This familiaRise segment comes from the RISD Special and Gifted Education PTA (SAGE PTA).

Student Holiday Oct. 11 and 14.
Classes Resume Oct. 15

The culture of Richland Elementary has transformed to one of parent and student engagement through the efforts of its dedicated staff and support of willing parents.

Student Holiday and Staff Professional Learning Day – Oct. 11

RISD elementary students in grades K-6 may test once per year to determine if they qualify for Gifted/Talented (GT) services.  The referral window opens October 4, 2024 and closes October 18, 2024.

We Read Together is Richardson ISD’s volunteer initiative to champion early literacy skills for students.

Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.

Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.

Beth Erschen, a kindergarten teacher

To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2024-2025 school year, families can complete an application via SchoolCafe.

To enhance safety and security protocols, RISD is implementing student badges this year for all elementary students.

The district is implementing a new Richardson ISD Code of Civility this school year to set expectations for how students, parents, employees, and visitors treat and interact with each other while at school or communicating about school-related activities.

All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.

RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.

Michael D. McDonald has been named RISD’s new Area Superintendent of the Berkner Learning Community.