News – Parkhill Junior High

News and Updates

Parkhill Junior High Cheer Tryouts For 2026-2027

Rescheduled Mandatory Cheer Meeting for the 2026-2027

TELPAS Testing for 7th & 8th Grade Emergent Bilingual Students

TELPAS Testing is coming up!

Cupid’s Candies

Come support Parkhill Student Council Feb 9th-12th during lunch!

Celebrating Super Teachers: Odilia Barman

Eight RISD teachers were surprised and celebrated on Feb. 3 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the second grading period in the 2025-26 school year.

Richardson ISD enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year opens Feb. 24.

Save the Date: Enrollment for 2026–2027 School Year Opens Feb. 24

Enrollment for the 2026–2027 Richardson ISD school year begins Feb. 24. Learn more about registration requirements and the district’s tailored educational opportunities.

Three photos of Parkhill counselors. Happy National School Counseling Week! Mrs. Fernandez, Mrs. Dowell, Ms. Pence. Parkhill appreciates all that you do!

Thank you, Parkhill Counselors!

Happy National School Counseling Week to all of the counselors in RISD, especially our Parkhill counselors!

Celebrating Black History Month

As we celebrate Black History Month, let’s educate ourselves and others on the important contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout history.

STAAR Simulation Testing Spring 2026 February 3 - RLA 7th grade ONLY Field Test February 10: RLA 7 & 8 March 10: Math 7/8 Social Studies will test on March 3 & 4 in class. Science will test on Mar 5 & 6 in class.

Upcoming STAAR Simulations

Mark your calendars for Parkhill’s practice STAAR tests!

Four photos of our Parkhill representatives at the district’s Spanish Spelling Bee

5th Annual Spanish Spelling Bee

Parkhill students participate in RISD’s 5th annual Spanish Spelling Bee.

PARKHILL JUNIOR HIGH CHEER TRYOUTS FOR 2026-2027 Mandatory Parent Meeting(s) January 22nd & February 5th @ 6:00 PM in Parkhill’s Library ALL candidates must attend at least one meeting with a guardian/adult present. Tryout Clinic March 9th-11th from 4:00-6:00 PM in Parkhill’s Big Gym Tryouts March 12th from 4:00-TBD in Parkhill’s Big Gym NCA Camp Renaissance Hotel Richardson July 30th-August 2nd

Parkhill Cheer Tryouts for 2026-2027

Parkhill Cheer Tryouts are around the corner!

Free Dance Classes for Current 6th Graders!

Are you in 6th grade and planning on attending either North Junior High or Parkhill Junior High? Come join us to learn more about our dance program with free classes!