News and Updates
Menu Advisory Committee – Come Taste With Us Oct. 24!
All are invited to learn about child nutrition, try new menu items, and offer feedback.
familiaRISE – Dyslexia Awareness: What To Know
This familiaRise segment comes from the RISD Special and Gifted Education PTA (SAGE PTA).
Three RISD High Schools Earn National AP Honor Roll Status
Lake Highlands, Pearce, and Richardson high schools earned the national recognition for Advanced Placement class success.
National Principals Month
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
ASVAB Career Exploration Assessment – Oct. 22
RISD is offering free ASVAB tests at all high schools on October 22, for students in grades 10, 11 and 12.
GoGuardian Parent App Available for Secondary Parents
GoGuardian mobile app is designed to provide parents and guardians with insight and control over their student’s online activity when using school-managed devices and accounts.
Hispanic Heritage Month
More than 38% of Richardson ISD students identify as Hispanic, and the school district is proud to celebrate the rich
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Class of 2025 National Merit Semifinalists
These seniors are competing for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be awarded in the spring.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Debbie Reese, a teaching and coaching educator
Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2024-25
To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2024-2025 school year, families can complete an application via SchoolCafe.
Chromebook Insurance
RICHARDSON HIGH SCHOOL Need to purchase Chromebook insurance? risd.schoolpay.com
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.
24-25 Cell Phone Policy
To promote an optimal learning and social atmosphere within Richardson ISD, students are required to refrain from using their cell