News and Updates
![fine-arts-showcase](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2024/01/fine-arts-showcase.jpg)
Fine Arts Showcases
The Berkner showcase is Feb. 6, and the Pearce learning community’s showcase is April 15.
![RTE Reunion Pic](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/10/RTE-Reunion-Pic.jpg)
Former Teacher and Student Reunion
Once a tiger, always a tiger!
![Points of Pride Image](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/10/PointsofPride.png)
RISD Points of Pride
Check out some of the amazing celebrations for Richardson ISD!
![Chuc Do Photo](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/10/Chuc.Do_.Oct2023-2048x1536-1.jpeg)
Terrace Elementary Students Learning How To Code
Chuc Do came to Texas after seeking refugee status in Canada upon fleeing Vietnam in
![Why I Love RISD Logo](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/08/Why-I-Love-RISD.jpg)
Why I Love RISD
Students, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community members share their reasons why they love this school district.
![RISD_logo_wordpress](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2022/09/RISD_logo_wordpress.jpg)
District Hiring Elementary Campus Security Officers
RISD will be hiring armed campus security officers for 34 elementary schools.
![School Lunch Fresh Image](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/08/School-Lunch-Fresh.jpg)
Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Applications are required for families to receive school meal benefits for the 2023-2024 school year.
![School Cafe Logo](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/08/school-cafe.jpg)
RISD Moving to SchoolCafe for Cafeteria Payments for 23-24
Richardson ISD is implementing a new school cafeteria payment system for 2023-24, called SchoolCafe.
![CHIP-Childrens-Medicaid-Boxed-002](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/04/CHIP-Childrens-Medicaid-Boxed-002.png)
Snap, Medicaid Application Assistance
RISD has partnered with Children’s Health to assist RISD families in applying or renewing Snap and Medicaid benefits.
![RISD Mobile App Logo](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/02/RISD-Mobile-App-Logo.png)
RISD Mobile Parent App
The app allows parents of enrolled students to easily view important information related a student’s education.
![Open Enrollment 23-24 Now Open Image](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/09/Open-Enrollment-23-24.jpg)
2023-24 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school Now Open.
![Attendance Matters Logo](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/01/Attendance-MattersWeb-e1669910013349.jpg)
Every Campus Now Accepts Absentee Notes Electronically
FOCUS is the safe and secure online portal available to RISD parents to access their student’s grades, schedule, attendance, and assessment history.
![Thank You Teachers Picture](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2022/10/TeacherThankYou-01-2048x1300-1.png)
Thank a Teacher
Send a thoughtful note, host a snack cart, host breakfast or lunch, provide soft drinks or coffee for a staff meeting.
![We Read Together Logo](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2022/10/WRT-Logo-e1663868984540.jpg)
We Read Together
For this school year, the goal is to grow volunteer efforts to serve more students at additional campuses.
![RISD_logo_wordpress](https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonTerraceES/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2022/09/RISD_logo_wordpress.jpg)
New Public Comment Submission Procedures
RISD has adopted new public comment submission procedures for Board of Trustees meetings.