RISD Parent & Community Newsletter (5/3/26 - 5/9/26)

Posted Date: 05/03/26 (03:36 PM)

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RISD Parent & Community Newsletter

Week of May 3 - May 9, 2026

May 3, 2026

Events Happening This Week at Ricardo ISD:

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Monday, May 4

Teacher Appreciation Week- Day 1
4th Grade Incentive Field Trip

Tuesday, May 5

Teacher Appreciation Week- Day 2
Mariachi & Folklórico Program, 6 PM

Wednesday, May 6

Teacher Appreciation Week- Day 3
PK/K Signing Day, 5pm

Thursday, May 7

Teacher Appreciation Week- Day 4
Field Day: 5th Grade

Friday, May 8

Teacher Appreciation Week- Day 5
3rd Grade Field Trip

Happening Soon at Ricardo ISD:

Ricardo Elementary School's End of Year Events for 2026, listing dates and activities.

Ricardo Middle School's End of Year Events calendar, featuring dates and activities from May 4-20.

Poster for Ricardo ISD Ballet Folklorico & Mariachi Choir Spring Recital on May 5, 2026.

Spring Recital: Ballet Folklorico & Mariachi Choir

Invitation to Ricardo I.S.D. PK-K Signing Day on May 6th, 2026, featuring a bee mascot holding a certificate.

PreK and Kindergarten Signing Day

PK3 Application Form

Ricardo ISD announces PK3 applications are open for the 2026-2027 school year, featuring a QR code for registration.

KinderBoost Registration

Enrollment letter for Ricardo ISD KinderBoost program, detailing a two-week schedule for kindergarten preparation.

Advertisement for KinderBoost, a two-week kindergarten readiness program running June 1st-12th, weekdays 8:30am-12:30pm.

Yellowjacket Spotlight

A young woman in a red gown and tiara smiles, holding a bouquet of roses and a trophy.

Adalyn Cantu Crowned Junior Miss Kingsville

Congratulations to Ricardo Middle School 7th grader Adalyn Cantu on being crowned Junior Miss Kingsville this past weekend! We are proud to celebrate Adalyn’s accomplishment and the way she represents RMS and our community. Way to go, Adalyn!

A collage celebrating National School Lunch Hero Day, featuring portraits of smiling staff members in blue shirts.

RISD Celebrated National School Lunch Hero Day!

A collage of smiling school bus drivers in blue shirts, celebrating Bus Driver Appreciation Day.

RISD Celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

Two men, Ramon De La Paz and Robert De la Rosa, are recognized for their service to ESC-2 students.

A group of six people, including men and women, pose for a photo indoors.

Ramon De La Paz and Bobby De La Rosa Recognized by ESC2

A "Happy Principals Day" poster for Ricardo ISD features smiling school leaders, a football team, a band, and graduates.

RISD Celebrated Principals Day!

Children and adults play a game of Bingo at a red table in a classroom.

NJHS Students Working with Pre-K Yellowjackets

A diverse group of smiling students in a classroom hold up cups of blue and orange drinks.

Sip, Sip, Hooray! We rocked STAAR Testing!!! 🎉

A huge thank you to our students, teachers, and parents for their hard work, focus, and determination throughout testing. Your dedication and positive energy made all the difference. Now it’s time to celebrate a job well done—cheers to success!

A group of children pose for a photo in front of a colorful inflatable bounce house.

STC Celebrations

Students sit on the ground outdoors, engaged in a creative activity with art supplies.

Children work on a sidewalk art project, with chalk drawings and craft materials scattered around.

Museum Arts and Science Activities

A group of young people in formal attire pose in front of a circus-themed backdrop.

RMS Students at Coastal Bend Cicitan Prom

RMS 8th Grade Class T-Shirt

A black t-shirt displays "CLASS OF 2026" and "Ricardo Middle School" in yellow and blue.

8th Grade Class T-Shirt Order Form for Ricardo Middle School, featuring 'Class of 2026' design.

T-Shirt Order Form Link

2026-2027 Registration Information

Proof of Residency Requirements 2026-2027

A table outlines document requirements for applicants, divided into three columns: A, B, and C.

Proof Of Residency Document LINK

2026-2027 Transfer Information

Ricardo ISD is accepting transfer applications for the 2026-2027 school year, featuring excellent academics, outstanding programs, and a small school environment.

26-27 Transfer Application Link

8th Grade Completion Ceremony Info

Invitation to Ricardo ISD's 8th Grade Completion Ceremony on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Announcement for RMS 8th Grade Completion Ceremony on May 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the RMS Cafeteria.

Pre-Kindergarten Graduation

Yellowjacket Sports

Lady Jackets Softball 2026 Game Schedule featuring dates, opponents, and times.

Ricardo Middle School 2026 Baseball Schedule with game dates and opponents.

Voluntary Student Accident & Athletic Insurance

This link provides information about an optional student accident insurance program that families may purchase to help cover medical expenses if a student is injured during school activities, athletics, or special events. This coverage is voluntary and not required.

Student Insurance Link

RMS Spring Sports Picture Order Info

A flyer detailing photography package options, a la carte prints, and online ordering instructions.

Instructions to order sports pictures for Ricardo Middle School, featuring a QR code and order code FM503905.

Counseling Corner

Illustration of Ricardo ISD school building with children playing and a mascot bee.

Communities in Schools Corner

Poster for a clothing drive with the text 'Make a Difference Today Clothing Drive' and images of various clothing items.

Poster for a CIS Shoe Drive, featuring black and yellow sneakers hanging by their laces.

Save the Children Corner

Contact information for Ashley Saenz, Program Coordinator, including email and phone.

Ricardo ISD is partnering with Save the Children to offer Grade Level Proficiency Programs (GLP). Our programs are designed for children who need additional literacy and math support in kindergarten to fifth grade. These supplemental programs aim to meet the needs of children ensuring they receive the support necessary to succeed academically.