News and Updates

Need Help With 2025-26 Enrollment?
RISD is offering in-person enrollment help sessions in every learning community through the end of the school year. Reserve Your 2025-26 Seat Today!

Soccer Playoffs – RISD Girls, Boys Set To Begin
Girls and boys soccer playoffs begin this week for five RISD teams.

RISD Homecoming Job Fair Hiring All Positions
Hiring All Positions on March 29, 2025

Fine Arts Appreciation Month
Fine Arts are an integral part of the RISD experience. March is a time to celebrate the many achievements of district Fine Arts students and staff, and also an opportunity to thank the RISD community for making such a strong commitment to the arts possible.

Alumni Spotlight: LHHS grad Scoot McNairy plays music icon in another Oscar-nominated film
Lake Highlands High School graduate Scoot McNairy wasn’t nominated for an Academy Award for his work in “A Complete Unknown,” but he’s mesmerizing to watch and plays a pivotal role in the story.

LHHS JROTC Service Learning Event
The Lake Highlands High School Wildcat Battalion recently concluded their impactful service learning event, emphasizing the themes of sacrifice and dedication to ideals embodied by our nation’s fallen heroes.

Superintendent Message on Safe Schools
RISD Parents, RISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

Course Registration: What You Need to Know
Students in grades 5 (Lake Highlands Learning Community) & 6-11 are gearing

District Forming Bond Steering Committee & Two Others
District stakeholders interested in committee service are encouraged to learn more.

Voly Update
As the spring semester begins, there are many opportunities to volunteer in Richardson ISD, such as field trips, class parties, end-of-the-year field days, assisting in classrooms, and so much more.

Save the Date for 2025-26 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens on Feb. 25.

Fall Final Exam Schedule 2024-2025
Please see the schedule for the 24-25 Fall Final Exams

Thank You, Wild For Cats!
Wild for Cats is our annual fundraising campaign to support academics at Lake Highlands High School.

90+ RISD Students Nationally Recognized by College Board
More than 90 RISD high school students are being celebrated for earning academic honors through College Board’s National Recognition Programs.

RISD Sweeps District in Volleyball
Congratulations to all four RISD Volleyball teams for finishing in the top four spots in District 7-6A and advancing to the UIL Volleyball State Playoffs.