News and Updates

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.

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