News and Updates

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.

Summer Network Mobile Market Stops
Join us this June for free Mobile Market stops at various locations around the community! The Mobile Market provides access to fresh food at no cost. Everyone is welcome!

Yale To Yale – RHS Classmates Journey from Elementary To Ivy League
Two members of the RHS Class of 2025 are headed to Yale University after starting their journeys at RISD’s Yale Elementary.

Superintendent Message on Safe Schools
RISD Parents, RISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

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

RISD In the Classroom
Students at Yale Elementary collaborate while developing and creating light models.

Yale Elementary Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Opening in 1974, Yale Elementary celebrates its 50th anniversary of educating children this year.

RISD In the Classroom
We love seeing the Learner Growth Framework in action! These students are collaborating and exploring ideas through engaging discussions with their peers. #RISDInTheClassroom #RISDBeTheOne

Campus Teacher of The Year
Kristen King, a developmental learning classroom 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.

McDonald To Lead Berkner Area Schools
Michael D. McDonald has been named RISD’s new Area Superintendent of the Berkner Learning Community.

New Crosswalks, School Zone Signs Being Installed
Construction of the new signs and crosswalks is expected to be completed by Aug. 5 and will be in place for the first day of school on Aug. 13.