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Eight Riverside Unified School District high schools earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings.
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John W. North High School celebrated the opening of Riverside Unified School District's first Welding & Fabrication Technologies program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 6.
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Riverside Unified Superintendent Dr. Sonia Llamas has been selected as one of 26 education leaders across the nation to join an executive leadership program hosted by the Yale School of Management.
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Martin Luther King High School senior Alia Duckworth won the 2026 GLADIATOR World Championship, one of the nation's premier individual high school mock trial competitions on July 26.
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Two construction and modernization projects completed within the Riverside Unified School District have received regional and national recognition for excellence in educational facility design.
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Harrison Elementary School became the first elementary school in Riverside County to be named an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) National Demonstration School.
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Bringing nearly 20 years of dedicated experience in education, Mrs. Story is passionate about student well-being and building a positive, enriching school culture for every learner. Driven by academic excellence, equity, and strong community relationships, Principal Story is thrilled to join Central to make this school year extraordinary!
"My goal is to partner with our families and community to honor Central's traditions and ensure every Cub feels valued for who they are, empowered to own their learning, and deeply connected to our school community." — Cecilia Story, Principal
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Riverside Unified School District Appoints New Superintendent
The Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Sonia Llamas as the next Superintendent of the Riverside Unified School District. At its June 26 meeting, the Riverside Unified Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Llamas. Her first day as Superintendent will be July 14.
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