North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
School News & Updates
School Board Recognition Month 2026
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible leaders who champion our students, staff, and community.
Community Meeting Regarding Richardson West Junior High Construction
Join us for a community meeting regarding construction at West on Jan. 14.
Parent University – “Getting Ready for College, Career & Beyond”
Families are invited to join Richardson ISD for a virtual Parent University series focused on academic and postsecondary options for students.
RISD Board of Trustees Approves Academic Calendars for 26-27 and 27-28 School Years
During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years.
2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year
Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.
Magnet Showcase Night Success
Each year we get the opportunity to welcome future 7th
The power of AVID Secondary is the ability to impact students in the AVID Elective class and all students throughout the campus. AVID Secondary can have an effect on the entire school by providing classroom activities, teaching practices, and academic behaviors that can be incorporated into any classroom to improve engagement and success for all students.
AVID Excel works by accelerating language acquisition, developing literacy, and placing AVID Excel students on the path to high school AVID and college preparatory coursework. Emergent multilingual students (long-term English language learners) indicate that they want to go to college, but without a structured way for teachers and schools to address their specific needs, these students experience gaps in their academic preparation that stop them from entering a college preparatory course of study.
