This year, Brittany Shankle joined Amador Valley’s Music Department as the school’s new choir and orchestra director. “I hope that [my students] continue appreciating music and being lifelong...

This spring season, Helen Santos (‘25) has emerged as one of the top athletes in all of Amador’s track and field history. With multiple placings ranking among the highest in our school’s history, Santos has...

As their May 9 due date approached, AP Studio Art students put the finishing touches on their portfolios. Over the summer, AP graders will determine where the art and writing investigation fall on the...

This spring season, Helen Santos (‘25) emerged as one of the top athletes in all of Amador’s track and field history. With multiple placings ranking amongst the highest in our school’s history, she...

When Thomas Chan (‘25) opened his Harvard acceptance letter on Ivy Day, he could not believe what he saw.  “It felt like I was dreaming. It’s like what people said was real,” said Chan. Chan,...

Amador’s very own Antonio Yovino, an Ethnic Studies and World History teacher, lives on a farm with his family in Livermore, California. He raises and cares for many animals, like goats and chickens.   Five...

Every April, School Library Month is celebrated nationally. At Amador, our librarians are booked and busy, providing resources and support to students and teachers alike.  “[The library] is a safe...

Many sports at Amador Valley high school receive some form of funding, but badminton is not one of them yet is still able to fully function without the backing. “Players usually already have equipment...

Each year on April 23rd, the Pleasanton PTA Council, in partnership with the Pleasanton Unified School District, presents the Excellence in Education Award to recognize outstanding educators and staff....

On March 3, the Amador track team participated in the Dan Garbor track meet. At the end of the day, Lia Lebreton (‘25) came out on top and won the entire meet alongside other Amador students placing...

Jayden Wood (’25) is something special this year; he has created history for Amador in two sports, with football winning NCS and wrestling for the first time ever winning EBALs. “Jayden is a good...

High Demand and Long Queues Popular concert tickets sell out quickly, making them difficult to acquire. Ticket-selling platforms often struggle to handle the high traffic, leaving many buyers frustrated. “When...