News and Updates

Join Us for Cafe Murder – A Dinner Theatre Experience!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of intrigue and fun at Berkner High School’s dinner theatre presentation of Cafe Murder on November 6–7 at 7:00 PM!

All Four Marching Bands Compete in Area Round
All four RISD marching bands qualified and competed in the 6A Area C UIL marching contest in Mesquite, held on Saturday, October 31.

Welcome to RISD: 2027–2028 Enrollment Now Open for New Students!
In Richardson ISD, we believe every child deserves a district of opportunities. Enrollment for students new to RISD for the 2027–2028 school year is NOW OPEN!

Dancing to Her Own Count: Berkner Dancer Finds Her Place on the Team
Brianna Mora doesn’t need to see every move to know her next step. The blind Berkner High School sophomore uses her experience, a sharp sense of rhythm and support from her teammates to perform with the Bandoleras drill team and Folklórico team. For Mora, the joy of dance is worth overcoming every challenge.

November is National Family Engagement Month
November is National Family Engagement Month, a time dedicated to strengthening partnerships between families and schools.

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.

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!

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.

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.