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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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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

As the nation faces a critical shortage of medical professionals, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Rep. Ami Bera met with local educators and students in Rio Americano High School’s...

This chart presented at the Dec. 12 meeting represents the percentages of seniors short on credits at each school. Click to enlarge the image to see the full chart.

Select Seniors Will Receive Credit Reduction to Graduate

Jaiden Crabtree, Editor-in-Chief • February 7, 2024

For the graduating class of 2024, freshman year was spent in quarantine. This loss of learning time due to distance learning had a profound impact on many students, with some falling short of the required...

Assistant band director Mitch Evett leads the band.

Rio Students Selected to Participate in Charles Mingus Festival on Feb. 15

Mara Thomas • February 1, 2024

On Feb. 15, Rio students Aidan Barnes, Liv Bacchi, Colin Thowtho, Salome Ospina, Miles Rothman and Zack Long are flying to New York City to participate in the Charles Mingus Festival. Charles Mingus...

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

https://youtu.be/4Db9c-_YCw4?feature=shared After his last class on Friday, Rio Americano High School social science teacher Brian Brickey will trade his usual polo shirts with the Raider logo for military...

Cliff Kelly will leave his position as a vice principal at Casa Roble to become the principal of Rio Americano

Cliff Kelly to take over as principal

Isa Searle, Mirada Staff Writer • May 24, 2021
"(My goal is) ensuring that it’s a safe environment and an inclusive environment for everyone so that everyone feels like Rio is a place for them and a place that supports them in whatever their interests may be." New Principal Cliff Kelly
A student photographed the Nazi flag amid other historical German flags.

Teacher suspended for displaying Nazi flag in classroom

Katelyn Newton, Mirada Staff • May 19, 2021

In response to the display of a Nazi flag in their classroom, a Rio Americano teacher has been placed on administrative leave while the district conducts an investigation into the matter. After students...

It’s My Gym Too

Angie Stevens, Editor • April 15, 2021
The suffocating atmosphere of sweaty testosterone-pumping men and the invisible lines that many women feel nervous to cross at their gym, makes it extremely difficult to feel welcome.    

First Person: A Duck Hunter’s Life

Zachary Carson  • April 1, 2021

Throughout my life, I have always grown up in the outdoors. Spanning all the way from mudding to hunting I have been through it and done it. The one thing that sticks with me to this day is hunting. Constantly...

Exploring the midtown farmers market and all the stalls they have to offer

A day at the midtown farmers market

Jessica Sheppard, Staff writer • March 17, 2021

Drums and whistles fill the air, as the smells of fresh flowers and food attack your nose, and life hums amongst the stalls. The vendors at the midtown market bring variety to the capital and allows people...

The ‘Yellow Peril’ Reborn

Ruth-Mary Shackelford, Guest Writer • March 15, 2021
I see my friends and family harassed, their grandparents slain or in pain.
Students return to campus to clear out their lockers after two months of distance learning shuttered campuses.

Editorial: Why Rio needs to return to in-person learning

Editorial Board • March 10, 2021

About a year ago COVID-19 hit the United States by storm, and many students, including myself, were thrust into the world of social distancing and online learning. At first I was excited to take some time...

Quarantine and Teen Mental Health

Quarantine and Teen Mental Health

Nate Schallmo, Guest Writer • March 5, 2021
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