News and Updates
Early Giving Open for NTX Texas Giving Day
The Richardson ISD Foundation has partnered with the RISD Council of PTAs to participate in NTX Giving Day.
Why I Love RISD
Students, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community members share their reasons why they love this school district.
District Hiring Elementary Campus Security Officers
RISD will be hiring armed campus security officers for 34 elementary schools.
MPE OLC Word Day
Over Labor Day weekend, MPE Beta Club students and families came to help get the Outdoor Learning Center ready for classes and planting. Thanks to everyone who helped out!
Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Applications are required for families to receive school meal benefits for the 2023-2024 school year.
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.
Spring Connect Magazine Available Online
Celebrate student achievements – including some Lake Highlands state champs – and the 2023 Teachers of the Year.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Merriman Park staff were spoiled by the PTA and admin during Teacher Appreciation week. Thank you to everyone for all the love!
Snap, Medicaid Application Assistance
RISD has partnered with Children’s Health to assist RISD families in applying or renewing Snap and Medicaid benefits.
RESSA Rookie Supervisor of the Year
Dr. Trey Ivey was name the 2023 RESSA Rookie Supervisor of the Year in Richardson ISD.
RISD Mobile Parent App
The app allows parents of enrolled students to easily view important information related a student’s education.
2023-24 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school Now Open.
Every Campus Now Accepts Absentee Notes Electronically
FOCUS is the safe and secure online portal available to RISD parents to access their student’s grades, schedule, attendance, and assessment history.
Thank a Teacher
Send a thoughtful note, host a snack cart, host breakfast or lunch, provide soft drinks or coffee for a staff meeting.
We Read Together
For this school year, the goal is to grow volunteer efforts to serve more students at additional campuses.
