Rio Americano High School

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BREAKING NEWS: Many Students Absent Friday Despite Assurances about Campus Violence Threat
BREAKING NEWS: Many Students Absent Friday Despite Assurances about Campus Violence Threat
Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach
Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach
Five Pets, Rio Grads and Mud Wars: Meet Your New Teachers
Students work on Dual Enrollment English during Jolynn Mason's class.
What’s Behind Surge in Dual Enrollment Popularity?
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
Nina Seibel.
Civitas Director Nina Seibel to Retire This Year After Almost 30 Years at Rio Americano
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
“Someone Saw Something in Me”: Author and Rio Alumna Shares Journey That Led to Acclaimed Novel
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
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
Participate in the Mirada's 2024 Summer Photo Contest
Participate in the Mirada’s 2024 Summer Photo Contest
Coco Estrada takes a students' blood pressure.
Seniors Reflect on Hands-On Experience, Externships as Med Program Concludes
Read Winning Submissions from Rio Americano Students in Outdoor Writing Contest
Read Winning Submissions from Rio Americano Students in Outdoor Writing Contest
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
Pro-Palestinian protestors form a human chain around an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Piette from Flickr.
College Protests Show Students Using Their Privilege for Good, Not Just Attention
Mother Laura Collanton speaks to students at a fentanyl awareness assembly in 2022.
Rio Needs Better Narcan Accessibility to Prevent Potential Overdoses
For Earth Day, The Mirada is running opinion articles from students this week that look at the environment.
A Solution to California’s Wildfires
Promote Biking as a Climate-Friendly Transportation Option
Promote Biking as a Climate-Friendly Transportation Option
Optimism: Seeing the World's Potential
Optimism: Seeing the World’s Potential
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
Charlie Franz at a swim meet.
Charlie Franz Commits to Swim for UCSD
Senior Samatha Selch makes a move.
Rio Americano’s 2024 Committed Athletes
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Spring Sports Recap: Boys Volleyball Wins Section Title
Spring Sports Recap: Boys Volleyball Wins Section Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
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
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
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
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.
Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom
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
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
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
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.
Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom
Raider Digest: March 31
Raider Digest: March 31
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Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach

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

Adam Abolfazli
September 6, 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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