News and Updates

2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year
Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.
Congratulations to Mindy May: RHS Teacher of the Year!
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Mindy May has been selected as the 2025-2026 RHS Teacher of the Year!
We heard directly from students: Mrs. May isn’t just teaching—she is changing lives. Her dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence make RHS a better place. Join us in celebrating her well-deserved honor!

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.

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.

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.

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