News and Updates

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

🎶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.

Be a Great Digital Citizen: Tips for Forest Meadow Chargers
This week is Digital Citizenship Week, a perfect time to focus on making smart, safe, and positive choices online. At

Bullying Prevention Month: United Against Bullying at Forest Meadow
October marks Bullying Prevention Month—a critical time to reinforce our commitment to a safe, respectful, and responsible. We work to

Celebrating National School Lunch Week: Nourishing Our Middle Schoolers for Success
This week, we proudly celebrate National School Lunch Week, a time to recognize the dedicated efforts behind every nutritious meal

RISD Schools Earn 100+ State Distinction Designations
Thirty Richardson ISD schools have earned 101 state distinctions in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings.



