RISD Legislative Corner – July 17
News and developments from the 89th Texas Legislative Session impacting RISD and public education.
July 17, 2025
News Desk
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.
July 14, 2025
Back to School
RISD welcomes students back to school for the 2025-26 school year on August 12.
June 20, 2025
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.
June 17, 2025
Trustees Sworn in, Board Reorganizes
RISD Trustees reorganized for the 2025-26 school year.
June 9, 2025
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.
June 9, 2025
RISD Legislative Corner – June 5
News and developments from the 89th Texas Legislative Session impacting RISD and public education.
June 6, 2025
National Merit Scholarship Recipients
Three additional RISD Class of 2025 graduates have been named as recipients
June 3, 2025
Moody’s, S&P Reaffirm RISD’s Strong Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service assigned its Aaa underlying rating and Standard & Poor’s
June 2, 2025
RISD Legislative Corner – May 29
News and developments from the 89th Texas Legislative Session impacting RISD and public education.
May 29, 2025
Keeping Tabs on End of School
Click to watch the May edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.
May 23, 2025
Texas School Counselor of the Year!
NWHE counselor Paige Pendery is the 2025 School Counselor of the Year for the great state of Texas!
May 23, 2025