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Former Alisal Elementary School teacher Mary Jo Carreon becomes Board President for the Pleasanton School District.

Mary Jo Carreon: PUSD’s new board president is a former teacher

Edwin He, AVT Profiles Page Editor January 29, 2024

After a unanimous decision by the Board of Trustees, former Alisal Elementary school teacher Mary Jo Carreon has been appointed the Board President for the year of 2024.  From Teacher to Board President Ever...

Lord Ram, a revered figure in Hinduism, is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu and a central character in the epic Ramayana, embodying virtues of righteousness, duty, and devotion.

Indian diaspora at home and abroad commemorate inauguration of long-awaited Ram mandir

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2024

Amidst the golden hues of dawn, the city of Ayodhya awoke to the resonance of ancient chants and the hue of saffron flags waving in the air. As the first rays kissed the sacred shrine, the world held its...

The World Languages department also attended the Elective Fair.

Discovering passion at the Elective Fair

Leo He, Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2024

Teachers, students, and parents gather in the large gym for the Curriculum Fair.

A recap of Amador’s 2024 Curriculum Fair

Edwin He, AVT Profiles Editor January 23, 2024

On Jan. 22nd, Amador Valley High School hosted its annual Curriculum Fair for incoming and returning students. From 6 to 8 p.m., students explored different courses Amador offers as they visited various...

BARTs inception in 1972 made it the first fully automated rapid transit system in the United States, revolutionizing the landscape of public transportation.

BART revolutionizes commuting experience with next-generation fare gates

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2024

In the rhythmic chaos of daily commuters pirouetting through aging BART fare gates, tales of evasion, payment disparities, and uncertainty come to fruition on a daily basis.  Bay Area residents' response But,...

AV DECA drove up to San Ramon for this years three-day NorCal DECA Conference

AV DECA competes at NorCal Conference

Ritika Gupta, AVtv Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2024

On Jan. 12, Amador Valley’s DECA team traveled to San Ramon for the annual three-day long NorCal DECA Conference (NCDC). “We go to NorCal every year and it’s our first major event. It gives new...

Mr. Amadors pie-in-the-face event is a fundraiser that connects students across campus with a fun atmosphere.

Mr. Amador hosts pie-in-the-face fundraising event

Yu Zhu, Staff Writer January 21, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 18, and Friday, Jan. 19, the Mr. Amador Committee held a Pie-in-the-Face fundraising event at the Q-building entrance after school. For just five dollars ($5.00), people could get a ‘pie’...

Biomed teacher Maria White speaks to freshmen about her class curriculum and what careers students could go into after taking her class.

Career Technology Education hosts outreach program to entire Freshmen class

Maximilien Kiyoi, Segments Editor January 20, 2024

On Friday, Jan. 19, freshman health students took a day off from their usual studies to visit some potential courses for the upcoming school year. Amador’s Career Technology Education (CTE) program hosted...

Many students and parents find the Elective Fairs insightful and use the opportunity to learn about Amadors many classes.

The upcoming Elective Fair: what to expect and look for

Leo He, Senior Staff Writer January 20, 2024

As the time for students to pick next year’s classes is fast approaching, many find themselves at a crossroads with dozens of electives to choose from. Amador will host its annual Elective Fair, organized...

The AV Science Olympiad team puts in extra effort and works hard in preparation for the 2024 competition season.

AV Science Olympiad prepares for 2024 competition season

Grace Huang, Amadon Page Editor January 19, 2024

In preparation for the highly anticipated competition season, Amador’s Science Olympiad team put in extra effort to undertake a series of challenges and successes in the next few months. “All the...

More cameras are placed around campus in locations with higher foot-traffic.

School security cameras and how they’re being used

Shimon Arai, AVT Local News Editor January 19, 2024

Amador Valley High School has cameras in operation throughout the campus. However, none of the cameras are actively monitored— they’re only used during investigations. But even then, the cameras don’t...

As the new semester begins, students must settle back to their school-time rhythms of managing their time for schoolwork and extracurriculars.

Students transition out of winter break and back to school

Aileen Hu, AVT Editor-In-Chief January 15, 2024

As Amador students return to school for the new semester, many found it difficult to immediately switch back to their old school-time rhythm. In particular, it takes time for students to refamiliarize...

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