{"id":718,"date":"2020-01-08T03:35:29","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T21:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/schooltestwp3\/?page_id=718"},"modified":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"718\" class=\"elementor elementor-718\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cfa64a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cfa64a4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff45ec5\" data-id=\"ff45ec5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87f36b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87f36b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">News and Updates<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a1efd00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a1efd00\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"main-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0838c2\" data-id=\"a0838c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91f46fd elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-card-shadow-yes elementor-posts__hover-gradient elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"91f46fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/save-the-date-2027-28-enrollment-and-magnet-choice-programs-applications\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Save-the-Date-Nov1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37271\" alt=\"Save-the-Date-Nov1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Save-the-Date-Nov1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Save-the-Date-Nov1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Save-the-Date-Nov1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Save-the-Date-Nov1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Save-the-Date-Nov1-1536x922.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/save-the-date-2027-28-enrollment-and-magnet-choice-programs-applications\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSave the Date: 2027\u201328 Enrollment and Magnet Choice Programs Applications\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Applications to all magnet programs, Dual Language choice programs, new to RISD enrollment and intradistrict and interdistrict transfers open November 1.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37260 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/beyond-the-scoreboard-why-national-coaches-day-celebrates-the-builders-of-character\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Red-and-White-Modern-National-Coaches-Day-Instagram-Post.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37261\" alt=\"National Coaches Day October 6th\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Red-and-White-Modern-National-Coaches-Day-Instagram-Post.png 1080w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Red-and-White-Modern-National-Coaches-Day-Instagram-Post-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Red-and-White-Modern-National-Coaches-Day-Instagram-Post-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Red-and-White-Modern-National-Coaches-Day-Instagram-Post-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/beyond-the-scoreboard-why-national-coaches-day-celebrates-the-builders-of-character\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tBeyond the Scoreboard: Why National Coaches Day Celebrates the Builders of Character\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>On National Coaches Day (observed annually on October 6), athletes, parents, and communities pause to recognize the mentors who stand<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37257 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/honoring-history-culture-and-community-celebrating-national-hispanic-heritage-month\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Spanish-Heritage-Month.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37258\" alt=\"A colorful flyer for &quot;National Spanish Heritage Month Spirit Week&quot; at FMMS, framed by string lights, flowers, musical notes, and flags from various Spanish and Latin American nations. The schedule lists five theme days: Tuesday, Sept. 15 \u2013 Flag Colors Day: Wear the colors of a favorite Spanish or Latin American country&#039;s flag. Illustrated with students wearing country flag shirts. Friday, Sept. 25 \u2013 Jersey &amp; Sports Day: Wear a jersey supporting a favorite Spanish\/Latino athlete, national sports team, or club. Illustrated with kids in soccer jerseys and baseball gear. Friday, Oct. 2 \u2013 Cultural &amp; Traditional Garb: Wear traditional cultural attire, embroidered shirts, vibrant patterns, or floral accessories. Illustrated with students in traditional dress and outfits. Wednesday, Oct. 7 \u2013 Famous Figures &amp; Cultural Icons: Dress as or wear a shirt representing a famous artist, musician, scientist, author, athlete, or historical figure. Illustrated with figures resembling Frida Kahlo, a guitarist, an astronaut, and a baseball player. Thursday, Oct. 15 \u2013 Vaquero \/ Western Day: Wear Western shirts, cowboy boots, belt buckles, or hats celebrating rich vaquero culture and heritage. Illustrated with students in cowboy hats and boots. Bottom text reads: &quot;Let&#039;s Celebrate Our Heritage &amp; Spirit!&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Spanish-Heritage-Month.webp 735w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/10\/Spanish-Heritage-Month-235x300.webp 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/honoring-history-culture-and-community-celebrating-national-hispanic-heritage-month\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHonoring History, Culture, and Community: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Every year from September 15 to October 15, our nation observes National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a dedicated time<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37232 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/join-us-for-meet-the-teacher-night\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1545\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Charging-into-Middle-School-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37233\" alt=\"Meet the Teacher Night August 31st from 5:30-7:30 PM\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Charging-into-Middle-School-2.png 1545w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Charging-into-Middle-School-2-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Charging-into-Middle-School-2-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Charging-into-Middle-School-2-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Charging-into-Middle-School-2-1187x1536.png 1187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/join-us-for-meet-the-teacher-night\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tJoin Us for Meet the Teacher Night!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>We are excited to welcome our students and families to campus on Monday, August 31st, from 5:30 PM to 7:30<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37209 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/proud-of-our-chargers-forest-meadow-earns-a-b-rating-from-the-tea\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/ForestMeadow_AltLogo-e1726000117208.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-16910\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/proud-of-our-chargers-forest-meadow-earns-a-b-rating-from-the-tea\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tProud of Our Chargers: Forest Meadow Earns a \u2018B\u2019 Rating from the TEA!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Congratulations to our\u00a0Forest Meadow students, teachers and staff for earning an\u00a0B\u00a0accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency!\u00a0 This achievement belongs<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37207 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/richardson-isd-continues-academic-growth-earns-a-b-rating-with-31-campuses-earning-as-or-bs\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Homepage.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37208\" alt=\"Richardson ISD earns a B from 2026 TEA Accountability Ratings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Homepage.png 2000w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Homepage-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Homepage-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Homepage-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Homepage-1536x922.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/richardson-isd-continues-academic-growth-earns-a-b-rating-with-31-campuses-earning-as-or-bs\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tRichardson ISD Continues Academic Growth, Earns a B Rating, with 31 Campuses Earning As or Bs\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability results officially released today, confirm what we\u2019ve been working toward \u2014 RISD\u2019s continued growth and student progress have moved the district to a B rating!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37222 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/risd-safety-reminders\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/risd_logo_announcement.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37223\" alt=\"Richardson ISD Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/risd_logo_announcement.jpg 500w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/risd_logo_announcement-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/risd-safety-reminders\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tRISD Safety Reminders\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority in RISD.\u00a0We have several proactive measures in place to provide a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37199 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/networks-mobile-food-market\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Network-Logo-Horizontal.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37200\" alt=\"Network-Logo-Horizontal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Network-Logo-Horizontal.jpg 400w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/Network-Logo-Horizontal-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/networks-mobile-food-market\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tNetwork\u2019s Mobile Food Market\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Network of Community Ministries Mobile Food Market will be available at several RISD and community locations each week beginning August 17.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37170 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/technology-with-purpose-risd-prioritizes-active-student-centered-learning-experiences\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/web-story01-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37171\" alt=\"Technology with Purpose\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/web-story01-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/web-story01-scaled-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/web-story01-scaled-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/web-story01-scaled-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/web-story01-scaled-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/web-story01-scaled-2048x1229.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/technology-with-purpose-risd-prioritizes-active-student-centered-learning-experiences\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tTechnology With Purpose: RISD prioritizes active, student-centered learning experiences.\u00a0\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>At Richardson ISD, our North Star Goal is clear: Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goal. Achieving that goal requires us to be intentional about every instructional tool we use\u2014including technology.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37162 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/stopfinder-mobile-app\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/Stopfinder_logo.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37163\" alt=\"Stopfinder logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/Stopfinder_logo.webp 758w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/Stopfinder_logo-300x118.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/stopfinder-mobile-app\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tStopfinder Mobile App\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Your child\u2019s transportation information is just a click away! Stopfinder is the all-in-one, easy-to-use app for viewing &#038; sharing your student\u2019s transportation schedule.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37143 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/construction-update-track-field-improvements\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2022\/02\/ForestMeadow_AltLogo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26673\" alt=\"Forest Meadow Chargers Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2022\/02\/ForestMeadow_AltLogo.png 721w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2022\/02\/ForestMeadow_AltLogo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2022\/02\/ForestMeadow_AltLogo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/construction-update-track-field-improvements\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tConstruction Update: Track &amp; Field Improvements\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Exciting new track and field upgrades are coming to Forest Meadow Middle School!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37124 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/forest-meadow-welcomes-new-principal\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Crystal-Kemp-headshot-scaled-e1779385988811.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37125\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Crystal-Kemp-headshot-scaled-e1779385988811.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Crystal-Kemp-headshot-scaled-e1779385988811-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Crystal-Kemp-headshot-scaled-e1779385988811-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Crystal-Kemp-headshot-scaled-e1779385988811-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Crystal-Kemp-headshot-scaled-e1779385988811-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/Crystal-Kemp-headshot-scaled-e1779385988811-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/forest-meadow-welcomes-new-principal\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tForest Meadow Welcomes New Principal\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Crystal Kemp, current Associate Principal at Berkner High School STEM Academy, will step into the principal position at Forest Meadow Middle School beginning in the 2026\u20132027 school year.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37114 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/school-physicals-for-2026-2027-athletic-participation\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/sports-physicals.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37115\" alt=\"Sports Physicals\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/sports-physicals.jpeg 351w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/05\/sports-physicals-300x123.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/forestmeadowms\/school-physicals-for-2026-2027-athletic-participation\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSchool Physicals for 2026-2027 Athletic Participation\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Students planning to participate in athletics next school year must have a current UIL physical on file. 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