News and Updates

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Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, their families, and staff is our highest priority.
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🍦 Berkner Booster Club Spirit Day at Tongue in Cheek Ice Cream
Treat yourself and support our students! The Berkner Booster Club is hosting a Spirit Day fundraiser at Tongue in Cheek Homemade Ice Cream.

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.

Midterm Exam Schedule
Click here to view the Fall Final Exam Schedule.

Berkner Football — Bi-District Champs!
Berkner claims its first playoff win in 19 years and heads into the next round this Friday at 7 p.m. at Mustang-Panther Stadium.

Richardson ISD is Named CTE District of Distinction
RISD is among the 72 school districts in the state of Texas to be recognized as a 2026 District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT).

Meet The Impact 12 for 2025-2026
Learn more about the student advisory group made up of three seniors from each high school.

It’s Playoffs Time!
Richardson, Lake Highlands, and Berkner teams are headed to the Texas UIL football playoffs after a fantastic season.

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.

Keeping Tabs on the Fall Semester
Watch the fall edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs for the 2025-26 School Year.

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.

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.

🎨 PTA Reflections Contest: Create, Express, I Belong!
Express yourself through art! Enter the PTA Reflections Contest with this year’s theme “I Belong!” Submissions are open in literature, visual arts, dance, music, photography, and film.
BHS Ceramics Students Throw Mud at Cottonwood!
BHS Ceramics students shared their pottery skills with young artists at the Cottonwood Art Festival, an inspiring (and muddy!) day of creativity!

Lead Well Student Leadership Summit Kicks Off for the 2025-26 School Year
The program offers juniors and seniors an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, learn, and connect with other student leaders.