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CSU Offers Most Social Mobility, Report Says
CSU Offers Most Social Mobility, Report Says
U.S. Rep. Ami Bera congratulates the Rio Americano High School band on the House floor in February 2025. Rio was selected to participate in the prestigious Essentially Ellington jazz festival in New York.
U.S. Rep. Ami Bera Salutes Rio Americano Band on House Floor
"Love of a Lifetime" Wins 6th Annual Rio Americano Love Film Festival
“Love of a Lifetime” Wins 6th Annual Rio Americano Love Film Festival
New Tardy Pass System to Begin This Spring
New Tardy Pass System to Begin This Spring
Rio's AM jazz band has been selected to attend the prestigious Essentially Ellington festival this year.
Jazz Band Qualifies for Essentially Ellington Festival in New York
Zoe Overholt's photo was chosen for the 2025 Viewpoint Gallery Photographic Art Center student show, featuring works from high school and college students throughout the Sacramento area. This year's theme is Barriers and Bridges.
Rio Americano Students Selected for Viewpoint Photo Show
Sophomore Alexis Rivera.
Q&A: Sophomore on Moving to Sacramento from Japan
Robotics team project manager Micah Newcomer (second from right) works with his team during a competition. Photo provided by him.
Q&A: Robotics Team Project Manager on His Mechanical Engineering Passion
An assortment of dishes at Seoulzip on Zinfandel Dr.
3 of the Best Korean Restaurants in the Sacramento Area
People gather to break the fast at a local mosque.
Rio Students Prepare to Ring In the Holy Month of Ramadan
History teacher Brian Brickey at an air base while deployed in the Middle East.
History Teacher Brian Brickey Returns to Rio After Year-Long Middle East Deployment
‘Brain Rot’ and ‘Yapping’ Are Words of the Year for 2024; Skibidi Is Banished
‘Brain Rot’ and ‘Yapping’ Are Words of the Year for 2024; Skibidi Is Banished
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
Op-Ed: GoGuardian's New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good
Op-Ed: GoGuardian’s New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good
Technology's Toll on Free Will
Technology’s Toll on Free Will
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
Cell Phone Bans a Necessary Solution to Student Addiction, Low Academic Performance
Students paint in AP Art.
Editorial: Will Prop 28 Flaws Threaten Its Success?
Why Teachers Should Use More Interactive Learning
Why Teachers Should Use More Interactive Learning
Rio Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
Sophomore Anthony Taylor takes a shot at a recent home game.
Q&A: Anthony Taylor Shines as One of Only Two Sophomores on Varsity Basketball
Rio Americano High School English teacher Jolynn Mason played volleyball at Sonoma State in the 1990s. She was saddened by the university's decision to cut athletics.
Rio Teacher, Former Sonoma State Athlete, Saddened by University’s Sports Program Cancellation
The district's proposed stadium work. 1C.2, 1C.3 and 1C.5 represent additions of bleachers, lights, and a press box, respectively.
New Stadium Construction Not Expected to Begin Soon, District Says
Taylor Baker. Photo provided by her.
Rio Golfer, Recruited by Cal Poly, Wins Best in State
Harper Gardner (12) plays goalie for the Raiders at the American River College water polo tournament on Oct. 12.
Fall Sports Recap: Boys Water Polo Takes Section Title
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
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
"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
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
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
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
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Front Street shelter launches ‘Doggie Day Out’

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February 25, 2019
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Journalism Drastically Declining

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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?

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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

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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

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February 26, 2016
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