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Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach
Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach
Five Pets, Rio Grads and Mud Wars: Meet Your New Teachers
Students work on Dual Enrollment English during Jolynn Mason's class.
What’s Behind Surge in Dual Enrollment Popularity?
Assemblymember James Ramos (D-San Bernardino) speaks at a press conference for AB2711. Photo from Ramos' press release.
CA Bill Would Block Suspensions, Expulsions for School Drug Use
Nina Seibel.
Civitas Director Nina Seibel to Retire This Year After Almost 30 Years at Rio Americano
Students React to CA's New $20 an Hour Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers
Students React to CA’s New $20 an Hour Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
“Someone Saw Something in Me”: Author and Rio Alumna Shares Journey That Led to Acclaimed Novel
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
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
Participate in the Mirada's 2024 Summer Photo Contest
Participate in the Mirada’s 2024 Summer Photo Contest
Coco Estrada takes a students' blood pressure.
Seniors Reflect on Hands-On Experience, Externships as Med Program Concludes
Read Winning Submissions from Rio Americano Students in Outdoor Writing Contest
Read Winning Submissions from Rio Americano Students in Outdoor Writing Contest
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
Pro-Palestinian protestors form a human chain around an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Piette from Flickr.
College Protests Show Students Using Their Privilege for Good, Not Just Attention
Mother Laura Collanton speaks to students at a fentanyl awareness assembly in 2022.
Rio Needs Better Narcan Accessibility to Prevent Potential Overdoses
For Earth Day, The Mirada is running opinion articles from students this week that look at the environment.
A Solution to California’s Wildfires
Promote Biking as a Climate-Friendly Transportation Option
Promote Biking as a Climate-Friendly Transportation Option
Optimism: Seeing the World's Potential
Optimism: Seeing the World’s Potential
Charlie Franz at a swim meet.
Charlie Franz Commits to Swim for UCSD
Senior Samatha Selch makes a move.
Rio Americano’s 2024 Committed Athletes
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Spring Sports Recap: Boys Volleyball Wins Section Title
Spring Sports Recap: Boys Volleyball Wins Section Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
The Rio Americano varsity baseball team placed second in their league this season with a 20-9 record before losing in the playoffs to Granite Bay.
Photos: 2024 Varsity Baseball Season Highlights
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
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
The Rio Americano varsity baseball team placed second in their league this season with a 20-9 record before losing in the playoffs to Granite Bay.
Photos: 2024 Varsity Baseball Season Highlights
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.
Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom
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
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
The Rio Americano varsity baseball team placed second in their league this season with a 20-9 record before losing in the playoffs to Granite Bay.
Photos: 2024 Varsity Baseball Season Highlights
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.
Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom
Raider Digest: March 31
Raider Digest: March 31
Raider Digest: March 17
Raider Digest: March 17
Raider Digest: March 3
Raider Digest: March 3
Raider Digest: Feb. 25
Raider Digest: Feb. 25
Raider Digest: Feb. 11
Raider Digest: Feb. 11
Raider Digest: Feb. 4
Raider Digest: Feb. 4
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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

Rio TV — February 11 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

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June 5, 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

Nicolas Gorman, Mirada Staff
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

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

[Photo] CSU’s Move to Online Instruction

Emma Hutchinson, Mirada Staff
May 16, 2020
Senior Award/Cap and Gown Pickup

Senior Award/Cap and Gown Pickup

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
May 15, 2020
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Sacramento Regional Transit Offers Free Rides for K-12 Students

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
September 23, 2019
The Mirada Podcast

The Mirada Podcast

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

Rio TV — May 08 2020

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
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

Emma Hutchinson, Mirada Staff
May 5, 2020
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[Photo] Seniors Unhappy With Virtual Graduation

Synia Thrower, Mirada Staff
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

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
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

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
April 18, 2020
Rio TV -- April 24 2020

Rio TV — April 24 2020

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
April 24, 2020
SJUSD To Allow Letter Grades

SJUSD To Allow Letter Grades

Nicolas Gorman and Emily Borg
April 18, 2020
Rio TV -- April 17 2020

Rio TV — April 17 2020

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
April 17, 2020
Rio Americano staff sanitize and distribute computers to prepare for newly rolled out "distance learning."

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

Emily Borg, Annalee Gorman, and Allison Meier
April 1, 2020
During the "distance learning" Chromebook distribution April 1, teachers enjoy chipotle and practicing physical distancing in room C-15

Teacher Hangout In C-15

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
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

Nicolas Gorman, Emily Borg, and Mickey Doolittle
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

Nicolas Gorman, Mirada Staff
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.

School Quiet on First Day of Shutdown

Nicolas Gorman, Emily Borg, and Mickey Doolittle
March 16, 2020
Students Celebrate After School Closure Announcement

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

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
February 7, 2020
Screenshot of the newly released Rio Americano High School App

[Photo] New Rio Americano App Released

Emily Borg, Mirada Staff
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

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
January 7, 2020
The Mirada December 2019

The Mirada December 2019

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
December 30, 2019
UC Considers Dropping Standardized Tests

UC Considers Dropping Standardized Tests

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
December 17, 2019
Cross Country Competes at States

Cross Country Competes at States

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
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

Nicolas Gorman, Web Editor
November 6, 2019
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