


Attendance Awareness
September is Attendance Awareness Month.

RISD Celebrates
Richardson ISD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15.

Bond 2025
Richardson ISD Trustees Call Bond Election for November 4, 2025

News & Updates

RISD Board of Trustees Meeting Recap – Sept. 18
After each Regular Board of Trustees meeting, we share a brief summary of recognitions, presentations, and items covered during the meeting.

5 RISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
These outstanding students are among 16,000 national semifinalists recognized in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Celebrate Freedom Week 2025
Across all grade levels, classrooms brought history to life and deepened students’ understanding of the Constitution, founding documents, and civic responsibilities.

Trustee Regina Harris Selected for TASB 2025 Board of Directors
Harris was selected by the Texas Association of School Boards to represent Region 10, Position B at the 2025 Delegate Assembly.

J.J. Pearce’s Inclusive Cheer Squad Spreads Joy and Belonging
What began as a teacher’s dream, the Spirit Stangs give every student a chance to shine and bring spirit and opportunity to all.

Hispanic Heritage Month: RISD Alumna Inspires Cultural Pride in Students Through Music
What started as an after-school program four years ago is now Richardson ISD’s official mariachi program, part of the Berkner Learning Community.
#RISDBeTheOne
Every Child. Every Teacher. Every Leader. Every Day.
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
Points of Pride
National Dell Scholars
97 Seniors named National Dell Scholars since 2009
Academic All-State
215+ Academic All State athletes in 2023-24
Student-Athletes
Recognized as All District, All Area or All State in 2023-24
Consecutive Years
Named “Best Communities for Music Education” by NAMM
Certifications
Students earned 2,100+ industry certifications in 2023-24
District Distinctions
Proud BCME District
RISD named a Best Community for Music Education for the 14th consecutive year
District of Distinction
RISD has been named TAEA District of Distinction for Fifth Consecutive Year
Demonstration Schools
RISD is home to two AVID National Demonstration Schools