Help us make every kid’s birthday special! Student Government is hosting a class competition! The class that brings the most materials gets cookies for the whole grade. The competition runs September 8-30. Donations can be dropped off in the library. Freshmen: cake mix and napkins Sophomores: Aluminum pans (w/ lids) and balloons Juniors: Sprite (6

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.

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.

Entrances: There are two entrances for students to enter in the morning: North (Senior Way) and South (Bus loop in front of auditorium and parent drop off in the lot closest to Coit). Students may arrive as early as 8:35 AM and will wait in the Commons for the 1st bell at 8:45 AM. Breakfast

Drop forms will be available in the counseling office beginning September 1st. We will also post the form on the counselor’s website and make announcements when the drop form is ready. Students should attend tutorials and/or ask for help in class even if they are planning to drop. The student’s grade in their Advanced/AP/OnRamps course

Meet the Teacher will be Monday, September 14th from 6:30-8:00pm. We will kick off the evening with a PTA meeting in the Commons at 6:00pm. We can’t wait to meet you!

All students must purchase a JJ Pearce parking sticker to park a vehicle on campus. Vehicles not displaying a parking sticker after the first week of school or not identifiable may be removed from campus lots. Stickers will be on sale during both lunches for $10 cash. Students must show their drivers license and proof

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. 11–31, 2026 Cost: $18 Test Date: Oct. 28, 2026 RISD Students: Testing will take place at your high school campus. Homeschooled Students: Testing will take place at Richardson High School. Additional test-day information will be sent to the email

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!