Had an amazing day of learning today at the RISD Central Connects Conference! Superintendent @IamBranum set the tone and foundation for the 26-27 school year. What a way to kick off the year! @RichardsonISD#RISDistheone
The 2026-27 school year officially kicked off as our Central Office leaders came together for the Central Connects Conference to align around our shared purpose and reaffirm our commitment to serving our campuses and community through the power of unreasonable hospitality and intentional leadership.
Here’s to a year of serving with excellence, making every experience count, and continuing to #RISDDreamOn for our students and staff! ✨
@RichardsonISD has awesome athletic coaching opportunities & we are seeking great, high caliber coaches to support our @RISDAthDept & campus programs. Interested candidates should apply online https://t.co/VdPfJ8BLLp & reach out to the program contact listed. #RISDDreamOn
Applications for free and reduced meals for the 2026-2027 school year are NOW OPEN!
New forms MUST be completed each school year.
✅ For criteria, eligibility and to apply, visit https://t.co/N0uzZVXlfP.
Need assistance? Visit the Child Nutrition Office
🗓️ Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍RISD Support Center
900 S. Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
Child Nutrition Office - Room A116
Contact Michelle Costabella at 469-593-0102 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
Design, Connect, Create ⚙️ It’s robotics day at the Richardson ISD Girls STEAM camp! They’re getting a hands-on introduction to our high school CTE pathways like aviation, robotics, health and animal science this week and working together to learn new things.
Thank you to our secondary student volunteers and amazing teachers for sharing their expertise 🚀 !
Ready to get my learn on with our amazing Academic Success Leads, Coaches and central leadership team! Always inspired and leave better than I walked in when I'm the room with Paul Bambrick-Santoyo! @RichardsonISD#risddreamon ❤️💙💜💚
Tomorrow officially kicks off the 26-27 school year! I had a truly "dreamy" break with lots of time with those I love most! I hope you are still enjoying your summer @RichardsonISD ! I can't wait to #risddreamon with you in 26-27! Let's do this! 💚💙💜❤️
This Independence Day, we commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! This milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward our future 🎆
In the upcoming school year, Richardson ISD students will help commemorate #America250 through creative, hands-on, cross-curricular learning experiences that connect history, citizenship, culture, and community. We can’t wait to share their work!
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
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Through meaningful partnerships with businesses and organizations, RISD can expand opportunities, experiences, and support for our students, staff, and families.
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For more details and to secure your sponsorship, email [email protected].
The United States celebrates the Fourth of July to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In a few days, we will celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial!
Learn more about why we celebrate:
https://t.co/xvpxO9nceW
How have the holiday’s meaning and celebrations evolved over time? What are some of your favorite traditions? Can you create an air-powered firework using a drinking straw, paper, and lots of color? Share below! 🎆
#RISDGT #RISDSummer #America250
Have you enrolled for the 26-27 school year yet?
#RISDistheONE for families, and we can’t wait for you to join us. In RISD, education is more than just a curriculum: it is a district of opportunity.
Here, learning is intentionally designed to meet every style, strength, and ability. Through specialized programs and welcoming neighborhood schools, RISD cultivates family-centered communities and meaningful experiences that extend far beyond the classroom walls.
✅ Enroll today! https://t.co/xneercjFQA
Making observations helps us analyze the world around us. It takes time to examine and consider the vast details that are embedded in art. Take a moment with your child to look closely at the art, Mushrooms, by Yayoi Kusama.
🌼 Details: Describe exactly what you see.
🏛️ Big Idea: What is the artist trying to say?
💭 Pattern: What recurring elements do you notice?
Looking for summer enrichment? Consider visiting an art museum and viewing through the lens of Depth & Complexity #RISDSummer #RISDGT
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With the highest veteran teaching salaries in the metroplex, competitive first-year teacher salaries, stipends, and perks like employee childcare options, health and wellness benefits, and Teacher Inventive Allotment, there's never been a better time to join our team.
Apply and become a part of #TeamRISD today! https://t.co/OqDDhvAe8K
Back to Back National Champs! We brought home the National Title for Public Service Announcement once again and we added a Second Place National Trophy for Children’s Literature. West TAFE is doing BIG things and we are only getting started! Proud of our Broncos! #RISDDreamBig
Shoutout to our incredible teachers for representing West so well at the AVID Summer Institute! Their passion for learning and commitment to our students is inspiring. We’re also proud of our amazing students, who represented West. Great things are ahead! #RISDDreamBig@AVIDRISD