Principal's Message

We at Rio Vista Elementary are committed to creating a warm, clean, and safe nurturing environment of high expectations in which all students can reach their learning potential. We seek to create a climate where students not only feel welcome, but also are eager to participate in their education. We strive to provide students with opportunities that allow them to gain knowledge and experience beneficial to their future success. Teachers, classified employees, the principal, and families will work together to prepare students to succeed in a global society focusing on communication and critical thinking skills, and celebrating cultural research in technology and instruction. We will build a strong partnership with parents, encouraging them to take on a leadership role and participate in all decision-making of the educational program. Our uncompromising vision affirms that in working together, all students at Rio Vista will develop a positive self-worth and a passion for lifelong learning.

Dean Cochran, Principal


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News and Announcements

El Rancho Health Fair
40+ vendors will be available. Immunizations and more are available during the second annual Health Fair. Saturday, May 12 from 9 am to 1 pm at the El Rancho Adult School.
Scholastic Book Fair at Rio Vista. Shop Online!
The Rio Vista Book Fair will be at Rio Vista for one week only! April 16-20 in room 17. The Book Fair will be open from 2:30-6:00 pm. Volunteers may sign up in the school office.
Pio Pico's Woman's Club turns 100!
100th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, April 21
Lunch with Someone Special
Minimum Day, Friday March 30, Rio Vista Elementary will be hosting the second annual Lunch with Someone Special.
Open House at Rio Vista
Classrooms will be open from 5-6:30 pm Thursday, March 22. A bully prevention presentation will be presented in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to come browse the student work on display.
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Upcoming Events

Rio Vista REACH Recital
Date: 5/19/2012
Time: 1:00 PM2:00 PM
Location: Pico Rivera Senior Center
CST/CMA Testing
Date: 5/21/2012
Time: 1:00 PM2:00 PM
Field Trip Rooms 16, 18
Date: 5/22/2012
Time: 8:30 AM1:45 PM
Location: Ballona Wetlands
CST/CMA Testing
Date: 5/22/2012
Time: 1:00 PM2:00 PM
School Site Council Meeting
Date: 5/22/2012
Time: 2:45 PM3:45 PM
Location: Room 12