The first day of school is August 16 and many parents and staff have questions about school safety as we prepare for classes to resume. Click to watch Interim Superintendent Tabitha Branum share information about the ways that RISD works to keep students and staff safe.
More school security information, including FAQs, is available at www.risd.org/safetysecurity.
The 2026-27 school year is right around the corner, and this year’s Backpack Bash is coming to a campus near you in August 2026.
Through meaningful partnerships with businesses and organizations, we can expand opportunities, experiences, and support for our students, staff, and families.
These assignments place experienced, student-centered leaders across the district’s Learning Communities to strengthen collaboration, support campuses, and advance the district’s North Star goal.