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Welcome to Rockdale Independent School District!
Rockdale ISD is steeped in pride and tradition with blue and gold seen throughout our community. RISD is located in Central Texas and serves about 1500 students at four campuses. We are committed to empowering and challenging all students to achieve personal excellence for college and career readiness.
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News
![Thank you RISD, the bond passed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683425964/rockdaleisdnet/vbhlz3n195lffgnfovwt/Pass.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683425964/rockdaleisdnet/vbhlz3n195lffgnfovwt/Pass.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683425964/rockdaleisdnet/vbhlz3n195lffgnfovwt/Pass.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683425964/rockdaleisdnet/vbhlz3n195lffgnfovwt/Pass.png","width":940}])
![Things to Know...4-Day Week Calendar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678372936/rockdaleisdnet/rnw8osou1m6ti7pl8tkj/ThingstoKnow4-dayWeekCalendar800600px.gif","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678372936/rockdaleisdnet/rnw8osou1m6ti7pl8tkj/ThingstoKnow4-dayWeekCalendar800600px.gif","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678372936/rockdaleisdnet/rnw8osou1m6ti7pl8tkj/ThingstoKnow4-dayWeekCalendar800600px.gif","width":800}])
This is the first segment in an upcoming series of communications to address the 4-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year.
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The Rockdale Independent School District (RISD) adopted a new calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, which includes a 4-day school week for students. The new calendar was developed with the input of parents, teachers, and community members and is designed to improve student achievement and enhance teacher retention.
![Farm Fresh Challenge 2022 logo with tomatoes in background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674228549/rockdaleisdnet/iaujgpjvpuhf8aez5xg3/FarmFreshChallenge2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674228549/rockdaleisdnet/iaujgpjvpuhf8aez5xg3/FarmFreshChallenge2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674228549/rockdaleisdnet/iaujgpjvpuhf8aez5xg3/FarmFreshChallenge2022.jpg","width":800}])
![head shot of Hunter Hamrick wearing royal blue polo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1672842745/rockdaleisdnet/xg88dg5z1c5ueunyxiob/Hamrick800x680.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1672842745/rockdaleisdnet/xg88dg5z1c5ueunyxiob/Hamrick800x680.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1672842745/rockdaleisdnet/xg88dg5z1c5ueunyxiob/Hamrick800x680.png","width":800}])
Rockdale ISD trustees named Hunter Hamrick as the next Athletic Director and Head Football Coach for Rockdale ISD at the December 12, 2022 regular board meeting. Coach Hamrick will replace current Athletic Director Jacob Campsey.
![RISD Education Foundation logo in white and gold on blue background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1665428128/rockdaleisdnet/z1qqf2zocxpuhgclyteh/EducationFoundation800x680.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1665428128/rockdaleisdnet/z1qqf2zocxpuhgclyteh/EducationFoundation800x680.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1665428128/rockdaleisdnet/z1qqf2zocxpuhgclyteh/EducationFoundation800x680.png","width":800}])
[October 5, 2022] - A group of community leaders have come together to form a foundation to support Rockdale ISD public schools. The Rockdale ISD Education Foundation (RISDEF) has announced their focus to enhance community support and to expand resources that enrich teaching, inspire learning, and maximize opportunities for all students in the Rockdale ISD School District.
![A boy, girl, and cat standing on grass with a sun in the sky drawn by a child with crayones]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656464184/rockdaleisdnet/jolgeunys03ovyjfjrmf/FreePreKNews800x680.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656464184/rockdaleisdnet/jolgeunys03ovyjfjrmf/FreePreKNews800x680.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656464184/rockdaleisdnet/jolgeunys03ovyjfjrmf/FreePreKNews800x680.jpg","width":800}])
Pre-K is now free to all 4-year-olds living inside RISD boundaries beginning with the 2022-23 school year.
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ParentSquare allows parents and guardians in RISD to receive all of their communications from the district in one unified app and service.
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RISD is moving all sporting event tickets online. Purchase your tickets through Ticket Spicket.
Upcoming Events
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RISD Conference Center
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![Rockdale ISD Bond Logo on blue background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676645854/rockdaleisdnet/zzxylofeirllfsitustd/Bond2023800x8002.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676645854/rockdaleisdnet/zzxylofeirllfsitustd/Bond2023800x8002.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676645854/rockdaleisdnet/zzxylofeirllfsitustd/Bond2023800x8002.png","width":800}])
![Forms & Flyers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683579564/rockdaleisdnet/soeipmd9p1pxkqlg4qsm/flyers800x800.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683579564/rockdaleisdnet/soeipmd9p1pxkqlg4qsm/flyers800x800.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683579564/rockdaleisdnet/soeipmd9p1pxkqlg4qsm/flyers800x800.png","width":800}])
![Ticket Spicket]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656360519/rockdaleisdnet/hwvhkx9gpfzuw7xsiboi/TicketSpiket-frontpage800x800.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656360519/rockdaleisdnet/hwvhkx9gpfzuw7xsiboi/TicketSpiket-frontpage800x800.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656360519/rockdaleisdnet/hwvhkx9gpfzuw7xsiboi/TicketSpiket-frontpage800x800.png","width":800}])
![Two young girls looking out school bus window, text Bus Info]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659988259/rockdaleisdnet/bglme9mjcfh2kf5a9f0s/BusInfo800x800.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659988259/rockdaleisdnet/bglme9mjcfh2kf5a9f0s/BusInfo800x800.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659988259/rockdaleisdnet/bglme9mjcfh2kf5a9f0s/BusInfo800x800.png","width":800}])
![ESSERIII Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief on dark blue background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656440907/rockdaleisdnet/ekeztg9cmuy7yttvw9bl/ESSERIII800x800.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656440907/rockdaleisdnet/ekeztg9cmuy7yttvw9bl/ESSERIII800x800.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656440907/rockdaleisdnet/ekeztg9cmuy7yttvw9bl/ESSERIII800x800.png","width":800}])