North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
School News & Updates
Support Our Stars! Playbill Ad Opportunities for Legally Blonde
Don’t be an Elle Woods and wait until the last minute! Support L.V. Berkner Theater by purchasing a Playbill ad for Legally Blonde: The Musical. Whether you’re sending a message to the cast or promoting a business, your contribution keeps our program shining. Deadline: Jan 16, 2026.
School Board Recognition Month 2026
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible leaders who champion our students, staff, and community.
Parent University – “Getting Ready for College, Career & Beyond”
Families are invited to join Richardson ISD for a virtual Parent University series focused on academic and postsecondary options for students.
RISD Board of Trustees Approves Academic Calendars for 26-27 and 27-28 School Years
During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years.
2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year
Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.
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.
AVID National Demonstration Schools are centers of teaching and learning that also serve as models for those interested in learning about the AVID College Readiness System. They clearly demonstrate an ongoing pursuit of excellence, both in the AVID Elective and AVID Schoolwide, to ensure college and career readiness for all AVID Elective students and improved academic performance for all students based on increased opportunities and support for success.
A National Demonstration School exhibits a college and career readiness system that is evident across the campus through rigor and high expectations for all students. There is significant evidence of AVID impact schoolwide, particularly with the infusion of AVID methodologies in content-area classrooms.
