News and Updates

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!

Keeping Tabs on the Beginning of the 2025-26 School Year
Watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.

New Volunteer Management System
Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.

Richardson ISD Previews Projected 2025 Accountability Ratings
At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.

Berkner’s 2025 Marching Production “Dream On”
Berkner’s 2025 marching production is entitled “Dream On” and centers around a central character that takes the audience with them on a journey through various states of dreaming: sweet dreams, daydreams, nightmares, and hopeful dreams.

RISD Cell Phone Policy
For the fourth year, RISD campuses will continue to be cell phone-free schools.

Application For Free and Reduced Meals For the 2025-2026 School Year Now Open
Parents of enrolled RISD students may now complete forms online to qualify for free or reduced cost meals for the 2025-26 school year that begins August 12.

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