School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. The profile summarizes the school’s mission, goals, and accomplishments. Rio Schools report cards contain the following components: Demographic data School safety and climate for learning information Academic data Class sizes…

Chess has long been considered a way for children to increase their mental prowess, concentration, memory, and analytical skills. To anyone who has known the game, it comes as no surprise that these assumptions were actually proven in several studies on how chess can improve the grades of students. Although chess has…

In trimester 1, all Rio Vista 6th grade students will be engaged in a Project Based Learning experience aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). After studying plate tectonics and earthquakes, students are challenged to work as teams to create the tallest building to withstand a large magnitude earthquake…

In trimester 2, Rio Vista 6th graders have a unique opportunity to witness the birth and early life stages of Rainbow Trout through participation in the Trout in the Classroom Program developed by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG).  In the process, the students will learn important concepts…

The Learning Garden is a model example of how a school garden can transform the lives of students and teachers and their community. The Learning Garden is much more than a garden. For the students it is an opportunity to be closer to nature, a place to learn about respecting…

(Rollover an image to access more information on a program.) Learn More Catchin' the 5 C'sA Play about the 5 C’s The Catchin’ the five C’s is a 1/2 hour educational play inspired by superintendent Dr. John Puglisi focusing around the five C’s which consist of communication, collaboration, caring, critical…

(Rollover an image to access more information on a program.) Learn More After School ProgramsAfter school programs operate at all eight school campuses. EXPLORE program operates at all Rio School District campuses, prioritizing students who are experiencing homelessness, foster youth, eligible for free or reduced priced meals, or English language learners.…