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Almost 34,000 students were welcomed back to school Monday morning in Richardson ISD. Many parents walked with their children to the doors of the schools where they were greeted by school officials ready to begin the new school year with their students. High school athletic teams, drill teams, marching bands and cheerleaders have already been practicing since the beginning of August, preparing for the fall sports season.
         
     
RISD Community Partners
"Rally" for Children
On August 16, RISD teamed up with a host of sponsors, led by the First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park, Network of Community Ministries, The Heights Baptist Church and more than 20 RISD community partners, to create a multi-layered partnership for the Second Annual Back-to-School Rally. The Rally, dedicated to providing necessary school supplies and services for families in need, set a goal of serving 4,300 students and their families.
         
 
With dozens of businesses and civic groups generously working with Rally organizers, thousands of backpacks, books, supplies, immunizations, counseling and information services were provided free of charge. Along with getting all the supplies they'll need for the first day of school, the kids were able to enjoy six bounce houses, face painting, popcorn and balloons. The number of children able to be served this year tripled from last year.

First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park Pastor Anthony Foster was very pleased with the event. "We've been planning this for about 10 months and will start planning next year’s event very quickly. Our volunteers will probably have caucuses tonight! That's the best thing about our church: To be able to do it, to review it, and to do it again. Everyone is so excited to work together in concert to make this a blessed event."

Network of Community Ministries Coordinator of Emergency Services Amber Stewart was pleased her organization could take part. “This event aligns perfectly with the Network’s mission of empowering our neighbors in need as they seek an improved quality of life, and is a great example of how resources donated to us are delivered to those who can benefit most.”

Richard Covington, Community Minister at The Heights Baptist Church agreed. “The Heights is thankful and excited to be a part of this effort to help our less fortunate neighbors,” he said. “We appreciate our members really stepping up to donate resources that help make the school year better for so many families.”

Celina Cardenas, RISD's Community Relations Coordinator, was thrilled with the participation. "This is a true community partnership. Being able to provide everything some of our children and families in the district need for the start of school is truly great, and helps them enter the year with confidence and ready to learn. It's because of our many generous partners that this is able to happen - they are the ones who make it possible for us to help our kids."

For a complete list of our Second Annual Back-to-School Rally partners, please click here.
 
         
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A Recognized District -
2006, 2007, 2008
Congratulations to Richardson ISD students, parents, teachers and staff for receiving a Recognized rating from the Texas Education Agency for the third consecutive year. RISD is one of the largest, most economically diverse districts in Texas to have earned the Recognized status.

Of its 53 campuses eligible for a TEA rating, 46 (87 percent) received either an exemplary or recognized rating for 2007-08, including all 40 elementary campuses.
   
Campus Security Enhancements
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority, and RISD’s goal is to be proactive, rather than be forced to react to a major incident involving a breach of campus security. Therefore, most parents, students and staff members returning to RISD campuses this year will notice some additional security enhancements at their school. Some campuses have been renovated to accommodate a more secure environment, and all campuses will follow similar security protocols, based on national best practices. The additional security measures will represent a change and may be considered inconvenient to some, but the end result provides a much more secure environment for students and staff.

Elementary campuses are expected to have all enhancements implemented by the first day of classes, August 25, while measures at secondary campuses are expected to be fully implemented during the first semester.
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Terrace Elementary Students
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2007-08 Vals & Sals
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BHS Robotics Reaches Quarter
Finals at World Championship

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