News and Updates

Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year
Congratulations to the RISD Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year!

Softball Playoffs
The Lake Highlands and Pearce High School softball teams qualified for the UIL playoffs.

2024 STARS Teachers
The Richardson ISD Foundation kicked off the week with a parade of STARS!

Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.

Project RightSize Campus Boundaries
Our campus boundaries will be impacted by Project RightSize starting in 2024-25. Learn more.

Summer School Info
RISD provides opportunities to explore learning experiences that promote academic growth through asynchronous, self-paced summer courses with Acceleration Courses.

RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.

Nine Seniors Named Dell Scholars
RISD now has 97 Dell Scholars since 2009.

Richardson ISD high schoolers get a taste of college life through the University of Texas
Transitioning from high school to college can be hard for students. Richardson ISD is trying to help students reduce their fears. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter shows how they’re bringing a bit of college to students at Pearce High School.

Lake Highlands High School Ballet Folklorico team adds to awards count
The Lake Highlands High School Ballet Folklorico team took home 8 trophies, 3 of them 1st place, at the Bailes de Mi Tierra Folklorico Competition.

Omni Hotel Lobby Simulation at RHS
RHS now offers students a chance to gain hands-on, real-world experience in a simulated hotel front desk setting in the school.

Mr. Hill named Texas AcDec Coach of the Year!
Congratulations to RHS teacher Mike Hill on being named Texas AcDec Coach of the Year!

2024-25 Enrollment Now Open
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year of school, parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using a PowerSchool registration account. Enrollment for returning students will require a “snapcode” that was emailed to current parents.

10 Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
They are among the top 1% of academically talented high school seniors from across the country.

CTE Month – Healthcare Students Gain Mentors at UTSW
A group of RISD Healthcare students recently went to UT Southwestern Medical Center to meet with med students and surgical residents.