Through visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student, principals guide and support their schools in ways large and small every day. And as we faced new challenges presented by COVID-19, our principals came through when it mattered most. National Principals Month is our way of honoring their dedication and thanking them for […]
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Under the Blueprint, one of the changes for the 2020-21 school year includes all students in grades 7-12 following an A or B block schedule each day, with days alternating throughout the instructional year. Class periods have been extended to 90 minutes, and students will have half their classes on A days and the other
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Click here to watch the superintendent’s update. Dr. Stone talks about the fourth and final first day of school for 2020-21 and the upcoming window for parents to change their instructional choice, if desired. Other highlights include: Many high school students returned to face to face instruction this week. The universal mask requirement is for
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Click here to watch the superintendent’s update. Dr. Stone talks about the third first day of school and the RISD COVID-19 Notification Portal. Other highlights include: High schools are finalizing preparations for the return of students on Monday for those families who made the choice to return for face to face instruction. The universal mask
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Click here to watch the September 10 superintendent’s update. Dr. Stone talks about the second first day of school and the RISD COVID-19 Notification Portal. Other highlights include: Junior high schools are finalizing preparations for the return of students on Monday for those families who made the choice to return for face to face instruction.
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Click here to watch Dr. Stone’s September 3 update. Highlights include: Dallas County has moved the county pandemic threat level from red to orange. School recommendations associated with level orange include a return to in-person instruction for elementary students and students with special needs. RISD elementary schools are finalizing preparations for the return of students
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Click here to watch the August 27 superintendent’s update from Dr. Stone. Highlights include: Start of virtual learning and next steps after one week. Rationale behind decision to stagger return to in-person school through September, based on grade level. A review of the safety protocols and risk mitigation efforts that RISD will follow for face
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At the August 24 Board meeting, Dr. Stone announced RISD’s plan to return to face to face instruction. Families who have chosen in-person school will return to classrooms on a staggered schedule between September 8 and September 21, based on grade level. The decision was made based on a variety of factors and recommendations. Students
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Click here to watch the August 18 superintendent’s update from Dr. Stone. Highlights include: The first days of school will be focused on connections, learning and orienting to virtual processes, and ensuring students have everything they need to be successful. RISD has never started a school year virtually, and teams of employees have been working
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Applications are now open to apply for meal benefits for the 2020-2021 school year. Apply for free or reduced cost meals online here. Meal benefit applications must be completed each school year, even if approved the previous year. Families experiencing major life change such as job loss or reduced income may now be eligible for benefits.
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RISD’s back to school blueprint and information is available for families and stakeholders to review. The information provides comprehensive information about RISD’s back to school plans, health and safety precautions, and options for all enrolled families. RISD will begin the school year on August 19 with virtual instruction for all students. In-person instruction is currently expected to
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RISD Executive Director of Instructional Technology, Henry Hall, has been named the district’s new Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Hall will oversee and direct RISD’s overall technology program and manage the departments of Instructional Technology and Technology Network Support Services. As part of his new leadership role, he will also join Dr. Stone’s
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