RISD Council of PTAs

Our @DoverElementary pta is bring home the gold this week! Chocolate gold that is! They raised more than $8k to support our students and teachers! #RisdDreamBig @risdpta

Don't forget - there are still 2 weeks to nominate someone to receive an RISD Council of PTAs Service Award!

From funding field trips and hosting career days, to directing enrichment programs and filling the high school gym for a schoolwide basketball game, our campus communities are dreaming big — and delivering! 🌟 #RISDDreamBig

The Richardson ISD Council of PTAs Nominating Committee submits the following nominees for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in leading. 💙 We’ll vote on these positions at our Mar. 26 PTA Delegates meeting, so mark your calendars!

Don't miss this learning opportunity for RISD parents! Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-8:15pm, on Zoom. Register bit.ly/2026-SAGE-SYMP… to connect & learn! Breakout sessions include 504, executive functioning, collaborating w/ teachers, accommodations in college, and more!

Spring semester is here, and so are our newest Angel Members! We are so grateful for your generosity across the district! 💙🪽 Not an Angel yet? There's still time to support 5 or more local PTAs with a single membership! Join Here: bit.ly/MarnisAngels25 #MarnisAngels

Our hearts are so full! 💕 A HUGE thank you to our incredibly sweet RLE PTA moms for coming in this morning & decorating the teachers lounge for Valentine’s week and spoiling our teachers with the most amazing treats! Your love, time, and thoughtfulness truly made our day extra special! We are so beyond thankful for all you do for our RLE family! 💖✨ @billgattus @risdpta

We were honored to welcome 11 past presidents of the RISD Council of PTAs, who joined us today to celebrate the legacy and continued mission of our organization. Their leadership and love for our students and schools have shaped the RISD Council of PTAs into what it is today. 🌟

Today's the day! The Used Book Fair opens TODAY and we can’t wait to see you! 📚 Stop by anytime 10-7 and get a bag full of great books for just $25! Every purchase supports our schools and students. 💙 Bring a friend, bring the kids, and come shop with us! #RISDDreamBig

We are so grateful for the generosity of Dr. Trace Alexander and Nicole Alexander of TLA Health Services for treating our teachers to a delicious lunch today! 💙 Thank you for supporting and appreciating our staff in such a meaningful way. And a huge thank-you to Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet (Richardson location) for catering an incredible meal, our teachers felt the love and left very happy (and full)! @billgattus @risdpta

We had a great Council of PTA meeting last week. I am so grateful to our parents and community who go the extra mile to support our students, staff and community. They help us make our big dreams possible! Also shout you to President Poteet for his words! #risddreambig 💚❤️💜💙

Just ONE WEEK to go — Used Book Fair is almost here! Build your home library and support our Richardson schools and scholarships at the same time. Feb. 5-7: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 8: Noon-5 p.m. 1313 West Shore Dr, Richardson, TX 75080 (previously Greenwood Hills Elementary)

So much to celebrate! 🎉✨ What an incredible night at the @risdpta Reflections awards ceremony! 8 (yes, EIGHT!) @yaleroadrunners were recognized at the district level! We are bursting with pride at all this amazing talent! 🌟👏 #RISDDreamBig #YaleSoaring

🚀🎶BA DA BA BA BA, we’re loving it!🎶🚀 What a fantastic night at McTeacher’s Night on Wednesday evening! 🍔🍟 We were blown away by the turnout! So many amazing families, smiling students, and community spirit all under one golden arch ✨ Thanks to your support, we raised incredible funds for our PTA that will make a big impact for our school and students! A huge thank you to McDonald’s for hosting us and letting our teachers flip, serve, and join the McFamily for the night 🍟 And of course, thank you to all of our families who came out to eat, laugh, and hang out with us! Nights like this remind us how special our Richland community truly is! 💙💛 @billgattus @McDonalds @risdpta

Nominations Are Open! Do you know an outstanding PTA volunteer? Nominate them for the 2025–2026 RISD Council of PTAs Service Awards and help us celebrate the people who strengthen our school communities. Deadline: March 27 Nomination form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Thank you to the @RISDPTACC for hosting us this morning! I’m so proud of our staff @nherisd who volunteered! We are thankful for everything the Clothes Closet does to help our students! 🫶🏻 @RISDcounselors

Tomorrow night, we're recognizing our Reflections creative contest winners at a districtwide art show. Join us at 6 p.m. in the RHS Auditorium to celebrate these students' outstanding achievements!

Congratulations to our Reflections creative contest winners! 🏅 These students earned Honorable Mentions, Awards of Merit, Awards of Excellence, and Advancing to State. Congratulations to all of the talented RISD students who participated in this year's Reflections contest!

We’re proud to share that our Council of PTAs earned the @txstatepta Shining Star Champion recognition for November 2025! 🌟 This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our volunteers, families, and community who show up for our kids every day. Thank you for helping us shine!

Thank you @designtaxi for providing lunch for our @Apollo_JH teachers and staff! Thank you PTA for putting it all together for us! @yolanda_gaither