News and Updates
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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.
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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.
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Seniors Sign Athletic Letters of Intent
Congratulations to all these student-athletes, their coaches and families! #RISDWeAreOne
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Class of 2024 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
These seniors complete their K-12 journeys this weekend, fulfilling the promise of the RISD Graduate Profile.
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Join The RISD Work Family
RISD is now interviewing positions for the 2024-25 school year.
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Multilingual Poetry Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of RISD’s Multilingual Poetry Contest.
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143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.
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2024 Teachers of the Year
The Richardson ISD Foundation spotlights and rewards the work of teachers who represent Superior Teaching Achievement in RISD Schools.
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Bright Stars Track Meet
RISD’s second annual Bright Star track meet was held this week at Eagle-Mustang Stadium.
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RHS Student Installed On Council of PTAs Board
Junior believed to be the only student sitting on a PTA executive board in Texas.
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Red Apple Winners
The Red Apple Award is given to outstanding first-year teachers.
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FMJH/LHJH production of Annie, Jr
Standing Ovation for the FMJH/LHJH performance of Annie, Jr, directed by the FMJH/LHJH theater teacher, Kathryn Williams.
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Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year
Congratulations to the RISD Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year!
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Softball Playoffs
The Lake Highlands and Pearce High School softball teams qualified for the UIL playoffs.
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2024 STARS Teachers
The Richardson ISD Foundation kicked off the week with a parade of STARS!