{"id":718,"date":"2020-01-08T03:35:29","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T21:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/schooltestwp3\/?page_id=718"},"modified":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonHS\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLabor Day \u2013 Monday, Sept.1\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Labor Day is on Monday, September 1. All Richardson ISD schools and offices will be closed for the holiday.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tMum\u2019s the Word (Homecoming 2025)\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cMum\u2019s the Word\u201d is a cherished Richardson High School tradition and the PTA\u2019s largest annual fundraiser! 100% of profits go directly toward supporting RHS students, parents, and teachers through funded programs and events. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRHS Mum Shop\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Show your Eagle Spirit this Homecoming season by ordering from the Official RHS Mum Shop! Each mum and garter is handmade with care, featuring school colors, ribbons, and personalized touches to make your Homecoming celebration unforgettable.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRichardson High School PTA Membership\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Join the Richardson High School PTA today and make a lasting impact on our Eagle community! By becoming a member, you\u2019re helping to support student programs, teacher initiatives, and school events that enrich the RHS experience for everyone.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSupport Your 2026 Desperadoes Team\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get stadium-ready and show your school spirit with our RHS Game Day Clear Bags!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tNew Volunteer Management System\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRichardson ISD Previews Projected 2025 Accountability Ratings\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRichardson High School Golden Eagle Band Presents “Fire and Valor”\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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“Fire and Valor”: the story of courage, suspense, and epic heroism- brought to life by the Richardson High School Golden Eagle Band.”<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRISD Cell Phone Policy\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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For the fourth year, RISD campuses will continue to be cell phone-free schools.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRHS PTA STAY-IN-THE-KNOW QUICKSHEET\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Make sure you’re in the loop with all things Richardson High School by checking out the RHS PTA \u201cStay-In-The-Know\u201d Quicksheet. Find links to join the PTA, volunteer, subscribe to updates, and follow key social media accounts. Class-specific Facebook groups and direct links to school and district resources are also included. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tApplication For Free and Reduced Meals For the 2025-2026 School Year Now Open\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Parents of enrolled RISD students may now complete forms online to qualify for free or reduced cost meals for the 2025-26 school year that begins August 12.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRHS Welcomes Jason Smiga as Head Baseball Coach!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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We\u2019re thrilled to announce Jason Smiga as the new Head Baseball Coach at Richardson High School! <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRichardson JROTC Completes Vietnam Wall of Remembrance Service Learning Project\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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This year the Cadets selected the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Texas State Fair Park Grounds. This event was significant as it allowed the Cadets to meet many Veterans from the war. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t25 Summer Camps Coming to Richardson High School\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get ready for an action-packed summer at Richardson High School! From basketball and baseball to tennis, soccer, volleyball, and softball, RHS is offering dynamic summer camps for students entering grades 1\u20139. Led by experienced coaches and talented former players, each camp is designed to build skills, boost confidence, and bring the Eagle spirit to life. Whether your student is just starting or already competitive, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out\u2014join the fun and train like an Eagle this summer!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Congratulations to Coach Wenning on being named the District High School Coach of the Month!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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