News and Updates

The Texas Purple Star Campus logo, featuring a large purple five-pointed star with a gold border inside a circular gold seal. The seal reads "TEXAS PURPLE STAR CAMPUS" and "SUPPORTING MILITARY CONNECTED STUDENTS." The text above the logo reads: "CONGRATULATIONS! Berkner High School has been designated as a Texas Purple Star Campus!"

Berkner High School Designated as a Texas Purple Star Campus

Berkner High School has been officially designated as a Texas Purple Star Campus by the TEA! This prestigious honor recognizes schools for their exceptional support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of our military-connected students and their families.

Football Playoffs

It’s Playoffs Time!

Richardson, Lake Highlands, and Berkner teams are headed to the Texas UIL football playoffs after a fantastic season.

Students run across the football field carrying large green flags with the Rams logo and letters spelling “RA” as the team takes the field.

Rams Headed to the Playoffs!

The Rams are playoff bound! Join us Friday, November 14th, at Choctaw Stadium to support our team in their first playoff game.

Bond Thank You Graphic

RISD Voters Approve Bond 2025

During the November 4, 2025 election, voters chose to approve all three Propositions on the district’s $1.4 billion bond package.

Amy Mayes, Berkner High School

Celebrating Super Teachers

​​​​Eight RISD teachers were surprised and celebrated on Oct. 28 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the first grading period in the 2025-26 school year.