News and Updates
Vaping Will Trigger Trip to CMLC
In short, DON’T DO IT.
District Hiring Elementary Campus Security Officers
RISD will be hiring armed campus security officers for 34 elementary schools.
Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Applications are required for families to receive school meal benefits for the 2023-2024 school year.
RISD Moving to SchoolCafe for Cafeteria Payments for 23-24
Richardson ISD is implementing a new school cafeteria payment system for 2023-24, called SchoolCafe.
Snap, Medicaid Application Assistance
RISD has partnered with Children’s Health to assist RISD families in applying or renewing Snap and Medicaid benefits.
FMJH Red Apple Teacher: Mr. Joshua Garay
Congratulations Mr. Joshua Garay, 8th Grade Reading Language Arts, for being named this year’s FMJH Red Apple 1st Year Teacher Awardee!! Mr. Garay was nominated for his innovative teaching, strong student relationships, and his commitment to all at FMJH!
Mr. Garay will continue on to the district level where a committee will choose one 1st year teacher to celebrate! We know it will be Mr. Garay!
Congratulations! We are so happy you are a Charger! #GARAYzies
RISD Mobile Parent App
The app allows parents of enrolled students to easily view important information related a student’s education.
2023-24 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school Now Open.
Every Campus Now Accepts Absentee Notes Electronically
FOCUS is the safe and secure online portal available to RISD parents to access their student’s grades, schedule, attendance, and assessment history.
Thank a Teacher
Send a thoughtful note, host a snack cart, host breakfast or lunch, provide soft drinks or coffee for a staff meeting.
We Read Together
For this school year, the goal is to grow volunteer efforts to serve more students at additional campuses.
New Public Comment Submission Procedures
RISD has adopted new public comment submission procedures for Board of Trustees meetings.
Updated Student Cell Phone Guidelines
RISD plans to scale back the Yondr system implementation to one pilot campus, Forest Meadow Junior High, instead of districtwide.
