Richardson ISD

📣 Enrollment for 2026–27 is OPEN for new and returning students! From tailored opportunities, family-centered neighborhood schools, life-long experiences #RISDistheONE for your student to thrive. Returning Families: ✅ Gather Your Documents ✅ Be on the Lookout for your Child’s Snapcode ✅ Complete and Submit your Online Enrollment ➡️ Enroll today: risd.org/enroll

This just in! Check out this Special Edition of Keeping Tabs @IamBranum with some of our amazing TI-12 students from the #RISDClassof2026!

Watch the May edition of Superintendent @IamBranum's video newsletter, Keeping Tabs. As we approach the end of the school year, she discusses the role of technology in learning, a budget update for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and celebrates students, staff, and our community in her most recent update.

Christopher Gibson, current Principal of Liberty Junior High, has been named Area Superintendent. He is an innovative, results-driven educational leader with more than 20 years of experience in instructional leadership, curriculum development, school operations, and staff development. He currently serves as Principal of Liberty Junior High, where he is known for building high-performing teams, cultivating positive campus culture, and implementing data-driven systems that strengthen student outcomes. Throughout his career, Gibson has demonstrated a deep commitment to academic excellence, leading transformative initiatives that have resulted in measurable gains in both student achievement and campus performance. 🔗 Read his full bio: bit.ly/4duyYf0 RISD recently named two other new Area Superintendents. The newly appointed central leaders will assume positions that have become available due to retirements or staff transitioning to other roles.

So excited to celebrate the impact and legacy of Trustee Renteria. You have made a true difference in the lives of students and families in the RIDD community! #RISDdreambig

Tonight, we honored Trustee Debbie Rentería at a farewell celebration for the legacy and impact she has made on the RISD community. In her six years on the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees, she has shown outstanding dedication, leadership, and a huge heart in support of our students, staff and families. We wish her continued success in what lies ahead. Please join us in saying thank you! 📸 Album: bit.ly/493HsbA

Congratulations to our @RISDAthDept Coaches of the Year! These incredible leaders are mentors, role models, and character builders who have inspired excellence in our teams and athletes! Please join us in celebrating: 🏆Junior High Coach of the Year - Colin Lenihan - @Apollo_JH 🏆High School Assistant Coach of the Year - Lindsey Cox, @RichardsonHS1 🏆High School Head Coach of the Year - Tim Guinnee, @LakeHighlandsHS 🏆Above and Beyond Coach of the Year - Eric Ewing, @JJPearceHS Thank you for everything you do for our students and our community!

Proposed Compensation Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year With the goal of supporting and retaining high-quality staff for student success, the board is moving forward with adopting the following compensation plan, which will be officially approved during the June board meeting as part of the 2026-2027 Budget adoption. - Teachers, LITES, Counselors & Nurses (4+ years): $2,000 raise - Teachers, LITES, Counselors & Nurses (1–3 years): $1,000 raise - First Year Teacher Starting salary: $63,500 - Auxiliary and Paraprofessional staff: 3% increase - Campus and Central Professional staff: 2% increase RISD continues to offer the highest veteran teacher salaries in the metroplex and is committed to providing our staff with competitive compensation packages, a comprehensive support system, innovative professional learning, and quality incentives.

Not to sound redundant but.. another GREAT day in the MAC! 🌟 This time to celebrate THE @Coach_CoxL on her winning Assistant High School Coach of the YEAR! 🦅 Everything you do for our athletics department and @RHSVB_EAGLES doesn’t go unnoticed!! Congratulations Coach! 💜🏐💛

8th grade RISD tournament champs! Girls 🥇 Lake Highlands MS 🥈 Parkhill JH Boys 🥇 Forest Meadow MS 🥈 West JH

Mavs Man brought the energy today! 🏀 From incredible basketball tricks to a message about ending the year strong, our students had a blast. Big thanks to our amazing PTA for sponsoring this fantastic program! @BrentfieldPta #RisdDreamBig

🏐 For 6 years, Lindsey Cox has been a constant leader in RHS Volleyball, helping build the culture & consistency of the program. Congrats to RISD’s Assistant Coach of the Year! 💜💛 #RISDDreamBig #EaglesElevate #RISDInsiders @RHSVB_EAGLES @Coach_CoxL @coach_miracle

Senior Breakfast Day 2026! Our Wildcats loved going back to their elementary schools to celebrate this morning! ❤️🐾🎓@LakeHighlandsHS #RISDDreamBig

Inspired by the incredible work of our #RISDAIM & #RISDTransform cohort members! Today they showcased how they use technology to engage students & foster creativity! Huge thanks to our principals & central admin for celebrating these amazing educators with us! #RISDDreamBig

Thank you to everyone who came to our annual Career Day! Thank you for inspiring our students to dream big! instagram.com/reel/DYQV_tIM4…

Class of 2026 representing Aikin! Congratulations to all! What a proud accomplishment! Keeping Dreaming Big! Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! @AikinEagles #RISDDreamBig

Congratulations, Coach Guinnee!!! @RichardsonISD Head Coach of the Year!!! ❤️🐾🎉⚽️ @LakeHighlandsHS #RISDDreamBig