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A graphic with a dark green and gold glitter background titled "SPEECH & DEBATE" at the top and "MIDWAY UIL INVITATIONAL" at the bottom. It features two photos side-by-side: on the left, five Berkner High School Speech & Debate students in formal suits and attire proudly holding up their competition medals; on the right, the same group of five students posing with their medals alongside their coach outside the venue doors.

Berkner Speech & Debate Kicks Off Season with Success at Midway UIL Invitational

The Berkner Speech & Debate Team kicked off their season with high honors at the Midway UIL Invitational in Waco, showcasing incredible dedication and student excellence across multiple competition categories.

No School November 2-3 Student Holiday and Staff Professional Development Election Day November 3

No School Monday Nov. 2 and Tuesday Nov. 3

RISD Schools will be closed for Staff Development and Election Day November 2nd and 3rd.

Promotional graphic for the Berkner PTA Reflections Contest themed "What My Culture Means to Me". Top banner shows portraits of expressive diverse students above six contest categories: Literature, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Music Composition, Photography, and Film Production. Bottom section highlights contact email Katie.Outlaw@risd.org, a QR code with the submission link forms.gle/5r8K4E8LKezpTnMG6, and the submission deadline of November 9th.

Unleash your artistic talent with the Berkner PTA Reflections Contest!

Submit your original artwork for the Berkner PTA Reflections Contest “What My Culture Means to Me” by November 9th using the QR code or online link!

Save the Date: 2027–28 Enrollment and Magnet Choice Programs Applications

Applications to all magnet programs, Dual Language choice programs, new to RISD enrollment and intradistrict and interdistrict transfers open November 1.

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Six Berkner High School Students Selected for All-Region Mariachi Ensemble

Six Berkner High School mariachi students earned spots in the All-Region Mariachi Ensemble, claiming three 1st chair positions and the male vocal soloist spot.

From Student Voice to Student Action: Meet RISD’s 2026–27 TI-12 Student Leaders

What does it take to make the RISD experience better for every student? Sometimes, the best place to start is by asking the students themselves.

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AVID National Demonstration Schools are centers of teaching and learning that also serve as models for those interested in learning about the AVID College Readiness System. They clearly demonstrate an ongoing pursuit of excellence, both in the AVID Elective and AVID Schoolwide, to ensure college and career readiness for all AVID Elective students and improved academic performance for all students based on increased opportunities and support for success.

A National Demonstration School exhibits a college and career readiness system that is evident across the campus through rigor and high expectations for all students. There is significant evidence of AVID impact schoolwide, particularly with the infusion of AVID methodologies in content-area classrooms.

The power of AVID Secondary is the ability to impact students in the AVID Elective class and all students throughout the campus. AVID Secondary can have an effect on the entire school by providing classroom activities, teaching practices, and academic behaviors that can be incorporated into any classroom to improve engagement and success for all students.