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About our School
Mission Statement
History of Rio Norte JHS
Vision Statement
Principal's Message
School Map
Daily Life & Operations
Attendance
Bell Schedules
Cafeteria
Rio TV Broadcasts & Daily Bulletin
Directions & Bus Schedules
Important Information & Reports
Enrollment & Registration
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Sitemap
Policies & Procedures
Local Control and Accountability Plan
Non-Discrimination Policy
School Safety Plan
Title IX
Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP)
504 Information
Contact
Counseling
Counseling Site
Summer School Opportunity - Online Health Class (8th grade only)
News
Norte News
Rio TV & Daily Bulletin
The River Hawk - Principal's Newsletter
Parents
Parent Resources
FAQ
Parenting for Prevention
Recommended Team Supply Lists
SC Public Library - Free Tutoring
Enrollment & Student Life
Attendance
ASB Web Store
Enrollment
Health Office
PTSA
Rio Norte Spirit Wear
Policies & Important Information
E-bike and Micro Mobility Regulations
Healthy Choices
Student / Parent Rights & Responsibilities
Personal Device Policy
Personal Device Policy FAQ
CAASPP
Grade-Specific Information
8th Grade High School Transition
8th Grade Only - Summer School Opportunity - Online Health Class
Incoming 7th graders
Summer Check-in
Staff
Custodial/Maintenance Request
KRONOS
Rio Norte Spirit Wear
Smart Find Express (sub system)
Staff Risk Management
Tech Support
WebDCC
Students
Student Life & Activities
ASB
Band/Choir
Clubs
Journalism
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Production Drama
Rio Vote
Rio Norte Spirit Wear
Yearbook
Student Resources & Tools
Brain Pop
Google Gmail
Library
Math Help
My SOAR Bucks!
Physical Education
Rio Norte Electives
Student Binder Reminder 2025-2026
Policies & General Information
E-bike and Micro Mobility Regulations
Personal Device Policy
Personal Device Policy FAQ
Rio Student Care Text
RN Dress Code
Grade-Specific Information
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Incoming 7th graders
Summer Check-in
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Rio Norte Wellness Appointment Form
Winter Break Mental Heath Resources
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Brenda Bennett
Principal
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Lara Dragaloski
Office Manager
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Lauren Dunn
Assistant Principal
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Kathy Fortenberry
ASB Secretary
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Melissa Hudson
AP Secretary
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Rebecca Rose
Assistant Principal
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Attendance
Rio Norte Attendance
Attendance Technician
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Enrollment and Registration
Crystal Cooper
Registrar
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Health Office
Wendy Pineda
Health Office Technician
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Academic Services/Counseling/School Psychologist
Tina Balena
Speech Language Pathologist
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Jennifer Betty
School Psychologist
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Gina Burns
Counselor, Last Names A-G
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Julie Casady
Speech Language Pathologist
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Grace Ferry
Counselor, Last Names H-O
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Lauren Miles
Speech Language Pathologist
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Christine Racina
Counselor, Last Names P-Z
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Suzan Tessier
School Based Therapist- ERICS
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Electives
Janet Alexander
Physical Education Teacher, Electives Teacher
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Leanne Bonilla
CTE Exploring Pathways
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Jenny Bretthauer
Science Teacher, Department Chair, Yearbook Advisor
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Jeffrey Gilbert
Music Teacher
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Kim Grandbois
Mathematics Teacher, Department Chair, Spanish Teacher
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Laura Groller
Mathematics Teacher, Electives Teacher
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Ron Ippolito
History Teacher, Rio TV Advisor
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Nancy James
Art Teacher
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Mitzi Mandel
Mathematics Teacher, CTE Photo/Media
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Dominic Marcucilli
Special Education Teacher, Journalism Advisor
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Michael Owston
Theater Arts
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Darbee Prieto
Culinary Teacher, Department Chair
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Lisa Simmons
English Teacher, Achieve Teacher, Journalism advisor
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Angela Welch
Physical Education, ASB Director
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English
Christopher Bangasser
English Teacher
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Tiffany Cabrera
English Teacher, Department Chair
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Elena Davis
English Teacher, Department Chair
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Caroline Regan
English Teacher
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Ramona Schantz
English Teacher
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Julie Schneider
English Teacher
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Kristen Sifferman
English Teacher
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Lisa Simmons
English Teacher, Achieve Teacher, Journalism advisor
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Athanasia Smith
English Teacher, History Teacher
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Mathematics
Karen Choi
Mathematics Teacher
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Kevin Cooper
Mathematics Teacher
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Lesley Day
Mathematics Teacher
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Kim Grandbois
Mathematics Teacher, Department Chair, Spanish Teacher
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Laura Groller
Mathematics Teacher, Electives Teacher
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Kim Joyce
Mathematics Teacher
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Mitzi Mandel
Mathematics Teacher, CTE Photo/Media
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Alicia Rippe
Mathematics Teacher
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Kirsten Shaw
Mathematics Teacher
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Lisa Van Dyke
Mathematics teacher, Science Teacher
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Physical Education
Janet Alexander
Physical Education Teacher, Electives Teacher
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Aaron Burleson
Physical Education Teacher
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Carrie Carrizales
Physical Education Teacher
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Dawn Cooper
Physical Education Teacher
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Darryl Stroh
Physical Education Teacher, Department Chair
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Angela Welch
Physical Education, ASB Director
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Rio Norte Library
Brandon Gonsalves
Librarian, Rio Robotics Advisor
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Adrienne Witherspoon
Library Media Tech
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Science
Jenny Bretthauer
Science Teacher, Department Chair, Yearbook Advisor
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Eduardo Cedeño
Science Teacher
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Lisa James
Science Teacher
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Stephanie Madrid
Science Teacher, Department Chair
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Jase St Peter
Science Teacher. Rio Robotics Advisor, Science Olympiad Advisor
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Diane Untalan
Science Teacher
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Lisa Van Dyke
Mathematics teacher, Science Teacher
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Micayla Zide
Science Teacher
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Social Studies
Ron Ippolito
History Teacher, Rio TV Advisor
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Bradley Knutsen
History Teacher, Department Chair
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Jeanette Kratofil
History Teacher
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Jerry Malkowski
History Teacher
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Danielle Perez-St Antoine
History Teacher
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Jennifer Pulaski
History Teacher
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Matthew Sheridan
History Teacher
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Athanasia Smith
English Teacher, History Teacher
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Special Education
Shalen Burwell (Casini)
Special Education Teacher
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Heather Cruz
Special Education Teacher
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Asha Kakonde
Special Education Teacher
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Dominic Marcucilli
Special Education Teacher, Journalism Advisor
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Maggie Martinsen
Special Education Teacher
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Heather Noltemeyer
Special Education Teacher
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Allison Romo (Quezada)
Special Education Teacher
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Rachel Sanchez
Special Education Teacher
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Joanne Sparks
Special Education Teacher
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Denise Turner
Special Education Teacher
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Technology Services
Igor Adulyan
Information Technology Specialist
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Web Store
Angela Welch
Physical Education, ASB Director
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