News and Updates

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.

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!

New Public Comment Submission Procedures
RISD has adopted new public comment submission procedures for Board of Trustees meetings.