Notice of Reorganization
Everything’s messed up.
Covid19 found its way into our American lives and consciousness early in the year 2020. Soon after it made its way into our American public schools. It came with disastrous effects for some educators and school related staff. Moreover, it came with nationwide disconnection and adverse impact on children’s development…
Employee Recognition
The Superintendent recognizes that the all staff of this district are an integral component in creating a safe and secure environment conducive to learning and providing a quality education to the students of Rio. Honoring the dedication to our school district by staff is a priority through the Employee Recognition…
Will Schools Ever Be The Same?
Will schools ever be the same? The coronavirus has altered many human institutions. It has altered human life. For centuries, people have gone to schools to learn and to gain knowledge, skills, and access to opportunities. The pandemic has exposed the weakness of our current day schools and also revealed…
The 2020/21 school year in the Rio School District
This year is unlike any school year in recent history. While the Rio School District was already established during the 1918 flu pandemic, and an historical analysis of what it was like is surely a worthy endeavor, this coming school year which begins online on August 31, 2020 at 9:00…
RSD COVID-19 Operations Written Report
Executive Order (EO) N-56-20 was established on April 22, 2020, to address the impact of continued school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the local educational agencies’ ability to conduct meaningful annual planning, and the ability to meaningfully engage stakeholders in these processes. EO N-56-20 issued timeline and…
Were Schools Ready for a Pandemic ?
Were Schools Ready for a Pandemic ? No. Was anyone ready for this pandemic? No. Are schools getting ready to serve children in the pandemic? Yes. Our American public schools have to be ready for just about any eventuality and sadly in recent history, even for school shootings. For years,…
What’s it take to be a great School Principal?
The list of answers to this question is likely very long. Books are written about the role. Many points of view will answer the question differently. Teachers, parents, students, community members all will have their opinion. Principals, themselves, are worthy of a good listening after being asked this question. I…
Libraries
Visit Our School Libraries Rio Del Mar Rio Del Norte Rio Lindo Rio Plaza Rio Rosales Rio Real Rio Del Sol Rio Del Valle Rio Vista Another exciting program at Rio is the digital library E-Card which is a partnership with the Ventura County Library System. The E-Card allows students to…
IMAGE A NATION
IMAGINATION IMAGE I NATION IMAGE A NATION Since I can remember, which is probably as a four year old, I have always looked with an artist’s eye. I have always seen with my outer and inner eyes. I am fortunate in this way. This way of being likely emerges from…
Principal Profile – June 2020 – Ethan Gray – Rio Vista Middle School
Ethan Gray Principal Rio Vista Middle School 1st Year as Rio Vista Principal This is Mr. Gray’s 1st year serving Rio Vista Middle School students as principal. Before working in Rio he served as an assistant principal in the Ventura Unified School District at both the middle and high…
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