Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, all RISD schools and offices will be closed on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27.
There are several campus and district activities that have been rescheduled this week.
We thank each of our trustees for their service to the RISD community and for their leadership and guidance.
News & Updates
RISD Closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27
All Richardson ISD schools and offices will remain closed on Tuesday, January 27.
Board of Trustees Candidate Election Packets Now Available
The first day to file to be on the ballot is Jan. 14, and the deadline to file to be on the ballot is Feb. 13.
RISD Closed On Monday, Jan. 26
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, all Richardson ISD schools and offices will be closed, Monday, Jan. 26.
New Resource: Finance Fundamentals
We’ve launched a new Finance Fundamentals page to help our community better understand how Richardson ISD’s budget works.
Activated Warming Shelters
As temperatures drop, warming shelters and centers across North Texas are open to provide safe, heated spaces for individuals and families in need.
When Big Hearts Swim Fast
J.J. Pearce Swim and Dive team came together to organize a Swim-A-Thon to help out a beloved campus custodian.
#RISDBeTheOne
Every Child. Every Teacher. Every Leader. Every Day.
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
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
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
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