News and Updates
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.
No School Monday Nov. 2 and Tuesday Nov. 3
RISD Schools will be closed for Staff Development and Election Day November 2nd and 3rd.
RRW 2026
Next week Parkhill will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week!
Save the Date: 2027–28 Enrollment and Magnet Choice Programs Applications
Applications to all magnet programs, Dual Language choice programs, new to RISD enrollment and intradistrict and interdistrict transfers open November 1.
![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.
Technology With Purpose: RISD prioritizes active, student-centered learning experiences.
At Richardson ISD, our North Star Goal is clear: Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goal. Achieving that goal requires us to be intentional about every instructional tool we use—including technology.
Parkhill Middle School Bond Construction Parent Meeting Recap
On Thursday, July 23, Parkhill Middle School hosted its second Parent Information Meeting for the campus transformation project as part of Richardson ISD’s voter-approved Bond 2025 program.