News and Updates

Spring Break March 16-20
Richardson ISD enjoy your Spring Break from March 16-20, 2026.

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

RISD Fine Arts Month
Every March, RISD celebrates the impact of the arts and the fine arts teachers across all campuses and throughout the community.

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.

RISD Board of Trustees Approves Academic Calendars for 26-27 and 27-28 School Years
During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years.

2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year
Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.

Richardson ISD is Named CTE District of Distinction
RISD is among the 72 school districts in the state of Texas to be recognized as a 2026 District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT).

National Signing Day 2025
Athletes from RISD high schools have committed to continuing their academic and athletic development at colleges and universities around the country on National Signing Day, November 12.