News and Updates
Elementary Early Release Wednesday, Oct.23
Wednesday is early release day, and it’s only at elementary campuses.
Menu Advisory Committee – Come Taste With Us Oct. 24!
All are invited to learn about child nutrition, try new menu items, and offer feedback.
familiaRISE – Dyslexia Awareness: What To Know
This familiaRise segment comes from the RISD Special and Gifted Education PTA (SAGE PTA).
Elementary GT Testing Referral Window – Oct. 4-18
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.
National Principals Month
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
Dancing With the Dettes
Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Sandra Alvarez, a second-grade bilingual 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.
Back To School & First Day Safety Reminders
All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.
How to Sign-up for RISD Bus Transportation
RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.
RISD Changing 2025 Spring Break on 2024-25 Calendar
RISD is changing the dates of spring break on the 2024-25 student academic calendar. The new dates for spring break will be March 10-14, 2025 – moved up one week from the previous dates of March 17-21.
Join The RISD Work Family
RISD is now interviewing positions for the 2024-25 school year.
143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.