News and Updates

Free College Application Week October 13-19
Texas residents can apply to any public college or university in Texas for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee through the ApplyTexas

Fall Break
Enjoy your Fall Break! Student and staff holiday: October 10–13.

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.

Up! The Man in the Flying Lawn Chair
Up! The Man in the Flying Lawn Chair — October 3 & 4 in the Berkner Auditorium. Tickets $5.

More than 200 RISD Students Earn College Board National Recognition Awards
A total of 286 high school juniors and seniors have earned College Board National Recognition

Bond 2025
On November 4th, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $1.4 billion bond package proposed by the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees. Read more about the proposed projects and the impact on our campus.

Proposed Berkner High School Bond 2025 Projects
Richardson ISD Bond 2025 includes the following proposed projects for our campus. Election Day is November 4.

Berkner Mariachi Featured on Fox 4
The Berkner Mariachi Band gave Good Day viewers a special performance.

Volunteer at the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot!
Kick off your Thanksgiving by volunteering at the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot.

Bando Dance Clinic – September 20, 2025
Don’t miss the Bando Dance Clinic on September 20!

Hispanic Heritage Month: RISD Alumna Inspires Cultural Pride in Students Through Music
What started as an after-school program four years ago is now Richardson ISD’s official mariachi program, part of the Berkner Learning Community.

Costa Rica 2026!
Parent Information Meeting – Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

Homecoming Dance 2025
🎉 Grab your tickets now—Homecoming Dance is Sat, Sept 6 at 8 PM in the Big Gym!

Picture Day – Sep. 2nd & 3rd
Picture Day is September 2nd & 3rd.

Homecoming Week
Homecoming is almost here! Let’s show off our spirit with a week of fun dress-up days!