News and Updates

Two Are Better Than One
Two of the three North Texas winners of the Region 10 Spanish Spelling Bee call RISD home!

Need Help With 2025-26 Enrollment?
RISD is offering in-person enrollment help sessions in every learning community through the end of the school year. Reserve Your 2025-26 Seat Today!

Richardson Learning Community Junior High Enrollment Help Labs
In-person enrollment assistance for Richardson Learning Community jr. high schools will be available at Westwood & Richardson West beginning in April.

West TAFE Takes First in State!
The RWJH chapter of Texas Association of Future Educators Public Service Announcement Team attended the State Teach Tomorrow Summit in Galveston last week, competing with over 3400 students from across the state of Texas.

RWJH PTA Seeking Board Members
PTA isn’t just about spirit sales and meetings! It’s about creating a vibrant and supportive community for our students, teachers, and families. By joining the PTA Board, you’ll have a direct impact on enhancing the educational experience at West.

Superintendent Message on Safe Schools
RISD Parents, RISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

Course Registration: What You Need to Know
Students in grades 5 (Lake Highlands Learning Community) & 6-11 are gearing

District Forming Bond Steering Committee & Two Others
District stakeholders interested in committee service are encouraged to learn more.

Voly Update
As the spring semester begins, there are many opportunities to volunteer in Richardson ISD, such as field trips, class parties, end-of-the-year field days, assisting in classrooms, and so much more.

Save the Date for 2025-26 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens on Feb. 25.

NJHS Cereal Food Drive Dec. 2-20
NJHS is hosting a food drive asking for boxes of cereal (any size) to be donated between December 2nd-20th

Semester Exam Schedule
RWJH Semester Exams will be held December 16th-20th, with students being released at noon on Thursday, Dec. 19th and Friday, Dec. 20th.

Celebrating Super Teachers
Congratulations to RISD’s Super Teachers (and Team!) for the first quarter!

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!