News and Updates

Student and Staff Holiday Friday, Apr. 18 and Monday, Apr. 21
Student and Staff Holiday on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21

Open Enrollment Applications Open Apr. 17
On April 17, families residing outside of RISD boundaries may apply to attend an RISD school for the 2025-26 school year.

Need Help With 2025-26 Enrollment?
RISD is offering in-person enrollment help sessions in every learning community through the end of the school year. Reserve Your 2025-26 Seat Today!

Coffee Days
Coffee Days is a free monthly support group for parents and caregivers of children or young people with emotional or mental health challenges.

Superintendent Message on Safe Schools
RISD Parents, RISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes student academic growth.

Voly Update
As the spring semester begins, there are many opportunities to volunteer in Richardson ISD, such as field trips, class parties, end-of-the-year field days, assisting in classrooms, and so much more.
Fall Final Exam Schedule 2024-2025
Monday, December 16 Tuesday, December 17 Wednesday, December 18 Thursday, December 19 Friday, December 18

familiaRISE – Dyslexia Awareness: What To Know
This familiaRise segment comes from the RISD Special and Gifted Education PTA (SAGE PTA).

National Principals Month
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.

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.

Network Mobile Market Schedule
Starting Aug. 19, the Network mobile food pantry will stop at a handful of RISD campuses.

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.