News and Updates

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.

Free College Application Week October 13-19
Texas residents can apply to any public college or university in Texas for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee through the ApplyTexas

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

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.

RHS Homecoming Spirit Week 2025 – Theme Days Announced!
Get ready, Eagles! RHS Spirit Week kicks off with themed dress-up days leading to Homecoming. Check out the schedule and show your school pride!

Be the Legend – RHS Homecoming Dance Details
Join us for the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 4 from 7:30–10:30 PM! Digital tickets are $25 now, or $30 at the door.

Be the Legend – RHS Homecoming Parade & Game Details
Celebrate Homecoming with spirit and pride! Parade lineup begins at 3:15 PM, the parade starts at 4 PM, and the RHS vs. Irving game kicks off at 7 PM on Friday, October 3.

RHS Homecoming Week: September 29 – October 3
Get ready for a full week of spirit and celebration! Dress-up days run Monday–Friday, with the Homecoming parade on Friday at 4 PM, the game at 7 PM, and the dance Saturday at 7:30 PM.

More than 200 RISD Students Earn College Board National Recognition Awards
A total of 286 high school juniors and seniors have earned College Board National Recognition

5 RISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
These outstanding students are among 16,000 national semifinalists recognized in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Proposed Richardson High School 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.

Richardson High School and Baseball Team Honored as Best of Richardson Winners
Best of Richardson Winners

AVID Day 2025
Faculty & Students:
Friday, September 12th is National AVID Day. Come to school wearing your favorite college attire! GO AVID! GO TEAM! GO EAGLES!

Richardson High Color Guard provides the Secretary of Education of the United States at a Town Hall in Richardson Texas
Richardson AJROTC was to provide a Color Guard for the United States Secretary of Education the Honorable Linda McMahon. The event was hosted by the Women for T.R.U.T.H. “Together we Rise: Women United for T.R.U.T.H.” ( which stand for: Transparency, Revitalize/Reaffirm, Unity, Trust, Health)