News and Updates
Elementary Early Release Wednesday, Oct.23
Wednesday is early release day, and it’s only at elementary campuses.
Menu Advisory Committee – Come Taste With Us Oct. 24!
All are invited to learn about child nutrition, try new menu items, and offer feedback.
Mohawk Carnival Huge Success!
There were a lot of fun activities at the Mohawk Carnival!
The Mohawk Cha-Cha
Mohawk had their first Cha-Cha of the year on Thursday, October 10th. We celebrated the end of Hispanic Heritage Month with
familiaRISE – Dyslexia Awareness: What To Know
This familiaRise segment comes from the RISD Special and Gifted Education PTA (SAGE PTA).
Elementary GT Testing Referral Window – Oct. 4-18
RISD elementary students in grades K-6 may test once per year to determine if they qualify for Gifted/Talented (GT) services. The referral window opens October 4, 2024 and closes October 18, 2024.
National Principals Month
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
Hispanic Heritage Month on Campus
The whole campus is playing loteria during the morning announcements.
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Curriculum Night
The staff at Mohawk enjoyed hosting parents for curriculum night.
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.
Great to See Everyone at Meet the Teacher
It was great to welcome our Colts back to campus.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Natalie Gerhart, a sixth-grade English, Language Arts and Reading 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.