Holocaust Remembrance Week
Jan. 26-30 is Holocaust Remembrance Week, which was established through legislation signed by Governor Greg Abbott as part of the Texas Education Code.
January 26, 2026
News Desk
RISD Closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27
All Richardson ISD schools and offices will remain closed on Tuesday, January 27.
January 25, 2026
Board of Trustees Candidate Election Packets Now Available
The first day to file to be on the ballot is Jan. 14, and the deadline to file to be on the ballot is Feb. 13.
January 25, 2026
RISD Closed On Monday, Jan. 26
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, all Richardson ISD schools and offices will be closed, Monday, Jan. 26.
January 24, 2026
New Resource: Finance Fundamentals
We’ve launched a new Finance Fundamentals page to help our community better understand how Richardson ISD’s budget works.
January 23, 2026
RISD Translation and Interpretation Services Supports Multilingual Families
Welcome, bienvenidos, ښه راغلاست, እንኳን በደህና መጡ, مرحباً, خوش آمدید —these are
January 23, 2026
Activated Warming Shelters
As temperatures drop, warming shelters and centers across North Texas are open to provide safe, heated spaces for individuals and families in need.
January 23, 2026
When Big Hearts Swim Fast
J.J. Pearce Swim and Dive team came together to organize a Swim-A-Thon to help out a beloved campus custodian.
January 22, 2026
O. Henry Elementary and Richardson Terrace Elementary Named to 2026 America’s Best Schools Honor Roll
The National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) honors schools that demonstrate strong evidence of academic success.
January 21, 2026
Inclement Weather Event Updates
Due to inclement weather, several athletic events, fine arts activities, and student trips have been adjusted.
January 21, 2026
Spanish Spelling Bee 2026
Congratulations to all of the participants of RISD’s fifth annual Spanish Spelling Bee. The competition took place on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
January 20, 2026
Three RISD High Schools Earn National AP Honor Roll Status
Congratulations to JJ Pearce High School, Lake Highlands High School and Richardson High School for being awarded Silver Distinctions.
January 20, 2026