Now enrolling out-of-district families. Applications for the 2026–27 school year are open from April 1 through midnight on July 1.
News & Updates
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
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.
Election Day – May 2
Election Day is May 2, 2026 and includes the RISD Board of Trustees Election.
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.
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