News and Updates

Building Futures at Forest Meadow: Celebrating CTE Month
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and at Forest Meadow Middle School, we are doing more than just

Save the Date: Enrollment for 2026–2027 School Year Opens Feb. 24
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 Richardson ISD school year begins Feb. 24. Learn more about registration requirements and the district’s tailored educational opportunities.

Celebrating Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month, let’s educate ourselves and others on the important contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout history.

FMMS Student Council Collaboration Day
FMMS / LHMS / LHHS Collab FMMS Student Council spent the day learning and leading alongside fellow student leaders from Lake

Kris Smith, RISD Coach of the Month for December
Congratulations Coach Smith! We are incredibly proud to celebrate Kris Smith, our Boys Coach and 6th grade science teacher, for being

Red Planet at Forest Meadow: Chargers Design Future Mars Colonies
The Forest Meadow Middle School library was transformed into a vision of the future this month as our science students

New Year, New Goals: Why Every Day Counts at Forest Meadow
As we approach the end of the first semester, it’s a natural time to look back at how far we’ve

RISD Board of Trustees Approves Academic Calendars for 26-27 and 27-28 School Years
During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years.

2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year
Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.

6th Grade Visits the Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum
Our 6th grade students visited the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for a powerful and meaningful learning experience. Students explored exhibits

Finish Strong, Chargers! Your Ultimate Guide to Acing Semester Exams
Chargers, it’s almost time for Fall Semester Exams! Please review the schedule below for exam dates and times for December 16–19, 2025.

🎶Congratulations to Our All-Region Choir Members!🎶
We are so proud of every student who auditioned for the Region 20 All-Region Choir! Your determination, courage, and commitment

RISD Voters Approve Bond 2025
During the November 4, 2025 election, voters chose to approve all three Propositions on the district’s $1.4 billion bond package.

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week: Making Healthy Choices Together at Forest Meadow
Red Ribbon Week is a special time each year when our Forest Meadow community comes together to promote healthy, drug-free

Celebrating Super Teachers
Eight RISD teachers were surprised and celebrated on Oct. 28 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the first grading period in the 2025-26 school year.