News and Updates
National Bound! Berkner High School Duo Strikes Gold in 3D Animation
Berkner High School is heading to Nationals! Seniors Dat Nguyen and Lorena Araujo captured the Gold Medal in 3D Animation at the SkillsUSA State competition and will compete in Atlanta this June.
Lady Rams Softball are Playoff Bound!
The Lady Rams are heading to the postseason!

Celebrate the Class of 2026 Graduates
Parents of RISD seniors, we want to spotlight YOUR student as part of the “Dear Senior,” series!

Berkner STEM Academy Shines at District: 11 Entries Advancing to Regionals! 🏆
Berkner Speech & Debate and Academics dominated at the UIL District Tournament! With 11 regional qualifiers and a second consecutive “Top Overall Speech Team” title, the Rams are heading to Regionals at Walnut Grove High School on April 24th. Read more about our District Champions and record-breaking program growth!

Fine Arts Signing Day
Join us in celebrating the 2026 Seniors across RISD who are continuing their passion for the arts at the collegiate level.

Celebrating Excellence: Berkner STEM Academy’s January Staff of the Month
New year, same incredible dedication! Meet the Berkner STEM Academy January Staff of the Month winners. These outstanding educators were selected by their peers for their commitment to excellence and the RAM community. Help us celebrate their hard work!
Support Local Talent at the Rams Art Auction & Show!
Support the next generation of artists at the Berkner High School Rams Art Auction & Show on Friday, April 17th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Month of the Military Child
Each April, RISD and communities across the country recognize the resilience and strength of students whose families are connected to the military.

Japanese World Language students brought home top honors from the State Japanese Speech Contest
Our Japanese World Language students brought home top honors from the State Japanese Speech Contest!

Berkner TAFE is National-Bound! 12 Students Take Top Honors at State
Berkner TAFE is heading to Nationals! After a dominant showing at the State competition where 12 out of 14 competitors placed with top honors, five of our future educators are officially Portland-bound. Read more about our Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners!

Celebrating Our 20 Dell Scholarship Finalists!
Big news at Berkner! We are celebrating 20 AVID students who have been named Dell Scholarship Finalists. Discover more about this prestigious honor and the $20,000 scholarship, technology, and support these students are competing for as they head toward the June 1st announcement.

Gigi Cedeno Makes History: 3rd Place at State and 100th Career Win
History has been made! Berkner’s Gigi Cedeno claimed 3rd place at the UIL State Wrestling Tournament, becoming the highest-placing wrestler in school history. Along the way, she also celebrated her 100th career varsity win. Read more about this record-breaking weekend!

Enrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!
Enroll and reserve your child’s seat by following the online enrollment.

Great Things Happening at Berkner High School!
Berkner High School is buzzing with success! Our Animation, Drone Aviation, Bandoleras Dance, and Wrestling teams are bringing home impressive awards, including State Qualifiers, Grand Champions, and a historic State Medalist. Read all about the incredible achievements of our talented students!

Weather Closure Makeup Plan – January 26–29, 2026
Learn more about the make-up plan to address the missed instructional time.