News and Updates

PSAT Registration Info
Registration for the Fall 2026 PSAT/NMSQT® is open August 11–August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Important Dates and Information Registration: Aug.

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!

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.

Stopfinder Mobile App
Your child’s transportation information is just a click away! Stopfinder is the all-in-one, easy-to-use app for viewing & sharing your student’s transportation schedule.

Get Back to School Ready for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the district’s back-to-school web page so you’re ready for #RISDFirstDay! Find important info.

Spring End Of Course Assessment Results Are Now Available
Parents of secondary students who took an EOC exam this past spring, can now access their student’s STAAR End of Course results through Focus.

Graduation Photos
Find candid graduation photos.

PHS Summer Hours
The front office (Melrose side) will be open from June 1-July 24, Monday-Thursday from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The office will

Summer Learning, Meals & Family Resources Available for RISD Students
Richardson ISD is committed to supporting students and families all summer long with learning opportunities, meal programs, counseling resources, and childcare options.

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.