News and Updates
Introducing the 2026–27 SALT Student Leaders
This year’s team brings together 24 junior and senior student athletes from all four RISD high schools, nominated by their coaches for their leadership and commitment to their teams.
Unstoppable!
Congratulations to Rhett Austin on Setting a New 14:34 5K School Record!
Our Staffulty Homecoming King and Queen!
Congratulations to Bryson Porter (Principles of Law, Law Enforcement 1, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach, and LHHS Graduate) and Brittany Lewis
Wildcat Royalty!
Congratulations to Deuce Black (12th Grade) and Taite Thomas (12th Grade) for being crowned as this year’s LHHS Homecoming King and Queen!
Heart of a Wildcat: Congratulations to Unsung Hero Mason Busch!
Lake Highlands High School senior Mason Busch has been named 1 of just 5 statewide recipients of the Dave Campbell’s
Congratulations! ACT Perfect Score!
Congratulations to two outstanding RISD seniors!
RISD College Fair
Join us Tuesday, September 15 from 6-8 p.m. at J.J. Pearce High School, 1600 N Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 for the event hosted by RISD Counseling and Prevention Services.
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.