News and Updates
Why I Love RISD
Students, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community members share their reasons why they love this school district.
Vaping Will Trigger Trip to CMLC
In short, DON’T DO IT.
District Hiring Elementary Campus Security Officers
RISD will be hiring armed campus security officers for 34 elementary schools.
Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Applications are required for families to receive school meal benefits for the 2023-2024 school year.
RISD Moving to SchoolCafe for Cafeteria Payments for 23-24
Richardson ISD is implementing a new school cafeteria payment system for 2023-24, called SchoolCafe.
West LITE Makes Library Feel Like Heart of the School
Casey Bowles is in year 18 in education – all at Richardson West Junior High. This is year two as the LITE at West.
RWJH Red Apple Teachers Honored
Jacob Hemsath, Theatre Arts Magnet, was chosen as the Red Apple Teacher of the Year by the RWJH PTA.
Hunter Brown, Communication Arts Magnet, was chosen as the Secondary Red Apple Teacher of the Year by Richardson ISD.
Snap, Medicaid Application Assistance
RISD has partnered with Children’s Health to assist RISD families in applying or renewing Snap and Medicaid benefits.
RISD Mobile Parent App
The app allows parents of enrolled students to easily view important information related a student’s education.
2023-24 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school Now Open.
Every Campus Now Accepts Absentee Notes Electronically
FOCUS is the safe and secure online portal available to RISD parents to access their student’s grades, schedule, attendance, and assessment history.
RWJH Teacher of the Year- Angela Sledge
Richardson West is thrilled to honor Ms. Angela Sledge as our selection for RISD STAR Teacher of the Year!
Thank a Teacher
Send a thoughtful note, host a snack cart, host breakfast or lunch, provide soft drinks or coffee for a staff meeting.
We Read Together
For this school year, the goal is to grow volunteer efforts to serve more students at additional campuses.
New Public Comment Submission Procedures
RISD has adopted new public comment submission procedures for Board of Trustees meetings.
