News and Updates

Richardson ISD Continues Academic Growth, Earns a B Rating, with 31 Campuses Earning As or Bs
The 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability results officially released today, confirm what we’ve been working toward — RISD’s continued growth and student progress have moved the district to a B rating!

RISD Safety Reminders
The safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority in RISD. We have several proactive measures in place to provide a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

Lake Highlands High School Earns 2026 Economic Mobility Award
Lake Highlands High School has received a 2026 Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility Award for strong achievement or growth in college readiness.

Network’s Mobile Food Market
The Network of Community Ministries Mobile Food Market will be available at several RISD and community locations each week beginning August 17.

Technology With Purpose: RISD prioritizes active, student-centered learning experiences.
At Richardson ISD, our North Star Goal is clear: Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goal. Achieving that goal requires us to be intentional about every instructional tool we use—including technology.

Stopfinder Mobile App
Your child’s transportation information is just a click away! Stopfinder is the all-in-one, easy-to-use app for viewing & sharing your student’s transportation schedule.

Athletic Coaches of the Year
These incredible leaders are mentors, role models, and character builders who have inspired excellence in our teams and athletes!

Congratulations to our LHHS Emergent Tree Teachers of the Year!
The following teachers were recognized for receiving the most SAFE, RESPECTFUL, and RESPONSIBLE shoutouts from their fellow Staffulty members during the 2025-2026 school year: Deanna Breeding (Special Education, Developmental Learning Classroom), Christina Jacob (AdvancedAlgebra2andPreCalculus), Markolate Ju (Algebraic Reasoning).

Meet the Top 10!
We are so proud of our Top Ten Wildcats, and we loved celebrating them during their Top Ten Breakfast! #1 Christopher Dyke, #2 Caroline Grace Krauss, #3 Peri Malynn Howell, #4 Grace Kathleen Isbell, #5 Yireh Rivera, #6 Miriam Adeline McClung, #7 Sally Elizabeth Chancey, #8 Hayes Margaret Wilcox, #9 Kylie Deborah Littlefield, #10 Caroline Ella Gibbs

EXCHANGE CLUB OF LAKE HIGHLANDS YOUTH OF THE YEAR AND A.C.E. AWARDS
We celebrated our Youth of the Year and A.C.E. Award recipients! SYNCERE ANDERSON – A.C.E. Award | PERI HOWELL – Youth of the Year | QUINN MELSON – Youth of the Year | AALIYAH WILLIAMS – A.C.E. Award

WILDCATS AT THE DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
Jason Young’s (Art) AP Art History Wildcats visited the DMA last week, and they enjoyed seeing the techniques and pieces they have learned about this year.

A VISIT WITH A COTTONWOOD ARTIST
Steve Chalson visited students in Isaac Thomas’ (Art) class last week as part of Mr. Thomas’ Visiting Artist Program!


