Rio School District Programs

We’re excited that this year Rio School District has brought art to all eight schools serving grades K-8. Our program is focused on the integration of the Common Core Standards where students explore art through problem solving, innovation and creativity.

Growing all learners including students, teachers, campus leaders, as well as district staff by providing engaging, effective, and customized facilitation, professional learning/training and coaching services.

Extended school year services shall be provided for each individual with exceptional needs who has unique needs and requires special education and related services in excess of the regular academic year.

The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program supports unique opportunities for high-achieving and underachieving pupils who are identified as gifted and talented.

The Hip Hop Mindset dance program offers dance programs to elementary and intermediate schools in Ventura county. Our mission is to spread Hip Hop to the kids in our community and to inspire and motivate them through dance.

Learning Priority is providing fluency assessment for all 8 Rio schools. The fluency assessment includes words per minute, accuracy, comprehension, self assessment, peer review and word work homework.

Nearly everyone enjoys music, whether listening, singing, or playing an instrument. But despite this almost universal interest, many school districts are having to do away with their music education programs.

The Rio School District has established preschool programs at each of its six elementary school campuses. The number of preschools slots has more than tripled in the last 5 years.

Leadership prepares our students to serve in middle school and beyond. Peer Leaders is a group of 15 fifth grade students who learn critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creative skills while planning activities for the student body.