By Simon Munive “Growing up, I was surrounded by skaters, smokers, and drinkers. That really impacted my life and how I view people,” says Jayden Flores-Manzo, a sophomore at Rialto High School. Jayden in 2025 trying on his friend’s glasses. Photo taken by Simon Munive. When Flores-Manzo was around the age of seven, he hung out with his older brother’s friends most of the time. The group would usually go skating and teach him the basics. As he got older, Flores-Manzo felt as

By Angel Luis Franco a couple months before the accident For many students at Rialto High School, weekends are a time to relax, hang out with friends, or go on trips with family. For junior Adan Franco, one trip during his freshman year became an experience he says he will never forget. While visiting the sand dunes in Glamis, California, a ride in a RZR turned into an accident that taught him an important lesson about safety and responsibility. The Glamis sand dunes are a po

Betsy Garcia Jacky Penilla, a sophomore at Rialto High School, has gained valuable insights from her personal experiences navigating friendships and difficult social situations as a student. She hopes that by sharing her story, other students can learn important lessons about self-respect and the true meaning of friendship. As Penilla explains, friendships are not defined by how long you have known someone, but by how they treat you. She states, “Friends are sometimes either

By Emanuel Flores On February 20, 2026, the Rialto Knights basketball team won its semifinal game against Rowlands, 52–44, at Rialto High School. The game brought excitement to students, staff, and families who came out to support the team. With this important win, the Knights have advanced to the championship game, where they will face a strong Salesian team for the title. The game was competitive from the start. Both teams played with energy and determination, but the Knigh

By Andrew Juarez Calvanico's student volunteers gained valuable experience during their time at Garcia Elementary. On February 12, 2026, Melissa Calvanico, an Advanced Food Prep culinary teacher at Rialto High School, gave her culinary students the opportunity to volunteer by catering the Valentine's dance at Garcia Elementary. Culinary students at Rialto High are required to do a total of two volunteerism services for the whole year as part of their grade. These are opport

Aiden McAllister On February 12, 2026, the Academic Decathlon award ceremony was held at Chaffey High School’s auditorium for the results of the competitions held on January 31 and February 7, where Rialto High School’s team placed fifth in the annual competition. The RHS AcaDeca varsity team being awarded 5th place Academic Decathlon, or AcaDeca, is a class where students study seven subjects to compete in a competition every February. Although not a school-record placement

By Richard Senteno Student showing off a sign for the protest. Photo taken by senior Santiago Vega. On February 6, 2026, students from Rialto High School and surrounding schools in Southern California organized and participated in a coordinated protest and walkout against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) policies and actions. Ricardo Carlos, RUSD Multi-Media Marketing Manager, sent out a notification to parents regarding the student walkout and where it was taking p

By Aubrey Loquellano On Monday, February 2, 2026, as part of a group project focusing on imagination and collaboration, students began creating clay monsters in Kara Diaz’s Ceramics I class at Rialto High School. Clay monster from this recent project in Diaz's class. The hands-on assignment encourages students to think creatively while also developing their skills in sculpting and designing. Throughout the project, students worked together to brainstorm ideas and bring their

By Antonio Tapia The Esports team played a Rocket League season match on January 28, 2026, during the 6th period against other Rocket League teams. The match was an important part of the team’s season since it was the very first few games of the season to demonstrate their skills. The team trains every week, preparing for these matches with the help of Mikal Thompson, the Esports teacher, who provides the team with drills on the Valor Esports Training Platform. The team need

Nashelly Penafiel On January 23, Link crew leaders hosted and organized the incoming freshman day and pep rally to welcome middle schoolers from the Rialto Unified District to Rialto High School. The purpose of this event was to introduce 8th graders to Rialto High's administration and to various clubs, programs, and sports offered on campus. Link Crew leaders organized and led activities with the help of ASB at several Rialto middle schools, including Jehue Middle School,

By Nevaeh Ortegon On January 21, 2026, AP Psychology teacher Rachel Reyes had her students at Rialto High School create sock babies and photo albums to document and explore developmental milestones in a hands-on way. This project was designed to help students better understand the stages of human development by applying a real-life scenario in a creative way. By tracking their sock baby’s growth, students applied their classroom lessons and developmental theories they've stu

By Jonathan Rivera Coming back from winter break may feel like the school year is already done. First semester is over, grades are in, and many students see the second semester as something to “get through.” However, the second semester may be the most important part of the entire school year. For freshmen, the second semester is where high school begins to feel real. Students now understand expectations, making this the perfect time to improve study habits, raise grades, and

By Rafael Rojas Raymond Thompson, a junior at Rialto High School, plays on the varsity basketball team. He is a player who loves the game and works hard every day. Basketball is a big part of his life, and he puts in a lot of effort to keep getting better. One day, Thompson saw a video that changed how he looked at basketball. While watching Kobe Bryant highlights, he saw him perform the “Mamba” symbol. To many, it just looked cool, but to Thompson, it started to mean somethi

Zoe Rosales Cast of SIX two days before opening night. Photo taken by Steven Rodriguez. On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, SIX opened at Rialto High School, a musical performed by the advanced choir class, madrigals, as choir teacher Steven Rodriguez did not want to waste his female talent. Every month, choir kids take a singing test in which they have to sing the first verse and chorus of a song of their choice. At the beginning of the year, Mr. Rodriguez took advantage of the

By Natalie Galeno Every Thursday, students in AVID 12 at Rialto High School complete a grade check to monitor their academic progress and stay on track for graduation. AVID teacher Patrick Kimmons uses this time to review students' grades and ensure they meet requirements. The grade check allows both students and their teacher to understand what is happening in each class. By reviewing grades together, teachers can identify which students may need extra help or support. Stud

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