North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
School News & Updates
Freddy the Worm
Amazing 4th Graders Save the Day!
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Academic growth, better test scores, and higher graduation rates all hinge on attendance, especially in the early grades.
Keeping Tabs on the Beginning of the 2025-26 School Year
Watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.
🚗✨ First day fun just got an upgrade!
Happy First Day of School!
New Volunteer Management System
Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.
Richardson ISD Previews Projected 2025 Accountability Ratings
At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.
By teaching and reinforcing academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age, AVID Elementary teachers create a ripple effect in later grades. Elementary students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way. Children learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. AVID Elementary students take structured notes and answer and ask high-level questions that go beyond routine answers.
