News and Updates

Fall Break
Enjoy your Fall Break! Student and staff holiday: October 10–13.

RISD Schools Earn 100+ State Distinction Designations
Thirty Richardson ISD schools have earned 101 state distinctions in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.

Student, Staff, and Visitor Parking
Click here for more information on Student, Staff, and Visitor Parking

UIL Tennis Team Championships & Bi-District Round
Congratulations to Lake Highlands, J.J. Pearce and Richardson High School tennis teams for qualifying for the UIL Championships. All 3 teams will play their Bi-District round this week.

Free College Application Week October 13-19
Texas residents can apply to any public college or university in Texas for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee through the ApplyTexas

Lead Well Student Leadership Summit Kicks Off for the 2025-26 School Year
The program offers juniors and seniors an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, learn, and connect with other student leaders.

More than 200 RISD Students Earn College Board National Recognition Awards
A total of 286 high school juniors and seniors have earned College Board National Recognition

5 RISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
These outstanding students are among 16,000 national semifinalists recognized in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Proposed Pearce High School Bond 2025 Projects
Richardson ISD Bond 2025 includes the following proposed projects for our campus. Election Day is November 4.

Bond 2025
On November 4th, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package proposed by the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees. Read more about the proposed projects and the impact on our campus.

How to Monitor Student Chromebook with GoGuardian Parent
Click here to learn how to Monitor Student Chromebook with GoGuardian Parent.

J.J. Pearce’s Inclusive Cheer Squad Spreads Joy and Belonging
What began as a teacher’s dream, the Spirit Stangs give every student a chance to shine and bring spirit and opportunity to all.

National AVID Day
Did you know over 500 students are in Pearce AVID? Thank you to Alex Gandy, Cara Ham, Sommer Johnson, and

What is the new Securly Pass System?
Click here to learn about our new hall pass system.

Homecoming Information
Click here to learn about 2025 Homecoming at PHS!