News and Updates

Application For Free and Reduced Meals For the 2025-2026 School Year Now Open
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.

School Starts Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Visit RISD’s Back to School page to find resources, information and answers to your back-to-school questions as you get ready for the new school year.

Summer Resources For Parents and Students
RISD partners with organizations to offer a variety of recommendations and services to families over the summer months.

North Junior High Fine Arts Shines in UIL and Jr. VASE Competitions!
The RNJH Fine Arts department recently showcased their incredible talent and hard work by competing in UIL events.

New Principal Greetings from Mr. Lopez
Please read the message from the new principal.

RISD Fine Arts Student Continue Excellence
A variety of RISD Fine Arts students have recently excelled in their chosen areas.

2025 STARS Teachers of the Year!
RISD’s eight 2025 STARS (Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools) teachers of the year were announced on April 22!

Celebrating Super Teachers
RISD Celebrates Super Teachers from the second grading period!

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.

RISD Clear Bag Policy and Football Scrimmages
Football scrimmages will be cash only at the gate.

Campus Teacher of The Year
Orchestra Director David Moran

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.

How to Sign-up for RISD Bus Transportation
RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.

Insurance Available for RISD-Issued Devices
RISD provides students and parents or guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance for any device owned by the school district and assigned to a student for use at school and home.