News and Updates

No School Monday Nov. 2 and Tuesday Nov. 3
RISD Schools will be closed for Staff Development and Election Day November 2nd and 3rd.

Order Your 2026-2027 RNJH Yearbook Today
Reserve your 2026-2027 RNJH yearbook today for $45 by scanning the QR code above

An Evening of Strings: North Chamber Orchestra Performs at Pearce
Our North Chamber Orchestra delivered a stellar performance at Pearce Auditorium, sharing a memorable concert showcase alongside the Parkhill Legacy Honors Orchestra.

Save the Date: 2027–28 Enrollment and Magnet Choice Programs Applications
Applications to all magnet programs, Dual Language choice programs, new to RISD enrollment and intradistrict and interdistrict transfers open November 1.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Together
Our community came together for a Hispanic Heritage Potluck featuring traditional food, festive decor, and a game of Lotería.

Real-World Learning: AVID Alumni Inspire Future Leaders in Real Estate
Former AVID scholars Marazzia and Malazzia Jimenez visited AVID and CCR classes.

Exploring the Future: 7th Grade AVID Visits Local Colleges
7th-grade AVID and AVID Excel students visited Brookhaven and Richland College.

North Band Unites for Special Halftime Performance
All three North bands joined forces with returning alumni for a special, once-a-season halftime performance featuring over 140 musicians on the field!

North Choir Attends Pearce Area Region Clinic
The event featured special guest clinician Colton Blake, widely known on social media as “The Choir Guy”!

2025-2026 RNJH Honors Band – Commended Winner
WHAT…AN…ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!

Volleyball Season is Underway!
North Junior High volleyball gets into full swing.

AVID Field Trip: 8th Graders Meet Author Kate Messner!
8th-grade AVID students took their very first field trip of the school year.

Kickoff Time: Football Season is Underway!
We are looking forward to an incredible season of watching our kids grow as athletes and as humans.

Richardson ISD Continues Academic Growth, Earns a B Rating, with 31 Campuses Earning As or Bs
The 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability results officially released today, confirm what we’ve been working toward — RISD’s continued growth and student progress have moved the district to a B rating!

RISD Safety Reminders
The safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority in RISD. We have several proactive measures in place to provide a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.