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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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Rio Americano High School 2022 Commencement

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June 9, 2022

Rio TV — June 07 2022

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June 7, 2022

Rio TV — May 27 2022

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May 27, 2022

Rio TV — April 28 2022

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April 28, 2022

Rio TV — April 01 2022

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April 1, 2022

Rio TV — March 11 2022

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March 11, 2022

Rio TV — February 18 2022

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February 18, 2022

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February 11, 2022

Rio TV — January 28 2022

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January 28, 2022

Rio TV — December 03 2021

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December 3, 2021

Rio TV — November 05 2021

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November 5, 2021

Rio TV — October 29 2021

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October 29, 2021
Rio TV -- June 04 2021

Rio TV — June 04 2021

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June 4, 2021
Rio TV -- May 25 2021

Rio TV — May 25 2021

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May 25, 2021
Rio TV -- April 29 2021

Rio TV — April 29 2021

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May 11, 2021
Rio TV -- December 11 2020

Rio TV — December 11 2020

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December 11, 2020
Rio TV -- November 13 2020

Rio TV — November 13 2020

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November 13, 2020
Rio TV -- October 30 2020

Rio TV — October 30 2020

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October 30, 2020
Rio TV -- October 23 2020

Rio TV — October 23 2020

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October 23, 2020
Rio TV -- October 9 2020

Rio TV — October 9 2020

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October 9, 2020
The Mirada June 2020

The Mirada June 2020

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June 30, 2020
Student Check-Out

Student Check-Out

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June 6, 2020
Rio TV -- May 29 2020

Rio TV — May 29 2020

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May 29, 2020
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Class of COVID-19 Receive Yard Signs

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
May 4, 2020
Yearbook editors Liz Gore, Riley Stoddard and Justine Waters proof the cover for this year's Tesoro.

Yearbook Delayed

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May 25, 2020
Rio TV -- May 22 2020

Rio TV — May 22 2020

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
May 22, 2020
What You Don't Know About Rio

What You Don’t Know About Rio

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May 22, 2020
Usually busy, the California State University, Sacramento Welcome Center is empty.

[Photo] CSU’s Move to Online Instruction

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May 16, 2020
Senior Award/Cap and Gown Pickup

Senior Award/Cap and Gown Pickup

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May 15, 2020
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Sacramento Regional Transit Offers Free Rides for K-12 Students

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September 23, 2019
The Mirada Podcast

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Podcast Produced By, Nicolas Gorman, Mickey Doolittle, and Alexandra Accinelli
May 10, 2020
Rio TV -- May 08 2020

Rio TV — May 08 2020

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May 8, 2020
A dispersed Rio Americano classroom during AP testing last May

[Photo] Gov. Newsom Raises Many Questions for California’s Students, Educators and Communities

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May 5, 2020
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[Photo] Seniors Unhappy With Virtual Graduation

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May 6, 2020
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[Photo] NCAA Allows College Athletes to Get Paid — But There is a Catch

Mickey Doolittle and Josh Zezzo
May 10, 2020
Rio TV -- May 01 2020

Rio TV — May 01 2020

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May 1, 2020
Normally without a parking space to spare, the Rio parking lot has been without the bustle of students for a year. Return is in sight, however, as infection rates decline.

Students ‘Robbed’ of Senior Year

Nicolas Gorman, Mirada Staff
April 29, 2020
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[Photo] Plant Closure Not Expected to Affect Yearbook Delivery

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April 18, 2020
Rio TV -- April 24 2020

Rio TV — April 24 2020

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April 24, 2020
SJUSD To Allow Letter Grades

SJUSD To Allow Letter Grades

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April 18, 2020
Rio TV -- April 17 2020

Rio TV — April 17 2020

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April 17, 2020
Rio Americano staff sanitize and distribute computers to prepare for newly rolled out "distance learning." (Covid-19, April 2020)

[Photo] Campus Closure Extended; District Switches to Distance Learning

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April 1, 2020
Teacher Curt Casazza, Rio Alum Noble Boutin discuss financial problems in the midst of coronavirus.

Teacher Hangout In C-15

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April 1, 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

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April 1, 2020
0 Period PE 1 students practice the curl-ups area of the Calif. standardized fitness testing. Usually the official test is conducted in May.

California Fitness Testing

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March 24, 2020
An empty Rio Americano classroom as students transition to "distance learning."

School Closes to Slow Spread of Coronavirus

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March 13, 2020
PE Teacher Shawna Virga measures a student's performance in the trunk lift for freshman fitness testing.

[Photo] Problems in California’s Fitness Testing

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March 16, 2020
Atticus Cottula comes to campus in protective gear on March 17, three days after school closed for Covid-19.

School Quiet on First Day of Shutdown

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March 16, 2020
Students leave school on Friday, March 13, 2020, after learning that school was closing for several weeks because of the Covid-19. (Covid-19, March 2020)

Students Celebrate After School Closure Announcement

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March 13, 2020
Rio TV -- March 13 2020

Rio TV — March 13 2020

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March 13, 2020
Spring Sports Pictures

Spring Sports Pictures

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March 12, 2020
Rio TV -- March 06 2020

Rio TV — March 06 2020

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March 6, 2020
Girls Lacrosse

Girls Lacrosse

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March 5, 2020
Winter Sports Pictures

Winter Sports Pictures

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February 29, 2020
Rio TV -- February 14 2020

Rio TV — February 14 2020

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February 14, 2020
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[Photo] Aaron Ichel

January 10, 2020
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[Photo] Joseph Bender

January 13, 2020
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[Photo] Josh Zezzo

February 7, 2020
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[Photo] Emma Hutchinson

January 13, 2020
Rio TV -- February 07 2020

Rio TV — February 07 2020

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February 7, 2020
The varsity Rio Americano High School cross country and track team

Track Preview

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February 7, 2020
Screenshot of the newly released Rio Americano High School App

[Photo] New Rio Americano App Released

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February 7, 2020
American River Parkway at the Rio Americano High School Entrance

[Photo] American River Parkway Offers Many Attractions

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February 5, 2020
The Mirada January 2020

The Mirada January 2020

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January 30, 2020
Rio TV -- January 24 2020

Rio TV — January 24 2020

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January 24, 2020
Episode 1 Docuseries -- January 17 2020

Episode 1 Docuseries — January 17 2020

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January 17, 2020
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[Photo] Four-Legged Friends Not a Fad

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January 13, 2020
Rio TV -- January 10 2020

Rio TV — January 10 2020

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January 10, 2020
Girls Varsity Basketball Scrimmage

Girls Varsity Basketball Scrimmage

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January 7, 2020
The Mirada December 2019

The Mirada December 2019

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December 30, 2019
UC Considers Dropping Standardized Tests

UC Considers Dropping Standardized Tests

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December 17, 2019
Cross Country Competes at States

Cross Country Competes at States

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December 2, 2019
Fall Sports Pictures

Fall Sports Pictures

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November 30, 2019
Rio TV -- November 22 2019

Rio TV — November 22 2019

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November 22, 2019
[left to right] Synia Thrower, Joseph Bender, Jessica Sheppard, Annalee Gorman, Katie Newton, Nicolas Gorman, Emma Hutchinson, Mickey Doolittle, Luke Richards sit on the outside of the United States Supreme Court.

Newspaper Editors go to D.C.

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November 20, 2019
Cross Country

Cross Country

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November 11, 2019
Rio TV -- November 08 2020

Rio TV — November 08 2020

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November 8, 2019
Varsity Cross Country Team Runs into Fire on ARP

Varsity Cross Country Team Runs into Fire on ARP

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November 6, 2019
Cross Country Team Runs Into Fire on ARP

Cross Country Team Runs Into Fire on ARP

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November 6, 2019
Rio TV -- October 31 2019

Rio TV — October 31 2019

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October 31, 2019
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