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RISD is once again rallying our community to support the 5th annual Backpack Bash, which this year will take place on numerous campuses across the school district.
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On March 21, RISD trustees voted to approve Project RightSize proposals that will consolidate and repurpose five elementary campuses.
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Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using PowerSchool.
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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Trustees Reorganize, Discuss MAP Data, Teacher Survey, Cell Phone Policy
At the June 6 board work session, RISD shared two end of year performance metrics with trustees, including end of year MAP results and data from RISD’s annual climate survey of teachers, which informed a discussion about the district’s cellphone-free policy for students. In addition, trustees were sworn in and reorganized for 2024-25.
RISD Trustees Approve Budget With Increased Teacher Pay, School Closures, Lower Anticipated Tax Rate
Finalizing a budget planning process that began 11 months ago, RISD Trustees approved the district’s 2024-25 budget at the June 6 regular meeting.
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STAAR Results Now Available
Spring 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results are expected to be available to parents on June 7 and June 14.
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Art Students Succeed in Texas Competition
Students among top 7% of high school artists in Texas.
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Summer Resources & Hours
RISD will offer summer meals in June at seven different campuses across the district, and the Network mobile food pantry will stop at five other campuses.
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Summer Meals Program
RISD will offer summer meals at seven different campuses across the district.
First Day of School
September 2
Labor Day
September 18
Elementary Early Release