Weeks at a Glance: December 13 - January 8

Greetings, Falcons!

Christmas break is almost here (December 20 – January 5 for students)! This newsletter includes all events from now until January 8. A new bulletin will be distributed on January 9. The cover photo is the winning student design for the district Christmas card, created by RJH 6th grader Mayreni Morales. 

Friday 12/17 is an early release day! Campuses will be released at the following times:

  • RHS 12:35
  • RJH 12:35
  • RES 12:45
  • ECC 12:45
  • STEM 12:30

CLICK HERE to view the RHS final exam schedule (December 15 – 17).

Have you completed the 2021 RISD Community Survey? We want your feedback! Please 

CLICK HERE to complete the survey today. Want to share the survey with others? Have them scan the following QR code! Complete yours today! The survey will close on Wednesday, January 5 at 5PM.

Have a great week as well as a safe and happy winter break!

Royal ISD


Happening soon:

Monday, December 13

Tuesday, December 14

Wednesday, December 15

Thursday, December 16

  • ECC: Jingle Day! (Wear Your Favorite Holiday Shirt and Bells)
  • Baseball/Soccer BBQ Fundraiser, 3pm-6:30PM, baseball/soccer concession stand
  • RISD Boys & Girls' Club - Early Closure: RISD Boys & Girls Club will be closing at 4:30pm on 12/16.
  • United Way COVID Vaccination Clinic - United Way Waller Center will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Drive for children ages 5-11 and adults ages 12 and up on Thursday, December 16th, 2021 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Flyer (English) / Flyer (Spanish)
  • RJH Fundraiser Pick-Up: If you ordered a shirt from the RJH fundraiser, they will be at RJH for pick up Thursday and Friday during school hours! Thank you all, again, for supporting our athletes!

Friday, December 17

  • Early Dismissal! Click here for times by campus. Holiday break, December 20 until January 3.
  • RJH Fundraiser Pick-Up: If you ordered a shirt from the RJH fundraiser, they will be at RJH for pick up Thursday and Friday during school hours! Thank you all, again, for supporting our athletes!
  • ECC: Polar Express Day (Wear your School Appropriate Pajamas)
  • RISD Boys & Girls Club – Modified Hours: Open on 12/17 from early dismissal until 6:00 PM.
  • RHS Boys Basketball, Royal @ Hitchcock, 4:30PM
  • RHS Girls Basketball, Hull-Daisette @ Royal, 1PM
  • RHS Mens Soccer Scrimmage, Smithville @ Royal, 6:30PM

Saturday, December 18

  • No scheduled events

Sunday, December 19

  • No scheduled events

Monday, December 20

Tuesday, December 21

Wednesday, December 22 – Thursday, December 23 

Friday, December 24

  • Happy Christmas Eve!

Saturday, December 25

  • Merry Christmas! 

Sunday, December 26

No scheduled events


Monday, December 27

Tuesday, December 28

Wednesday, December 29

Thursday, December 30

Friday, December 31

  • Happy New Year!

Saturday, January 1 – 

  • New Year's Day

Sunday, January 2

  • No scheduled events

Monday, January 3

  • No school!

 Tuesday, January 4

  • Student Holiday/Staff Work Day

Wednesday, January 5

  • Student Holiday/Staff Work Day

Thursday, January 6

  • Students return to school!
  • Parent Meeting for Parents of Potential Track Team Members (We are approaching the 2021-2022 Track & Field Season and seeking young ladies who are interested in being a part of a team of SUCCESS! Join us on January 13 for our first parent meeting (time TBD). Please email any questions to shobson@royal-isd.net.)
  • RJH Boys Basketball, Royal @ Freeport
  • RJH Girls Basketball, Freeport @ Royal

Friday, January 7

Saturday, January 8