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...

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...

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,...

On Friday, March 7th, Amador Valley High School concluded its annual Donversity Week with the highly anticipated Donversity Rally—a vibrant celebration of the school’s diverse culture and community. “Donversity...

This week, Amador Valley High School celebrated Donversity Week, an Amador tradition that celebrates diversity on campus. The week featured fun lunchtime activities, culminating in the annual Donversity...

For this upcoming school year, the physical education program will be adding another branch to its curriculum. Next year, they will offer a yoga class to everyone to add to their schedules. Dawn Silva...

One of the biggest challenges with the new AVHS renovation project is the lack of communication with the new plans with the AV campus community.   As of the date the Amadon went to print, there were...

Amador Valley High School's Black Student Union (BSU) actively builds a supportive and inclusive space for Black students while also promoting cultural pride and fostering a strong sense of community....

After a strong performance at the Alameda Regional (ACSO) competition, Amador Valley’s Science Olympiad team has successfully secured a spot at the state competition. The team placed fourth overall,...

On Jan. 25, Amador’s Science Bowl made an unforgettable memory by winning second place at the regional competition, an event that showcased their extraordinary skills. “It felt great being on a...

Every year on Valentine’s Day, Amador Valley’s choir class entertains teachers and students with songs about love. The tradition began in 2022 when choir teacher Shelley Durbin introduced Singing Valentines...

On Feb. 4, the AV Mock Trial team competed in its first official competition. The team previously participated in multiple scrimmages against other Bay Area Mock Trial teams, but this was their first competition....