News and Updates

Fall Break
Enjoy your Fall Break! Student and staff holiday: October 10–13.

RISD Schools Earn 100+ State Distinction Designations
Thirty Richardson ISD schools have earned 101 state distinctions in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.

Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days: Oct. 27–31
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 27–31, with themed spirit days each day to promote a drug-free lifestyle.

Proposed Prairie Creek Elementary Bond 2025 Projects
Richardson ISD Bond 2025 includes the following proposed projects for our campus. Election Day is November 4.

Bond 2025
On November 4th, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package proposed by the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees. Read more about the proposed projects and the impact on our campus.

Prairie Creek Elementary School Picture Day – Oct. 17
Picture Day at Prairie Creek Elementary is Oct. 17, with retakes on Nov. 10. Pre-order online now to save!

Author, Bruce Cameron, visits PCE
PCE students in first through sixth grade enjoyed a special visit from bestselling author Bruce Cameron. After reading his books and exploring new perspectives in writing, students were excited to hear how he began his career and to celebrate the many puppy stories he has shared.

Join us for Walk and Roll to school day!
Pump up your tires or tighten up your laces, so you can Walk & Roll to school on Wednesday, October 8th!

Join us in the House Color Virtual Peanut Butter Drive!
Prairie Creek will accept virtual donations from Wednesday, September 3rd – Tuesday, September 30th.

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

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.

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.