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News & Updates
RISD Principal Promoted to Area Superintendent
Christopher Gibson, current Principal of Liberty Junior High, has been named Area Superintendent.
May 14 Board Workshop Report
During the May 14 Board Workshop, RISD leadership presented several important updates to the Board of Trustees.
ParentSquare, a new mass communication platform coming to RISD beginning in 2026-2027
ParentSquare will become RISD’s new mass communications tool for all district, school, and classroom communication and messages.
Athletic Coaches of the Year
These incredible leaders are mentors, role models, and character builders who have inspired excellence in our teams and athletes!
RISD Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
RISD student-athletes signed letters of intent this to further their academic and athletic careers in college.
Senior Feature: Inspired by His Father’s Work, Pearce Senior Builds Path to UT Engineering
From watching his dad work hard on construction sites to a full ride to the University of Texas for civil engineering, Pearce High School senior Jose Patino’s journey has been shaped by determination and intentionality to build something that lasts. As a child of immigrants, his parents laid a strong foundation so he could embrace opportunities, earning admission to all 12 colleges he applied to while inspiring others along the way.
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