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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
Raider Digest: March 17
Raider Digest: March 17
Raider Digest: March 3
Raider Digest: March 3
Raider Digest: Feb. 25
Raider Digest: Feb. 25
Raider Digest: Feb. 11
Raider Digest: Feb. 11
Raider Digest: Feb. 4
Raider Digest: Feb. 4
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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

Liam Nevin
May 10, 2024
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[Photo] Spring Sports Recap: Boys Volleyball Wins Section Title

May 16, 2024

Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff

Liam Nevin
May 13, 2024
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.

Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom

Liam Nevin
April 23, 2024
Students represent their cultures and nationalities at the annual Culture Fair on April 18.

Photos: Students Celebrate Diversity at Annual Culture Fair

Liam Nevin and Rami Al Mufti
April 19, 2024
Students participate in the Track and Field Special Olympics on April 10.

Photos: Track and Field Special Olympics

Liam Nevin
April 11, 2024
Medical careers students speak during Xavier Becerra's visit.

Slideshow: HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra and US Rep. Ami Bera Visit Rio

Rami Al Mufti and Liam Nevin
April 8, 2024
U.S. Rep Ami Bera (left) and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (right) speak to students in the medical careers facility.

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

Adam Abolfazli
April 8, 2024
The Raiders battle hard during a varsity boys lacrosse game vs. Jesuit on March 20.

Photos: Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Jesuit

Liam Nevin
March 22, 2024
On March 15, Rio students and staff attended the Spring Fling rally, with the theme "Teen Beach Movie."

Photos: Spring Fling Rally

Liam Nevin and Rami Al Mufti
March 19, 2024
Sophomore Hannah Hopkins defends the ball.

Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night vs. Vista Del Lago

Liam Nevin
February 1, 2024
Senior boys soccer players pose for team photo before their Senior Night game against Del Campo on Feb. 1.

Photos: Boys Soccer Senior Night vs. Del Campo

Liam Nevin
February 2, 2024
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[Photo] Photos: Boys Basketball vs. El Camino

January 24, 2024
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Photos: Boys Basketball vs. El Camino

Photos: Boys Basketball vs. El Camino

Liam Nevin
January 24, 2024
Andi Ocken-Taylor teaches an English class.

[Photo] Girls outpace boys on state tests for English

Julia Carpenter
January 17, 2024
History Teacher Deploying to Middle East with Army Reserves

History Teacher Deploying to Middle East with Army Reserves

Stella Plain, Ben Steffensrud, and Liam Nevin
January 19, 2024
Volleyball Team Impresses in 2023 Regular Season

Volleyball Team Impresses in 2023 Regular Season

Liam Nevin
November 1, 2023
Coming off a first round playoff win against Fairfield, the Raiders seek revenge against Vista Del Lago

[Photo] Rio Americano ruins Christian Bros homecoming, 31-13

Niko Chatzis and Audrey Shackelford
October 7, 2023
Caroline Siler (11) runs the ball.

[Photo] Rio Americano Debuts Flag Football Team

Mapalo Kateule
September 21, 2023
Rio won its se

Power Puff Game

Rami Al Mufti and Liam Nevin
May 17, 2023
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