News and Updates

Student and Staff Holiday Friday, Apr. 18 and Monday, Apr. 21
Student and Staff Holiday on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21

Open Enrollment Applications Open Apr. 17
On April 17, families residing outside of RISD boundaries may apply to attend an RISD school for the 2025-26 school year.

RISD In the Classroom
Check out MST students taking over BizTown!

Egg-citing News
Our partnership with 4H just hatched something egg-citing

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!

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

RISD In the Classroom
Students in Ms. Edney’s class at MST Magnet deploy into a critical thinking and problem solving boot camp.

Celebrating Super Teachers
RISD Celebrates Super Teachers from the second grading period!

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.

RISD In the Classroom
RISD’s #LearnerGrowthExperience continues to transcend classroom walls as MST Magnet kindergartners journey through the stages of learning — their imaginations ignite as they wonder and discover through hands-on exploration at the Dallas Arboretum and they collaborate with peers along the way. So much learning, so much fun!
#RISDInTheClassroom

RISD In the Classroom
Check out students at MST Magnet as they dive into a lively word-swatting competition! Given only definitions, they identify words and classify them as verbs, adjectives, nouns, and more in a race against their opponent.

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.

Student ID Badges Coming This Semester at Elementary
To enhance safety and security protocols, RISD is implementing student badges this year for all elementary students.

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.