News and Updates

Labor Day – Monday, Sept.1
Labor Day is on Monday, September 1. All Richardson ISD schools and offices will be closed for the holiday.

New Volunteer Management System
Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.

Richardson ISD Previews Projected 2025 Accountability Ratings
At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.

RISD Cell Phone Policy
For the fourth year, RISD campuses will continue to be cell phone-free schools.

Application For Free and Reduced Meals For the 2025-2026 School Year Now Open
Parents of enrolled RISD students may now complete forms online to qualify for free or reduced cost meals for the 2025-26 school year that begins August 12.

Summer Enrollment Reminder!
Families, don’t wait until August—online enrollment is open all summer long!Take advantage of the convenience and enroll your student from

Make This Summer One to Remember!
As the school year winds down and summer begins, it’s time to embrace the sunshine, adventure, and opportunities to learn

RISD Fine Arts Student Continue Excellence
A variety of RISD Fine Arts students have recently excelled in their chosen areas.

Finishing Strong: Helping Your Student End the School Year Gracefully
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, it’s natural for students to feel the excitement of summer

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.
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