News and Updates

Berkner Debate Opens 2026 Season with Strong Showing at Plano East
Berkner Debate started the 2026 season strong at Plano East! Highlights include Seth D. and Owen T.’s first varsity win, a winning record for Pichyadah L. and Lawrence L., and multiple Top Speaker awards.

RISD Board of Trustees Approves Academic Calendars for 26-27 and 27-28 School Years
During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years.

2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year
Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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

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.