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U.S. Rep. Ami Bera congratulates the Rio Americano High School band on the House floor in February 2025. Rio was selected to participate in the prestigious Essentially Ellington jazz festival in New York.
U.S. Rep. Ami Bera Salutes Rio Americano Band on House Floor
"Love of a Lifetime" Wins 6th Annual Rio Americano Love Film Festival
“Love of a Lifetime” Wins 6th Annual Rio Americano Love Film Festival
New Tardy Pass System to Begin This Spring
New Tardy Pass System to Begin This Spring
Rio's AM jazz band has been selected to attend the prestigious Essentially Ellington festival this year.
Jazz Band Qualifies for Essentially Ellington Festival in New York
Zoe Overholt's photo was chosen for the 2025 Viewpoint Gallery Photographic Art Center student show, featuring works from high school and college students throughout the Sacramento area. This year's theme is Barriers and Bridges.
Rio Americano Students Selected for Viewpoint Photo Show
Rio Poetry Out Loud Champion to Compete at County Level
Rio Poetry Out Loud Champion to Compete at County Level
Sophomore Alexis Rivera.
Q&A: Sophomore on Moving to Sacramento from Japan
Robotics team project manager Micah Newcomer (second from right) works with his team during a competition. Photo provided by him.
Q&A: Robotics Team Project Manager on His Mechanical Engineering Passion
An assortment of dishes at Seoulzip on Zinfandel Dr.
3 of the Best Korean Restaurants in the Sacramento Area
People gather to break the fast at a local mosque.
Rio Students Prepare to Ring In the Holy Month of Ramadan
History teacher Brian Brickey at an air base while deployed in the Middle East.
History Teacher Brian Brickey Returns to Rio After Year-Long Middle East Deployment
‘Brain Rot’ and ‘Yapping’ Are Words of the Year for 2024; Skibidi Is Banished
‘Brain Rot’ and ‘Yapping’ Are Words of the Year for 2024; Skibidi Is Banished
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
Op-Ed: GoGuardian's New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good
Op-Ed: GoGuardian’s New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good
Technology's Toll on Free Will
Technology’s Toll on Free Will
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
Rio Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
Sophomore Anthony Taylor takes a shot at a recent home game.
Q&A: Anthony Taylor Shines as One of Only Two Sophomores on Varsity Basketball
Rio Americano High School English teacher Jolynn Mason played volleyball at Sonoma State in the 1990s. She was saddened by the university's decision to cut athletics.
Rio Teacher, Former Sonoma State Athlete, Saddened by University’s Sports Program Cancellation
The district's proposed stadium work. 1C.2, 1C.3 and 1C.5 represent additions of bleachers, lights, and a press box, respectively.
New Stadium Construction Not Expected to Begin Soon, District Says
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 Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
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
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
"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
Rio Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
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
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
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
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Robotics team project manager Micah Newcomer (second from right) works with his team during a competition. Photo provided by him.

Q&A: Robotics Team Project Manager on His Mechanical Engineering Passion

Gabrielle Berry
February 10, 2025
Rio's AM jazz band has been selected to attend the prestigious Essentially Ellington festival this year.

Jazz Band Qualifies for Essentially Ellington Festival in New York

Gabrielle Berry
January 28, 2025
Op-Ed: GoGuardian's New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good

Op-Ed: GoGuardian’s New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good

Gabrielle Berry
January 24, 2025
The American River Parkway.

Rio Clubs, Classes Teach Importance of Environmental Preservation

Gabrielle Berry
December 4, 2024
AP Scores Surge After Recalibration of Exams

AP Scores Surge After Recalibration of Exams

Gabrielle Berry
December 3, 2024
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey

Rio Teachers on Discussing the Election with Students

Gabrielle Berry
November 8, 2024
Ashley Langdon. Photo provided by her.

Local Author Pens First-Ever Guide to American River Trails

Gabrielle Berry, Editor
October 23, 2024
By Gwen Lindsey

The Overrated Burden of Academic Pressure

Gabrielle Berry
September 17, 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

Gabrielle Berry
September 3, 2024
Nina Seibel.

Civitas Director Nina Seibel to Retire This Year After Almost 30 Years at Rio Americano

Gabrielle Berry
May 26, 2024
From left to right, top row first: Logan Freeland, Caleb Frazee, Magnus Thoreson, Logan Henningsen, Matteo Reyes, Dominic Reyes, Kate Spears, Olivia Huang and Lada Opanasiuk.

Mathletes Team Takes Second in Final Season Competition Hosted by Rio

Gabrielle Berry
April 12, 2024
Rio to Celebrate First Friendship Day on Feb. 15

Rio to Celebrate First Friendship Day on Feb. 15

Gabrielle Berry and Mapalo Kateule
February 12, 2024
The Mock Trial team inside the Gordon B. Schaber courthouse in Downtown Sacramento after their Jan. 25 competition.

Rio Academic Competition Teams Gearing Up for Busy Spring Season

Julia Carpenter and Gabrielle Berry
January 31, 2024
Steven Steele teaches a Spanish class.

World Language Requirements Should Be More Extensive

Gabrielle Berry
December 1, 2023
Rio Band Impresses in Annual Playathon

Rio Band Impresses in Annual Playathon

Gabrielle Berry
November 1, 2023
A photograph of a high school student sitting at a computer using ChatGPT, taken from the vantage point of looking over the student's shoulder. The image was generated by DALL-E, ChatGPT's sister software.

Rio Teachers Begin to Experiment with ChatGPT, But Still Have Reservations

Gabrielle Berry
September 29, 2023
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