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Members of the Rio Americano Mathletes team.
Mathletes Takes First-Place Finish in Final Competition of Season
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
The American River Parkway.
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
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
"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
Thor in "Thor: Ragnarok." Photo from Marvel Studios.
The List: My 5 Favorite Marvel Movies
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 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
Senior Jack Rice. Photo provided by him.
Golfer Is March Athlete of the Month
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
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
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
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
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The Mirada Podcast

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Podcast Produced By, Nicolas Gorman, Mickey Doolittle, and Alexandra Accinelli
May 10, 2020
NCAA Allows College Athletes to Get Paid — But There is a Catch

NCAA Allows College Athletes to Get Paid — But There is a Catch

Mickey Doolittle and Josh Zezzo
May 10, 2020
Tiger King Review

Tiger King Review

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
May 10, 2020
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The 2010 Giants: Ten Years Later

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
May 1, 2020

Plant Closure Not Expected to Affect Yearbook Delivery

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
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
Atticus Cottula comes to campus in protective gear on March 17, three days after school closed for Covid-19.

School Quiet on First Day of Shutdown

Nicolas Gorman, Emily Borg, and Mickey Doolittle
March 16, 2020
Sac gets nod for MLS team

Sac gets nod for MLS team

Mickey Doolittle and Katelyn Newton
November 4, 2019
UPDATE: School Responds to Racist Posts

UPDATE: School Responds to Racist Posts

Mickey Doolittle, Editior in cheif
August 26, 2019
Rio Triumphs in First Game of the Season

Rio Triumphs in First Game of the Season

Mickey Doolittle, Editor in chief
August 24, 2019
School Website Targeted with Racist Threats

School Website Targeted with Racist Threats

Mickey Doolittle, Editor-in-cheif
August 22, 2019
Raiders Triumphed in 2018-19

Raiders Triumphed in 2018-19

Mickey Doolittle, Sports Editor
May 29, 2019

Are Athletes Overpaid?

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
May 24, 2019
Baseball Blowout

Baseball Blowout

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
May 14, 2019
The Wall That Divides Us

The Wall That Divides Us

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
‘Field of Dreams’ Nearly a Reality

‘Field of Dreams’ Nearly a Reality

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Wins over E.C and River Valley propel Raiders to playoffs

Wins over E.C and River Valley propel Raiders to playoffs

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Sacramento Republic joining MLS

Sacramento Republic joining MLS

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Boys and Girls Soccer Ride Momentum into Playoffs

Boys and Girls Soccer Ride Momentum into Playoffs

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Rio vs EC

Rio vs EC

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 15, 2019
St. Merrie's vs Rio Playoff Semi

St. Merrie’s vs Rio Playoff Semi

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 8, 2019
Senior Jake Paxton makes an improbable layup after blowing past three defenders.

Jack Scott Tournament

Mickey Doolittle, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
Senior Bryce Casey shines in three sports

Senior Bryce Casey shines in three sports

Mickey Doolittle, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
Former coach Gordon Hubble with varsity runners Nicolas Gorman, Ross Gowan, Jack Pallasen, Chase Gordon, Jensen Salvatori, Reed Moore, and Jack Murphy

Hubble Recalls Rio Years

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
November 2, 2018
Venom Review: The Good and the Bad

Venom Review: The Good and the Bad

Eamon Lopez and Mickey Doolittle
November 2, 2018
Show Captures Drama of Sports

Show Captures Drama of Sports

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
October 2, 2018
Jalen Taylor gets tackled after a long run. Photo by Jane Snider.

Raiders Blow 1st-Half Lead in Homecoming

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October 2, 2018
Sutherland Heading to Fresno State

Sutherland Heading to Fresno State

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August 28, 2018
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