News and Updates

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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!
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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.

Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.

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.