News and Updates

McDonald To Lead Berkner Area Schools
Michael D. McDonald has been named RISD’s new Area Superintendent of the Berkner Learning Community.

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.

New Principal Greetings
Dear Big Springs Elementary Staff, Families, and Community: I would like to express how deeply honored and grateful I am

Message from Mr. Dawes
Please read the principal announcement.

Summer Activity Ideas
Have A Great Summer!

Join The RISD Work Family
RISD is now interviewing positions for the 2024-25 school year.

143 Seniors Earn Associate Degrees
The PTECH program provides students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.

Accepting All Donations!
Big Springs Elementary is gearing up for the “Lights, Camera, Party!” school dance, and we need your help making the

Verkada Guest Sign-In System
Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.

RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.

2023-24 Super Teachers for Third Nine Weeks
RISD administrators once again surprised and celebrated Super Teachers across the district.

2024-25 Enrollment Now Open
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year of school, parents can take advantage of convenient online enrollment using a PowerSchool registration account. Enrollment for returning students will require a “snapcode” that was emailed to current parents.

CTE Month – Berkner Immersion Studio
Elementary students visit the STEM center to learn about and work on robotics, graphic design, 3-D printing, and more.

RISD UIL A+ Academic Competition
More than 600 elementary students participated in six events: number sense, storytelling, oral reading, chess puzzle, ready writing, and creative writing.

Progress Reports This Friday
Just a friendly reminder that student progress reports will be heading home this Friday, February 2nd. These reports offer a