Rio Americano High School

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Students practice in Victor San Pedro's newly created guitar class.
Prop 28: How Has Rio Benefited from Major Increase in Arts Funding?
AP Scores Surge After Recalibration of Exams
AP Scores Surge After Recalibration of Exams
U.S. Schools Banned More Than 4,000 Books Last Year, Report Finds
U.S. Schools Banned More Than 4,000 Books Last Year, Report Finds
San Juan Unified School District leaders celebrate the new electric school buses at a July event. Photo from the district.
San Juan Unified Rolls Out New Electric Buses
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
Divided Youth performs at Cafe Colonial. Guitarist Nicky Vaughan is pictured on the left.
Punk Band Formed by Rio Juniors Releases Demo Album
The Theater of Lights in Old Sacramento.
Theater of Lights: Free Holiday Spectacle Dazzles in Old Sac
Rio Americano's dance teams perform at the blackout winter rally on Dec. 6.
Photos: Winter Blackout Rally
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Parents, Siblings and Friends
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Parents, Siblings and Friends
The American River Parkway.
Rio Clubs, Classes Teach Importance of Environmental Preservation
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
Cell Phone Bans a Necessary Solution to Student Addiction, Low Academic Performance
Students paint in AP Art.
Editorial: Will Prop 28 Flaws Threaten Its Success?
Why Teachers Should Use More Interactive Learning
Why Teachers Should Use More Interactive Learning
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
Why Raising the Minimum Wage is the Last Answer
Why Raising the Minimum Wage is the Last Answer
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?
Taylor Baker. Photo provided by her.
Rio Golfer, Recruited by Cal Poly, Wins Best in State
Harper Gardner (12) plays goalie for the Raiders at the American River College water polo tournament on Oct. 12.
Fall Sports Recap: Boys Water Polo Takes Section Title
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
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
Cell Phone Bans a Necessary Solution to Student Addiction, Low Academic Performance
Taylor Baker. Photo provided by her.
Rio Golfer, Recruited by Cal Poly, Wins Best in State
Students paint in AP Art.
Editorial: Will Prop 28 Flaws Threaten Its Success?
Students practice in Victor San Pedro's newly created guitar class.
Prop 28: How Has Rio Benefited from Major Increase in Arts Funding?
The American River Parkway.
Rio Clubs, Classes Teach Importance of Environmental Preservation
AP Scores Surge After Recalibration of Exams
AP Scores Surge After Recalibration of Exams
Rio Americano's dance teams perform at the blackout winter rally on Dec. 6.
Photos: Winter Blackout Rally
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
"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 Americano's dance teams perform at the blackout winter rally on Dec. 6.
Photos: Winter Blackout Rally
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
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
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Students from various grades and programs meet via Zoom to connect and socialize.

Lunch with Friends Continues in Quarantine

Taylor White and Emily Borg
May 22, 2020
A bike rider enjoys a sunny day in April.

Teens Find Ways to Stay Positive During Quarantine

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
May 1, 2020
SJUSD To Allow Letter Grades

SJUSD To Allow Letter Grades

Nicolas Gorman and Emily Borg
April 18, 2020
Having to continue learning at home, students attempt to transform their bedrooms into classrooms.

Calif. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Says Campuses Will Not Reopen This School Year

Nicolas Gorman, Emily Borg, and Mickey Doolittle
April 1, 2020
Rio Americano staff sanitize and distribute computers to prepare for newly rolled out "distance learning."

Campus Closure Extended; District Switches to Distance Learning

Emily Borg, Annalee Gorman, and Allison Meier
April 1, 2020
Atticus Cottula comes to campus in protective gear on March 17.

School Quiet on First Day of Shutdown

Nicolas Gorman, Emily Borg, and Mickey Doolittle
March 16, 2020
Screenshot of the newly released Rio Americano High School App

New Rio Americano App Released

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
February 7, 2020
Galley Crew vs. Rowdy Raider Game

Galley Crew vs. Rowdy Raider Game

Emily Borg and Alyssa Christopher
May 14, 2019
Schools Want More Than a Valedictorian

Schools Want More Than a Valedictorian

Annalee Gorman and Emily Borg
March 18, 2019
Overflow

Overflow

Emily Borg and Synia Thrower
February 25, 2019
Valedictorian May Not be Worth the Stress

Valedictorian May Not be Worth the Stress

Emily Borg and Annalee Gorman
February 20, 2019
How Much Pressure is Too Much?

How Much Pressure is Too Much?

Synia Thrower and Emily Borg
December 21, 2018
Junior Katelyn Kamilos chips the ball out of the rough. Photo by Ed Mahone.

Girls Golf Team Sweeps League

Annalee Gorman and Emily Borg
November 2, 2018
Newspapers are not as popular as they use to be since news has been going online more.

Online News is the New Norm

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
November 2, 2018
Annual Duck Derby raises over $13,000

Annual Duck Derby raises over $13,000

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
October 4, 2018
Skip’s Kitchen Review

Skip’s Kitchen Review

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
School Lockdown Drill

School Lockdown Drill

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
Anna Swanson and Emma Hutchinson Profile

Anna Swanson and Emma Hutchinson Profile

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
JV Softball

JV Softball

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
Sophomore License

Sophomore License

Emily Borg and Synia Thrower
June 4, 2018
Teenagers and Sleep

Teenagers and Sleep

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
Cafeteria Jobs

Cafeteria Jobs

Emily Borg and Synia Thrower
May 4, 2018
Raiders Robotics smash the competition

Raiders Robotics smash the competition

Emily Borg and Synia Thrower
April 26, 2018
Lunch With Friends

Lunch With Friends

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
December 15, 2017
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