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RISD welcomes students back to school for the 2024-25 school year on August 13.
Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using PowerSchool.
The 2024-25 school year is right around the corner, and this year’s Backpack Bash is coming to a campus near you the first week of August.
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On March 21, RISD trustees voted to approve Project RightSize proposals that will consolidate and repurpose five elementary campuses.
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RISD Mobile gives you a personalized window into what is happening at the district and schools.
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Richardson ISD
News & Updates
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RISD Dyslexia Training Center Earns Elite Dual Accreditation
The RISD Dyslexia Training Center has been formally accredited by both the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) – one of just five ISDs in Texas and the country.
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Insurance Available for District Chromebooks
RISD provides students and parents or guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance for Chromebooks owned by the school district and assigned to a student for use at school and home.
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RISD Sells $125M Of School Building Bonds
RISD has $25 million left to issue from the voter-approved Bond 2021.
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McDonald To Lead Berkner Area Schools
Michael D. McDonald has been named RISD’s new Area Superintendent of the Berkner Learning Community.
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New Crosswalks, School Zone Signs Being Installed
Construction of the new signs and crosswalks is expected to be completed by Aug. 5 and will be in place for the first day of school on Aug. 13.
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2024-25 Backpack Bash
The school year is right around the corner, and this year’s Backpack Bash is coming to a campus near you the first week of August.
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RISD Changes 2025 Spring Break
RISD is changing the dates of spring break on the 2024-25 student academic calendar. The new dates will be March 10-14, 2025.
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Trustees Reorganize, Discuss MAP Data, Teacher Survey, Cell Phone Policy
At the June 6 board work session, RISD shared two end of year performance metrics with trustees, including end of year MAP results and data from RISD’s annual climate survey of teachers, which informed a discussion about the district’s cellphone-free policy for students. In addition, trustees were sworn in and reorganized for 2024-25.
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RISD Trustees Approve Budget With Increased Teacher Pay, School Closures, Lower Anticipated Tax Rate
Finalizing a budget planning process that began 11 months ago, RISD Trustees approved the district’s 2024-25 budget at the June 6 regular meeting.
Regular Board Meeting
August 13
First Day of School
September 2
Labor Day
September 18
Elementary Early Release