RISD welcomes students back to school for the 2024-25 school year on August 13.
Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using PowerSchool.
On March 21, RISD trustees voted to approve Project RightSize proposals that will consolidate and repurpose five elementary campuses.
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RISD Ambassadors Class 2024-2025
RISD Ambassadors is a comprehensive overview and appreciation of Richardson ISD.
Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2024-25
To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2024-2025 school year, families can complete an application via SchoolCafe.
Keeping Tabs on Back To School
Click the video to watch Superintendent Branum talk about the first day of school, STAAR scores, great teachers, the Code of Civility, and more.
RISD Reports STAAR Results, Accountability Info
At the August 8 RISD Board meeting, district staff presented results of the 2024 state STAAR test, taken this past spring and the primary basis for upcoming 2023-24 school ratings under the Texas accountability system.
Video Message Kicks Off School Year for Teachers, Employees
The majority of RISD employees returned to work this week, including campus teachers and staff, bus drivers, child nutrition, custodians and many others who contribute to student success.
Reminder – RISD Code of Civility Being Implemented for 2024-25
The district is implementing a new Richardson ISD Code of Civility this school year to set expectations for how students, parents, employees, and visitors treat and interact with each other while at school or communicating about school-related activities.
Facility Naming Survey Closes Monday
RISD is in the process of renaming buildings being repurposed as a result of Project RightSize.
The Texas Way
A statewide initiative to promote a respect for others, control of self, and the spirit of competition in high school athletics.
RISD Heat Precautions for Practices and Games
RISD follows UIL medical advisory board standards that limit the length of practices, mandate waiting periods between practices, and do not allow two-a-day practices on back-to-back days.
Back To School & First Day Safety Reminders
All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.
RISD Arts Education Remains One of the Best in Texas
The Texas Art Education Association once again named RISD a District of Distinction.
RISD Dyslexia Training Center Earns Elite Dual Accreditation
The RISD Dyslexia Training Center has been formally accredited by both the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council and The International Dyslexia Association.
First Day of School
August 22
Board Work Session
September 2
Labor Day
September 18
Elementary Early Release