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Congratulations to RISD’s eight 2026 STARS Teachers of the Year!

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

News & Updates

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

J.J. Pearce Theatre Wins Best Musical and Best Orchestra
Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards honored J.J. Pearce Theatre with 9 nominations, including 8 nominations for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and 1 nomination for Alice by Heart.

RISD Names Two New Area Superintendents and a Senior Executive Director of School Improvement
Two RISD principals have been promoted to central leadership roles, and the district is also welcoming a new team member.

RISD Named A Best Community for Music Education
RISD has been awarded Best Communities for Music Education for the 15th consecutive year.

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week
Richardson ISD is excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–8.

2026 STARS Teachers of the Year!
Congratulations to Ashley Bouras, Jess Harben Elementary and Tobi Brooks, Pearce High School for being named District Teachers of the Year
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


