News and Updates

🚗✨ 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.

Wallace’s newly carved mascot stands as sentry on school’s front lawn
Nancy Newbold was taking her morning constitutional Wednesday when she happened upon a noisy scene in front of Wallace Elementary.

🍦 Pop into Wallace for a Sweet Meet and Greet! 🌿
August 8: Join us for a delightful afternoon at Wallace, where you can meet your amazing teacher and discover all the exciting ways to connect at Wallace.

📢 WELCOME INCOMING KINDER FAMILIES TO WALLACE! 🎉
Join us on Wednesday, August 6!

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.

New Principal Message
Please read the new principal message.

Principal Announcement
Please read the message from the principal.

Poem for a Pickle – Success! 🥒📚
We celebrated National Poetry Month in the tastiest way possible!

📢 Teacher for a Day Auction! 🍎✨
Every year at Wallace, our teachers auction off the chance for a student to become Teacher for a Day!

📚🎉 Exciting News! 🎉📚
A big congratulations to Mrs. Mirksey for receiving a $500 grant from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)!

🚒🚂 Author Visit: Chris Barton at Wallace! 📚✨
Today, our Kinder, 1st, and 2nd graders had an exciting visit from author Chris Barton!

📖 Wallace Elementary’s Generous Contribution!
Thanks to Wallace Elementary and its amazing students, staff, and families, a huge collection of books has been donated for