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Civitas Seniors Hosting SPCA Donation Drive Next Week
Civitas Seniors Hosting SPCA Donation Drive Next Week
Members of the Rio Americano Mathletes team.
Mathletes Takes First-Place Finish in Final Competition of Season
The giant camphor tree in front of the cafeteria was cut down over spring break.
News Update: Giant Campus Tree Cut Down
Senior Maryam Qazikhani speaking at the June 2021 graduation ceremony.
Senior Grad Speaker Wanted
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
Students at the summer 2024 UC Davis program.
UC Davis Med Center Invites Teens to Apply for Summer Program
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
Students perform a traditional Afghani dance routine at the World Fair on April 8.
Photos: World Fair Attracts Hundreds with Lively Performances and Cultural Food
"The Dark Knight" (2008), directed by Cristopher Nolan. Photo from Warner Bros. Pictures.
The Best Christopher Nolan Films
History teacher Richard Yoha.
Q&A: History Teacher Richard Yoha on His Time as a Rio Student and Returning to Teach
Covid-19
The Day That Changed Everything: Reflecting on the Five-Year Anniversary of the COVID School Shutdowns
Author and Rio Americano graduate Maressa Voss (Maressa Garner, 2008).
Interview: Rio Americano Alumna Maressa Voss Publishes First Novel
Christopher Rufo in his 2002 senior portrait in the Rio Americano High School Tesoro yearbook.
Letter to the Editor Re: Rio Grad Chris Rufo’s Anti-CRT Push
Band Students perform at Playathon 2023.
The Effect of Music on Education
The Rio Americano field.
EDITORIAL: Build the Rio Stadium
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
Why Mass Parks Service Firings Hurt More Than Just the Workers
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
Why We Should Return to Pen-and-Paper Learning
Grade Inflation Hurts Students
Grade Inflation Hurts Students
The 1994-1995 football team. Photo from the 1995 Rio yearbook.
HALL OF FAME: Rio Honors Alumni Athletes and Coaches at 2025 Induction Ceremony
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
Junior Liliana Lettini competes at a wrestling match. Photo provided by coach Austin Bell.
Girls’ Wrestling Makes Sections for First Time in Rio History
The Rio Americano field.
EDITORIAL: Build the Rio Stadium
Sidney Johnson, the best freshman shot putter in the U.S., won first place at the Glenn Poole Invitational tournament. Photo provided by her.
Rio Freshman is Best Shot Putter in the U.S.
Faith Witte (10) chases down the ball. The Rio Americano girls lacrosse team defeated Oakmont 10-7 at home on March 26, 2025.
Photos: Girls Lacrosse vs. Oakmont
Students perform a traditional Afghani dance routine at the World Fair on April 8.
Photos: World Fair Attracts Hundreds with Lively Performances and Cultural Food
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
Faith Witte (10) chases down the ball. The Rio Americano girls lacrosse team defeated Oakmont 10-7 at home on March 26, 2025.
Photos: Girls Lacrosse vs. Oakmont
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
Students perform a traditional Afghani dance routine at the World Fair on April 8.
Photos: World Fair Attracts Hundreds with Lively Performances and Cultural Food
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
Faith Witte (10) chases down the ball. The Rio Americano girls lacrosse team defeated Oakmont 10-7 at home on March 26, 2025.
Photos: Girls Lacrosse vs. Oakmont
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
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Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.

Why Mass Parks Service Firings Hurt More Than Just the Workers

Gabrielle Berry
March 31, 2025
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
Rio Americano High School jazz combo took first place in the prestigious Charles Mingus Festival competition for high school musicians at The New School in New York in February, 2025.

Students Win Big at Mingus Festival

Adam Abolfazli and Gabrielle Berry
February 25, 2025
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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