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Enjoy a safe and relaxing 3-day weekend. We'll see you back in class on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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 Mobile gives you a personalized window into what is happening at the district and schools.
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Richardson ISD
News & Updates
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National AVID Day
Diana Larsen of Berkner HS and Richard Pardo of North JH are members of the first cohort of teachers in the AVID Certified Educator Program.
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Please Drive Safely in School Zones
Thousands of RISD students walk and bike to school every morning and make the return trip home each afternoon.
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Trustees Hear Comprehensive Special Education Programs Update
RISD trustees heard an in-depth presentation from district Special Student Services staff about how special education services are provided to students in RISD.
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Get Involved: Join a Richardson ISD Committee
The deadline to apply is Aug. 30.
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Professional Internship Program
More than 100 RISD seniors are participating in PIP this year to gain real-world experience in engineering, healthcare, law, tech, and more.
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RISD Uses Schoology, Seesaw Learning Management Systems
Students in third grade through senior year now use Schoology as their learning management system to receive and submit digital assignments.
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Network Mobile Market Schedule
The Network mobile food pantry will stop at a handful of RISD campuses this semester.
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RISD Ambassadors Class 2024-2025
RISD Ambassadors is a comprehensive overview and appreciation of Richardson ISD.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Labor Day
September 18
Elementary Early Release
September 19
Regular Board Meeting