News and Updates
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.
Free College Application Week October 12-18
Texas residents can apply to any public college or university in Texas for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee through the ApplyTexas.
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.
Berkner High School Earns 2026 LSSSCA Bronze Award
Berkner High School has been named a 2026 Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA) Bronze Award recipient for its outstanding commitment to student success through an ASCA-aligned counseling program.
Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program
Berkner High School is proud to celebrate three students recognized as National Merit Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Join HackUTD’s Zero Day: A Free 24-Hour High School Hackathon!
High school students are invited to compete, learn, and build software projects from scratch at HackUTD’s Zero Day—a completely free, 24-hour hackathon hosted at UT Dallas on November 7–8!
September Athletes of the Month: JJ Washington & Melina Bauer
Berkner High School is proud to announce JJ Washington (Football) and Melina Bauer (Cheer) as our September Athletes of the Month!
Introducing the 2026–27 SALT Student Leaders
This year’s team brings together 24 junior and senior student athletes from all four RISD high schools, nominated by their coaches for their leadership and commitment to their teams.
Leave it All on the Floor: Join the BHS Elite Step Team!
Leave it All on the Floor! Join the BHS Elite Step Team family. Boys and girls are needed for our upcoming tryout clinics.
RISD College Fair
Join us Tuesday, September 15 from 6-8 p.m. at J.J. Pearce High School, 1600 N Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 for the event hosted by RISD Counseling and Prevention Services.
Celebrating Creativity: Aidan Renedo Takes First Place at the State Fair!
Congratulations to Aidan Renedo for winning 1st place in sculpture at the State Fair! Check out his custom-glazed ceramic masterpiece on display now in the Cultural Arts Exhibit.
📸9th – 11th Grade Picture Day
Underclassmen Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11!
BHS Homecoming 2026: Happily Ever Berkner
Get ready for “Happily Ever Berkner” Homecoming 2026! Join us for Spirit Week from September 14th–18th as we celebrate fairytale style with daily dress-up themes.
Join Us for the Bandoleras Drill Team Clinic on September 12th!
Ready to dance? Join the Berkner Bandoleras Drill Team Clinic on Sept. 12th for grades K–8th! Includes a t-shirt, snacks, and a pre-game performance on Sept. 18th. Click for details!
Richardson ISD Continues Academic Growth, Earns a B Rating, with 31 Campuses Earning As or Bs
The 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability results officially released today, confirm what we’ve been working toward — RISD’s continued growth and student progress have moved the district to a B rating!