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.

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.

Total Solar Eclipse
Our students and staff had a fun time viewing the total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024.

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.

MTE Teacher of the Year 2024
Mrs. Valle was recognized as the MTE Teacher of the Year at the school board.
Want to volunteer at MTE?
Please contact elba.cabrera@risd.org if you would like to volunteer at MTE. We are looking for volunteers on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 to 10:00

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.

Spanish Spelling Bee
Congratulations to all of the participants of RISD’s third annual Spanish Spelling Bee.

District Spanish Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Yazareth Montalvo! She got 2nd place at the District Level Spanish Spelling Bee.

Berkner Ramblers Perform and Share for Red Ribbon Week
Students from Kindergarten to 3rd grade at Mark Twain were treated to a special visit from the Rambler’s for Red Ribbon Week.