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This past spring break, Amadors campus beautification project officially started and the majority of fence cup signs are now complete.

Amador campus Beautification Project begins over spring break

Aileen Hu, AVT Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2024

Over spring break, Amador’s campus beautification project was officially set into motion. Student and parent volunteers worked with the Amador staff who’d headed the project and helped complete the...

Students discussed issues in committee sessions.

Model UN club hosts the largest high school conference in the Bay Area

Leo He, AVT World News and Politics Editor March 30, 2024

On Saturday, Mar 23, Amador’s Model UN club attended the Bay Area Model UN Conference. This meeting is held once a year and features attendees from over a dozen schools. After joining Model UN, students...

Pleasanton Middle School and Thomas S. Hart Middle School become a 2024 California Distinguished School.

Two schools in Pleasanton district distinguished by California Department of Education

Edwin He, AVT Profile Page Editor March 28, 2024

The California Department of Education named Pleasanton Middle School and Thomas S. Hart Middle School a 2024 California Distinguished School. Only 293 schools across the state win this prestigious award...

Shallene Lacey (25) performs the lion dance starting at the age of five, inheriting the East Asian culture from her parents.

Step by step: Shanelle Lacey (’25) amazes with her lion dancing talent

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, A&E Page Editor March 25, 2024

Since the age of 5, Shallene Lacey ('25) performed the lion dance, an important cultural tradition originating in central Asia. Inheriting the culture from her parents, she moves lively along with the...

From early school to late practices, students, no matter the sport, sacrifice their time to make their schedules work.

Athlete or student: How do students balance the work and sports at school?

Ojal Pujji, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Finding the balance between academic and sports commitments is a significant challenge for students, where they are tested to meet the expectations of both academic and athletic worlds. “I find it...

St. Patricks Day

Grandeur of green: Dublin celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Zenil Koovejee and Shimon Arai March 21, 2024

In the heart of Dublin, California, a wave of green swept over the streets as the community came together to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. From Mar 17-18, the city transformed into a lively carnival of...

Even in our school, students dedicate their lunch to celebrate March Madness by playing basketball.

March Madness: Where does the craze come from?

Jerry Liu, Senior Staff Writer March 19, 2024

As March 19 – the day when NCAA’s March Madness tournament begins – approaches, a feverish frenzy grips the nation, captivating sports enthusiasts and casual fans alike. Basketball courts are soon...

The interior of Amador’s small gym was surveyed by LPFD and district officials at 9:20 a.m., the morning after the fire was extinguished. (Provided by Patrick Gannon)

UPDATE: Amador Valley works to recover daily operations after gymnasium fire

In light of last night’s fire in the Amador Valley High School’s small gym, Pleasanton Unified School District officials and Amador administrators made the decision to continue academic instruction...

The Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department arrived at Amador Valley High School to a two-alarm fire in the small gym.

Two-alarm fire breaks out on Amador Valley High School Campus

Jacob Bluvol, Zaynah Shah, Anita Gautam, and Eva Grove March 17, 2024

A fire broke out in the small gym at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, CA just before 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 17. The faulty electrical wiring in the building's attic and walls was the suspected...

Zero& is a small drinks and desserts shop near the central area of the Stoneridge Mall.

Food Review: Zero& drinks and desserts at Stoneridge Mall Pleasanton

Aileen Hu, AVT Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2024

Zero& is a California-originated drinks shop with several locations opened in the Bay Area. The chain has been growing in recent months and opened a store on Newbury Street in Boston late last year....

Game to game, the lacrosse team has put on a great performance since the start of the season.

Behind the scenes: AV Lacrosse thrives under the radar

Matteo Gable, AVtv Broadcast Editor March 15, 2024

At Amador Valley High School, amidst a bustling array of sports, lacrosse often glides under the radar, its vibrant season stretching from February 19th to May 30th. Yet, amidst the flurry of activity,...

Primrose Bakery, located in downtown Pleasanton, celebrates Pi Day year after year with special baked goods.

Primrose Bakery via Instagram

3.14 ways to celebrate Pi Day

Rebecca Mestel, AVT Features Editor March 13, 2024

As Pi Day rolls around for yet another March 14 celebration, math teachers around the world work to create entertaining lesson plans for students of all ages. Aiming to explain the circular, non-repeating...

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