




Now enrolling out-of-district families. Applications for the 2026–27 school year are open from April 1 through midnight on July 1.

Enrollment for the 2026–27 School Year Is Now Open. Secure Your Spot Today!

In Richardson ISD, education is more than just a curriculum: it is a district of opportunity.

News & Updates

Yale Students Transform Trash into Art for EarthX and FIFA Collaboration
In a unique collaboration for Earth Day and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™, students created a large-scale found-object artwork that is being showcased at the prestigious EarthX Congress of Conferences.

Softball Playoffs
Pearce HS Softball is the District Champion with an undefeated record in district play. Richardson HS and Berkner HS are also headed to the UIL Playoffs.

2026 STARS Teachers of the Year!
RISD’s eight 2026 STARS (Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools) teachers of the year were announced on April 20!

Public School Volunteer Week
It makes a big impact when our community bands together to support our schools! Thank you RISD Volunteers for stepping in to make a difference for our students and staff.

Bond 2025 Project Updates
A new Bond 2025 Projects update webpage is now live, designed to keep the RISD community informed and up-to-date on the progress of Bond 2025 projects.

Parent University – “Celebrating Autism: Strengths, Growth, and Summer Success”
Join us for a webinar on Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m. for a session celebrates students’ unique neurodiversity while preparing for a fun, structured, and successful summer break.
Every Child. Every Teacher. Every Leader. Every Day.
Points of Pride
National Dell Scholars
97 Seniors named National Dell Scholars since 2009
Class of 2025
Earned A College, Career, And Military Readiness Indicator
TEA Academic Distinctions
30 RISD schools earned 101 TEA Academic Distinctions
Consecutive Years
Named “Best Communities for Music Education” by NAMM
Certifications
Students earned 2,582 industry certifications in 2024-25
District Distinctions

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

Proud BCME District
RISD named a Best Community for Music Education for the 14th consecutive year

District of Distinction
RISD has been named TAEA District of Distinction for Fifth Consecutive Year

Demonstration Schools
RISD is home to two AVID National Demonstration Schools

Teacher Incentive Allotment
The TIA program provides additional funding to increase salaries for highly effective teachers


