News and Updates
Red Ribbon Week in RISD
Red Ribbon Week is a national effort to raise awareness among students and families about
Help RISD Families This Holiday Season
RISD and Network of Community Ministries are teaming up to help district families in need
Early Voting has begun!
Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
familiaRISE – Dyslexia Awareness: What To Know
This familiaRise segment comes from the RISD Special and Gifted Education PTA (SAGE PTA).
Three RISD High Schools Earn National AP Honor Roll Status
Lake Highlands, Pearce, and Richardson high schools earned the national recognition for Advanced Placement class success.
National Principals Month
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
ASVAB Career Exploration Assessment – Oct. 22
RISD is offering free ASVAB tests at all high schools on October 22, for students in grades 10, 11 and 12.
GoGuardian Parent App Available for Secondary Parents
GoGuardian mobile app is designed to provide parents and guardians with insight and control over their student’s online activity when using school-managed devices and accounts.
Dancing With the Dettes
Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Class of 2025 National Merit Semifinalists
These seniors are competing for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be awarded in the spring.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Gerald, the JROTC director
Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2024-25
To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2024-2025 school year, families can complete an application via SchoolCafe.
Reminder – RISD Code of Civility Being Implemented for 2024-25
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.
Back To School & First Day Safety Reminders
All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.