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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 Amador's 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...

Amador's Advanced Computer Science class holds a robot parade and drone show as their final.

Amador’s robot drone parade final closes off the semester

Maximilien Kiyoi, Segments Editor December 23, 2023

Amador’s Career Technical Education class Advanced Computer Science Projects for the Contemporary World finished off the fall semester with an out-of-the-box final: a robot-drone holiday parade. Each...

The ambitious project goals and limited time period, meant teams often met after school to plan and work.

A robot parade, drone show, and more: Advanced Computer Science Class hosts holiday parade

Yatin Bayya, AVT World News and Politics Editor December 14, 2023

This year, the Advanced Computer Science class will host a holiday robot parade and drone show on Dec 21st. The event will be live-streamed on a custom-built website.  One of the class' focuses is...

Each unit reviews their testimonies before their regionals competition begins.

Competition Civics attends districts and regional competition

Lauren Tran, AV Radio Editor December 5, 2023

On Nov. 22 and Dec. 3, Amador’s Competition Civics team competed in their annual districts and regionals competition. Though the team won both competitions last year, they came up just short to Foothill...

A group of students perform a Oendan dance, a traditional Japanese cheer.

Amador’s Japanese class organizes annual Fall Festival

Ashlynn Suh, Senior Staff Writer December 3, 2023

On Friday, Dec. 1, Amador’s Japanese classes held their annual Japanese Bunkasai Festival on campus during periods 2, 3, and 4. The event brought Japanese traditions to Amador for a day of fun and festivities. Preparation...

Ela Mutaf ('24) addresses the judge while cross-examining a witness. Aditya Dawar ('24) objects to her question.

AV Mock Trial holds their first self-scrimmage of this school year

Edwin He, AVT Profiles Page Editor November 20, 2023

Dressed in formal attire, the Mock Trial team gathered in Haley Baldwin’s classroom, Q-211, on November 16th.  They are here to compete against each other in a simulated trial of a fake criminal case,...

After weeks of preparation, the dancers pulled off a great performance for 1920s day.

AV Juniors celebrate 1920’s day

Caleb Hong, Senior Staff Writer November 19, 2023

On Friday, Nov 17th, AV Juniors performed the Charleston dance and celebrated 1920’s day during lunch. The event is largely student-led, and included a lively jazz band performance at the start. “We...

Amador Valley High School Teachers Chuck Snyder, Jamie Turner, Michael DiPaola, & Julie Foley enjoy time together at the annual Pie Social.

Sunshine thanks teachers by hosting annual Pie Social

JT Williams, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

Today, the Amador Valley Sunshine group hosted their annual Pie Social at Amador.  This pie social is an annual event that helps to give thanks for all teachers do for the students and school.  “It’s...

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