



RISD welcomes students back to school for the 2025-26 school year on August 12.
Make a difference in Richardson ISD! New teacher starting salary – $63,000. RISD offers the highest level of pay in DFW for experienced teachers!

The 2025-26 school year is right around the corner, and this year’s Backpack Bash is coming to a campus near you on Thursday, August 7.

Richardson ISD is now enrolling for the 2025-26 School Year.
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News & Updates

RISD Legislative Corner – July 24
News and developments from the 89th Texas Legislative Session impacting RISD and public education.

RISD Multilingual Family Symposium
You’re Invited! RISD Multilingual Family Symposium on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Application for Free and Reduced Meals for the 2025-2026 School Year Now Open
Parents of enrolled RISD students may now complete forms online to qualify for free or reduced cost meals for the 2025-26 school year that begins August 12.

RISD named TAEA District of Distinction for Fifth Consecutive Year
The top 8% of districts in the state earned the honor this year for leading the way in visual arts.

Back to School
RISD welcomes students back to school for the 2025-26 school year on August 12.

2025 STAAR Results Now Available
Spring 2025 State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results are now available through RISD’s Focus Parent Portal.

Trustees Adopt Budget, Teacher Raises, Central Cuts
On June 5, RISD trustees adopted the 2025-26 budget that projects the lowest property tax rate in 40 years.

Keeping Tabs on End of School
Click to watch the May edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.

RISD Named A Best Community for Music Education
Richardson ISD has been named a Best Community for Music Education for the 14th consecutive year!
Elementary Early Release
September 19
Regular Board Meeting
October 8
Dyslexia Parent Night
October 10
Grading Period Ends