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Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment

Now enrolling out-of-district families. Applications for the 2026–27 school year are open from April 1 through midnight on July 1.

RISD is the ONE. Opportunities, neighborhood schools, and experiences. Now enrolling out of district families.
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Richardson ISD

Every Child. Every Teacher. Every Leader. Every Day.

News & Updates

Month of the Military Child: Child hugging army dad holding american flag

Month of the Military Child

Each April, RISD and communities across the country recognize the resilience and strength of students whose families are connected to the military.

Candid photo of Nurse Jones being surprised outside holding nurse of the year certificate surrounded by students

2026 Nurse of the Year

Congratulations to Spring Creek Elementary’s Nurse Laurie Jones for being honored as the 2026 Richardson ISD Nurse of the Year.

RISD soccer playoffs

Soccer Playoffs

Lake Highlands HS Boys Soccer are Area Champions! They will advance to the Regional Final on March 31.

Toby furr and others in army dress playing instruments on stage

From the Band Hall to the National Stage

For the Lake Highlands High School alumnus, Toby Furr, early challenges and steep competition taught him persistence, passion, and showed the power of a strong foundation, so he could achieve his big dream of earning a spot on the world-renowned Pershing’s Own United States Army Band.

Pearce and Richardson High School Winners on stage

One-Act Play Contest

High School Theatre students across RISD performed at the UIL 7-6A One-Act Play contest. Congratulations to J.J. Pearce Theatre and The Theatre Collective at Richardson High School for advancing to Bi-District.

Group photo of RISD staff, board member, and metrocare staff at the new center in front of sign and balloons.

Metrocare Empower Clinic Grand Opening

Housed at the Thurgood Marshall Student Success Academy, the partnership with Metrocare Services brings accessible school-based and home-based mental health care resources to our community.

March 7
Regular Board Meeting

March 8
Grading Period Ends

March 11 – March 15
Spring Break

North Star Goal

Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.

Points of Pride

Seniors named National Dell Scholars since 2009
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Percent of RISD AVID seniors applied to a four-year college
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Athletes attained academic all-state honors in 2021
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