News and Updates

Richardson ISD is Named CTE District of Distinction
RISD is among the 72 school districts in the state of Texas to be recognized as a 2026 District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT).

National Signing Day 2025
Athletes from RISD high schools have committed to continuing their academic and athletic development at colleges and universities around the country on National Signing Day, November 12.

Meet The Impact 12 for 2025-2026
Learn more about the student advisory group made up of three seniors from each high school.

It’s Playoffs Time!
Richardson, Lake Highlands, and Berkner teams are headed to the Texas UIL football playoffs after a fantastic season.

Keeping Tabs on the Fall Semester
Watch the fall edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs for the 2025-26 School Year.

RISD Seeks Input on Calendar Proposals for 26-27 and 27-28 Academic School Years
The Board will adopt the calendars at an upcoming meeting, after reviewing the community’s feedback.

RISD Voters Approve Bond 2025
During the November 4, 2025 election, voters chose to approve all three Propositions on the district’s $1.4 billion bond package.

Stock the Shelves Donation Drive
In partnership with Network of Communities Ministries, RISD is hosting a Stock the Shelves donation drive to support RISD families in need.

Celebrating Our Quarter 1 RISD Super Teachers
RISD proudly celebrates eight educators named Super Teachers for Quarter 1 of the 2025–26 school year, with special recognition for Brent Morton of Richardson High School for his inspiring dedication and impact in the classroom.

Celebrating Super Teachers
Eight RISD teachers were surprised and celebrated on Oct. 28 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the first grading period in the 2025-26 school year.

🦅 Eagle Volleyball – PLAYOFF BOUND! 💜💛
The Richardson High School Volleyball team is headed to the UIL State Playoffs for the 9th consecutive season and 15th time in the last 17 years! 🏐💜💛 Catch the Eagles in action as they take on Arlington Martin in the Bi-District Round next Thursday! 💪🦅

RHS Orchestra Success at Region Auditions!
Congrats to our RHS orchestra students who auditioned and made it in to the TMEA Region 3 All-Region orchestras!

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.

UIL Tennis Team Championships & Bi-District Round
Congratulations to Lake Highlands, J.J. Pearce and Richardson High School tennis teams for qualifying for the UIL Championships. All 3 teams will play their Bi-District round this week.

Lead Well Student Leadership Summit Kicks Off for the 2025-26 School Year
The program offers juniors and seniors an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, learn, and connect with other student leaders.