How Richardson ISD Is Staging Its Most Layered Back-to-School Launch in Recent Memory
RISD's 2026–27 school year opens in waves, with ADSY campuses, Meet the Teacher nights, and Backpack Bash all arriving before the bell rings.
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Richardson ISD Is Replacing How It Talks to Families. Here's What That Means.
Richardson ISD rolls out ParentSquare districtwide for the 2026–27 school year, consolidating family-school communication into one platform.
Inside the Rebuild: RISD's Six Junior High Campuses Are Being Transformed This Summer
Bond 2025 construction is reshaping all six RISD junior high campuses. Here's what parents and residents should know heading into the 2026–27 school year.
Richardson's Summer Reading Club Is Back, and the Library Has a Lot More Than Books Waiting for Kids
The Richardson Public Library's Summer Reading Club is underway through summer 2026, packed with story times, live birds of prey, magic, and more.
A $486.7 Million Bet on Middle School: What Richardson ISD's Transformation Plan Actually Involves
RISD's school board has approved nearly half a billion dollars to rebuild or renovate all six middle school campuses by August 2028.
Before the Bell Rings Again: How RISD's Free Summer Programs Are Keeping Richardson Students in the Game
Richardson ISD's free IGNITE summer programs serve PreK through 12th grade this June, blending enrichment, STEM, and academic support.
UT Dallas Spring Commencement Brings Thousands of Graduates and Families to Richardson's North Campus
The University of Texas at Dallas's spring commencement ceremonies bring thousands of graduates, families, and visitors to Richardson's UT Dallas campus across the late-May window — one of the city's largest annual visitor-volume events outside of festival programming.
Richardson ISD's Strategic Investment in STEM and Enrollment Recovery
A $96,500 Micron Foundation grant and new curriculum signal a district committed to modernization and competitive positioning.