News and Updates

RISD Students Shine with Broadway Dallas HSMTA Honors
Student performers and theatre programs recognized by the Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards for their exceptional talent and dedication.

One-Act Play Contest
High School Theatre students across RISD performed at the UIL 7-6A One-Act Play contest. Congratulations to J.J. Pearce Theatre and The Theatre Collective at Richardson High School for advancing to Bi-District.

Soccer Playoffs
Four RISD teams have advanced to the UIL State Playoffs including the girls teams from Lake Highlands and Pearce and the boys teams from Lake Highlands and Pearce.

PHS JROTC Competes
Pearce JROTC program participated in the Cowtown Raider Challenge 2026 on Feb 21 in Azle, Texas. The cadets competed in

Inaugural Battle of the Books
Congratulations, book champions! Your knowledge, preparation, and love for a great story shine bright!

SOS (Starting Off Strong) Applications for Juniors
Juniors and Junior Parents, the process for becoming an SOS Lifeguard has begun. All juniors need to do right now

2 RISD Divers Place 1st & 3rd at UIL State Championships
RISD qualified 5 student-athletes for the state meets for Swimming and Diving at the UIL State Meet Feb. 20 – Feb. 21, 2026

DECA State Results
Please help me to congratulate the following students for competing in the State DECA Competition and advancing to the International

Pearce swim team donates car, bike and $20,000 to custodian in need
Read the news story shared by CBS News.

Enrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!
Enroll and reserve your child’s seat by following the online enrollment.

Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE)
We are excited to share some wonderful news about our students who participated this past weekend in the Region 10E

Weather Closure Makeup Plan – January 26–29, 2026
Learn more about the make-up plan to address the missed instructional time.

2026 Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony
We were incredibly proud to host our 2026 Hall of Honor Induction ceremony, an event dedicated to celebrating the legacy,

Class of 2026 Top 10
Congratulations to each of these outstanding class of 2026 seniors, their families, and their teachers.

Pacesetters Competition
Pacesetters competed at Rockwall Heath High School this weekend. They came home with several accolades including First Place large team,