{"id":718,"date":"2020-01-08T03:35:29","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T21:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/schooltestwp3\/?page_id=718"},"modified":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"718\" class=\"elementor elementor-718\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cfa64a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cfa64a4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff45ec5\" data-id=\"ff45ec5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87f36b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87f36b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">News and Updates<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a1efd00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a1efd00\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"main-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0838c2\" data-id=\"a0838c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91f46fd elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-card-shadow-yes elementor-posts__hover-gradient elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"91f46fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;pagination_type&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;cards_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;cards_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.cards\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-cards elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43995 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/get-your-shine-on-bhs-cheer-car-wash-may-9th\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Car-Wash.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43997\" alt=\"A promotional flyer for the BHS Cheer Car Wash. The text states the event will take place on May 9, 2026, at the BHS MAC from 10 AM to 1 PM. Pricing is listed as $5 for pre-sale tickets and $10 for day-of purchases. The flyer includes the slogan, &quot;Come out, show your support, and leave with a shine!&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Car-Wash.png 612w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Car-Wash-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/get-your-shine-on-bhs-cheer-car-wash-may-9th\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tGet Your Shine On! BHS Cheer Car Wash \u2013 May 9th\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Support the BHS Cheer team and get your car cleaned at the same time! Join us at the BHS MAC on May 9th for our car wash fundraiser. Pre-sale tickets are available now!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43987 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/final-exam-schedule-may-18-22\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/thumb-513c6b8aa6029eeba1a4b4532cf70e49.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43988\" alt=\"Graphic titled &quot;Final Exam Schedule&quot; on a green blueprint-style background. It details a 5-day schedule from Monday, May 18, to Friday, May 22. Monday through Wednesday include full days with various exam periods (0, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8) and three lunch shifts (A, B, and C). Thursday and Friday are half-days, with the 3rd period exam on Thursday and the 4th period exam on Friday, both running from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The word &quot;RAMS&quot; is written at the bottom.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/thumb-513c6b8aa6029eeba1a4b4532cf70e49.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/thumb-513c6b8aa6029eeba1a4b4532cf70e49-232x300.jpeg 232w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/thumb-513c6b8aa6029eeba1a4b4532cf70e49-791x1024.jpeg 791w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/thumb-513c6b8aa6029eeba1a4b4532cf70e49-768x994.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/final-exam-schedule-may-18-22\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tFinal Exam Schedule \u2013 May 18\u201322\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Rams, it\u2019s time to gear up for finals! Check out the complete Final Exam Schedule for May 18\u201322.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43984 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/tyler-key-claims-regional-championship\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/thumb-26769c5406001ae803c6bceb2b85da40.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43985\" alt=\"A photograph of athlete Tyler Key and his coach celebrating a win on a grassy field. Tyler, on the right, wears a green track jersey with the number 6622, black shorts, and mismatched track spikes while holding up a gold medal and pointing &quot;number one.&quot; His coach, on the left, wears a black Berkner Athletics shirt and sunglasses, also gesturing &quot;number one.&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/thumb-26769c5406001ae803c6bceb2b85da40.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/thumb-26769c5406001ae803c6bceb2b85da40-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/tyler-key-claims-regional-championship\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tTyler Key Claims Regional Championship\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Big win for Berkner Athletics! Tyler Key is officially the Regional Champion in the 110m hurdles.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43993 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/celebrating-teacher-appreciation-week\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Celebrating-Teacher-Appreciation-Week.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43994\" alt=\"Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Celebrating-Teacher-Appreciation-Week.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Celebrating-Teacher-Appreciation-Week-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Celebrating-Teacher-Appreciation-Week-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/celebrating-teacher-appreciation-week\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating Teacher Appreciation Week\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Richardson ISD is excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4\u20138.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43991 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/celebrating-aapi-heritage-month\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Celebrating-AAPI-Heritage-Month.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43992\" alt=\"Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Celebrating-AAPI-Heritage-Month.png 1001w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Celebrating-AAPI-Heritage-Month-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Celebrating-AAPI-Heritage-Month-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/celebrating-aapi-heritage-month\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating AAPI Heritage Month\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>May marks the celebration of Asian American &#038; Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognizing one of the largest and most diverse communities in the world.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43980 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/2026-stars-teachers-of-the-year\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/STARS-2026-TOY-1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43981\" alt=\"2026 STARS Teachers of the Year!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/STARS-2026-TOY-1-1.png 1350w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/STARS-2026-TOY-1-1-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/STARS-2026-TOY-1-1-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/STARS-2026-TOY-1-1-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/2026-stars-teachers-of-the-year\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t2026 STARS Teachers of the Year!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>RISD\u2019s eight 2026 STARS (Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools) teachers of the year were announced on April 20!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43976 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/national-bound-berkner-high-school-duo-strikes-gold-in-3d-animation\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-e7d15da44b7563bcb63d6853c4255d7f.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43977\" alt=\"Berkner High School seniors Dat Nguyen and Lorena Araujo stand proudly on the first-place podium at the SkillsUSA Texas State competition. They are wearing official red SkillsUSA blazers and holding a yellow &quot;State Champion&quot; banner for 3D Visualization and Animation.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-e7d15da44b7563bcb63d6853c4255d7f.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-e7d15da44b7563bcb63d6853c4255d7f-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-e7d15da44b7563bcb63d6853c4255d7f-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-e7d15da44b7563bcb63d6853c4255d7f-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/national-bound-berkner-high-school-duo-strikes-gold-in-3d-animation\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tNational Bound! Berkner High School Duo Strikes Gold in 3D Animation\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Berkner High School is heading to Nationals! Seniors Dat Nguyen and Lorena Araujo captured the Gold Medal in 3D Animation at the SkillsUSA State competition and will compete in Atlanta this June.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43973 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/playoff-bound-lady-rams-softball-clinches-postseason-berth\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-230544cd06bb32e9562487443c38fdf4.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43974\" alt=\"A celebratory group photo of the Lady Rams softball team and coaches on the dirt infield of a stadium at night. The players are wearing black pinstriped uniforms that say &quot;HERD&quot; in teal lettering, with many flashing hand signs and smiling.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-230544cd06bb32e9562487443c38fdf4.png 947w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-230544cd06bb32e9562487443c38fdf4-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-230544cd06bb32e9562487443c38fdf4-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/playoff-bound-lady-rams-softball-clinches-postseason-berth\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tLady Rams Softball are Playoff Bound!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Lady Rams are heading to the postseason!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43971 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/celebrate-the-class-of-2026-graduates\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Spotlight-Your-Senior-landscape.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43972\" alt=\"Spotlight Your Senior\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Spotlight-Your-Senior-landscape.png 1200w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Spotlight-Your-Senior-landscape-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Spotlight-Your-Senior-landscape-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Spotlight-Your-Senior-landscape-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/celebrate-the-class-of-2026-graduates\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tCelebrate the Class of 2026 Graduates\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Parents of RISD seniors, we want to spotlight YOUR student as part of the &#8220;Dear Senior,&#8221; series!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43963 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/berkner-stem-academy-shines-at-district-11-entries-advancing-to-regionals-%f0%9f%8f%86\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Debate.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43964\" alt=\"A photo collage celebrating the Berkner STEM Academy Rams&#039; success at the 2026 7-AAAAAA Academic Meet. The top left shows a female student smiling with a medal and folder; the top middle shows a black and gold plaque for &quot;1st Place Overall Team Award Speech&quot;; the top right shows a group of students in professional attire posing playfully in a library. The large bottom photo features six students in suits and hijabs proudly wearing and biting their UIL medals, with the green Berkner Rams logo in the corner.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Debate.png 500w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Debate-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Debate-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/berkner-stem-academy-shines-at-district-11-entries-advancing-to-regionals-%f0%9f%8f%86\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tBerkner STEM Academy Shines at District: 11 Entries Advancing to Regionals! \ud83c\udfc6\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Berkner Speech &amp; Debate and Academics dominated at the UIL District Tournament! With 11 regional qualifiers and a second consecutive &#8220;Top Overall Speech Team&#8221; title, the Rams are heading to Regionals at Walnut Grove High School on April 24th. Read more about our District Champions and record-breaking program growth!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43969 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/fine-arts-signing-day\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1114\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/FineArtsSigningDay.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43970\" alt=\"Fine Arts Signing Day\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/FineArtsSigningDay.png 1114w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/FineArtsSigningDay-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/FineArtsSigningDay-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/FineArtsSigningDay-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1114px) 100vw, 1114px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/fine-arts-signing-day\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tFine Arts Signing Day\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Join us in celebrating the 2026 Seniors across RISD who are continuing their passion for the arts at the collegiate level.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43951 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/celebrating-excellence-berkner-stem-academys-january-staff-of-the-month\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Staff-of-the.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43952\" alt=\"A celebratory graphic titled &quot;Staff of the Month&quot; featuring the Berkner STEM Academy Rams logo. The image is a collage of four photos showing different groups of teachers and staff members posing with green and white &quot;Berkner High School RAM Staff of the Month&quot; signs. The collage is decorated with green balloons and confetti on a dark background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Staff-of-the.png 2000w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Staff-of-the-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Staff-of-the-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Staff-of-the-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Staff-of-the-1536x1229.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/celebrating-excellence-berkner-stem-academys-january-staff-of-the-month\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating Excellence: Berkner STEM Academy\u2019s January Staff of the Month\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>New year, same incredible dedication! Meet the Berkner STEM Academy January Staff of the Month winners. These outstanding educators were selected by their peers for their commitment to excellence and the RAM community. Help us celebrate their hard work!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43948 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/support-local-talent-at-the-rams-art-auction-show\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-fae8f7720a934fc56b3d70534761f884.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43949\" alt=\"Event flyer for the &quot;Rams Art Auction &amp; Show&quot; at Berkner High School on Friday, April 17th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The design features a neon green title and a stylized ram logo over a colorful paint stroke background. Details include a silent auction of student art, refreshments, and a swag bag raffle. Note: Cash only, ATM available on campus.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-fae8f7720a934fc56b3d70534761f884.png 604w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-fae8f7720a934fc56b3d70534761f884-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/thumb-fae8f7720a934fc56b3d70534761f884-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/support-local-talent-at-the-rams-art-auction-show\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSupport Local Talent at the Rams Art Auction &amp; Show!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Support the next generation of artists at the Berkner High School Rams Art Auction &amp; Show on Friday, April 17th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43960 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/month-of-the-military-child\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Month-of-the-Military-Child.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43961\" alt=\"Month of the Military Child\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Month-of-the-Military-Child.jpg 560w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Month-of-the-Military-Child-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/month-of-the-military-child\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMonth of the Military Child\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Each April, RISD and communities across the country recognize the resilience and strength of students whose families are connected to the military.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43942 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/japanese-world-language-students-brought-home-top-honors-from-the-state-japanese-speech-contest\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1222\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Japanese-Students.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43943\" alt=\"Japanese Students\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Japanese-Students.jpg 1222w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Japanese-Students-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Japanese-Students-1024x804.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BerknerHS\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Japanese-Students-768x603.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1222px) 100vw, 1222px\" 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