News and Updates
Campus Teacher of The Year
Tim Spencer, biology teacher and track coach
Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2024-25
To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2024-2025 school year, families can complete an application via SchoolCafe.
Reminder – RISD Code of Civility Being Implemented for 2024-25
The district is implementing a new Richardson ISD Code of Civility this school year to set expectations for how students, parents, employees, and visitors treat and interact with each other while at school or communicating about school-related activities.
Back To School & First Day Safety Reminders
All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with how RISD schools approach safety and security.
How to Sign-up for RISD Bus Transportation
RISD provides bus service for students who live more than two miles away from their home campus.
Class of 2025 Graduation Dates and Times
The Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies will be at Eagle-Mustang stadium.
Insurance Available for RISD-Issued Devices
RISD provides students and parents or guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance for any device owned by the school district and assigned to a student for use at school and home.
McDonald To Lead Berkner Area Schools
Michael D. McDonald has been named RISD’s new Area Superintendent of the Berkner Learning Community.
Principal Message – Student Cellphones
BHS implementing Yondr for 2024-25
RISD Changing 2025 Spring Break on 2024-25 Calendar
RISD is changing the dates of spring break on the 2024-25 student academic calendar. The new dates for spring break will be March 10-14, 2025 – moved up one week from the previous dates of March 17-21.
Art Students Succeed in Texas Competition
Students among top 7% of high school artists in Texas.
Berkner High School 2024 Graduation
Berkner High School seniors walked across the stage Memorial Day weekend to receive their diplomas.
Message from Ms. Smock
Please read the new principal announcement.
Congratulations Class of 2024!
More than 2,600 members of the Class of 2024 walked across the stage last weekend at Wildcat-Ram stadium.
Teacher Incentive Allotment
RISD recognized more than 20 highly effective teachers with monetary stipends as part of the state’s effort to reward and retain skilled educators.