Berkner High School and STEM Academy

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School News & Updates

Welcome to RISD: 2027–2028 Enrollment Now Open for New Students!

In Richardson ISD, we believe every child deserves a district of opportunities. Enrollment for students new to RISD for the 2027–2028 school year is NOW OPEN!

Promotional poster for "Cafe Murder: a dinner theatre show" set against a dark purple background with spooky trees, bats, and a Victorian house illustration. Event details list the dates as November 6-7th at 7pm in the Berkner High School Cafeteria, with tickets priced at $10 for dinner and a show. A QR code is in the bottom left corner.

Join Us for Cafe Murder – A Dinner Theatre Experience!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of intrigue and fun at Berkner High School’s dinner theatre presentation of Cafe Murder on November 6–7 at 7:00 PM!

All Four Marching Bands Compete in Area Round

All four RISD marching bands qualified and competed in the 6A Area C UIL marching contest in Mesquite, held on Saturday, October 31.

November is National Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month, a time dedicated to strengthening partnerships between families and schools.

A graphic with a dark green and gold glitter background titled "SPEECH & DEBATE" at the top and "MIDWAY UIL INVITATIONAL" at the bottom. It features two photos side-by-side: on the left, five Berkner High School Speech & Debate students in formal suits and attire proudly holding up their competition medals; on the right, the same group of five students posing with their medals alongside their coach outside the venue doors.

Berkner Speech & Debate Kicks Off Season with Success at Midway UIL Invitational

The Berkner Speech & Debate Team kicked off their season with high honors at the Midway UIL Invitational in Waco, showcasing incredible dedication and student excellence across multiple competition categories.

Promotional graphic for the Berkner PTA Reflections Contest themed "What My Culture Means to Me". Top banner shows portraits of expressive diverse students above six contest categories: Literature, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Music Composition, Photography, and Film Production. Bottom section highlights contact email Katie.Outlaw@risd.org, a QR code with the submission link forms.gle/5r8K4E8LKezpTnMG6, and the submission deadline of November 9th.

Unleash your artistic talent with the Berkner PTA Reflections Contest!

Submit your original artwork for the Berkner PTA Reflections Contest “What My Culture Means to Me” by November 9th using the QR code or online link!

Student Artwork

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.

The power of AVID Secondary is the ability to impact students in the AVID Elective class and all students throughout the campus. AVID Secondary can have an effect on the entire school by providing classroom activities, teaching practices, and academic behaviors that can be incorporated into any classroom to improve engagement and success for all students.