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Students at the summer 2024 UC Davis program.
UC Davis Med Center Invites Teens to Apply for Summer Program
Rio to Celebrate Earth Day–for a Week
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
Rio to Host Annual Culture Fair on April 8
Rio to Host Annual Culture Fair on April 8
San Juan Unified's equity vision principles. Photo from the district website.
No Changes Planned to Diversity and Inclusion Policies, District Says
Members of the Rio Americano Mathletes team took second place in the March 13, 2025, competition at Franklin High School.
Mathletes Take Second Place in Competition
Christopher Rufo in his 2002 senior portrait in the Rio Americano High School Tesoro yearbook.
Rio Grad Christopher Rufo Wields Power in Washington
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
The Founder's House section at the Crocker Art Museum.
Museum Review: An Hour at the Crocker
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?
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
Why Mass Parks Service Firings Hurt More Than Just the Workers
Grade Inflation Hurts Students
Grade Inflation Hurts Students
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
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
Senior Jack Rice. Photo provided by him.
Golfer Is March Athlete of the Month
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
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
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
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
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
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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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