News and Updates

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.

School Starts Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Visit RISD’s Back to School page to find resources, information and answers to your back-to-school questions as you get ready for the new school year.

Summer Resources For Parents and Students
RISD partners with organizations to offer a variety of recommendations and services to families over the summer months.

Superintendent Message on Safe Schools
RISD Parents, RISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

Celebrating Super Teachers
RISD Celebrates Super Teachers from the second grading period!

Fire Safety House & Community Helpers
A big thank you to the Dallas Fire Department and Mrs. Lyon for bringing the Safety Fire House to PWE this week!

Campus Teacher of The Year
Maggie Perez, a second-grade teacher

Student ID Badges Coming This Semester at Elementary
To enhance safety and security protocols, RISD is implementing student badges this year for all elementary students.

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.

Back To School & First Day Safety Reminders
All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.

RISD Changing 2025 Spring Break on 2024-25 Calendar
RISD is changing the dates of spring break on the 2024-25 student academic calendar. The new dates for spring break will be March 10-14, 2025 – moved up one week from the previous dates of March 17-21.

Save the Date- Back to School Bash
Our Back to School Bash will be on Friday, August 9!

Join The RISD Work Family
RISD is now interviewing positions for the 2024-25 school year.

143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.

New Principal Greetings
Please read the principal greeting.