For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 39,000 students across 55 schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area, Texas. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Richardson Independent School District before scheduling around them.
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Official calendar scans for Richardson Independent School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
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Interactive Calendar
Richardson Independent School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Richardson Independent School District RISD.
Who This Calendar Applies To
Schools Covered by This Calendar
The 2026–2027 Richardson Independent School District academic calendar applies district-wide to all 52 campuses — expand a category to see every school.
Early Childhood & Pre-K Centers1
- Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School (EE–PK)
Elementary Schools36
- Aikin Elementary School (EE–05)
- Arapaho Classical Magnet (EE KG–06)
- Audelia Creek Elementary School (EE–06)
- Big Springs Elementary School (EE–06)
- Bowie Elementary School (EE–06)
- Brentfield Elementary School (EE–06)
- Canyon Creek Elementary School (EE–06)
- Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School (EE–06)
- Dartmouth Elementary School (EE–06)
- Dover Elementary School (PK–06)
- Forest Lane Academy (EE–05)
- Forestridge Elementary School (EE–06)
- Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet (EE–06)
- Jess Harben Elementary School (EE–06)
- Lake Highlands Elementary School (EE–05)
- Mark Twain Elementary School (PK–06)
- Math/Science/Tech Magnet (EE–06)
- Merriman Park Elementary School (EE–05)
- Mohawk Elementary School (EE–06)
- Moss Haven Elementary School (EE–05)
- Northlake Elementary School (EE–05)
- Northrich Elementary School (EE–06)
- Northwood Hills Elementary School (EE–06)
- O Henry Elementary School (EE–06)
- Prairie Creek Elementary School (EE–06)
- Prestonwood Elementary School (EE–06)
- Richardson Heights Elementary School (EE–06)
- Richardson Terrace Elementary School (EE–06)
- Richland Elementary School (EE–06)
- Risd Academy (PK–06)
- Skyview Elementary School (PK–05)
- Spring Creek Elementary School (EE–06)
- Stults Road Elementary School (EE–05)
- Wallace Elementary School (EE–05)
- White Rock Elementary School (EE–05)
- Yale Elementary School (EE–06)
Middle & Junior High Schools8
- Apollo Junior High (07–08)
- Forest Meadow Middle School (06–08)
- Lake Highlands Middle School (06–08)
- Liberty Junior High (07–08)
- Parkhill Junior High (07–08)
- Richardson North Junior High (07–08)
- Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet (07–08)
- Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet (07–08)
High Schools5
- Berkner High School (09–12)
- Lake Highlands High School (09–12)
- Memorial Park Academy (09–12)
- Pearce High School (09–12)
- Richardson High School (09–12)
Combined & Specialized Campuses1
- Pass Learning Center (03–12)
Alternative & Specialized Campuses1
- Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center (KG–12)
Campus list from the Texas Education Agency school directory. Individual campuses set their own bell schedules, and schools on an alternative or extended-year calendar may adjust specific dates — confirm with the school before planning around a date.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Richardson Independent School District calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Richardson Independent School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against risd.org.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Richardson Independent School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Richardson Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
August 12, 2026.
March 15 – March 19, 2027.
Starts December 21, 2026.
December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027.
November 26 – November 27, 2026.
May 26, 2027 (Early Release).
October 8 – October 12, 2026.
January 6, 2027.
September 7, 2026.
May 31, 2027.
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