News and Updates

School Starts Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Visit RISD’s Back to School page to find resources, information and answers to your back-to-school questions as you get ready for the new school year.

Summer Resources For Parents and Students
RISD partners with organizations to offer a variety of recommendations and services to families over the summer months.

Summer Network Mobile Market Stops
Join us this June for free Mobile Market stops at various locations around the community! The Mobile Market provides access to fresh food at no cost. Everyone is welcome!

Open Enrollment Applications Now Open
On April 17, families residing outside of RISD boundaries may apply to attend an RISD school for the 2025-26 school year.

Superintendent Message on Safe Schools
RISD Parents, RISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

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.

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.

Congratulations Class of 2024!
More than 2,600 members of the Class of 2024 walked across the stage last weekend at Wildcat-Ram stadium.

RISD Counselors Advance Far in State Competition
Katie Sanders of Arapaho Classical Magnet made it to the semifinals, and Melanie Theissen of LHHS was named a finalist.

Teacher Incentive Allotment
RISD recognized more than 20 highly effective teachers with monetary stipends as part of the state’s effort to reward and retain skilled educators.

Seniors Sign Athletic Letters of Intent
Congratulations to all these student-athletes, their coaches and families! #RISDWeAreOne

Class of 2024 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
These seniors complete their K-12 journeys this weekend, fulfilling the promise of the RISD Graduate Profile.