RISD College Fair
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.
September 1, 2026
News Desk
September is Attendance Awareness Month
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.
September 1, 2026
New JA Discovery Center Biztown Opens New Doors for Students
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.
August 28, 2026
MST Magnet and Richardson West JH Arts & Technology Magnet Earn National Recognition from MSA
In the 2026 announcement, Magnet Schools of America named 40 Nationally Certified Schools and 37 Nationally Certified-Demonstration Schools nationwide.
August 25, 2026
Do you know a Super Teacher? Of Course You Do!
Nominations are now open for Q1 for RISD Super Teachers through Oct. 7! Nominate a Super Teacher for this district recognition.
August 25, 2026
Keeping Tabs – Starting the Year Strong
It’s been a great start to the school year! Superintendent Tabitha Branum,
August 21, 2026
SAT School Day for 11th Graders
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.
August 21, 2026
Board Work Session Recap – August 20, 2026
RISD leadership provided the Board of Trustees with several important updates during the work session including a middle school construction, transportation, and TIA.
August 21, 2026
RISD Heat Precautions For Practices and Games
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.
August 19, 2026
Your Guide to Seesaw & Schoology for RISD Parents
RISD’s online learning platforms make it easier for families to stay connected to what’s happening in the classroom.
August 17, 2026
Richardson ISD Continues Academic Growth, Earns a B Rating, with 31 Campuses Earning As or Bs
The 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability results officially released today, confirm what we’ve been working toward — RISD’s continued growth and student progress have moved the district to a B rating!
August 14, 2026
RISD Board of Trustees Meeting Recap – August 6
District leaders shared a preliminary accountability preview, a Bond 2025 project update, celebrated several students, staff and community partners, and introduced new campus principals and central office staff to the board.
August 7, 2026