News and Updates
Celebrating Super Teachers
Congratulations to Madison Armstrong for being a Super Teacher!
No School Monday Nov. 2 and Tuesday Nov. 3
RISD Schools will be closed for Staff Development and Election Day November 2nd and 3rd.
Attend Our Eagle Celebration Information Night
Attend our Eagle Celebration Magnet Information Night to learn more about the programs and possibilities waiting at RHS.
Save the Date: 2027–28 Enrollment and Magnet Choice Programs Applications
Applications to all magnet programs, Dual Language choice programs, new to RISD enrollment and intradistrict and interdistrict transfers open November 1.
From Student Voice to Student Action: Meet RISD’s 2026–27 TI-12 Student Leaders
What does it take to make the RISD experience better for every student? Sometimes, the best place to start is by asking the students themselves.
RHS Orchestra All-Region Success
Seventeen RHS students earn a spot in this year’s TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestras!
Introducing the 2026–27 SALT Student Leaders
This year’s team brings together 24 junior and senior student athletes from all four RISD high schools, nominated by their coaches for their leadership and commitment to their teams.
6 RISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
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.
Congratulations! ACT Perfect Score!
Congratulations to two outstanding RISD seniors!
RISD College Fair
Join us Tuesday, September 15 from 6-8 p.m. at J.J. Pearce High School, 1600 N Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 for the event hosted by RISD Counseling and Prevention Services.
Richardson ISD Continues Academic Growth, Earns a B Rating, with 31 Campuses Earning As or Bs
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!
RISD Safety Reminders
The safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority in RISD. We have several proactive measures in place to provide a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.
Richardson High School Earns Two Economic Mobility Award
Richardson High School has received two 2026 Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility Awards for college readiness and enrollment.
Network’s Mobile Food Market
The Network of Community Ministries Mobile Food Market will be available at several RISD and community locations each week beginning August 17.
Technology With Purpose: RISD prioritizes active, student-centered learning experiences.
At Richardson ISD, our North Star Goal is clear: Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goal. Achieving that goal requires us to be intentional about every instructional tool we use—including technology.