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The Vision Floor Plan for facilities improvements at Rio Americano was developed by the San Juan Unified School District after a months-long process working with members of the community.
Voters Approve $950 Million Facilities Bond for San Juan Schools
San Juan School Board Passes District Land Acknowledgement Resolution
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
By Gwen Lindsey
California to Add Personal Finance Requirement for HS Graduation
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey
Rio Teachers on Discussing the Election with Students
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
Pennywise from Stephen King's "It." Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
“It” Is Rio Americano’s Top Scary Movie
Rio ceramics teacher Rene Worley in her classroom.
Rio’s Ceramics Teacher: An Artist Through and Through
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
Take the Mirada's 2024 Halloween Survey
Take the Mirada’s 2024 Halloween Survey
We Shouldn't Have to Wait for Bond Money for Urgent Bathroom Fixes
We Shouldn’t Have to Wait for Bond Money for Urgent Bathroom Fixes
Rick Singer. Drawing by Katelyn Caudill.
Column: Rick Singer, Infamous College Counselor Who Got His Start at Rio, Is Back in Business. Can He Be Trusted?
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris (left) and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (right). Cartoon by Katelyn Caudill.
Cartoon: Three Weeks to Go
By Gwen Lindsey
The Overrated Burden of Academic Pressure
The Problem with Standardized Tests
The Problem with Standardized Tests
Pro-Palestinian protestors form a human chain around an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Piette from Flickr.
Campus Protests Show Ignorance, Hypocrisy of Student Demonstrators
Rio Football Falls to Merced to End Postseason Hopes
Rio Football Falls to Merced to End Postseason Hopes
The new Sac-Joaquin Section warning and ejection cards for sports game spectators.
Sac-Joaquin Section League Introduces Warning Cards for Rowdy Spectators
Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth
Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
Students and teachers face off in the annual Student vs. Staff basketball game on Oct. 10. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to breast cancer awareness.
Photos: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
Students and teachers face off in the annual Student vs. Staff basketball game on Oct. 10. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to breast cancer awareness.
Photos: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
Rio girls flag football fell to Ponderosa, 41-0, on a hot afternoon Sept. 23. Nevertheless, the group has stuck together through ups and downs as it navigates the second year Rio flag football.
Photos: Flag Football vs. Ponderosa
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
Students and teachers face off in the annual Student vs. Staff basketball game on Oct. 10. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to breast cancer awareness.
Photos: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
Rio girls flag football fell to Ponderosa, 41-0, on a hot afternoon Sept. 23. Nevertheless, the group has stuck together through ups and downs as it navigates the second year Rio flag football.
Photos: Flag Football vs. Ponderosa
Rio suffered a tough loss on Aug. 30, but the student section was electric at Jesuit's first game with new lighting.
Photos: Football vs. Jesuit
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The Vision Floor Plan for facilities improvements at Rio Americano was developed by the San Juan Unified School District after a months-long process working with members of the community.
Voters Approve $950 Million Facilities Bond for San Juan Schools
Adam Abolfazli • November 7, 2024
San Juan School Board Passes District Land Acknowledgement Resolution
November 6, 2024
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
October 31, 2024
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
October 25, 2024
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
October 23, 2024
By Gwen Lindsey
California to Add Personal Finance Requirement for HS Graduation
October 17, 2024
Music Director Josh Murray (third from left), former principal Brian Ginter (second from right) and district officials cut the ribbon to officially open the new theater in 2017, which was funded by the last San Juan bond measure.
SJUSD Places $950 Million Facilities Bond Measure on Ballot
October 10, 2024
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Rio TV: Monday, November 18
Features
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey
Rio Teachers on Discussing the Election with Students
Gabrielle Berry • November 8, 2024
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
October 30, 2024
Pennywise from Stephen King's "It." Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
“It” Is Rio Americano’s Top Scary Movie
October 30, 2024
Rio ceramics teacher Rene Worley in her classroom.
Rio’s Ceramics Teacher: An Artist Through and Through
October 29, 2024
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
October 28, 2024
Take the Mirada's 2024 Halloween Survey
Take the Mirada’s 2024 Halloween Survey
October 25, 2024
Ashley Langdon. Photo provided by her.
Local Author Pens First-Ever Guide to American River Trails
October 23, 2024
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Sports
Rio Football Falls to Merced to End Postseason Hopes
Rio Football Falls to Merced to End Postseason Hopes
Kenneth Cox • November 14, 2024
The new Sac-Joaquin Section warning and ejection cards for sports game spectators.
Sac-Joaquin Section League Introduces Warning Cards for Rowdy Spectators
November 13, 2024
Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth
Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth
November 4, 2024
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
October 14, 2024
Students and teachers face off in the annual Student vs. Staff basketball game on Oct. 10. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to breast cancer awareness.
Photos: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
October 11, 2024
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Opinions
We Shouldn't Have to Wait for Bond Money for Urgent Bathroom Fixes
We Shouldn’t Have to Wait for Bond Money for Urgent Bathroom Fixes
Lucca McPoil • November 7, 2024
Rick Singer. Drawing by Katelyn Caudill.
Column: Rick Singer, Infamous College Counselor Who Got His Start at Rio, Is Back in Business. Can He Be Trusted?
October 25, 2024
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris (left) and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (right). Cartoon by Katelyn Caudill.
Cartoon: Three Weeks to Go
October 15, 2024
By Gwen Lindsey
The Overrated Burden of Academic Pressure
September 17, 2024
The Problem with Standardized Tests
The Problem with Standardized Tests
September 8, 2024
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Upcoming Varsity Games
Rio Americano High School
Savedra Open
Nov 23 /6 a.m. / Varsity Wrestling
Rio Americano High School
Rio Linda
Nov 26 /4 p.m. / Varsity Wrestling
Rio Americano High School
CIF State Championships
Nov 30 /All Day / Varsity Cross Country
Rio Americano High School
Knightmare Tournament
Nov 30 /6 a.m. / Varsity Wrestling
Rio Americano High School
Jack Scott Basketball Tournament
Dec 7 /all day /
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