News and Updates

School Starts Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Visit RISD’s Back to School page to find resources, information and answers to your back-to-school questions as you get ready for the new school year.

Summer Resources For Parents and Students
RISD partners with organizations to offer a variety of recommendations and services to families over the summer months.

Summer Network Mobile Market Stops
Join us this June for free Mobile Market stops at various locations around the community! The Mobile Market provides access to fresh food at no cost. Everyone is welcome!

Congratulations Mrs. Larsen!
Please congratulate Diana Larsen for being named RISD Secondary Teacher of the Year!

Berkner Artist Visits
Last Friday, Berkner Art department invited two artist, David Del Solar and Julia Gilmore, to talk about their artwork and

Class of 2025 Top 10 Graduates
Each spring, all four RISD high schools announce their Top 10 graduates

RISD Fine Arts Student Continue Excellence
A variety of RISD Fine Arts students have recently excelled in their chosen areas.

2025 STARS Teachers of the Year!
RISD’s eight 2025 STARS (Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools) teachers of the year were announced on April 22!

Berkner Book Club – Book Drive was a success!
Berkner Book Club had a very successful book drive. They were able to gather over 200 books. These books will

Open Enrollment Applications Now Open
On April 17, families residing outside of RISD boundaries may apply to attend an RISD school for the 2025-26 school year.

BHS Wintergaurd earning1st Place!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Berkner HS Winterguard on earning first place in Scholastic AA division at the NTCA Winterguard Competition at

LVBO Symphony Orchestra is SUPERIOR at UIL!
Congratulations to LVBO Symphony Orchestra for achieving a rating of SUPERIOR at UIL this week! Listen to their stage performance here . Many

Berkner Tennis – MacArthur Invitational
Berkner Tennis had some great performances last Thursday & Friday at the MacArthur Invitational: JV Medal Winners: Leona Ho &

Bandoleras and the Ramblers competed at the Showmakers of America Texas State Dance and Drill Championship.
This past Saturday the Bandoleras and the Ramblers competed at the Showmakers of America Texas State Dance and Drill Championship.

1st Place at the Animation Art Contest!
Congratulations to Lorena Araujo for taking 1st place this past Friday with her animation for the 2nd annual Art Contest held by the Dialogue