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National Blue Ribbon Schools |
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 Dover Elementary and Lake Highlands Junior High were recently named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that are either high performing or have improved student achievement to high levels, especially among disadvantaged students.
"Both schools should be proud of this national recognition," said RISD Superintendent Dr. Kay Waggoner. "I invite our entire district to join me in congratulating the students, staff, parents and community partners of both campuses."
The program is part of a larger U. S. Department of Education effort to identify and disseminate knowledge about best school leadership and teaching practices. Each year since 1982, the Department of Education has sought out schools where students attain and maintain high academic goals, including those that beat the odds.
RISD now has 22 National Blue Ribbon schools. >Top |
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RISD Again Leads Texas in TBEC Honor Roll Schools |
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 For the third time in four years, RISD leads the state in schools named to the Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) Honor Roll. Twenty-two RISD schools have been named to the 2010 TBEC Honor Roll, sharing the top honor with Houston ISD.
"The TBEC Honor Roll is the most prestigious award for sustained, academic excellence in Texas," said Ken Zornes, TBEC Executive Director. "It recognizes schools that have demonstrated three years of consistent, high performance in all subjects compared to other schools serving similar student populations. TBEC Honor Roll schools have the highest percentage of students performing at the state's most rigorous standard -commended- in every subject."
Of the more than 8,000 public schools in Texas, only 252 were named to the TBEC Honor Roll, placing them in the top four percent of public schools in Texas.
Congratulations to RISD's 2010 TBEC Honor Roll schools:
Big Springs Elementary
Bowie Elementary
Brentfield Elementary
Canyon Creek Elementary
Dover Elementary
Forestridge Elementary
Lake Highlands Elementary
Lake Highlands Freshman Center
MST Magnet
Merriman Park Elementary
Mohawk Elementary
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Moss Haven Elementary
Northwood Hills Elementary
Parkhill Junior High
Pearce High School
Prairie Creek Elementary
Prestonwood Elementary
Richardson High School
Richardson North Junior High
Spring Creek Elementary
Stults Road Elementary
Yale Elementary |
For more information on the TBEC Honor Roll, please click here. >Top |
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Week One at Parkhill: Help Others |
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The first week of school is typically one for getting comfortable, making new friends and learning routines. At Parkhill Junior High, it was also a week to helping others. As a service project during their advisory periods, the entire eighth grade class at Parkhill handmade more than 90 blankets to benefit young children at Our Children's House at Baylor, a pediatric therapy facility.
"We were looking for a service project that would reinforce with students the importance of helping others, and at the same time, place students in comfortable small groups working together to enhance collaboration and facilitate friendships the first week," said Parkhill Counselor Leslie Goodman.
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Jennifer Weems, a Child Life Specialist at Our Children's House at Baylor, accepted the blankets on behalf of their small patients and offered students a heartfelt thanks for their time & service.
In all, more than 270 Parkhill eighth graders participated, and the project was completed by Friday of the first week of school. In addition to school staff, the Parkhill PTA was instrumental to the project's success. >Top |
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RHS RB Booty Nominated for Award |
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 Richardson High School running back Jordan Booty has been nominated for this week's HSGameTime Hero award in The Dallas Morning News, which is the fans' choice for player of the week. Jordan rushed for 234 yards and four touchdowns in Richardson's first victory over Pearce since 1999. The winner will be announced in Friday's edition of SportsDay in The Dallas Morning News and be featured in a special half-page graphic in the paper.
To vote for Jordan, please click here. >Top |
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National merit semifinalists announced |
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Richardson Independent School District has announced that 12 seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists for the 2010-2011 academic year, making them eligible for consideration to receive a National Merit Scholarship.
The students represent some of the top academic performers in the United States.
More than 1.4 million juniors in nearly 21,000 high schools entered the 2010 National Merit Program by taking the PSAT which serves as the initial screen of program entrants. They represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and the highest scoring entrants in each state.
The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state's percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.
"These outstanding students deserve congratulations for a job well done," said RISD Superintendent Dr. Kay Waggoner. "To be named among the best is a great achievement for them and those who have helped them along the way. The district is proud of them."
Students enter the National Merit competition by scoring well on PSAT tests, usually taken junior year, and advance in the program based on their skills, accomplishments and subsequent SAT scores. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition to receive one or more of 8,200 merit scholarships worth more than $30 million.
Richardson ISD's 2010-2011 National Merit Semifinalists:
Rachel M. Bressler, Pearce High School
Emily C. Dawson, Lake Highlands High School
Molly R. Francis, Pearce High School
Tatum J. Frank, Pearce High School
Mark A. Fulbright, Richardson High School
Morgan L. Funderburk, Richardson High School
Bradley M. Harmon, Pearce High School
Rachel L. MacFarlane, Richardson High School
Roman J. Milan, Lake Highlands High School
Bailey S. Myers-Morgan, Richardson High School
Zachary B. Tobin, Pearce High School
Harrison F. Wallace, Pearce High School >Top
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52nd New Teachers Luncheon Welcomes 281 to RISD
The Richardson Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 52nd annual New Teachers Luncheon to recognize and welcome RISD's 281 new teachers for the 2010-2011 school year.
More than 600 people, including Chamber of Commerce members, principals, new teachers, PTA presidents and district administrators, were on hand at Richardson's Renaissance Hotel to help kick off another school year and honor those who have chosen the teaching profession.
The luncheon, sponsored by Methodist Richardson Medical Center, the City of Richardson, and 23 other Richardson area businesses, organizations and institutions, provided a great opportunity for new teachers to become acquainted with local businesses and to meet other civic and community leaders. Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel and Chamber President Bill Sproull expressed their continuing support of RISD's new teachers, and emphasized that maintaining a strong schools is critical to keeping Richardson attractive to businesses and residents.
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The new teachers were also welcomed by RISD Board of Trustees president Kim Quirk and Superintendent Dr. Kay Waggoner. Both expressed grateful appreciation to the Chamber, local businesses and PTA for their ongoing support and partnership with the district, and also offered words of wisdom to teachers just beginning their careers.
Keynote remarks were offered by Christine Cashen, speaker and for the 52nd year, the event helped mark the unofficial beginning of the school year in RISD. >Top |
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Forest Lane Academy Beginning of the Year Pep Rally |
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RISD high school students participate in many different activities in addition to their academic endeavors. Don't miss the fine performances of our talented students on the stage, court or field!
High School Sports
Volleyball, Friday, September 17
Berkner High School vs. Hockaday @ Berkner High School, 5:30 p.m.
J. J. Pearce High School vs. Rockwall High School @ Rockwall High School, 5:30 p.m.
Richardson High School vs. Sunset High School @ Sunset High School, 6:30 p.m.
Lake Highlands High School vs. Sunset High School @ Lake Highlands High School High School, 5:30 p.m.
Richardson High School vs. Samuell High School @ Samuell High School High School, 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball, Saturday, September 18
J. J. Pearce High School to Arlington JV Tournament @ Arlington High School, all day
Berkner High School vs. W. T. White High School @ Loos Field House, 6:30 p.m.
Football, Friday, September 17
All RISD football teams have a bye this weekend.
For weekly scheduled events, please click here. [Every attempt is made to include all activities occurring over the weekend. Send information about activities to RISD@risd.org.] >Top |
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SCHOOL TIMES NOW! ARCHIVE |
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Did you miss an issue of School Times Now!? Click here to view the archives. >Top |
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