Strategy & Engagement
Overview
Richardson ISD will create opportunities to ensure engagement with community members in RISD. We will do this through:
- Creating reciprocal pathways for families to increase and deepen engagement.
- Providing specific and intentional activities where residents within the boundaries of RISD can discover, utilize, support and advocate for RISD.
- Creating meaningful engagement opportunities that meet both the needs and mission of the school community and business/organizations.
- Implementing a partner-focused model within the district with an emphasis on community engagement relevant to the needs and assets of each campus.
Mobile Parent App
- Access student information
- View the latest news
- Receive important alerts
- Review archive of parent messages sent by RISD
- View school menus and lunch account balances
- Find your bus stop
- Access student schedules, assignment grades, attendance and more
Services
Media Relations
We assist the departments, programs and campuses with news media interaction related to RISD news, events and activities, and in responding to news outlet inquiries.
Publications
The Strategy & Engagement department produces internal and external publications including School Times, RISD Notes, and Connect magazine.
Mass Notifications
RISD's automated parent notification system for important announcements, attendance information, and/or emergency communications.
Translation and Interpretation Services
Offers a range of different solutions for the successful delivery of high-quality translation and interpretation services across the district.
Print Services
Provides quality print services in a timely, cost effective manner for campuses, departments, and district partners.
Partners & Volunteers
The Strategy & Engagement department facilitates partnerships and volunteers to assist programs and schools, including matching available resources with needs.
Graphic Design
Design services are provided across the district which include branding guidelines, logo design, marketing collateral (flyers, posters, signage), and more.
Social Media
Manages RISD presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. These pages inform and engage stakeholders.
Peachjar Flyers
Richardson ISD relies on Peachjar's digital flyer management solution to deliver important school and community resources.
Web Services
Provides internal and external web solutions to help campuses, departments and programs connect with the district’s students, parents, community, and staff.
Video Production
Production of internal and external videos for district promotional, informational, and training purposes.
Event Management
Plans and implements district events, such as program launches and employee/staff recognition efforts.
School Times
School Times is RISD’s award-winning electronic community newsletter that covers RISD students, news, events, schedules and information in a quick and efficient format delivered right to your inbox – free!
Connect Magazine
Partners Program
The Partners Program was established to facilitate and recognize community and business support for individual schools and district programs.
Contact Us
Dr. Melissa Heller
Assistant Superintendent
of Strategy and Engagement
melissa.heller@risd.org
469-593-0301
Cameka Crawford
Executive Director of The Richardson ISD Foundation
cameka.crawford@risd.org
469-593-0241