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Rio Americano High School

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The giant camphor tree in front of the cafeteria was cut down over spring break.

News Update: Giant Campus Tree Cut Down

April 11, 2025

The large camphor tree in front of the cafeteria will be cut down over spring break next week. In an email, Principal Cliff Kelley said the the San Juan district need to remove the tree because of damage...

Eleanor Thornton's photo was chosen for the 2025 Viewpoint Gallery Photographic Art Center student show, "Barriers and Bridges," featuring works from high school and college students throughout the Sacramento area.

Opening This Week: Rio Americano Students Selected for Viewpoint Photo Show

April 9, 2025

Two Rio Americano students have been chosen to exhibit this month in the top show of student photography in the Sacramento area. Senior Zoe Overholt and sophomore Eleanor Thornton each have  a photo...

April Mirada Magazine Available

April Mirada Magazine Available

April 8, 2025

The April edition of the Mirada magazine is now available in the Library, Counseling Office and other locations around campus. The magazine includes articles about controversial levee repairs on the American...

The ILS (Independent Living Skills) Olympics was held at Rio Americano on April 4. Photos by Evan Nguyen and Joshua Merri.

Photos: ILS Special Olympics Held at Rio

April 7, 2025

About 50 Independent Living Skills students from three schools participated in Rio Americano's version of the Special Olympics last week. Aside from Rio, Mira Loma High School and Laurel Ruff School...

Wellness Center organizer Marina Kidwell (12) in the newly created space, which features bean bags, stress toys and a seating area. Kidwell worked to create the space with fellow Civitas student Elisheva Joelson.

Rio to Open Wellness Center Next Week

Adam Abolfazli April 3, 2025

Rio Americano will open a Wellness Center next week, a new space for students feeling stressed or anxious to take a break. The center, located in room B4, will initially be available on Thursdays during...

Junior Liliana Lettini competes at a wrestling match. Photo provided by coach Austin Bell.

Girls’ Wrestling Makes Sections for First Time in Rio History

Allison Moreno April 2, 2025

In its first year, the Rio Americano girls’ wrestling team has made school history by qualifying for sections and being the first Rio wrestling team–boys’ or girls’--to hang a league champion...

The Rio Americano field.

EDITORIAL: Build the Rio Stadium

April 2, 2025

Planning for the construction of a lighted stadium at Rio Americano has been ongoing for years. Every semester we seem to get a new timeline, and every year it seems to be pushed back. When the San...

The Rio Americano robotics team attends their first competition of the season at Pleasant Grove High School on March 15.

Robotics Team Finishes Fourth in First Competition of the Season, Looks to Improve Rankings

Adam Abolfazli March 27, 2025

The Rio Americano robotics team is looking to refine their bot for their next competition after taking fourth place in their first seasonal event at Pleasant Grove High School on March 15. The team...

What Digital AP Tests Mean for Students This Year

What Digital AP Tests Mean for Students This Year

Gabrielle Berry, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Students will be trading in their No. 2 pencils for computers this May when they take AP tests. College Board has announced that starting in 2025, 28 AP tests will be completely digital, with several more...

The courtyard in front of the cafeteria flooded during a storm in December 2024.

Why Does Rio’s Cafeteria Courtyard Always Flood on Rainy Days?

Milena Petrosyan, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

Every rainy day at Rio, one thing is for certain: the courtyard in front of the cafeteria is guaranteed to become an impassable small lake. The flooding occurs because roots of a giant camphor tree...

A painting by Rio Americano student Sienna Barelli was chosen for the Youth Art Month exhibit in Sacramento. (March 2025)

Rio Americano Students Selected for Sacramento Youth Art Month Exhibit

Adam Abolfazli February 25, 2025

Four Rio Americano High School seniors have been selected to appear in the California Art Education Association's Youth Art Month exhibit. Serena Mood, Sienna Barelli, Cali Holcomb and Alexandra Tasakos...

Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?

Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?

Matthew Teymouri and Camille Smith February 3, 2025

Extra Credit Ethically Help Charities Underprivileged people struggle, and, out of the goodness of their hearts, many selfless individuals donate to charities to help them. Unable to rely on such selflessness,...

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