News and Updates

Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.

RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.

Nine Seniors Named Dell Scholars
RISD now has 97 Dell Scholars since 2009.

Omni Hotel Lobby Simulation at RHS
RHS now offers students a chance to gain hands-on, real-world experience in a simulated hotel front desk setting in the school.

2023-24 Super Teachers for Third Nine Weeks
RISD administrators once again surprised and celebrated Super Teachers across the district.

Mr. Hill named Texas AcDec Coach of the Year!
Congratulations to RHS teacher Mike Hill on being named Texas AcDec Coach of the Year!

FIRST Robotics Fundraiser
Our RISD FIRST Robotics teams, The Cybirds #8874 and The P-51 Mustangs #1745, hosted their Second Annual Pancake Breakfast and Competition Robot Reveal this week in the Eagle’s Nest.

The Force is with RHS AcDec!
Last weekend, the RHS Academic Decathlon team traveled to San Antonio to compete with the best of the best in the state of Texas.

Broadcast News Winners
Congratulations to two teams from the RHS Communications Magnet who are on their way to the SkillsUSA state competition!

Come Join Spirit Eagles
Spirit Eagles is an adaptive cheer program for 9-12 graders with and without a disability. Please fill out this form so we can get in touch with you!

2024-25 Enrollment Now Open
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year of school, parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using a PowerSchool registration account. Enrollment for returning students will require a “snapcode” that was emailed to current parents.

10 Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
They are among the top 1% of academically talented high school seniors from across the country.

Girls Basketball Playoffs
The Lake Highlands, Richardson and Pearce girls basketball teams all qualified for a spot in the UIL state playoffs.

CTE Month – Healthcare Students Gain Mentors at UTSW
A group of RISD Healthcare students recently went to UT Southwestern Medical Center to meet with med students and surgical residents.

Class of 2024 Top 10
All four of this year’s graduation ceremonies will be held at Wildcat-Ram Stadium.