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

News & Updates

RISD Announces Three New Campus Principals Beginning in 2026-2027
As several RISD campus principals transition into new roles in the district or retire, the district has made several new campus principal assignments beginning in 2026-2027.

RISD Board of Trustees Meeting Recap – May 7
RISD Board of Trustees Moves Forward with Compensation Pay Raise for Teachers and Staff; Other Board Meeting Updates Include Budget, Bond 2025, and SHAC Updates

Senior Feature: Continuing a Legacy, Carving her Own Path
As the fourth Howell sibling to walk the halls of Lake Highlands High School and soon Texas A&M University, Peri Howell is continuing a strong family tradition while creating a path that is uniquely hers. With three scholarships in hand to attend her dream school, she’s preparing for a future in medicine driven by her desire to help others.

Yale Elementary Named First Elementary AVID National Demonstration School in Texas
The first and only in the state, the prestigious honor is held by less than 3% of all AVID-certified schools, approximately 200 schools worldwide.

UIL State Track Meet
Students from all four high schools have qualified for the State UIL Track & Field meet, including regional champions from Berkner and Pearce HS.

Richardson ISD Unofficial May 2 Board Election Results
The complete but unofficial results confirm that two members of the Richardson ISD Board of
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 15th 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


