News and Updates

Richardson West Junior High Named AVID National Demonstration School
This prestigious honor is held by less than 3% of all AVID-certified schools, approximately 200 schools worldwide, and one of only 17 Junior Highs in Texas.

Spring Break March 16-20
Richardson ISD enjoy your Spring Break from March 16-20, 2026.

RISD Fine Arts Month
Every March, RISD celebrates the impact of the arts and the fine arts teachers across all campuses and throughout the community.

Inaugural RISD Battle Of the Books
The event brought together 8 teams from across Junior High/Middle Schools for a competitive trivia-style showdown built entirely around knowledge of 5 books.

Cheer & Mascot Tryouts- March 12
Mandatory Virtual Parent Meeting- March 5 at 6PM
Clinics- March 9 & 10 after school until 5PM
Tryouts- March 12 after school until 5PM

Enrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!
Enroll and reserve your child’s seat by following the online enrollment.

RWJH PTA Seeking Board Members
The PTA is looking for a few good people to serve on next year’s Board!

Weather Closure Makeup Plan – January 26–29, 2026
Learn more about the make-up plan to address the missed instructional time.

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.

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

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.

RWJH Counselors Launch New Website
Visit the Richardson West Counselor Corner to browse their new website.
You will find plenty of resources and information for future and current Broncos.