News and Updates

School Starts Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Visit RISD’s Back to School page to find resources, information and answers to your back-to-school questions as you get ready for the new school year.

Summer Resources For Parents and Students
RISD partners with organizations to offer a variety of recommendations and services to families over the summer months.

Summer Network Mobile Market Stops
Join us this June for free Mobile Market stops at various locations around the community! The Mobile Market provides access to fresh food at no cost. Everyone is welcome!

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.

Fall Final Exam Schedule 2024-2025
Please see the 2024-2025 Spring Exam Schedule.

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.

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.