During the Sept. 18 Board Meeting, RISD Trustees adopted the 2025 – 2026 property tax rate at $1.1052 per $100 of taxable value, which is the same tax rate as last year.
Board of Trustees Adopt RISD’s Lowest Tax Rate in 36 Years Read More »
A total of 286 high school juniors and seniors have earned College Board National Recognition Awards for their exceptional academic achievement. This year’s RISD award recipients represent a significant increase from last year’s 90+ students who earned this recognition. The College Board National Recognition Program awards academic honors to high-performing students, helping them stand out
More than 200 RISD Students Earn College Board National Recognition Awards Read More »
After each Regular Board of Trustees meeting, we share a brief summary of recognitions, presentations, and items covered during the meeting.
RISD Board of Trustees Meeting Recap – Sept. 18 Read More »
These outstanding students are among 16,000 national semifinalists recognized in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
5 RISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Read More »
Harris was selected by the Texas Association of School Boards to represent Region 10, Position B at the 2025 Delegate Assembly.
Trustee Regina Harris Selected for TASB 2025 Board of Directors Read More »
What began as a teacher’s dream, the Spirit Stangs give every student a chance to shine and bring spirit and opportunity to all.
J.J. Pearce’s Inclusive Cheer Squad Spreads Joy and Belonging Read More »
What started as an after-school program four years ago is now Richardson ISD’s official mariachi program, part of the Berkner Learning Community.
Hispanic Heritage Month: RISD Alumna Inspires Cultural Pride in Students Through Music Read More »
News and developments from the 89th Texas Legislative Session impacting RISD and public education.
RISD Legislative Corner – September 5 Read More »
Proposed revisions to the current DOI plan to align with recent legislation and support revision with financial institution depository contacts.
RISD Proposed Revisions for District of Innovation (DOI) Plan Read More »
Academic growth, better test scores, and higher graduation rates all hinge on attendance, especially in the early grades.
September is Attendance Awareness Month Read More »
Richardson West Junior High 8th grader, Barrington Smith, has been awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Scholarship, a program designed to support exceptionally promising students.
Eighth-grade AVID Student Earns Prestigious Pre-College Scholarship Read More »
Click to watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.
Keeping Tabs on the Beginning of the 2025-26 School Year Read More »
