News and Updates

Check Mate!
Our Chess Club rocks!

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
May marks the celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognizing one of the largest and most diverse communities in the world.

Art Students Top the Charts!
Junior VASE is a TAEA-sponsored Visual Arts event recognizing exemplary intermediate, middle school, and junior high student artwork.

2026 STARS Teachers of the Year!
RISD’s eight 2026 STARS (Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools) teachers of the year were announced on April 20!

Bond 2025 Project Updates
A new Bond 2025 Projects update webpage is now live, designed to keep the RISD community informed and up to date on the progress of Bond 2025 projects.

Leadership Summit
Westwood Leadership Magnet continues to shine!

Red Apple Award!
Red Apple, New Teacher Award!

NJHS Service
National Junior Honor Society volunteers!

Student Voices Say It Best!
Watch the video from Westwood’s Youth Leadership Summit

2025-26 Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year
Congratulations to these outstanding leaders for going above and beyond for their students, staff, and families.

Orchestra Sweeps Sweepstakes!
The best of the best…

Inaugural RISD Battle Of the Books
The event brought together 8 teams from across Junior High/Middle Schools for a competitive trivia-style showdown built entirely around knowledge of 5 books.

Family Growth Night!
AVID students presenting on their Career Investigation

We are the Champions!
RISD held it’s 1st Annual Battle of the Books Competition February 27th…

Westwood Leadership Magnet: Amplifying Student Voice
Westwood Leadership Magnet students launch three new podcasts.