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June 13, 2013 RISD Class of 2013
June 13, 2013 Annual Luncheon Recognizes RISD's Top Academic Finishers
June 13, 2013 RISD in the News - RHS Student Thabit Pulak
June 13, 2013 Bennett Introduced as New Forest Meadow Principal
June 13, 2013 Elementary Principal Assignments
June 13, 2013 Partners Corner
June 13, 2013 Back to School Supply Drive
June 13, 2013 STAAR End of Course (EOC) Results Released
June 13, 2013 Arapaho Classical Magnet Wins Healthy School Award
June 13, 2013 Two RISD Schools to Benefit from Lots2Give Program
June 13, 2013 2013-14 School Lunch Prices
June 6, 2013 Have a Safe Summer!
June 6, 2013 Partners Corner
June 6, 2013 A Birthday Surprise to Remember
June 6, 2013 A Special Day for Special People
June 6, 2013 EOC Results Mailed This Week
June 6, 2013 Watch RISD Graduations Via the Web
June 6, 2013 Free Online Safety Presentation with
Author Richard Guerry
June 6, 2013 Legislative Update from Dr. Waggoner
June 6, 2013 Early Voting Has Begun in Board Place 4 Runoff Election
June 6, 2013 High School Highlights
June 6, 2013 AVID Senior Luncheon
June 6, 2013 2013 DART Student Art Contest Winners
June 6, 2013 Board Brief - June 3
June 6, 2013 Career Day at Northwood Hills
June 6, 2013 Hamilton Park College and Career Day 2013
June 6, 2013 Aikin Students Are Proud To Be Texans
June 6, 2013 Big Springs Fundraiser Huge Success
May 22, 2013 RISD Parent Survey
May 22, 2013 Legislative Update from Dr. Waggoner
May 22, 2013 Place 4 Run Off Election – Dates & Polling Locations
May 22, 2013 Lone Star Challenge Competition in RISD
May 22, 2013 Yolanda Jackson Named Apollo Principal
May 22, 2013 Farrah Smock Named Parkhill Junior High Principal
May 22, 2013 Watch RISD Graduations Via the Web
May 22, 2013 It's Official - No Weather Makeup Days Needed
May 22, 2013 Pearce Fashion Design Students Donates Baby Blankets
May 22, 2013 Trustees Sworn In, Dyslexia Focus Group Report,
Budget Update
May 22, 2013 Berkner Student Earns Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship
May 22, 2013 Prairie Creek Crossing Guard Retire
May 14, 2013 Board Election Results – Chumney, Greenhaw in June 15 Runoff
May 10, 2013 TI Foundation Awards $1.4 Million Grant to RISD
May 10, 2013 All Four RISD High Schools Named Among America's
Best by Newsweek
May 10, 2013 RISD Community Helps West
May 10, 2013 Legislative Update from Dr. Waggoner
May 10, 2013 Spring Creek Student is National Free Throw Champion
May 10, 2013 RISD Students Among First Visitors to Bush Library
May 10, 2013 RISD Takes Destination Imagination to the Global Level
May 10, 2013 West JH Students Excel at State Robotics Competition
May 10, 2013 Watch RISD Graduations Via the Web
May 10, 2013 National Merit Scholarship Winners
May 10, 2013 Northlake ART featured at Lake Highlands Cafe
May 10, 2013 Express Yourself! Youth Poetry Winner
May 10, 2013 Berkner Proudly Announces Three Gates Millennium
Scholars & Five Dell Scholars
May 10, 2013 Family Literacy Day
May 10, 2013 Nurse's Notes
May 10, 2013 LHFC Talent Show a Success
May 10, 2013 Scholarships for Culinary Arts Students
May 10, 2013 Northlake at Wildflower
May 10, 2013 Wacky Wednesday
May 10, 2013 See What's New in Richardson ISD Senior Tour
April 26, 2013 RISD High Schools Earn High
National Rankings
April 26, 2013 Legislative Update from Dr. Waggoner
April 26, 2013 2013-14 Budget Update
April 26, 2013 New Internet Safety Course for Parents
April 26, 2013 April Spotlight on RISD
April 26, 2013 Texas Announces New Accountability & Rating
System for Schools & Districts
April 26, 2013 Band, Choir, and Orchestra UIL Results
April 26, 2013 Spotlight on Special Student Services
April 26, 2013 RISD high schools Successful in UIL One-Act Play
Competition
April 26, 2013 GenTX Day is May 3
April 26, 2013 Cottonwood Art Festival Emerging Artist Winners
April 26, 2013 Kingpin Tournament "Strikes" with RHS Community
April 26, 2013 Liberty Essay Contest Winners
April 26, 2013 Apollo Student Chosen as Mavs Academic All- Star
April 26, 2013 Big Springs Bitty Bobcats
April 26, 2013 Transition Students New Venture
April 26, 2013 Adopt a Beach Art Contest
April 26, 2013 2013 Excellence in AP Arts and Music Theory Award
Scholarship
April 26, 2013 See What's New in Richardson ISD Senior Tour
April 26, 2013 RISD Job Postings
April 16, 2013 Legislative Update from Dr. Waggoner
April 16, 2013 RISD Recognizes Autism Awareness Month
April 16, 2013 Board Hears Budget Update, Report on Parent
Engagement Efforts
April 16, 2013 RISD Program Receives Magna Award Recognition
April 16, 2013 Mapping Your Student'sFuture
April 16, 2013 Richardson ISD Board of Trustees Candidate Forum
April 16, 2013 RISD Teacher a Finalist for Eco-Educator
April 16, 2013 I-Science at Prestonwood Elementary
April 16, 2013 RISD Career and Technical Education Department Survey
April 16, 2013 RISD Theatre Productions Nominated As Area's Best
April 16, 2013 High School Highlights
April 16, 2013 PHS & RHS Athletic Trainers Join Forces
April 16, 2013 Northrich Elementary Plants a Promise
April 16, 2013 Visual Art Scholastic Event Winners
April 16, 2013 FMJH Hospitality Students Visit Area Businesses
April 16, 2013 Hamilton Park Students Connect with Senior Supporters
April 16, 2013 See What's New in Richardson ISD Senior Tour
April 16, 2013 Northlake Health Fair
April 16, 2013 West Junior High Fine Arts Showcase
April 16, 2013 RISD Job Postings
March 28, 2013 2012-13 STARS Teachers Honored
March 28, 2013 Legislative Update from Dr. Waggoner
March 28, 2013 College and Career Readiness Website
March 28, 2013 Spotlight on Special Student Services
March 28, 2013 Spotlight on RISD
March 28, 2013 Board Receives Budget, Construction Updates
March 28, 2013 Reminder: No School Friday, STAAR Begins Monday
March 28, 2013 Exchange Club of LH Supports Northlake
March 28, 2013 ACE Acres Garden
March 28, 2013 Moss Haven Hatching Healthiness
March 28, 2013 High School Highlights
March 28, 2013 Destination Imagination Regional Tournament
March 28, 2013 Bowie Beta Club
March 28, 2013 Richardson West Junior High Fine Arts Showcase
March 28, 2013 Alumni Focus - Adam Saunders, RHS
March 28, 2013 Bowie Celebrates Student Work at Open House
March 28, 2013 RISD Job Postings
March 28, 2013 Murder Mystery Supports Parent ESL Classes
March 8, 2013 Spring Break
March 8, 2013 Wallace Teacher Wins 2013 Fujitsu Trailblazer Award
March 8, 2013 Berkner Makes UIL State Final Four
March 8, 2013 Legislative Update from Dr. Waggoner
March 8, 2013 2012 NCLB School Report Cards Now Available
March 8, 2013 Board Brief
March 8, 2013 Elementary Science Fair
March 8, 2013 Avery Johnson Visits the Freshman Center
March 8, 2013 The Eiland Collins Foundation
Continues Support of Hamilton Park
March 8, 2013 Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
March 8, 2013 Destination ImaginationTeams are Advancing to the
State Competition
March 8, 2013 Stop For The Arm!
March 8, 2013 Texas Public Schools Rock! Student Video Contest
March 1, 2013 Legislative Update from Dr. Waggoner
March 1, 2013 Two RISD Teachers Honored for Innovation in STEM
March 1, 2013 RISD Unique in World After RHS AVID Earns Highest
Distinction
March 1, 2013 Board Discusses RISD Salaries, More Teachers,
Campus Survey
March 1, 2013 Spotlight on Special Student Services
March 1, 2013 Uruguayan Teacher Visits RISD – Departs With
Knowledge, Memories
March 1, 2013 RISD Construction at Forest Lane, Skyview to Create
More Capacity
March 1, 2013 RHS Students Gear Up for Envirothon
March 1, 2013 Younger and Older RISD Students Connect Through Science
March 1, 2013 Texas Health Dallas Partnering with RISD School
Nurses to Provide Advanced Training
March 1, 2013 RISD's All-State Musicians
March 1, 2013 High School Highlights
March 1, 2013 Nurses' Notes
March 1, 2013 Greenwood Hills Patriot Parade
March 1, 2013 Northlake Book Fair & Reading Night
March 1, 2013 Rosemary Cheney Elementary Art Show
March 1, 2013 Prestonwood's Musical "BUGZ"
March 1, 2013 Two RISD Alums Being Considered for UNT
All-Century Team
March 1, 2013 Eagle-Mustang 5K and Food Truck Festival -
Saturday, March 2
February 15, 2013 Update from Dr. Waggoner
February 15, 2013 RISD District Spelling Bee
February 15, 2013 2012 STAAR 3-8 Results Available
February 15, 2013 Board Hears Budget Update, Salary Comparison
February 15, 2013 National Signing Day 2013
February 15, 2013 American Heart Month
February 15, 2013 Children's Poet Visits RISD Libraries
February 15, 2013 Big Springs hosts Multicultural Night 2013
February 15, 2013 PPM and Texas InstrumentsMentoring Program
February 15, 2013 "Out of this World" Math/Science Family Night
February 15, 2013 High School Highlights
February 15, 2013 George Washington Visits Bowie Elementary
February 15, 2013 Prairie Creek Elementary Skype Pals with Long Island
School
February 15, 2013 6th Graders at Northlake Donate Bowls for FoodBank
Initiative
February 15, 2013 Creating Character through Karate
February 15, 2013 Districtwide K-12 Student Art Showcase
February 15, 2013 Why Careers? Why Now?
February 15, 2013 Help RISD Seniors Become College Bound
February 15, 2013 Eagle-Mustang 5K and Food Truck Festival Benefits
Excellence in Education Funds
February 5, 2013 Judge Rules Texas School Finance
System Unconstitutional
February 1, 2013 Message from Dr. Waggoner
February 1, 2013 Spotlight on Special Student Services
February 1, 2013 Pearce's JA High School Heroes Help at Bowie
February 1, 2013 ReadyRosie Comes to RISD
February 1, 2013 Multicultural Day at Brentfield Elementary
February 1, 2013 National Day Of Service - Moss Haven Farm
February 1, 2013 The Richardson Civic Art Society Young People's
Scholarship Show
February 1, 2013 Northlake Artist Featured at Richardson's Eisemann Center
February 1, 2013 Flu Reminder
February 1, 2013 RHS Student to Appear on Sunday Sport Special
February 1, 2013 RISD Council of PTAs Used Book Fair
February 1, 2013 Berkner Fine Arts musical production of Bye Bye Birdie
February 1, 2013 Pearce Theater brings American favorite West Side
Story to life
February 1, 2013 Pearce Area Band to hold a Community Auction
January 18, 2013 Message from Dr. Waggoner
January 18, 2013 Spotlight on Special Student Services
January 18, 2013 Academy's Carrasco Earns National Recognition
January 18, 2013 December STAAR EOC
Test Results
January 18, 2013 Brentfield Elementary Choir Performs for Primary
Students, Shoppers
January 18, 2013 Apollo Feeds the Homeless
January 18, 2013 Pre-AP & AP Parent Information Q&A
January 18, 2013 High School Highlights
January 18, 2013 Pasta for Pennies Contest at RISD Academy
January 18, 2013 Northlake Annual Canned Food Drive Takes Off
December 21, 2012 Message from Dr. Waggoner
December 21, 2012 RISD Partners Program
December 21, 2012 Spotlight on RISD
December 21, 2012 Kindergartners Visit Santa's Village
December 21, 2012 RISD Dyslexia Program Parent Roundtable - January 16
December 21, 2012 West's Pastrana Receives MetroPCS Surprise
December 21, 2012 Kids Helping Kids
December 21, 2012 Dobie Elementary Winter Gear Drive
December 21, 2012 Berkner Basketball Teams Adopt-a-Family
December 21, 2012 Vision Bank Helps Arapaho Classical Get Growing
December 21, 2012 Bowie K-Kids win trophy in Richardson Christmas Parade
December 21, 2012 Holiday Cheer for Forest Meadow Junior High
December 21, 2012 Prestoncrest Angel Tree and Wallace Elementary
December 21, 2012 Berkner JROTC Essay Contest
December 21, 2012 Pearce Pacesetters Dance Work Shop
December 14, 2012 Message from Dr. Waggoner
December 14, 2012 RISD Safety and Security Reminders
December 14, 2012 2013-2014 Student Academic Calendar Approved
December 14, 2012 RISD Students Excel, Advance in PTA Reflections Art Contest
December 14, 2012 Spring Creek was Awarded Teacher of the Month
December 14, 2012 2013 Young Masters Exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art
December 14, 2012 Spotlight on Special  Student Services
December 14, 2012 Portable Universe Comes to Wallace Elementary
December 14, 2012 Jess Harben Read to Ride winner appears in the
Christmas Parade
December 14, 2012 Annual APR Hearing – January 14, 2013
December 14, 2012 PBK Architectural 2013 Calendar Art Contest
December 14, 2012 Berkner Ramblers Win Top Honors in the Richardson
Christmas Parade
December 14, 2012 Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet School Sixth Graders
Plant Tour
December 14, 2012 Annual Turkey Trot Wallace Elementary
December 14, 2012 RISD Fifth Grade Concert Contest Winners
December 14, 2012 National Thanksgiving Expressions Competition
December 14, 2012 Carols in RISD
December 14, 2012 Collegiate Bands rehearse for Bowl Games in RISD stadiums
December 14, 2012 Match the Promise Foundation Scholarships Available
Through Dec. 31
November 30, 2012 2012 Invention Convention
November 30, 2012 Berkner Band Earns Another Top Ten State Finish
November 30, 2012 RISD Parent Dyslexia Education Group Meeting
November 30, 2012 Prestonwood Panthers Turkey Trot for Hunger
November 30, 2012 Northlake Dressing to "Go for the Gold"
November 30, 2012 RHS Swims Across America, Raises Funds for Cancer Research
November 30, 2012 Brentfield Elementary Fall Carnival
November 30, 2012 RISD Senior One of Ten National Finalists in $100,000 Tuition Contest
November 30, 2012 Northlake Elementary Holiday Fine Arts Nite
November 20, 2012 Happy Thanksgiving
November 20, 2012 Veterans Day Observed Across The District
November 20, 2012 Spirit Run—A Great Success
November 20, 2012 Board Brief – November 19
November 20, 2012 College & Career Day at Spring Creek
November 20, 2012 Richardson High School Senior is a National
YoungArts Finalist
November 20, 2012 Leader in Me at Merriman Park Elementary
November 20, 2012 Giving Tree at Prairie Creek
November 20, 2012 AT&T Partners with RHS - Don't Text and Drive
November 20, 2012 LHHS Students Celebrate America Recycles Day
November 20, 2012 The Flags of Iwo Jima
November 20, 2012 Speak Up Survey
November 12, 2012 RISD Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
November 12, 2012 2013 Campus & Facility Bond Projects
November 12, 2012 Election Day Roundup
November 12, 2012 Spotlight on RISD
November 12, 2012 Cookie Day for We've Got You Covered! Campaign
November 12, 2012 BHS Maintains its Status as an AVID National
Demonstration School
November 12, 2012 RISD Child Nutrition Recognized for Best Practice
November 12, 2012 Prairie Creek Boo Buddies
November 12, 2012 2013 Dallas is Diversity Calendar Winners from
Richardson ISD
November 12, 2012 Storybook Character Day at Spring Creek
November 12, 2012 Northwood Hills Elementary Honors Retired Principal
November 12, 2012 4th Annual Berkner Bazaar is Coming - Nov. 17
November 12, 2012 Glee Camp - Presented by  JJ Pearce Choir and Forte
November 12, 2012 TBEC Closes Doors
November 12, 2012 Speak Up Survey
October 29, 2012 Message from Dr. Waggoner
October 29, 2012 Arapaho Classical Magnet Garners Pogue Construction
Flame Award
October 29, 2012 2013-2014 Student Academic Calendar Draft
October 29, 2012 Technology Parent Expo November 15, 2012
October 29, 2012 RISD Requests Your Opinion
October 29, 2012 Congratulations to the Winners of the Cottonwood
Art Festival's Annual Fall Art Contest
October 29, 2012 Election Day is November 6
October 29, 2012 National FAFSA Completion Pilot Project to Help Increase
College Attendance
October 29, 2012 Adult Literacy Classes at Wallace Elementary
October 29, 2012 High School Highlights
October 29, 2012 Richardson ISD to Benefit From $40.7 Million TIF Grant to
Improve Student Achievement
October 29, 2012 Nurses' Notes Newsletter Fall 2012
October 29, 2012 First Grade Authors from Prestonwood Elementary
October 29, 2012 National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day
October 29, 2012 HPPM Pastors & Principal Breakfast
October 29, 2012 Northwood Hills is revved up with spirit
October 29, 2012 Bowie's Annual Fall Festival
October 29, 2012 Students at Mark Twain Elementary Earn Free Books
October 12, 2012 RISD Earns Top Rating from State
for Financial Accountability
October 12, 2012 Richardson HS Teacher Named One of Best in Texas
October 12, 2012 Spotlight on RISD
October 12, 2012 Real-World Scenario Provides Financial Experiences
October 12, 2012 Jess Harben Unveils New Look
October 12, 2012 RISD Requests Your Opinion
October 12, 2012 Free Studio Movie Grill Tickets to support food bank
October 12, 2012 High School Highlights
October 12, 2012 Trustee Ellis Re-elected to Statewide Board
October 12, 2012 Dallas Museum of Art Presents to HPPM
October 12, 2012 Spring Valley Elementary Diabetes Walk
October 12, 2012 Author's License Ceremony
October 12, 2012 Days of Taste
October 12, 2012 State Board of Education Forum - October 16
October 12, 2012 This Is Fire Prevention Week
September 28, 2012 RISD School Supply Drive
September 28, 2012 Class of 2012 SAT Scores
September 28, 2012 Gearing Up to Play 60
September 28, 2012 MST Says Peace Out to Bullies
September 28, 2012 Apollo Welcomes New Neighbors
September 28, 2012 Marathon Kids Kick Off
September 28, 2012 Parkhill Club Fair
September 28, 2012 RISD Academy PTA Welcome Back
September 28, 2012 High School Highlights
September 28, 2012 Market in the Meadow
September 14, 2012 National Merit Semifinalists Named
September 14, 2012 RISD Teacher Named Texas Finalist for Top National Recognition
September 14, 2012 Spotlight on RISD
September 14, 2012 Aikman, Cooper, Students Highlight Healthy Zone Event at Arapaho Classical Magnet
September 14, 2012 RISD—Molding Texas Students' Lives
September 14, 2012 Board Hears HR Update, Approves District
Improvement Plan
September 14, 2012 RISD Students Participate in Japanese-American Summit
September 14, 2012 Patriot Day at Bowie Elementary
September 14, 2012 RISD Scoreboard Sponsors
September 14, 2012 Eagle Volleyball Dig Pink Fundraiser and Match
September 14, 2012 2012 College Fair
September 14, 2012 Eaglettes To Perform at TCU Game
September 14, 2012 Touch A Truck Returns
August 31, 2012 First Day of School
August 31, 2012 RISD ACT Scores Increase in All Areas - Exceed State
& Nation
August 31, 2012 Board Hears District AYP Report
August 31, 2012 New Teachers Recognized by Richardson Chamber at
Annual Event
August 31, 2012 Desegregation Case Update
August 31, 2012 Visits to RISD Environmental Studies Center Delayed as
West Nile Precaution
August 31, 2012 Foundation Honors Principals
August 31, 2012 2012 AP Scholars
August 31, 2012 Visitors from China learn about American Education
August 31, 2012 2012 College Fair
August 31, 2012 Destination Imagination Kicks Off 2012-13 Season
August 14, 2012 Back To School - First Day is August 27
August 14, 2012 Bus Signs Added for Proper Identification
August 14, 2012 West Nile Virus Precautions
August 14, 2012 RISD School Supply Drive
August 14, 2012 Beating the Heat
August 14, 2012 RHS Students Bring HomeNational Skills
USA RoboticsTitle
August 14, 2012 RISD's Dubey Named Texas AD of the Year
August 14, 2012 RISD's Holburn - Master Trustee
August 14, 2012 Tax Free Weekend - Aug. 17-19
August 14, 2012 High School Highlights
     
 
 
 
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