News and Updates
Q1 Students & Staff of the Month!
Congratulations to our select students and staff for Q1!
Parkhill Fall Sports Recap
Parkhill has a lot to celebrate at the end of football, volleyball, and cross country season!
Welcome to RISD: 2027–2028 Enrollment Now Open for New Students!
In Richardson ISD, we believe every child deserves a district of opportunities. Enrollment for students new to RISD for the 2027–2028 school year is NOW OPEN!
November is National Family Engagement Month
November is National Family Engagement Month, a time dedicated to strengthening partnerships between families and schools.
24 Richardson ISD Schools Recognized Among the Best in Texas
Three were ranked in the top 100 schools, including #53 Brentfield Elementary, #55 Prairie Creek Elementary, and #76 Mohawk Elementary. The report analyzes 107,223 pre-K, elementary and middle schools across the U.S.
RRW 2026
Next week Parkhill will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week!
![Photo collage celebrating Principal Baker outside Parkhill Junior High School, featuring cheerleaders with large glitter lettering reading "WE [Heart] PRINCIPAL BAKER" and student musicians holding a "Fine Arts Loves Mrs. Baker" banner.](https://schools.risd.org/ParkhillJH/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2026/10/Principal-Appreciation.jpg)
October is National Principals Month!
This month we celebrate Principal Baker!
Beginning of Year MAP Testing Information
Mark your calendars for MAP testing coming up!
Early Release Bell Schedule for Aug. 26th
Tomorrow is our first early release day! Here is the Parkhill bell schedule.
Save the Date: Meet the Teacher 2026
Parkhill’s Meet the Teacher is around the corner! Mark your calendar for Sept. 3rd, 2026.
Parkhill Cheerleaders Standout at NCA Camp!
Congratulations to our Parkhill Cheer team for their outstanding performances at NCA Camp this summer!
2026 TEA Accountability Rating
Congratulations to our Parkhill students, teachers and staff for earning a B accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency!
Richardson ISD Continues Academic Growth, Earns a B Rating, with 31 Campuses Earning As or Bs
The 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability results officially released today, confirm what we’ve been working toward — RISD’s continued growth and student progress have moved the district to a B rating!
RISD Safety Reminders
The safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority in RISD. We have several proactive measures in place to provide a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.
Network’s Mobile Food Market
The Network of Community Ministries Mobile Food Market will be available at several RISD and community locations each week beginning August 17.