News and Updates

Labor Day – Monday, Sept.1
Labor Day is on Monday, September 1. All Richardson ISD schools and offices will be closed for the holiday.

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.

Author Visit With Stuart Gibbs
PCE 3rd – 6th graders got to visit with Stuart Gibbs (author of the Spy School & FunJungle series).

Field Day and the 1st PCE Teacher Race!
PCE field day was the BEST day!!

The Mavs Man and Champ visit PCE!
Champ, the Mavs Man, and friends came to talk to PCE students about the importance of thinking about and making the right choices.

Congratulations to DOCTOR Julio!!
Dr. Julio just completed her Doctorate degree in Educational Administration!

Access Your School Portraits!
Find your school portraits online!

Fire Department Talks about Fire Safety with Students
Our local fire department visited the school to speak with students from Pre-K through First grade.

How to Access Portraits
If you don’t have your access code, visit: LegacyFindMyCode.com

Campus Teacher of The Year
Carren Hastings, a kindergarten teacher

Reminder – RISD Code of Civility Being Implemented for 2024-25
The district is implementing a new Richardson ISD Code of Civility this school year to set expectations for how students, parents, employees, and visitors treat and interact with each other while at school or communicating about school-related activities.

How to Sign-up for RISD Bus Transportation
RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.