News and Updates
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RISD UIL A+ Academic Competition
More than 600 elementary students participated in six events: number sense, storytelling, oral reading, chess puzzle, ready writing, and creative writing.
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Flu Season – Wash Hands, Stay Home When Sick
Read the News Story: Flu Season – Wash Hands, Stay Home When Sick
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ICNA Leadership Award Nominees
MST Teachers Nominated for ICNA award.
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Fine Arts Showcases
The Berkner showcase is Feb. 6, and the Pearce learning community’s showcase is April 15.
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MST’s Teacher of the Year–Nicole Upchurch
Nicole Upchurch- Teacher of the Year
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Fundraiser Support 5th Grade Camp
5th Grade Science Camp Fundraiser
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MST Student Technology Team
The MST Student Technology Team is a dynamic group of tech-savvy minds on a mission.
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MST Kinders Build Houses
Kindergarten students at @MSTMAGNET embark on a fun and educational activity building houses to save the little piggy from the ‘Big Bad Wolf!’
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RISD Points of Pride
Check out some of the amazing celebrations for Richardson ISD!
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Schoology In The Classroom
Seven RISD schools will be utilizing Schoology, an online learning management system that allows students to collaborate, communicate, and engage in learning.
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Why I Love RISD
Students, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community members share their reasons why they love this school district.
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District Hiring Elementary Campus Security Officers
RISD will be hiring armed campus security officers for 34 elementary schools.
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Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Applications are required for families to receive school meal benefits for the 2023-2024 school year.
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RISD Moving to SchoolCafe for Cafeteria Payments for 23-24
Richardson ISD is implementing a new school cafeteria payment system for 2023-24, called SchoolCafe.
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Snap, Medicaid Application Assistance
RISD has partnered with Children’s Health to assist RISD families in applying or renewing Snap and Medicaid benefits.