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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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

Adam Abolfazli
November 7, 2024

San Juan School Board Passes District Land Acknowledgement Resolution

Adam Abolfazli
November 6, 2024
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?

Adam Abolfazli, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
Music Director Josh Murray (third from left), former principal Brian Ginter (second from right) and district officials cut the ribbon to officially open the new theater in 2017, which was funded by the last San Juan bond measure.

SJUSD Places $950 Million Facilities Bond Measure on Ballot

Adam Abolfazli
October 10, 2024
Instagram to Roll Out Sweeping Changes to Teen Accounts

Instagram to Roll Out Sweeping Changes to Teen Accounts

Adam Abolfazli
September 19, 2024
Juniors McKenna Schinderle, Sophia Lynch, and Chloe Franz choose to use their phones instead of reading.

Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach

Adam Abolfazli, Mirada Editor
September 6, 2024
Senator Nancy Skinner.

Senate Bill 274 Bans “Willful Defiance” Suspensions in CA High Schools

Adam Abolfazli, Originally published in Sacramento School Beat and Best of SNO
September 3, 2024
Assemblymember James Ramos (D-San Bernardino) speaks at a press conference for AB2711. Photo from Ramos' press release.

CA Bill Would Block Suspensions, Expulsions for School Drug Use

Adam Abolfazli
May 27, 2024
Graduation Denied (Again): Rio Alumni Face Two Cancelled Ceremonies

Graduation Denied (Again): Rio Alumni Face Two Cancelled Ceremonies

Adam Abolfazli
May 15, 2024
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Student-Created Social Media App Temporarily Disabled After Backlash

Adam Abolfazli, Mirada Editor
April 19, 2024
"Light the Field, Seat the Fans" Organizers Hoping for More District Action on Stadium Upgrades

“Light the Field, Seat the Fans” Organizers Hoping for More District Action on Stadium Upgrades

Adam Abolfazli
April 16, 2024
U.S. Rep Ami Bera (left) and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (right) speak to students in the medical careers facility.

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

Adam Abolfazli
April 8, 2024
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and US Rep. Ami Bera visit Rio Americano High School Medical Careers Program on April 8, 2024.

High-Profile Visit Brings Sec. Becerra, Rep. Bera, District Leadership to Rio

Adam Abolfazli
April 8, 2024
Raider Digest: March 31

Raider Digest: March 31

Adam Abolfazli
March 31, 2024
Raider Digest: March 17

Raider Digest: March 17

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
March 17, 2024
Raider Digest: March 3

Raider Digest: March 3

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
March 3, 2024
Food waste project organizers Genevieve Ferrera and Emilie Thoreson hold a fundraiser.

Despite Food Waste Program, Rio Lacks Comprehensive Recycling

Adam Abolfazli, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
BSU holds a fundraiser.

Get to Know Rio’s Black Student Union

Adam Abolfazli
February 25, 2024
Raider Digest: Feb. 25

Raider Digest: Feb. 25

Adam Abolfazli
February 25, 2024
Raider Digest: Feb. 11

Raider Digest: Feb. 11

Adam Abolfazli
February 11, 2024
Raider Digest: Feb. 4

Raider Digest: Feb. 4

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
February 4, 2024
Raider Digest: Jan. 28

Raider Digest: Jan. 28

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
January 28, 2024
Raider Digest: Jan. 21

Raider Digest: Jan. 21

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
January 21, 2024
Stricter Grading Standards Benefit Students

Stricter Grading Standards Benefit Students

Adam Abolfazli
November 1, 2023
The Sacramento Superior Court where former Arden Middle School teacher Glenn Alejandrino was sentenced to five years in prison for child sex abuse.

Former Arden Middle School Teacher Sentenced for Child Sex Abuse

Jaiden Crabtree and Adam Abolfazli
October 6, 2023
Lindsey Marr, seen in a screenshot of a presentation, is a Rio graduate and an engineering professor at VT with expertise in airborne transmission of viruses, air quality, nanotechnology.

Rio Alum Linsey Marr Named 2023 MacArthur Fellow

Adam Abolfazli
October 5, 2023

Kick ’em when they’re down

Adam Abolfazli
August 7, 2023
Weinberg and Keaton Martin share a milkshake during a scene in her short film, "Forbidden Love." Her film won Adam Bearson's Valentine's Day film contest.

Stella Weinberg: A Stella-r performer

Adam Abolfazli
June 5, 2023
Ava Diedrich connects with others through her love for music

Ava Diedrich connects with others through her love for music

Adam Abolfazli
June 5, 2023
Rio hosts first-ever mathletes competition

Rio hosts first-ever mathletes competition

Adam Abolfazli
June 5, 2023
Hailey Puglia excels at what many struggle with: math

Hailey Puglia excels at what many struggle with: math

Adam Abolfazli
June 5, 2023
A photograph of a high school student sitting at a computer using ChatGPT, taken from the vantage point of looking over the student's shoulder. The image was generated by DALL-E, ChatGPT's sister software.

ChatGPT Sparks Cheating Concerns

Adam Abolfazli and Logan Swain
May 25, 2023
California bill would raise teacher pay by 50%

California bill would raise teacher pay by 50%

Adam Abolfazli
May 15, 2023
Surina Naran.

Senior Surina Naran Receives “Spirit of San Juan” Award

Adam Abolfazli
May 9, 2023
New Superintendent Marina Bassanelli.

Melissa Bassanelli takes over as new San Juan superintendent

Logan Swain, Jaiden Crabtree, Edena Ichel, and Adam Abolfazli
April 29, 2023
Autumn Olagues’ favorite part about riding is the horses

Autumn Olagues’ favorite part about riding is the horses

Adam Abolfazli, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Satire: George Santos: One of Rio's Finest

Satire: George Santos: One of Rio’s Finest

Logan Swain and Adam Abolfazli
February 8, 2023
Salome Ospina’s involvement in five bands leads to musical success

Salome Ospina’s involvement in five bands leads to musical success

Adam Abolfazli, Brooklyn Hendricks, and Alina Trainor
December 20, 2022
Mother Laura Collanton speaks to students at a fentanyl awareness assembly in 2022.

Dangerous fentanyl crisis impacting Sacramento youth

Adam Abolfazli, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
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