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New Era of Student Testing Changes to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development will need to occur as a result of the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in California. The resources provided below will support district and school site staff as they begin to explore the assessment implications…

Oscar HernandezAssistant Superintendent Educational Services(805) 485-3111 ext. 2131  Oversees: Kindergarten through 8th-grade curriculum and instructional programs Federal Projects Health Services Testing and Assessment Gifted and Talented Education Technology Translation Printing Services Pupil Personnel Services, including Special Education Office of Student and Family Services Lucy ArceoDepartment Manager(805) 485-3111 ext. 2118 Ana HernandezClerk Typist…

Welcome to the Educational Services Department Student learning is our passion! The Educational Services staff is deeply committed to providing every student with a rigorous and enriching academic experience. We strive to cultivate 21st Century Competencies to enable students to succeed in a complex technology driven world. As part of…

Business Services OversightThe Business Services Department provides sound fiscal management of the District funds so that all possible resources are available to promote the educational goals of Rio School District. The department develops, monitors, and reports the financial direction and transactions of the District. Department responsibilities include: Accurate accounting records of…

The mission of the Business Department is to support student learning through the efficient and effective delivery of high quality financial services and to ensure sound fiscal management of the school district in a customer friendly manner. Though most of the department’s activities occur behind the scenes, they are essential…

Rio District Tech SupportWe look forward to helping you find answers and ideas to your tech-questions. Form our support page you will find the Technology Manual as well as help to get you going with software and hardware. TECH SUPPORT PAGE

The Rio School District has established preschool programs at Rio del Mar, Rio Del Norte, Rio Plaza, Rio Real, Rio Lindo, and Rio Rosales school campuses. Child Development Resources provides Head Start preschool programs at Rio Lindo, Rio Plaza, and Rio Rosales to three and four year olds whose families…

What is dual immersion? Dual immersion is an approach to education that teaches native Spanish and English speaking students in the same classroom. Students are taught academic subjects in both English and Spanish throughout the day. How will my child benefit from the Dual Immersion Academy program? Children become bilingual,…

Dual Immersion Academy Benefits Children The Dual Immersion Academy (DIA) was designed to provide students with an effective way to become fluent and literate in both English and Spanish – two of the world’s most widely spoken languages. The program strives to help students excel in academic subjects in both…

The Dual Immersion Academy (DIA) is open to students countywide and is housed at Rio Real Elementary School. The program’s goal is for students to become bilingual, biliterate and bicultural in English and Spanish. The dual immersion program started out as a small program for kindergartners in 2006. The following…

Wanda KellyDirector(805) 983-1662 ext. 2308 Summer school Special projects Parent training programs Migrant Education program Sonya Lopez MercadoEd.D., Director of District Programs(805) 981-2892 After School Programs GATE Rio Neighborhood for Learning (NFL) Samantha Vega-FlynnSchool Readiness Specialist(805) 981-2892 0 to 3 programming and instruction Preparing parents and children for kindergarten Curriculum development…

Common Core ResourcesThe California Department of Education has release a video explaining how to interpret the results of your child’s CAASPP testing. English Version: https://rioschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Understanding-SBAC-Reports1.mp4 Spanish Version: https://rioschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/entiendo-reportes-de-SBAC.mp4 These links will provide you with some information and resources regarding the Common Core Standards and other web resources you can share…

The Rio School District’s leadership believes that a child’s ability to learn is affected by social, emotional, health and economic factors outside the classroom. To ensure student success, the District has established the Office of Student and Family Services (OSFS). This office’s priority is to develop and encourage programs that…

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…

Vision Statement The Rio School District and community empower students to achieve their full potential in our community, our American democracy and our diverse and changing world. Mission Statement Rio School District aims to provide safe learning environments that support every child developing and learning to their fullest potential. Goals…

Eleanor TorresBoard PresidentTERM: December 2026 ABOUT ME: Twelve years ago when the people within our community elected me to the position of Trustee for the Rio School District, I promised that I would do all within that honor to try to change the culture and direction the district was in…

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Our mission: To provide vision and leadership to continually move the district forward, providing the best tools and resources possible to all district stakeholders. To provide support for the district network, computers, peripherals, phone system, and school clocks and bells. Open a Support TicketWe look forward to helping you find…

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Since its beginnings as a one-room schoolhouse in 1885, the Rio School District has been the center of the community for all the families it has served. Today, the thriving District continues its tradition of caring for each student. Through teaching excellence, close working relationships and community partnerships, Rio School…