News and Updates
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Final Exam Schedule
Please click here to see the 2024 Final Exam Schedule.
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PHS Final Exam Exemption Policy 2023-2024
Click here for detailed exam exemption information.
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Bright Stars Track Meet
RISD’s second annual Bright Star track meet was held this week at Eagle-Mustang Stadium.
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Courtyard Beautification Project
The new and improved JJ Pearce Courtyard is here!
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Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year
Congratulations to the RISD Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year!
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Softball Playoffs
The Lake Highlands and Pearce High School softball teams qualified for the UIL playoffs.
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Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.
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Summer School Info
RISD provides opportunities to explore learning experiences that promote academic growth through asynchronous, self-paced summer courses with Acceleration Courses.
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RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.
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Nine Seniors Named Dell Scholars
RISD now has 97 Dell Scholars since 2009.
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Richardson ISD high schoolers get a taste of college life through the University of Texas
Transitioning from high school to college can be hard for students. Richardson ISD is trying to help students reduce their fears. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter shows how they’re bringing a bit of college to students at Pearce High School.
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Keeping Tabs on Spring Break News and Information
Click the video to see Superintendent Branum share a few reflections on the spring semester.
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2023-24 Super Teachers for Third Nine Weeks
RISD administrators once again surprised and celebrated Super Teachers across the district.
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2024-25 Enrollment Now Open
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year of school, parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using a PowerSchool registration account. Enrollment for returning students will require a “snapcode” that was emailed to current parents.
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10 Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
They are among the top 1% of academically talented high school seniors from across the country.