News and Updates

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.

September is Attendance Awareness Month
Academic growth, better test scores, and higher graduation rates all hinge on attendance, especially in the early grades.

RISD College Fair – Sept. 16
Plan early and explore your dream program at the Richardson ISD College Fair! Join us 9/16 from 6-8 p.m. at Pearce HS for the event hosted by RISD Counseling and Prevention Services.

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

Yearbooks/Senior Ad Information
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Keeping Tabs on the Beginning of the 2025-26 School Year
Watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.

Yondr and ID Badges
Click here for more inforamtion.

Signing Out Students
Click here to learn steps on how to sign out your student.

New Volunteer Management System
Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.

Richardson ISD Previews Projected 2025 Accountability Ratings
At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.

Chromebook Insurance Information
Click to learn more about Chromebook insurance

J.J. Pearce Mighty Mustang Band Marching Production: “The Ground Beneath Us.”
J.J. Pearce Mighty Mustang Band 2025 Marching Production: “The Ground Beneath Us.”

RISD Cell Phone Policy
For the fourth year, RISD campuses will continue to be cell phone-free schools.

Application For Free and Reduced Meals For the 2025-2026 School Year Now Open
Parents of enrolled RISD students may now complete forms online to qualify for free or reduced cost meals for the 2025-26 school year that begins August 12.