Graduating seniors weren’t the only RISD students facing a new beginning, as elementary schools across RISD held sixth-grade graduations last week. Proud parents and relatives attended, recalling how recently it seemed when they were dropping their child off for their first day of kindergarten, and already thinking about their children’s transition to junior high next year.
Class of 2009 Graduates
All four RISD high schools held graduation ceremonies Sunday and Monday at the Special Events Center, sending approximately 2000 graduates across the stage to capacity audiences.
Most in the class will continue on to post secondary educational opportunities around the United States.
“As another academic year concludes, I’m particularly proud of the Class of 2009,” said RISD Superintendent Dr. David Simmons. “They represent the first RISD class, since adding freshman as part of our high school campuses, to have attended all four years of high school at their senior high campus, and it’s never easy being the first, especially as wide-eyed freshmen back in 2005. They collectively possess outstanding scholars and people, and their future is bright.”
Elementary Registration
Begins Aug. 11 The 2009-2010 school year begins on August 24. Elementary parents are strongly encouraged to register their children in school prior to the first day of classes. Parents can register at their home campus on Tuesday, August 11, through Friday, August 14, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Campuses will also be open for registration the following week, but schedules may vary. Please contact the home school for registration hours.
Please bring the following documents for registration:
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Proof of Residence in RISD (gas, water, electric bill, or current lease)
Parent Driver’s License
Current Immunization Record
Last Report Card
Every campus has limited capacity for each grade. Waiting to register may result in a child being unable to attend their neighborhood school and assigned to another through RISD's Overflow Office.
Please contact your neighborhood school with any questions.
Ticket to Read Elementary students have been using a web-based program called Ticket to Read throughout this school year. The program enables students to build, strengthen, and reinforce reading skills. Motivational features are provided to help students navigate a self-paced instructional path.
RISD is happy to announce that elementary students will be able to use their school issued password to access Ticket to Read on computers at home or at the public library through July 31st. Keep on reading!
Lake Highlands Elementary
Honored as Historical Marker May 2009
