




Now enrolling out-of-district families. Applications for the 2026–27 school year are open from April 1 through midnight on July 1.

Enrollment for the 2026–27 School Year Is Now Open. Secure Your Spot Today!

In Richardson ISD, education is more than just a curriculum: it is a district of opportunity.

News & Updates

All RISD after-school activities are canceled for today, April 28
All RISD after-school activities are canceled for today, April 28.

3 RISD Schools recognized for the 2025–2026 Whole Child Campus Award
Prestonwood, Northwood Hills, and Bowie Elementary have been awarded for their outstanding commitment to supporting the full wellness of their students, staff, and families.

Baseball Playoffs
Richardson HS and Pearce HS are headed to the UIL State Playoffs.

Softball Playoffs
Pearce HS won the Bi-District Championship by sweeping Haltom HS. They will advance to the area round this week.

Keeping Tabs on the Spring Semester
Check out the spring edition of Superintendent Branum’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs, with special guests Mateo Wolff and Elly Ortman, 8th graders from Westwood Junior High’s Leadership Magnet.

Pearce Theatre One Act Play Cast is State Bound
Congratulations to the Pearce HS UIL One Act Play cast for making history and advancing as region champions to the State One Act Play Contest.
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 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

Teacher Incentive Allotment
The TIA program provides additional funding to increase salaries for highly effective teachers


