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News & Updates
Backpack Bash 2026-27
The 2026-27 school year is right around the corner, and this year’s Backpack Bash is coming to a campus near you in August 2026.
New Community Impact Partner Program
Through meaningful partnerships with businesses and organizations, we can expand opportunities, experiences, and support for our students, staff, and families.
RISD Names Three New Principals for the 2026-27 School Year
These assignments place experienced, student-centered leaders across the district’s Learning Communities to strengthen collaboration, support campuses, and advance the district’s North Star goal.
Summer Learning, Meals & Family Resources Available for RISD Students
Richardson ISD is committed to supporting students and families all summer long with learning opportunities, meal programs, counseling resources, and childcare options.
RISD Announces New Learning Community Leadership Appointments and New Campus Principals
These assignments place experienced, student-centered leaders across the district’s Learning Communities to strengthen collaboration, support campuses, and advance the district’s North Star goal.
Senior Feature: Inspired to Teach, Senior Earns Full Ride to Vanderbilt University
RHS Senior Chloe Grimes is turning her lifelong dream to teach into a bright future. Inspired by her mom, who was her own teacher when she attended Terrace Elementary, and sister who is a special needs student, she will study elementary & special education at Vanderbilt’s prestigious Peabody College of Education.
Every Child. Every Teacher. Every Leader. Every Day.
Points of Pride
National Dell Scholars
97 Seniors named National Dell Scholars since 2009
Class of 2025
Earned A College, Career, And Military Readiness Indicator
TEA Academic Distinctions
30 RISD schools earned 101 TEA Academic Distinctions
Consecutive Years
Named “Best Communities for Music Education” by NAMM
Certifications
Students earned 2,582 industry certifications in 2024-25
District Distinctions
District of Distinction
Richardson ISD is among less than 6% of school districts in the state to receive this honor
Proud BCME District
RISD named a Best Community for Music Education for the 15th consecutive year
District of Distinction
RISD has been named TAEA District of Distinction for Fifth Consecutive Year
Demonstration Schools
RISD is home to two AVID National Demonstration Schools
Teacher Incentive Allotment
The TIA program provides additional funding to increase salaries for highly effective teachers