During the September Regular Board meeting, RISD Trustees reviewed several information items and took action on other items. See the highlights and presentations for these topics: 2027 Legislative Priorities The Board reviewed a draft of RISD’s 2027 Legislative Priorities, focused on three key areas: promoting the responsible use of technology and AI, closing critical funding […]
Across all grade levels, classrooms brought history to life and deepened students’ understanding of the Constitution, founding documents, and civic responsibilities.
Celebrate Freedom Week 2026 Read More »
On Friday, September 18, Richardson ISD joins schools and communities across the country in celebrating AVID Day, a nationwide moment that honors the impact of AVID educators, students, and families working together to expand access and opportunity.
National AVID Day 2026 Read More »
Apple Distinguished Schools are recognized for using Apple technology in innovative ways to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.
MST Magnet Earns Apple Distinguished School Recognition for Second Time Read More »
With the return to routines and fall sports, Superintendent Branum shares some important reminders about sportsmanship, fan etiquette, vaping, MAP assessments, parent resources and more.
Keeping Tabs – September 2026 Read More »
Congratulations to the outstanding RISD students who have been qualified. These high school seniors who represent less than 1% of all seniors across the country and include the highest test-scoring entrants in each state.
6 RISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Read More »
Due to the continued record heat forecasted for this week, we will be moving several home sub-varsity games and home varsity games on Thursday and Friday, September 10-11, to a later start time. Games not listed are keeping their original times.
Updated Football Game Schedule Read More »
Your feedback, the celebrations, honest reflections and suggestions for improvement, helps us understand what is working well in RISD and where we can continue to grow, and make RISD even better this year.
2025–26 End-of-Year Parent Survey Review Read More »
Join us Tuesday, September 15 from 6-8 p.m. at J.J. Pearce High School – 1600 N Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 for the event hosted by RISD Counseling and Prevention Services.
Each September, we celebrate Attendance Awareness Month to partner with our families and community as a reminder of the importance of being present in school.
September is Attendance Awareness Month Read More »
The new hands-on experiential learning center connects classroom lessons to careers, financial literacy, and life beyond school. Through the new program, thousands of students will have the opportunity to explore, make decisions, and discover what’s possible.
New JA Discovery Center Biztown Opens New Doors for Students Read More »
In the 2026 announcement, Magnet Schools of America named 40 Nationally Certified Schools and 37 Nationally Certified-Demonstration Schools nationwide.