News and Updates
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143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.
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Summer Art Camp at RWJH
June 3rd-7th
8am-3pm at RWJH
Open to current RISD students ages 12-16
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RWJH PTA Board Seeks Positions
West PTA Board seeking positions for 2024-2025 school year.
These positions are available:
Co-Chair for Merchandise
Clothes Closet Representative
Council Delegate
Webmaster
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RWJH Final Exam Schedule
Tuesday, May 21st- Friday, May 24th students will take their Final Exams.
Thursday, May 23rd & Friday, May 24th will be early release for students at 12 noon.
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RWJH Principal Honored With Two Awards
Richardson West Principal Kimberly Kindred was selected for two distinct awards this spring.
Magnet Schools of America Region V Principal of the Year and
Richardson ISD Secondary Principal of the Year!
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Bright Stars Track Meet
RISD’s second annual Bright Star track meet was held this week at Eagle-Mustang Stadium.
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Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year
Congratulations to the RISD Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year!
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Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.
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Summer School Info
RISD provides opportunities to explore learning experiences that promote academic growth through asynchronous, self-paced summer courses with Acceleration Courses.
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RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.
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RHS 24-25 School Year Physicals- May 15th
For all RHS, West, & Westwood students (future RHS students)
Wednesday, May 15th
RHS Varsity Gym
5:30-7:30pm
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Keeping Tabs on Spring Break News and Information
Click the video to see Superintendent Branum share a few reflections on the spring semester.
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2024-25 Enrollment Now Open
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year of school, parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using a PowerSchool registration account. Enrollment for returning students will require a “snapcode” that was emailed to current parents.
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New After-School Clubs
Two new clubs have been added to the after- school activities available at RWJH.
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Comm Arts Room Makeover!
The students were excited to return to school and see sleek new furniture, making their classroom even more functional than before.