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Updated Quarantine Options for Exposed Students/Staff

RISD Implementing Updated Quarantine Options for Exposed Students/Staff

In early December, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) issued updated options for people who are quarantined after exposure to a positive case of COVID-19. The updated federal guidelines include direction to seek guidance from local public health authorities, and RISD has consulted with Dallas County Health and Human Services. As a result, RISD is

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COVID Case Protocols Suspended During Winter Break

RISD’s COVID tracking and reporting protocols will be suspended during winter break, between December 19 and January 3, including the RISD COVID-19 Notification Portal. Positive case reports received during this time unrelated to high school team athletics will be processed and responded to on January 4. As a reminder, parents should report a positive student

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RISD Arts Education One of the Best in Texas

The Texas Art Education Association named RISD a 2020 District of Distinction. “Richardson Independent School District has set a high standard for visual arts advocacy, integrated visual arts curriculum, encouraged creativity and community participation,” according to Stacia Gower, chair of the administration and supervision division of TAEA. “With the challenges educators faced this past school year, it

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Dr Stone December 10 Video Update

Superintendent’s Update – December 10

Click here to watch the December 10 Superintendent’s Update. Through the quarantine period ending Nov. 27, RISD has directed 2,909 students to quarantine due to exposure to a positive case associated with school. Of those students, 212 (7.3%) subsequently tested positive for COVID or experienced COVID-19 symptoms. The CDC published updated quarantine options last week

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Upcoming Parent University Sessions

Please join us as we journey from everyday parent involvement to meaningful family engagement. RISD will offer family sessions, tools, tips, best practices, and information on topics to help students succeed. Parent University is excited about bringing you the following virtual sessions: Live Wise Live Healthy Presents: Angst-The DocumentaryThis session will raise awareness around anxiety.  Wednesday,

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Dr Stone Video November 19

Superintendent’s Update – November 19

Click here to watch the November 19 Superintendent’s Update. Cases of COVID-19 are rising across Texas, Dallas County, and RISD. Families are strongly urged to practice responsible behavior over Thanksgiving Break to limit possible exposure that could impact their child or their child’s school after the break. RISD continues to evaluate the effectiveness of risk

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Optional in-school rapid antigen screenings

RISD Implementing Optional In-School Rapid Antigen Screenings – Parent Consent Required

Richardson ISD is participating in a state of Texas program that provides a limited number of rapid antigen screening tests to participating school districts. The in-school screening program will be available to employees and students who develop COVID-19 symptoms while at school during the school day. The optional screenings can be provided at no cost

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