News and Updates
Seeking Photos for the Yearbook!
Do you have any great photos from Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, or just awesome moments with friends at Richardson West Junior High Arts & Technology Magnet? We’d love to feature them in this year’s yearbook!
Welcome Counselor Lindsey Goodman!
Hello West Community! My name is Lindsey Goodman and I am very excited to be joining West Jr High as a school counselor this school year!
familiaRISE – Dyslexia Awareness: What To Know
This familiaRise segment comes from the RISD Special and Gifted Education PTA (SAGE PTA).
National Principals Month
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
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.
Junior High Magnet School Information Meetings
Attention 6th Graders: Announcing the Junior High Magnet School Information Meeting!
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Capture all the unforgettable memories of the year at Richardson West Junior High Arts & Technology Magnet! Our yearbook is
Theatre Workshops Thrill Students
Theatre Director, Jacob Hemsath, put together an exciting opportunity for West students during the second week of school.
Rewarding Students’ Good Behavior!
As part of the Tier 1 PBIS program in place at RWJH students can earn tickets for good behavior.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Eunhee Kim, a special education teacher
Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2024-25
To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2024-2025 school year, families can complete an application via SchoolCafe.
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.