News and Updates

Forte Choir Preforms at 9/11 Day of Service
The incredibly talented students from the JJ Pearce High School Forte choir had the opportunity to perform America the Beautiful last week in front of 1000+ volunteers at the 9/11 Day of Service.

6 RISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Congratulations to the outstanding RISD students who have been qualified. These high school seniors who represent less than 1% of all seniors across the country and include the highest test-scoring entrants in each state.

Campus Entrance & Exits
Entrances: There are two entrances for students to enter in the morning: North (Senior Way) and South (Bus loop in

AP/Advanced/OnRamps Information
Drop forms will be available in the counseling office beginning September 1st. We will also post the form on the

RISD College Fair
Join us Tuesday, September 15 from 6-8 p.m. at J.J. Pearce High School, 1600 N Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 for the event hosted by RISD Counseling and Prevention Services.

Meet the Teacher
Meet the Teacher will be Monday, September 14th from 6:30-8:00pm. We will kick off the evening with a PTA meeting

Student Parking Info
All students must purchase a JJ Pearce parking sticker to park a vehicle on campus. Vehicles not displaying a parking

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!

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.

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.

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

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