Save the Date!
Enrollment for families NEW to Richardson ISD and applications for Magnet/Choice schools open November 1.
Points of Pride
National Dell Scholars
97 Seniors named National Dell Scholars since 2009
Class of 2026
Earned A College, Career, And Military Readiness Indicator
TEA Academic Distinctions
34 RISD schools earned TEA Academic Distinctions
Consecutive Years
Named “Best Communities for Music Education” by NAMM
Certifications
Students earned 2,487 industry certifications in 2025-26
News & Updates
Campus Improvement Plans Posted for Public Review
Richardson ISD’s Campus, Target & Turnaround Improvement Plans are now posted on the district website for public review.
Starting Off Strong: How Pearce High School SOS Lifeguards are Building a Culture of Belonging
On Unity Day, we celebrate building community through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. For many in RISD, it’s something lived out every single day. For the past 16 years, PHS’s senior-led mentoring program, Starting Off Strong (SOS), has helped freshmen find their place, connect with their school community.
Save the Date: 2027–28 Enrollment and Magnet Choice Programs Applications
Applications to all magnet programs, Dual Language choice programs, new to RISD enrollment and intradistrict and interdistrict transfers open November 1.
Richardson ISD is Named CTE District of Distinction for Second Year
Richardson ISD is among the 94 school districts in the state of Texas to be recognized as a 2026-27 District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT).
RISD Digital Citizenship Week 2026
Resources for students, families, and educators to promote digital well-being, online safety, media literacy, and responsible digital behavior.
November 3 Election and Early Voting
Early Voting: October 19-30. RISD is proud to support the democratic process by providing accessible early voting and Election Day locations for our community members to exercise their right to vote.
Every Child. Every Teacher. Every Leader. Every Day.
District Distinctions
District of Distinction
RISD recognized by Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) for the 2nd consecutive year
Proud BCME District
RISD named a Best Community for Music Education for the 15th consecutive year
District of Distinction
RISD has been named TAEA District of Distinction for Sixth Consecutive Year
Demonstration Schools
RISD is home to four AVID National Demonstration Schools
District of Distinction
RISD Named a Texas Way District of Distinction for Excellence in Sportsmanship and Community Involvement
Teacher Incentive Allotment
The TIA program provides additional funding to increase salaries for highly effective teachers