News and Updates
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Elizabeth Leal, a second-grade teacher
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.
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.
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.
April’s RISD Believe Award at MPE!
Our beloved Materials Center Clerk, Sandy Berreles, received the April RISD Believe Award and was recognized by the RISD School
MPE STAR Teacher Recognized
We are pleased to announce the 2023-2024 MPE Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Elizabeth Leal!
Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.
Merriman Park LITE Excels At Deepening Connections
Sarah Song has been the LITE as Merriman Park for two years, and has transformed the library into the place to be on the campus.
RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.