News and Updates
90+ RISD Students Nationally Recognized by College Board
More than 90 RISD high school students are being celebrated for earning academic honors through College Board’s National Recognition Programs.
Celebrating Super Teachers
Congratulations to RISD’s Super Teachers (and Team!) for the first quarter!
RISD Sweeps District in Volleyball
Congratulations to all four RISD Volleyball teams for finishing in the top four spots in District 7-6A and advancing to the UIL Volleyball State Playoffs.
Three RISD High Schools Earn National AP Honor Roll Status
Lake Highlands, Pearce, and Richardson high schools earned the national recognition for Advanced Placement class success.
GoGuardian Parent App Available for Secondary Parents
GoGuardian mobile app is designed to provide parents and guardians with insight and control over their student’s online activity when using school-managed devices and accounts.
Class of 2025 National Merit Semifinalists
These seniors are competing for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be awarded in the spring.
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.
How to Sign-up for RISD Bus Transportation
RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.
Insurance Available for RISD-Issued Devices
RISD provides students and parents or guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance for any device owned by the school district and assigned to a student for use at school and home.
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.
RISD Changing 2025 Spring Break on 2024-25 Calendar
RISD is changing the dates of spring break on the 2024-25 student academic calendar. The new dates for spring break will be March 10-14, 2025 – moved up one week from the previous dates of March 17-21.
Art Students Succeed in Texas Competition
Students among top 7% of high school artists in Texas.
