News and Updates

Gingerbread Showdown Highlights AVID Family Night
Families gathered at Richardson West JH for a festive evening of gingerbread house building.

Winter Break Schedule & Return Dates
Winter break begins Dec. 22. Classes resume Jan. 6, 2026.

All RISD schools will have an early release day on Friday, Dec. 19
All RISD schools will have an early release day on Friday, Dec. 19

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.

Early Release Dec. 18 & 19
Students will be dismissed at noon on Thursday, Dec. 18 and Friday, Dec. 19They will be reminded that they may
Magnet Showcase Night Success
Each year we get the opportunity to welcome future 7th graders into our building on our Magnet Showcase Night! We had

West Shows Giving Hearts
Thank you to everyone in our West Community who supported our second annual West TAFE Thanks For Giving Food Drive!Our

Semester Exam Schedule
Tuesday December 16th3rd Period 8:15 – 9:151st Period EXAM 9:19- 11:205th Period (w/ lunch) 11:24 – 1:30A lunch: 11:30 – 12:00B lunch:

Home Gun Safety Storage Tips
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, their families, and staff is our highest priority.

Keeping Tabs on the Fall Semester
Watch the fall edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs for the 2025-26 School Year.

RISD Voters Approve Bond 2025
During the November 4, 2025 election, voters chose to approve all three Propositions on the district’s $1.4 billion bond package.

From Reluctance to Rising Theatre Star
How dyslexia support helped a student see reading in a new light.

RISD Schools Earn 100+ State Distinction Designations
Thirty Richardson ISD schools have earned 101 state distinctions in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.