News and Updates

Early Release May 22
Early Release May 22. Enjoy your summer!

Athletic Coaches of the Year
These incredible leaders are mentors, role models, and character builders who have inspired excellence in our teams and athletes!

Senior Feature: Inspired by His Father’s Work, Pearce Senior Builds Path to UT Engineering
From watching his dad work hard on construction sites to a full ride to the University of Texas for civil engineering, Pearce High School senior Jose Patino’s journey has been shaped by determination and intentionality to build something that lasts. As a child of immigrants, his parents laid a strong foundation so he could embrace opportunities, earning admission to all 12 colleges he applied to while inspiring others along the way.

Dallas College Opportunity this Summer
In response to the updates to students’ schedule for the 26-27 school year, Richardson ISD is coordinating with Dallas College

AVID Celebration
Thank you for your leadership, AVID Seniors. Your future is bright and you are ready! Acceptances: 890 Scholarships: $10,671,250

Celebrating Our Grow 2 Teach Graduates
We are so proud to celebrate our 69 Grow 2 Teach graduates, #RISDClassof2026 seniors who have completed their teaching internship.

Pearce Musical WINS BEST MUSICAL
Pearce won Outstanding Musical Award at the 15th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards for their production of Natasha, Pierre,

J.J. Pearce Theatre Wins Best Musical and Best Orchestra
Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards honored J.J. Pearce Theatre with 9 nominations, including 8 nominations for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and 1 nomination for Alice by Heart.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
May marks the celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognizing one of the largest and most diverse communities in the world.

One Act Play is STATE BOUND
Pearce UIL One Act play cast is making history advancing as REGION CHAMPIONS to the State One Act Play Contest.

2026 STARS Teachers of the Year!
RISD’s eight 2026 STARS (Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools) teachers of the year were announced on April 20!

Construction Students at Competition
All 8 Construction students who advanced to State received a blue ribbon this past weekend at SkillsUSA Texas State Leadership

Celebrate the Class of 2026 Graduates
Parents of RISD seniors, we want to spotlight YOUR student as part of the “Dear Senior,” series!

Celebrating Super Teachers
Eight RISD teachers were celebrated on April 7 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the third grading period in the 2025-26 school year.
