Richardson ISD

Early Release for All Campuses - Second Grading Period Ends
2025-12-19

Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02

Student Holiday/Staff Professional Learning Day
2026-01-05, 2026-02-16

Second Semester Begins
2026-01-06

Parent University: Advanced Academics - High School and Middle School Pathways
2026-01-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Thursday, Jan. 8 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. – For families of students in grades 5-11

Overview of advanced academics (AP, Honors, Pre-AP)
Introduction to dual credit
Setting up students for success in rigorous courses
Balancing advanced coursework with student wellness

Register for the Jan. 8 Session

Parent University: Dual Credit & University Partnerships: Dallas College and UT Austin OnRamps
2026-01-12 18:30 - 19:30
Monday, Jan. 12 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. – For families of students in grades 8-11

Understanding Dual Credit vs. OnRamps
Academic and financial benefits
How to determine the best fit
Registration process and timelines

Register for the Jan. 12 Session

Parent University: Testing For College & Career Readiness: TSI, ACT, and SAT Demystified
2026-01-14 18:30 - 19:30
Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. – For families of students in grades 7-11

Understanding TSI, ACT, and SAT
How scores impact course placement and college admission
Test prep resources and support offered by RISD
When and how to register

Register for the Jan. 14 Session

Regular Board Meeting
2026-01-15 18:00, 2026-02-19 18:00, 2026-03-12 18:00, 2026-04-02 18:00, 2026-05-07 18:00

Parent University: Understanding Autism
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00
9/18/2025 – Understanding Autism: An Introduction for Parents
10/23/2025 – Understanding Autism: Communication
11/20/2025 – Understanding Autism: Routines and Self-Care
12/18/2025 – Understanding Autism: Behavior Management
1/15/2026 – Understanding Autism: Socialization & Community Engagement
2/19/2026 – Understanding Autism: Visuals, Tools & Resources for Futures Planning
4/30/2026 – Understanding Autism: Celebrating Autism and Planning for Summer

Registration for the Dec. 18 Session

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
2026-01-19

Parent University: Military & AVID: Building Leadership and Readiness
2026-01-21 18:30 - 19:30
Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. – For families of students in grades 6-11

Overview of AVID and the college readiness system
JROTC and Military Academy pathways
Leadership development opportunities
Scholarships and financial readiness

Register for the Jan. 21 Session

Parent University: Exploring Careers Early: Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
2026-01-27 18:30 - 19:30
Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. – For families of students in grades 7-11

Overview of CTE pathways, industry-based certifications, P-TECH collegiate academies, work-based learning, and industry partnerships.

Register for the Jan. 27 Session

Junior High/Middle School Inaugural Battle of the Books
2026-01-28 09:00
Junior High/Middle School Inaugural Battle of the Books at the PDC Auditorium

Elementary Early Release
2026-02-05, 2026-04-09

Enrollment Opens for 2026-27
2026-02-24

Third Grading Period Ends
2026-03-13

High School Inaugural Battle of the Books
2026-03-13 09:30
High School Inaugural Battle of the Books at RHS

Spring Break
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-20

Make-Up Day
2026-04-03, 2026-04-06

Board Work Session
2026-04-23 18:00, 2026-05-14 18:00
