News and Updates

2026-2027 Elementary GT Testing Referral Window
RISD elementary students may test once per year to determine if they qualify for gifted/talented (GT) services. The window to refer your child/ren for testing opens September 29, 2026 and closes October 13, 2026.

Introducing the 2026–27 SALT Student Leaders
This year’s team brings together 24 junior and senior student athletes from all four RISD high schools, nominated by their coaches for their leadership and commitment to their teams.

6 RISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Congratulations to the outstanding RISD students who have been qualified. These high school seniors who represent less than 1% of all seniors across the country and include the highest test-scoring entrants in each state.

Congratulations! ACT Perfect Score!
Congratulations to two outstanding RISD seniors!

Richardson ISD Continues Academic Growth, Earns a B Rating, with 31 Campuses Earning As or Bs
The 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability results officially released today, confirm what we’ve been working toward — RISD’s continued growth and student progress have moved the district to a B rating!

RISD Safety Reminders
The safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority in RISD. We have several proactive measures in place to provide a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

Network’s Mobile Food Market
The Network of Community Ministries Mobile Food Market will be available at several RISD and community locations each week beginning August 17.

Technology With Purpose: RISD prioritizes active, student-centered learning experiences.
At Richardson ISD, our North Star Goal is clear: Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goal. Achieving that goal requires us to be intentional about every instructional tool we use—including technology.

Stopfinder Mobile App
Your child’s transportation information is just a click away! Stopfinder is the all-in-one, easy-to-use app for viewing & sharing your student’s transportation schedule.

Bond 2025 – Middle School Construction Meetings
As construction continues at our six junior high campuses as part of the Middle School Transformations made possible through voter-approved Bond 2025, parents and community members are invited to attend upcoming Bond Construction Parent Information Meetings.

Athletic Coaches of the Year
These incredible leaders are mentors, role models, and character builders who have inspired excellence in our teams and athletes!

Celebrating Our Grow 2 Teach Graduates
We are so proud to celebrate our 69 Grow 2 Teach graduates, #RISDClassof2026 seniors who have completed their teaching internship.

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.

Celebrating Super Teachers
Eight RISD teachers were celebrated on April 7 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the third grading period in the 2025-26 school year.