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
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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
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
Rio suffered a tough loss on Aug. 30, but the student section was electric at Jesuit's first game with new lighting.
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
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
"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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Front Street shelter launches ‘Doggie Day Out’

Front Street shelter launches ‘Doggie Day Out’

Rebecca Smith, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
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Journalism Drastically Declining

Rebecca Smith, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Digital Arts Program Gets Reprieve from Principal

Digital Arts Program Gets Reprieve from Principal

Jane Snider and Rebecca Smith
February 25, 2019
A girl group performed in blackface as the Jackson 5, winning first place at the 1987 Rock Wars talent competition. Rio photos from Tesoro yearbook.

Blackface

Rebecca Smith, Editor-in-cheif
February 25, 2019
Blackface

Blackface

Rebecca Smith, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2019
District Censors Arkansas High School Newspaper

District Censors Arkansas High School Newspaper

Rebecca Smith, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2018
Spanish Teacher Brian Asher Plans to Visit Every Country

Spanish Teacher Brian Asher Plans to Visit Every Country

Rebecca Smith, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2018
San Juan School District makes a model of the solar panel plan. The overflow parking lot will have one row of solar panels covering parking spots. Photo provided by San Juan Unified School District.

School to Add Solar Panels in Parking Lot

Rebecca Smith and Katelyn Newton
December 21, 2018
Teacher Darren Miller speaks out at a workers union rally in Washington D.C. in late February.

Debate Continues Months After Janus Ruling

Rebecca Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2018
The Power of Voting

The Power of Voting

Rebecca Smith, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2018
Adults Should be Responsible for Actions as a Teenager

Adults Should be Responsible for Actions as a Teenager

Rebecca Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2018
How Far is Too Far?

How Far is Too Far?

Rebecca Smith and Luke Richards
October 2, 2018
Screen Time Harms Eyes

Screen Time Harms Eyes

Rebecca Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2018
Teens respond to Kavanaugh hearings

Teens respond to Kavanaugh hearings

Rebecca Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2018
Senior Sophie Papanto- niadis paints her name on her parking spot with a fairy. Her love for fair- ies as a kid inspired her design.

[Photo] Seniors Paint Parking Spots

August 29, 2018
The Mirada Returns

The Mirada Returns

Rebecca Smith, Editor-In-Chief
August 28, 2018
Sutherland Heading to Fresno State

Sutherland Heading to Fresno State

Rebecca Smith and Mickey Doolittle
August 28, 2018
Millions Post Against Sexual Assault

Millions Post Against Sexual Assault

Rebecca Smith, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2018
Sophomore Steven Barreto holds off the defender whiling looking for an open teammate to pass the ball to against Jesuit.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Team Wins Davis Tournament

Chris Sampo, Staff Writer
January 25, 2018
Rights vs. Riots: The Debate over Gun Control

Rights vs. Riots: The Debate over Gun Control

Rebecca Smith, Opinion Editor
November 9, 2017
In a study by the university of Michigan 20% of teens will suffer a head injury and Contact sports such as football are major contributors.

[Photo] Study: 1 in 5 Teens Have Suffered a Concussion

Emma Riley, Staff Writer
October 10, 2017
Junior Drew Murphy struggling to do work in extreme weather conditions.

Heat Wave Days

Rebecca Smith, Opinion Editor
October 10, 2017
Football coach Sammie Stroughter directs players during Friday’s 42-35 win against Cordova.

[Photo] Former NFL Player Takes Control of Football Program

Alex Muegge, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2017
Students struggle to find seating in Brian Asher's Spanish class.

Students Squeezed as Enrollment Rises

Rebecca Smith and Kat Eyraud
September 12, 2017
Crowded Classroom Chaos

Crowded Classroom Chaos

Rebecca Smith and Lauren Calcagno
September 12, 2017
School Introduces New Math Program

School Introduces New Math Program

Natalie Clausen, Rebecca Smith, and Kaitlyn Shellooe
September 11, 2017
Thousands Join Women's March in Sacramento

Thousands Join Women’s March in Sacramento

Emma Phoenix and Rebecca Smith
June 1, 2017
Online Program Teaches Teens Risk

Online Program Teaches Teens Risk

Rebecca Smith, Mirada Staff
February 26, 2016
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