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Rio Americano High School

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Rio Americano High School

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Book Banning Hit Record Levels Across the U.S. Last Year, Report Says

Book Banning Hit Record Levels Across the U.S. Last Year, Report Says

Stella Plain and Maggie Pannell May 1, 2024

Banning books in schools and libraries is not slowing down, according to a new report by PEN America. The free-speech organization said in its report released last week, “Banned in the USA: Narrating...

TikTok Bill Clears Key Hurdle with Senate Passage

TikTok Bill Clears Key Hurdle with Senate Passage

Stella Plain and Ben Steffensrud April 24, 2024

A bill that may lead to a potential TikTok ban passed the Senate yesterday and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden. The law will force ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to find a new owner...

Cinderelly Spring Play to Premiere Next Week

“Cinderelly” Spring Play to Premiere Next Week

Will Mann April 22, 2024

This year’s spring play is Cinderelly. It is based on Cinderella but with more fun, wacky characters. This show will make you laugh out loud from its witty one-liners and perfect execution. There is...

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Student-Created Social Media App Temporarily Disabled After Backlash

Adam Abolfazli, Mirada Editor April 19, 2024

A student-created social media app that has raised concerns among students and parents because of anonymous cyberbullying and harassment on the platform has been taken down by its creator while he adds...

Light the Field, Seat the Fans Organizers Hoping for More District Action on Stadium Upgrades

“Light the Field, Seat the Fans” Organizers Hoping for More District Action on Stadium Upgrades

Adam Abolfazli April 16, 2024

The years-long quest to install better lighting and full seating on the Rio field brought players, coaches and parents together last week for a “Light the Field, Seat the Fans” meeting, one of several...

From left to right, top row first: Logan Freeland, Caleb Frazee, Magnus Thoreson, Logan Henningsen, Matteo Reyes, Dominic Reyes, Kate Spears, Olivia Huang and Lada Opanasiuk.

Mathletes Team Takes Second in Final Season Competition Hosted by Rio

Gabrielle Berry April 12, 2024

High school students from across Northern California filled Rio’s gym on April 11, but they weren't there for a sporting event—they were there to do math problems. Rio hosted the final competition...

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...

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and US Rep. Ami Bera visit Rio Americano High School Medical Careers Program on April 8, 2024.

High-Profile Visit Brings Sec. Becerra, Rep. Bera, District Leadership to Rio

Adam Abolfazli April 8, 2024

To read the full article about the visit and local and national efforts to address the growing healthcare worker shortage, click here. A photo slideshow and video from the event can be viewed here. U.S....

Potential TikTok Ban Elicits Mixed Reactions from Rio Students

Potential TikTok Ban Elicits Mixed Reactions from Rio Students

Stella Plain and Ben Steffensrud April 7, 2024

Teens may be the largest demographic group of TikTok’s 150 million American users, but Rio Americano students were divided over a bill passed by the US House of Representatives that could lead to an...

Power Puff Sign-Ups Taking Place This Week

Power Puff Sign-Ups Taking Place This Week

Lea Herrera and Jaiden Crabtree April 6, 2024

Starting this week there will be Power Puff sign-ups for juniors and seniors on the stage during lunch, from Monday, April 8, to Wednesday, April 10. The game will take place on May 10 at the field. Make...

SAT Launches Online Exam

SAT Launches Online Exam

Mirada Staff April 2, 2024

Students who took the new SAT on March 9, did not need a pile of No. 2 pencils—three-hour attention span.  But they may have needed a full tank of gas to get to the exam.  The college admissions...

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