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Texas residents will have the opportunity to apply to any public college or university in the state for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee from October 12 to 18, 2026.
Trustees will also hold a hearing on the district's state financial integrity rating, vote on 2027 legislative priorities and hear that one elementary school drew a finding in an unannounced intruder audit.
The University of Texas Longhorn Marching Band will perform a free, open-to-the-public rehearsal at Eagle/Mustang Stadium on Friday, October 9.
Richardson ISD has named 12 high school seniors to the 2026-27 Impact 12 advisory group, which will assess student experiences and present recommendations to district leaders.
Students at all four district high schools received the recognition. Commended status is separate from National Merit semifinalist status.
The public ceremonies begin October 5 at Parkhill. All six start at 5 p.m., with locations in Dallas and Richardson.
The district is recognizing its 49 campus leaders for their dedication to students and staff throughout October.
A district notice explains this month’s classroom topics and links to information families can review at home.
The Richardson ISD team placed third in District 7-6A and will play its bi-district match at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Richardson ISD is requesting staff and parents complete a brief survey as part of the Texas Education Agency’s Differentiated Monitoring and Support process for special education.
The evening session will introduce the district’s dyslexia curriculum and include a short simulation at its Professional Development Center.
Parents of Richardson ISD elementary students can refer children for gifted and talented testing from Sept. 29 through Oct. 13, with automatic testing for some grades and separate rules by learning community, the district said.
Richardson ISD will accept referrals for gifted and talented testing for eligible elementary students from September 29 to October 13, 2026.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has suggested restricting student screen usage in classrooms, a move that follows recent policy changes in local districts like Richardson ISD and Dallas ISD.
Tucker Durham has been named the new Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Support Services for Richardson ISD, bringing experience from previous roles in Midland, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah, and Alpine districts.
Richardson ISD has selected 24 junior and senior student athletes from its four high schools to serve on the 2026-27 Student-Athlete Leadership Team.
Richardson ISD trustees approved a property tax rate of $1.1319 per $100 of valuation and reviewed draft legislative priorities focused on technology, funding, and regulation.
Teachers across Richardson ISD implemented lessons on civic responsibilities, founding documents, and the Bill of Rights to honor Constitution Day.
Richardson ISD is participating in AVID Day on September 18 to recognize the program's impact on student success and college readiness.
Richardson ISD said its Math Science Technology Magnet earned Apple Distinguished School recognition for 2026-2029, the campus's second designation after 2022-2025.
The K-6 school has been recognized for its integration of Apple technology in STEM education for the 2026-2029 cycle.
