News and Updates
LHHS AP Fundraiser
Help support LHHS students. Shop at the Merch shop until Nov. 24
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25-29
RISD, Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Student Holiday Nov. 25-29
Holiday in the Highlands Home Tour
Lake Highlands Women’s League’s Holiday in the Highlands Home Tour
Native American Heritage Month
November is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native Americans.
Celebrating Super Teachers
Congratulations to RISD’s Super Teachers (and Team!) for the first quarter!
GoGuardian Parent App Available for Secondary Parents
GoGuardian mobile app is designed to provide parents and guardians with insight and control over their student’s online activity when using school-managed devices and accounts.
Dozen Schools Achieved 96% Attendance in 23-24
Another 12 schools met or exceeded their attendance goals last year.
Campus Teacher of The Year
Jill Harlan, a reading interventionist
Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2024-25
To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2024-2025 school year, families can complete an application via SchoolCafe.
Reminder – RISD Code of Civility Being Implemented for 2024-25
The district is implementing a new Richardson ISD Code of Civility this school year to set expectations for how students, parents, employees, and visitors treat and interact with each other while at school or communicating about school-related activities.
Back To School & First Day Safety Reminders
All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.
How to Sign-up for RISD Bus Transportation
RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.
Insurance Available for RISD-Issued Devices
RISD provides students and parents or guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance for any device owned by the school district and assigned to a student for use at school and home.
RISD Changing 2025 Spring Break on 2024-25 Calendar
RISD is changing the dates of spring break on the 2024-25 student academic calendar. The new dates for spring break will be March 10-14, 2025 – moved up one week from the previous dates of March 17-21.
Summer Resources
RISD will offer summer meals in June at seven different campuses across the district, and the Network mobile food pantry will stop at five other campuses.