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California to Add Personal Finance Requirement for HS Graduation
California to Add Personal Finance Requirement for HS Graduation
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
Instagram to Roll Out Sweeping Changes to Teen Accounts
Instagram to Roll Out Sweeping Changes to Teen Accounts
Students take notes in an ELD class.
ELD Students Hope for Faster Placement into Regular Classes
BREAKING NEWS: Many Students Absent Friday Despite Assurances about Campus Violence Threat
BREAKING NEWS: Many Students Absent Friday Despite Assurances about Campus Violence Threat
Juniors McKenna Schinderle, Sophia Lynch, and Chloe Franz choose to use their phones instead of reading.
Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach
A Save the Snakes volunteer holds a snake in the Rio Americano library.
Snakes in the Library
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
“Someone Saw Something in Me”: Author and Rio Alumna Shares Journey That Led to Acclaimed Novel
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
Photos: Alumna Shanthi Sekaran Visits Rio
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
Participate in the Mirada's 2024 Summer Photo Contest
Participate in the Mirada’s 2024 Summer Photo Contest
Coco Estrada takes a students' blood pressure.
Seniors Reflect on Hands-On Experience, Externships as Med Program Concludes
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
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
Pro-Palestinian protestors form a human chain around an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Piette from Flickr.
College Protests Show Students Using Their Privilege for Good, Not Just Attention
Mother Laura Collanton speaks to students at a fentanyl awareness assembly in 2022.
Rio Needs Better Narcan Accessibility to Prevent Potential Overdoses
For Earth Day, The Mirada is running opinion articles from students this week that look at the environment.
A Solution to California’s Wildfires
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
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
Charlie Franz at a swim meet.
Charlie Franz Commits to Swim for UCSD
Senior Samatha Selch makes a move.
Rio Americano’s 2024 Committed Athletes
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
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 alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
Photos: Alumna Shanthi Sekaran Visits Rio
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
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 alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
Photos: Alumna Shanthi Sekaran Visits Rio
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
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California to Add Personal Finance Requirement for HS Graduation
California to Add Personal Finance Requirement for HS Graduation
Alize Vallejo • 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
Instagram to Roll Out Sweeping Changes to Teen Accounts
Instagram to Roll Out Sweeping Changes to Teen Accounts
September 19, 2024
Students take notes in an ELD class.
ELD Students Hope for Faster Placement into Regular Classes
September 17, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Many Students Absent Friday Despite Assurances about Campus Violence Threat
BREAKING NEWS: Many Students Absent Friday Despite Assurances about Campus Violence Threat
September 13, 2024
Juniors McKenna Schinderle, Sophia Lynch, and Chloe Franz choose to use their phones instead of reading.
Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach
September 6, 2024
Senator Nancy Skinner.
Senate Bill 274 Bans "Willful Defiance" Suspensions in CA High Schools
September 3, 2024
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Rio TV: Monday, October 14
Features
A Save the Snakes volunteer holds a snake in the Rio Americano library.
Snakes in the Library
Mirada Staff • September 16, 2024
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
"Someone Saw Something in Me": Author and Rio Alumna Shares Journey That Led to Acclaimed Novel
September 3, 2024
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
Photos: Alumna Shanthi Sekaran Visits Rio
August 28, 2024
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
August 24, 2024
Participate in the Mirada's 2024 Summer Photo Contest
Participate in the Mirada's 2024 Summer Photo Contest
August 22, 2024
Coco Estrada takes a students' blood pressure.
Seniors Reflect on Hands-On Experience, Externships as Med Program Concludes
May 28, 2024
Read Winning Submissions from Rio Americano Students in Outdoor Writing Contest
Read Winning Submissions from Rio Americano Students in Outdoor Writing Contest
May 23, 2024
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Sports
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
September 24, 2024
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
September 24, 2024
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
September 13, 2024
Charlie Franz at a swim meet.
Charlie Franz Commits to Swim for UCSD
May 28, 2024
Senior Samatha Selch makes a move.
Rio Americano's 2024 Committed Athletes
May 27, 2024
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Opinions
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris (left) and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (right). Cartoon by Katelyn Caudill.
Cartoon: Three Weeks to Go
Katelyn Caudill • October 15, 2024
By Gwen Lindsey
The Overrated Burden of Academic Pressure
September 17, 2024
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
May 28, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protestors form a human chain around an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Piette from Flickr.
College Protests Show Students Using Their Privilege for Good, Not Just Attention
May 28, 2024
Mother Laura Collanton speaks to students at a fentanyl awareness assembly in 2022.
Rio Needs Better Narcan Accessibility to Prevent Potential Overdoses
May 27, 2024
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Upcoming Varsity Games
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Ponderosa
Oct 18 /7:30 p.m. / Varsity Football
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Inderkum
Oct 21 /6:30 p.m. / Varsity Girls Volleyball
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Inderkum
Oct 21 /4:30 p.m. / Girls Flag Football
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Inderkum
Oct 22 /4:30 p.m. / Varsity Girls Tennis
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Christian Brothers
Oct 23 /6:30 p.m. / Varsity Girls Volleyball
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