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News & Updates
RISD Named A Best Community for Music Education
RISD has been awarded Best Communities for Music Education for the 15th consecutive year.
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
Election Day – May 2
Election Day is May 2, 2026 and includes the RISD Board of Trustees Election.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
May marks the celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognizing one of the largest and most diverse communities in the world.
Red Apple New Teachers of The Year
Congratulations to Elizabeth Richardson, Lake Highlands Elementary and Nataly Garza, Richardson High School.
Library Book Selection
In compliance with SB 13, Richardson ISD is sharing our list of library books currently under
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