News and Updates

Free College Application Week October 13-19
Texas residents can apply to any public college or university in Texas for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee through the ApplyTexas

Fall Break
Enjoy your Fall Break! Student and staff holiday: October 10–13.

Lead Well Student Leadership Summit Kicks Off for the 2025-26 School Year
The program offers juniors and seniors an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, learn, and connect with other student leaders.

More than 200 RISD Students Earn College Board National Recognition Awards
A total of 286 high school juniors and seniors have earned College Board National Recognition

5 RISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
These outstanding students are among 16,000 national semifinalists recognized in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Bond 2025
On November 4th, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package proposed by the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees. Read more about the proposed projects and the impact on our campus.

Hispanic Heritage Month: RISD Alumna Inspires Cultural Pride in Students Through Music
What started as an after-school program four years ago is now Richardson ISD’s official mariachi program, part of the Berkner Learning Community.

Keeping Tabs on the Beginning of the 2025-26 School Year
Watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.

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.

Network Mobile Market Schedule
Starting Aug. 18, the Network mobile food pantry will stop at a handful of RISD campuses.

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.