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Students from the bio-med class practices CPR in the MPR.

Saving Lives: AV Bio-Med Students TEACH CPR

Aren Case, Staff Writer May 3, 2025

Students in Amador Valley High School’s biomedical pathway and health classes are gaining life-saving skills this spring, thanks to a hands-on CPR training class aimed at making the school a safer place. “We...

On April 25th, Seniors were able to pick up their graduation caps and gowns in the front of the Multi-Purpose Room.

Caps and Gowns Mark the Start of the Finish Line for Seniors

Floressa Mukherjee, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

On Friday, April 25th, Amador Valley seniors picked up their graduation caps and gowns outside the Multi-Purpose Room. Students who ordered through Jostens by March 31st were able to collect their items...

Players from across grades competed a chance to play in the finals

March Madness reaches final stages

Aren Case and Jaxson Harris May 1, 2025

Delayed but not denied, Amador Valley High School’s March Madness 3-on-3 basketball tournament made its long-awaited return this April—bringing competition, community, and a whole lot of lunchtime...

The veterans gave the Juniors at Amador Valley a valuable lesson that a classroom really couldn't.

Vietnam Veterans Share Firsthand Stories with Amador Students

Abigail Jones and Manya Bhargava April 25, 2025

From the beginning of elementary school to the end of high school, students learn about historical events and global conflicts. But despite all the lessons, textbooks, and lectures, it can still be difficult...

Students dressed in their best outfits at the 2025 Prom!

A Delightful Night: Showdown at Junior Prom

Ahana Sarjapur, AVtv Segments Editor April 25, 2025

Brooke Menna stands next to the Malcolm Norrington.

PUSD Announces New Principal for Amador Valley

Grace Gable and Natalie Knosp April 24, 2025

At the April 17 PUSD School Board Meeting, Trustees approved Malcolm Norrington as the new AVHS principal in a vote of 3 to 1 (Trustee Kelly Mokashi was absent).  Amador Valley has been without a permanent...

Llama stares intensely into the camera giving its best smile

Llamas Bring Smiles and Serenity to Amador

Ezekiel Brown and Izzy Cantu April 24, 2025

Excitement and awe filled the quad on Wednesday as Amador partnered with the organization Llamas of Circle Home, whose mission is to use llama training for therapeutic and educational purposes. The event,...

AV Dhamaka and the team's advisor Mr. Ra are proudly smiling on stage after the team's thrilling performance.

Dhamaka Hosts Third Annual Showcase, Isvara, at Amador Valley

Manya Bhargava, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

On March 29, Amador Valley’s Bollywood team, Dhamaka, hosted its highly anticipated annual showcase, Isvara, in the MPR. The event marked the culmination of their 2024-2025 season and featured talented...

A bacon statue at Sonoma State University.

Pleasanton High School Students Tour Sonoma State

Ashley Guerrero Zamora, Staff Writer April 6, 2025

On March 25, students from Amador Valley, Village, and Foothill High School took a field trip to Sonoma State along with counselors Hashimi and Torres. The student left at around 9 a.m. and toured the...

The students from Amador Valley and Village High School helped create this event into a successful moment for upperclassmen.

A Wake-Up Call at Amador Valley: EFM

Briahna Ma and Natalie Knosp April 4, 2025

Every fifteen minutes, someone's life is abruptly cut short because of a preventable, alcohol-related car crash. This alarming statistic may seem distant—until it hits close to home. The “Every Fifteen...

AVHS Dons United to celebrate the Wish Week! Posters line up the walls around campus.

AV Dons Unite to Celebrate Wish Week

Ahana Sarjapur, Segments Editor March 28, 2025

On the week of 3/17 to 3/21, the Amador Valley Dons celebrated wish week to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants the wishes...

Peeps Project: A Creative Take on Psychology at AV

Peeps Project: A Creative Take on Psychology at AV

Ojal Pujji, Senior Staff Writer March 20, 2025

The Peeps Project is a hands-on activity designed to help psychology students apply and understand key social psychology concepts in a fun and interactive way. Each year, AP Psychology students use Peeps,...

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