News and Updates
We Read Together Volunteers Needed
We Read Together is Richardson ISD’s volunteer initiative to champion early literacy skills for students.
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Victoria Valle, a fifth-grade teacher
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.
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.
McDonald To Lead Berkner Area Schools
Michael D. McDonald has been named RISD’s new Area Superintendent of the Berkner Learning Community.
RISD Changing 2025 Spring Break on 2024-25 Calendar
RISD is changing the dates of spring break on the 2024-25 student academic calendar. The new dates for spring break will be March 10-14, 2025 – moved up one week from the previous dates of March 17-21.
Join The RISD Work Family
RISD is now interviewing positions for the 2024-25 school year.
143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.
Total Solar Eclipse
Our students and staff had a fun time viewing the total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024.
Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.
RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.
MTE Teacher of the Year 2024
Mrs. Valle was recognized as the MTE Teacher of the Year at the school board.