News and Updates

Student and Staff Holiday Friday, Apr. 18 and Monday, Apr. 21
Student and Staff Holiday on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21

STAAR Testing – 2 in the books, 2 to go!
Forest Meadow Chargers, We’ve completed two rounds of STAAR testing so far, and we have two more exams coming up.

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

Congratulations Bel Canto Choir!
Congratulations go out to all Bel Canto Treble singers for a fantastic first day of UIL Concert and Sight-Reading assessment.The

Celebrating 18 Years of Musical Excellence: Honoring Carisa Velez and the Power of Fine Arts
This year, FMMS proudly celebrates the 18th anniversary of Carisa Velez’s incredible dedication to our students and school community. As

Multicultural Rally
Our students put together a fantastic Multicultural Pep Rally where we celebrated FMMS’s diverse culture. Please see the highlights here.

Need Help With 2025-26 Enrollment?
RISD is offering in-person enrollment help sessions in every learning community through the end of the school year. Reserve Your 2025-26 Seat Today!
Congratulations FMMS Orchestra!
Congratulations go out to the Philharmonic and Symphonic Orchestra students on their performance at our UIL state assessment this week.

Chargers Dominate as Basketball Champs!
🏀CHARGERS DOMINATE AS BASKETBALL CHAMPS!🎉 Huge congratulations to our 7th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball Teams for bringing home the 1st place District

FMMS Teacher of the Year Lenora Fornadel
Please join us in congratulating our teacher of the year Lenora Fornadel. This is Ms. Fornadel’s 17th year as a

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

Celebrating Super Teachers
RISD Celebrates Super Teachers from the second grading period!

Course Fair – Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
Please join us for the Annual Forest Meadow Course Fair! Tour the building, meet your teachers, and get information on

Voly Update
As the spring semester begins, there are many opportunities to volunteer in Richardson ISD, such as field trips, class parties, end-of-the-year field days, assisting in classrooms, and so much more.

A December to Remember Dress up Days
Dear Forest Meadow Families, Welcome back! As we step into December, we are excited to embrace the magic of this