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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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Arming Teachers

Arming Teachers

Unknown, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Save the Smoke for Home

Save the Smoke for Home

Unknown, Mirada Saff
November 2, 2018
Picking up the Pizzas: School Attempts to 'Meat' USDA Standards

Picking up the Pizzas: School Attempts to ‘Meat’ USDA Standards

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May 15, 2018
Gals and Lads Prepare for Gala

Gals and Lads Prepare for Gala

Unknown, Mirada Staff
February 4, 2018
Do We Really Need a Policy?

Do We Really Need a Policy?

Unknown, Mirada Staff
September 11, 2017
Mock Trial Takes 2nd in County

Mock Trial Takes 2nd in County

Unknown, Mirada Staff
September 11, 2017
Trump's Locker Room Talk Threatens Women's Rights

Trump’s Locker Room Talk Threatens Women’s Rights

Unknown, Mirada Staff
September 11, 2017
Rio Vs. El Camino Basketball

Rio Vs. El Camino Basketball

Unknown, Mirada Staff
February 22, 2016
Jesuit vs. Rio Basketball Preview

Jesuit vs. Rio Basketball Preview

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February 22, 2016
Senior Cade Johnson checking his social media networks during passing period in the hallway.

Cell Phones Conquer Social Life of Youth

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September 8, 2015
Bearson: Romeo and Juliet

Bearson: Romeo and Juliet

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April 24, 2015

Orphan Breakfast House Review

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April 9, 2015
Gandalf Vs. Dumbledore

Gandalf Vs. Dumbledore

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March 27, 2015
Superintendent Costs District $3.4 Million

Superintendent Costs District $3.4 Million

Unknown, Mirada Staff
September 24, 2014
Student government needs to be taken more seriously

Student government needs to be taken more seriously

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May 12, 2014
A Typical Day In Newspaper Class

A Typical Day In Newspaper Class

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April 28, 2014
Students Perform in Local Theatre

Students Perform in Local Theatre

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March 5, 2014
No Water, Mo' Problems: A Look at the Recent Drought in California

No Water, Mo’ Problems: A Look at the Recent Drought in California

Unknown, Mirada Staff
February 7, 2014
A close-up photo of a bright red fire alarm with space for text on the left

[Photo] Fire Drills in High School

Ashton Nazeri, Staff Writer
November 29, 2012
CIF Eases Rules for Transfer Students

CIF Eases Rules for Transfer Students

Unknown, Mirada Staff
June 1, 2012
Decades of Change: A Review of 40 Years of Title IX

Decades of Change: A Review of 40 Years of Title IX

Unknown, Mirada Staff
June 1, 2012
ACL Injuries Affect Athletes

ACL Injuries Affect Athletes

Unknown, Mirada Staff
June 1, 2012
Band Plays in The Big Apple

Band Plays in The Big Apple

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June 1, 2012
CISPA is SOPA’s CIA cousin

CISPA is SOPA’s CIA cousin

Unknown, Mirada Staff
June 1, 2012
Band Seniors Bid Adieu at Concert

Band Seniors Bid Adieu at Concert

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June 1, 2012
Student Coaches Gymnastics

Student Coaches Gymnastics

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June 1, 2012
School's SAT Scores Improving

School’s SAT Scores Improving

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June 1, 2012
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