Rio School District

Rio School District Rio School District strives to provide world-class education to its more than 5,050 students through all 8 of its schools.

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 District inspires students and employees to strive to be lifelong learners who are engaged in the community. Rio School District serves the unincorporated community of El Rio, the RiverPark development and portions of the City of Oxnard. The District strives to provide world-class education to its more than 5,050 students through five elementary schools, one K-8 school academy, and two middle schools. Families appreciate Rio’s small school communities with student enrollments between 500-700 students in the elementary schools and 700 students at the middle schools. Classrooms average 19.7 students per class in kindergarten through third grade, and 26-30 students in fourth through eighth grade. The District is in the process of of implementing a long term master plan and has grown by more than 100 students annually in recent years.

09/29/2026

¿Qué significaría la Medida B para nuestras escuelas más antiguas de Rio?
El Dr. Rafael Gaeta, Superintendente Auxiliar, explica el bono escolar de $78 millones en la boleta del 3 de noviembre y lo que financiaría en el Distrito Escolar de Rio.
El video muestra cómo están hoy algunas de nuestras instalaciones y cómo pueden lucir los espacios modernizados para las familias de todo el distrito.
Todos los detalles, incluido el costo para los propietarios, en rioschools.org

09/29/2026

What would Measure B mean for our oldest Rio schools?
Superintendent Veronica Rauschenberger breaks down the $78 million school bond on the November 3rd ballot and what it would fund across Rio School District.
The video shows where some of our facilities stand today and what modernized spaces can look like for families across the district.
Full details, including the cost for homeowners, at rioschools.org

🌈🏃‍♀️ Rio Real Mario Cart Themed Color Run! 🎉What an amazing day of fun, laughter, and COLOR! 🎨 Students, families, and ...
09/19/2026

🌈🏃‍♀️ Rio Real Mario Cart Themed Color Run! 🎉

What an amazing day of fun, laughter, and COLOR! 🎨 Students, families, and staff came together to celebrate and support Rio Real School.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and helped make it a colorful success! 💙💚💛🩷

🎉 Rio School District’s New Superintendent 🎉We are thrilled to announce Veronica Rauschenberger as the new Superintenden...
09/17/2026

🎉 Rio School District’s New Superintendent 🎉

We are thrilled to announce Veronica Rauschenberger as the new Superintendent for Rio School District!

The Rio School District would like to thank all the amazing classified school employees who contribute to the success of...
05/19/2026

The Rio School District would like to thank all the amazing classified school employees who contribute to the success of our students in many different ways. Thank you. You are all empowering generations.

Rio School District would like to celebrate its hard working teachers. Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! - ...
05/04/2026

Rio School District would like to celebrate its hard working teachers. Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! -

🎶🌞 Get Ready for the Rio School District Music Festival! 🌞🎶Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of music, fun, a...
05/04/2026

🎶🌞 Get Ready for the Rio School District Music Festival! 🌞🎶

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of music, fun, and community! Join us on May 16, 2026 from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM at Rio Vista Middle School for a celebration you won’t want to miss.

🎤 Live performances from talented student musicians🥁 Marching bands, jazz bands, choirs, and more🌮 Delicious food trucks🎉 Exciting activities for all ages

Come support our incredible students and enjoy a day filled with rhythm, energy, and school spirit! Bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s make some noise together 🎵

📍 3050 Thames River Drive🔗 Learn more: rioschools.org/music-festival

Today we celebrate our incredible School Lunch Heroes! 🥪🍎Thank you for showing up every day with care, kindness, and a c...
05/01/2026

Today we celebrate our incredible School Lunch Heroes! 🥪🍎

Thank you for showing up every day with care, kindness, and a commitment to keeping our students nourished and ready to learn. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, you make a difference in ways that truly matter.

We appreciate you more than words can say—our school is better because of you! 💙

Today we celebrate an incredible leader who makes a difference every single day—Happy Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉Thank...
05/01/2026

Today we celebrate an incredible leader who makes a difference every single day—Happy Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉

Thank you for your dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership inspires excellence, builds connections, and creates a place where everyone can thrive.

We are grateful for all that you do to make our school a place of growth, support, and success. 💙

Opening Day this past Saturday for El Rio Little League with Superintendent Dr. Puglisi in attendance. Good luck to all ...
03/09/2026

Opening Day this past Saturday for El Rio Little League with Superintendent Dr. Puglisi in attendance. Good luck to all this season.

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Oxnard, CA
93036

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