardson ISD!
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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.
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Why I Love RISD
Students, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community members share their reasons why they love this school district.
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District Hiring Elementary Campus Security Officers
RISD will be hiring armed campus security officers for 34 elementary schools.
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Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Applications are required for families to receive school meal benefits for the 2023-2024 school year.
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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.
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Snap, Medicaid Application Assistance
RISD has partnered with Children’s Health to assist RISD families in applying or renewing Snap and Medicaid benefits.
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RISD Mobile Parent App
The app allows parents of enrolled students to easily view important information related a student’s education.