Rio Americano High School

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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
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
By Gwen Lindsey
California to Add Personal Finance Requirement for HS Graduation
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey
Rio Teachers on Discussing the Election with Students
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
Pennywise from Stephen King's "It." Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
“It” Is Rio Americano’s Top Scary Movie
Rio ceramics teacher Rene Worley in her classroom.
Rio’s Ceramics Teacher: An Artist Through and Through
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
Take the Mirada's 2024 Halloween Survey
Take the Mirada’s 2024 Halloween Survey
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
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?
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
The Problem with Standardized Tests
The Problem with Standardized Tests
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
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
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
"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
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 suffered a tough loss on Aug. 30, but the student section was electric at Jesuit's first game with new lighting.
Photos: Football vs. Jesuit
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
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 suffered a tough loss on Aug. 30, but the student section was electric at Jesuit's first game with new lighting.
Photos: Football vs. Jesuit
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
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Rio Americano High School

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Liam Nevin, Head Photographer

All content by Liam Nevin
The Rio Americano varsity baseball team placed second in their league this season with a 20-9 record before losing in the playoffs to Granite Bay.

Photos: 2024 Varsity Baseball Season Highlights

Liam Nevin
May 10, 2024
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[Photo] Spring Sports Recap: Boys Volleyball Wins Section Title

May 16, 2024

Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff

Liam Nevin
May 13, 2024
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.

Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom

Liam Nevin
April 23, 2024
Students represent their cultures and nationalities at the annual Culture Fair on April 18.

Photos: Students Celebrate Diversity at Annual Culture Fair

Liam Nevin and Rami Al Mufti
April 19, 2024
Students participate in the Track and Field Special Olympics on April 10.

Photos: Track and Field Special Olympics

Liam Nevin
April 11, 2024
Medical careers students speak during Xavier Becerra's visit.

Slideshow: HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra and US Rep. Ami Bera Visit Rio

Rami Al Mufti and Liam Nevin
April 8, 2024
U.S. Rep Ami Bera (left) and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (right) speak to students in the medical careers facility.

[Photo] HHS Secretary Becerra, Rep. Bera Discuss Healthcare Worker Shortage, High School Programs at Rio Americano Visit

Adam Abolfazli
April 8, 2024
The Raiders battle hard during a varsity boys lacrosse game vs. Jesuit on March 20.

Photos: Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Jesuit

Liam Nevin
March 22, 2024
On March 15, Rio students and staff attended the Spring Fling rally, with the theme "Teen Beach Movie."

Photos: Spring Fling Rally

Liam Nevin and Rami Al Mufti
March 19, 2024
Sophomore Hannah Hopkins defends the ball.

Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night vs. Vista Del Lago

Liam Nevin
February 1, 2024
Senior boys soccer players pose for team photo before their Senior Night game against Del Campo on Feb. 1.

Photos: Boys Soccer Senior Night vs. Del Campo

Liam Nevin
February 2, 2024
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[Photo] Photos: Boys Basketball vs. El Camino

January 24, 2024
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Photos: Boys Basketball vs. El Camino

Photos: Boys Basketball vs. El Camino

Liam Nevin
January 24, 2024
Andi Ocken-Taylor teaches an English class.

[Photo] Girls outpace boys on state tests for English

Julia Carpenter
January 17, 2024
History Teacher Deploying to Middle East with Army Reserves

History Teacher Deploying to Middle East with Army Reserves

Stella Plain, Ben Steffensrud, and Liam Nevin
January 19, 2024
Volleyball Team Impresses in 2023 Regular Season

Volleyball Team Impresses in 2023 Regular Season

Liam Nevin
November 1, 2023
Coming off a first round playoff win against Fairfield, the Raiders seek revenge against Vista Del Lago

[Photo] Rio Americano ruins Christian Bros homecoming, 31-13

Niko Chatzis and Audrey Shackelford
October 7, 2023
Caroline Siler (11) runs the ball.

[Photo] Rio Americano Debuts Flag Football Team

Mapalo Kateule
September 21, 2023
Rio won its se

Power Puff Game

Rami Al Mufti and Liam Nevin
May 17, 2023
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