News and Updates

RISD Cell Phone Policy
For the fourth year, RISD campuses will continue to be cell phone-free schools.

Application For Free and Reduced Meals For the 2025-2026 School Year Now Open
Parents of enrolled RISD students may now complete forms online to qualify for free or reduced cost meals for the 2025-26 school year that begins August 12.

School Starts Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Visit RISD’s Back to School page to find resources, information and answers to your back-to-school questions as you get ready for the new school year.

Summer Resources For Parents and Students
RISD partners with organizations to offer a variety of recommendations and services to families over the summer months.

Great Project in 3rd Grade Math
In Ms. Thomas’s math class students have been using their knowledge of two- and three-dimensional shapes to construct Geometrocity.

SCE Super Teacher – Courtney Wright
Our fourth grade reading and language arts teacher, Courtney Wright, was recognized as an RISD Super Teacher.

Richardson Learning Community Spelling Bee Champion – Penny Healey
Congratulations to Penny Healey who is the spelling bee champion of the Richardson Learning Community!

Spring Creek Students Advance to the State Level PTA Reflections Program
Congratulations to three Spring Creek students who are advancing to the state level judging of the PTA Reflections Program.

Celebrating Super Teachers
RISD Celebrates Super Teachers from the second grading period!

RISD Spelling Bee Winners!
Congratulations to the champions of the four RISD learning community spelling bees!

Reading Under the Stars
Spring Creek Elementary recently hosted its enchanting “Reading Under the Stars” event, bringing together students, teachers, and families for an evening of literary fun.

Measuring Pumpkins in Kindergarten
Autumn brings exciting learning opportunities to our kindergarten classroom!

Campus Teacher of The Year
Sarah Giles, a kindergarten teacher

Student ID Badges Coming This Semester at Elementary
To enhance safety and security protocols, RISD is implementing student badges this year for all elementary students.

Reminder – RISD Code of Civility Being Implemented for 2024-25
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.