RISD follows UIL medical advisory board standards that limit the length of practices, mandate waiting periods between practices, and do not allow two-a-day practices on back-to-back days.
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.
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.
Richardson ISD is excited to introduce a new initiative designed to support student learning at home and help families turn everyday conversations into opportunities for learning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the 2026 announcement, Magnet Schools of America named 40 Nationally Certified Schools and 37 Nationally Certified-Demonstration Schools nationwide.
Nominations are now open for Q1 for RISD Super Teachers through Oct. 7! Nominate a Super Teacher for this district recognition.
It’s been a great start to the school year! Superintendent Tabitha Branum,
Beginning the 26-27 school year, RISD will transition form offering the ACT school day to the SAT School day, designed to enhance college readiness testing support for high school juniors.