News and Updates

In Person Enrollment Support
All new and returning families Pre-K to 12 are welcome to attend one of the upcoming enrollment support events.

One-Act Play Contest
High School Theatre students across RISD performed at the UIL 7-6A One-Act Play contest. Congratulations to J.J. Pearce Theatre and The Theatre Collective at Richardson High School for advancing to Bi-District.

Soccer Playoffs
Four RISD teams have advanced to the UIL State Playoffs including the girls teams from Lake Highlands and Pearce and the boys teams from Lake Highlands and Pearce.

End of Year Survey Now Open
Parents and guardians of currently enrolled students are highly encouraged to share their feedback about their child’s school and their overall experience during the 2025–26 school year.

Inaugural Battle of the Books
Congratulations, book champions! Your knowledge, preparation, and love for a great story shine bright!

Japanese World Language students brought home top honors from the State Japanese Speech Contest
Our Japanese World Language students brought home top honors from the State Japanese Speech Contest!

United Way Reading Day
A perfect way to close out Read Across America Week!

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.

Westwood Youth Leadership Summit for Magnet 5th & 6th Graders
Saturday, March 28 – Sign up for student led Leadership Summit hosted by Westwood Junior High Math, Science, and Leadership Magnet. Seats are limited.

Enrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!
Enroll and reserve your child’s seat by following the online enrollment.

Enrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!
Enroll and reserve your child’s seat by following the online enrollment.

Enrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!
Enroll and reserve your child’s seat by following the online enrollment.

Weather Closure Makeup Plan – January 26–29, 2026
Learn more about the make-up plan to address the missed instructional time.
Four RISD Schools Recognized on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll
The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) awards top-performing schools in Texas for outperforming their peers in closing achievement gaps.

Celebrating Super Teachers
Eight RISD teachers were surprised and celebrated on Feb. 3 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the second grading period in the 2025-26 school year.