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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
Students practice in Victor San Pedro's newly created guitar class.
Prop 28: How Has Rio Benefited from Major Increase in Arts Funding?
AP Scores Surge After Recalibration of Exams
AP Scores Surge After Recalibration of Exams
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
Valentine’s Day Poll 2025
Divided Youth performs at Cafe Colonial. Guitarist Nicky Vaughan is pictured on the left.
Punk Band Formed by Rio Juniors Releases Demo Album
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
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
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
Why Raising the Minimum Wage is the Last Answer
Why Raising the Minimum Wage is the Last Answer
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 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
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
"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
Students and teachers face off in the annual Student vs. Staff basketball game on Oct. 10. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to breast cancer awareness.
Photos: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
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
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
Students and teachers face off in the annual Student vs. Staff basketball game on Oct. 10. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to breast cancer awareness.
Photos: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
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The Mirada Podcast

The Mirada Podcast

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.

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

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
October 2, 2018
Sutherland Heading to Fresno State

Sutherland Heading to Fresno State

Rebecca Smith and Mickey Doolittle
August 28, 2018
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