District of Distinction

Richardson ISD is among less than 6% of school districts in the state to receive this honor.

Read about this Achievement

CTAT CTE District of Distinction Richardson ISD

News & Updates

National Signing Day 2025

Athletes from RISD high schools have committed to continuing their academic and athletic development at colleges and universities around the country on National Signing Day, November 12.

CTE District of Distinction Richardson ISD

Richardson ISD is Named CTE District of Distinction

RISD is among the 72 school districts in the state of Texas to be recognized as a 2026 District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT).

Meet The Impact 12 for 2025-2026

Learn more about the student advisory group made up of three seniors from each high school.

Football Playoffs Richardson HS, Lake Highlands HS, Berkner HS Helmets on field

It’s Playoffs Time!

Richardson, Lake Highlands, and Berkner teams are headed to the Texas UIL football playoffs after a fantastic season.

Congratulations 2025 TAGT Advocate for the Gifted - Brandi N. Jackson, Arapaho Classical Magnet

RISD Teacher Named the 2025 TAGT Advocate for the Gifted

Congratulations to Brandi N. Jackson, an Advanced Learning Teacher at Arapaho Classical Magnet.

November is National Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month, a time dedicated to strengthening partnerships between families and schools.

#RISDBeTheOne

Every Child. Every Teacher. Every Leader. Every Day.

Our success is attributable to the leadership of our elected Board of Trustees, the thousands of professional educators who work diligently to give every child the best education possible, and the support of our parents and community who value and set high standards for the children in RISD.