News and Updates
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Sign-up for RISD Bus Transportation
RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.
Class of 2025 Graduation Dates and Times
The Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies will be at Eagle-Mustang stadium.
Insurance Available for RISD-Issued Devices
RISD provides students and parents or guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance for any device owned by the school district and assigned to a student for use at school and home.