BTS 2025
Back to School

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

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Richardson ISD

Every Child. Every Teacher. Every Leader. Every Day.

News & Updates

Month of the Military Child: Child hugging army dad holding american flag

Month of the Military Child

Each April, RISD and communities across the country recognize the resilience and strength of students whose families are connected to the military.

Candid photo of Nurse Jones being surprised outside holding nurse of the year certificate surrounded by students

2026 Nurse of the Year

Congratulations to Spring Creek Elementary’s Nurse Laurie Jones for being honored as the 2026 Richardson ISD Nurse of the Year.

RISD soccer playoffs

Soccer Playoffs

Lake Highlands HS Boys Soccer are Area Champions! They will advance to the Regional Final on March 31.

Toby furr and others in army dress playing instruments on stage

From the Band Hall to the National Stage

For the Lake Highlands High School alumnus, Toby Furr, early challenges and steep competition taught him persistence, passion, and showed the power of a strong foundation, so he could achieve his big dream of earning a spot on the world-renowned Pershing’s Own United States Army Band.

September 18
Elementary Early Release

September 19
Regular Board Meeting

October 8
Dyslexia Parent Night

October 10
Grading Period Ends

North Star Goal

Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.

Points of Pride

Seniors named National Dell Scholars since 2009
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Percent of RISD AVID seniors applied to a four-year college
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Athletes attained academic all-state honors in 2021
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