Superintendent’s Back-to-School Blueprint Draft and Video – August 3
The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 17, and Dr. Stone’s No. 1 priority remains the safety of all RISD students, staff and community members.
District News
New Educators Gather at Berkner
Hundreds of educators – teachers, coaches, counselors, interventionists, specialists, and librarians – gathered at Berkner STEM Academy High School this week to begin their RISD journey. Jason Ann will be teaching fifth grade math and science at Forest Lane Academy. He holds a teaching degree from the University of Missouri and just moved to the area …
Superintendent’s Update – July 29
Final planning is underway for the 2021-22 school year that begins in one month, on August 17.
COVID Vaccination Event Expanded to Entire RISD Community
RISD is hosting another COVID vaccination opportunity for students, employees and community members on Thursday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Health Authorities Strongly Recommend COVID Vaccination for Eligible Adults and Students
Adults and students who are at least 12 years old are recommended by public health authorities to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. COVID is still spreading in the community, and the overwhelming percentage of COVID-related deaths in Texas are now among unvaccinated people. Dallas County, in which all of RISD is located, recently increased the …
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New Teacher Welcome Fair on Aug. 3
Community and business partners are invited to join the district at the annual New Teacher Welcome Fair.
Superintendent’s Update – July 15
Final planning is underway for the 2021-22 school year that begins in one month, on August 17.
All RISD Students Eligible for Free Meals All Year
Students can receive one breakfast meal and one lunch meal daily throughout the school year.
Dr. Stone Named To National Pandemic School Recovery Committee
RISD Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Stone has been named to a national committee through AASA, The School Superintendents Association, to develop recommendations and insights for school districts across the country as schools move toward a safe reopening following the impact of the pandemic. AASA’s American Rescue Plan Committee includes more than 30 superintendents, as well as representatives from …
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RISD Not Offering 2021-22 Virtual Option
The Texas legislative session has concluded, and the legislation that would have authorized state funding and support for school districts like RISD to offer a fully virtual school was not approved. The Texas Education Agency has informed school districts that it is no longer planning to launch the program that would have worked in support …