News and Updates
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25-29
RISD, Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Student Holiday Nov. 25-29
Native American Heritage Month
November is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native Americans.
Exploring Nature: Liberty Girls PE Classes Enjoy Their 4th Annual Hiking Trip
This year, our Liberty Girls PE classes embarked on their 4th annual hiking trip to the beautiful Oak Point Nature
Liberty JH 8th Graders Experience “Berkner Bound” Field Trip
On Thursday, our Liberty JH 8th graders embarked on an exciting journey as they participated in the “Berkner Bound” field
Exciting Author Visit: Katherine Rundell at Liberty JH!
We are thrilled to share the incredible experience our students had during a recent visit from best-selling author Katherine Rundell!
Harnessing AI for Enhanced Writing Feedback
Using AI in the classroom to provide writing feedback with a new district tool, MagicSchool AI.
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.
Patriot WINN Time Begins
WINN Time begins on September 3rd.
Popcorn Fridays!
Students earn popcorn Fridays.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Catherine Chesser, a social studies teacher
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.
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.