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Superintendent

It is my pleasure to serve as the Superintendent of the Rio School District. Rio is making great strides towards becoming a world class learning organization that achieves world class student achievement results. Each of our eight schools are working together to help students improve their literacy skills while developing their 21st century learning
practices; communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and caring. It is amazing to visit our schools and observe the great work staff and students are doing to transform learning for all involved.

Rio offers 1 to 1 computing providing every child with a mobile computing device that they can use throughout the day to be connected to the vast information and tools on the Internet as well as personalized learning tools they can use to develop their literacy skills.

Transforming an organization takes time and commitment, however, I am impressed with the progress made in the last four years as our our staff and students collaborate to achieve. Of course, we are challenged to continue this work and begin to demonstrate tangible and documented results. Partnerships with our staff, families, and the community are key to the work accomplished to date, and have the potential to be a model for what the greater Oxnard plains community can do when focused on high expectations and world class goals.

The Superintendent’s Office is a great team. Ms. Sonia Cervantez supports a great variety of activities that contribute to the work of leading the Rio District.

The Rio School District is truly engaged in great things. Students, educators and families are taking on the challenge of becoming a 21st Century Learning Organization and this makes it an exciting place to learn and work.

 

Superintendent News

Get Ready for the Rio STEAM Expo 2027! 🚀🎨🔬

October 21, 2026

Get Ready for the Rio STEAM Expo 2027! 🚀🎨🔬

Dear Rio Families,Mark your calendars! The Rio STEAM Expo 2027 is coming to Rio Vista Middle School on Saturday, March 13, 2027, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.Co-hosted with the Port of Hueneme / Oxnard ...

Virtual Cook Night- November 17th

October 21, 2026

Virtual Cook Night- November 17th

​Hello Rio School District,Please join us for a fun and interactive Virtual Cook Night! Gather in the kitchen as we prepare a delicious, nutritious meal together from the comfort of your own home. ...

VCOE CEC is hosting Future Fest on November 3, 2026

October 20, 2026

VCOE CEC is hosting Future Fest on November 3, 2026

Future Fest provides a one-stop opportunity for Ventura County students and families to explore educational and career pathways and access valuable resources. Attendees can participate in informati...

What's Growin' on at Rio- Farm to School Newsletter

October 16, 2026

What's Growin' on at Rio- Farm to School Newsletter

Dear Rio School District Community,We are excited to share the first quarterly newsletter from the Rio Farm to School Program, "What's Growin' on at Rio?" This newsletter features updates from our ...

📣 WE’RE HIRING AT RIO SCHOOL DISTRICT! 💙💛

October 12, 2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING AT RIO SCHOOL DISTRICT! 💙💛

Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in your community? Rio School District is seeking applicants for various positions!🚌 OUR MOST URGENT NEED: PART-TIME BUS DRIVERS!Help us saf...

Dia de los Muertos 10/24

October 5, 2026

Dia de los Muertos 10/24

Join us at the Rio Regenerative Farm for a special Día de los Muertos celebration!Bring the whole family to enjoy an afternoon of community, culture, activities, and remembrance as we honor loved o...

Superintendent Office Staff

Veronica Rauschenberger

Superintendent

(805) 485-3111

Sonia Cervantez

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

(805) 485-3111 ext. 2102

Araceli Lyon

Administrative Secretary

(805) 485-3111

Carlo Godoy

Media Coordinator

(805) 485-3111