Welcome to the Richardson ISD Council of PTAs website.

The Council is here to assist local RISD PTAs and meet the PTA vision of making every child’s potential a reality. There are many ways you can back the future and advocate for RISD children. #YouCanPTA

Join us in supporting your local school.
Be involved as a volunteer
Join PTA as a member,
Be informed by signing up for your PTA's eNewsletter,
Sponsor your PTA as a community partner and a community PTA member.

Nominations Open Now!

Do you know an outstanding PTA volunteer? Nominate them for the 2025–2026 RISD Council of PTAs Service Awards and help us celebrate the people who strengthen our school communities.

Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer Today

2026-2027 Officer Slate

The Richardson ISD Council of PTAs Nominating Committee submits the following nominees for the 2026-2027 school year:

President - Kristi Gardere
1st VP Aide - Lacey Laude
2nd VP Programs - Karen Burnell
3rd VP Membership - Sarah Southward
4th VP Used Book Fair - Amanda Cronin
5th VP Fundraising - VACANT
Secretary - Amanda Clair
Treasurer - Susie Varner
Historian - VACANT

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in leading. We will vote on these positions at the Mar. 26 PTA Delegates meeting.

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Mark Your Calendars: RISD PTA Night at the Mavericks!

The RISD Council of PTAs is excited to announce a new fundraiser opportunity for families and community members in our district!

Mark your calendars!! On April 3rd, we’re headed to a Dallas Mavericks game! Every ticket purchased through our special Council link includes an exciting bonus: after the game, fans will have the chance to go down on the court and shoot free throws!

Click HERE for information and tickets!

Please note that prices may increase as the event gets closer, so don’t wait too long to grab yours. This event is an official RISD Council of PTAs fundraiser, and we can’t wait to see our community come together for a fun night of basketball and support!

Earth Day Plant Fundraiser

It’s time to start planning for your spring plants! Council is teaming up again with Soils Alive for an even bigger event this time, along with awesome deals for our PTAs! Click HERE to order your plant and get updates!!

Questions?

Contact Sarah Southward, our Fundraising VP, at fundraising@risdpta.org.

Join PTA - #MarnisAngels

You can become a "Marni's Angel" by supporting five or more PTAs in Richardson ISD. Every PTA membership helps achieve our collective goal of a voice for every RISD student.

Angel Membership opens August 1.

JOIN MARNI'S ANGELS HERE