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Students lowered their heads onto their desks and the floor to take advantage of the sleeping period.

AP Psychology students sleep in class to enhance current study unit

Eva Grove, Photo Editor January 16, 2023

AP Psychology students decided to reset their minds and bodies on Jan. 13 by sleeping in class, an activity that normally disobeys school etiquette. "I've been doing this activity for about six years...

Two trees fell in the Santa Rita parking lot blocking traffic and causing many student to arrive to school late.

Fallen trees obstruct traffic in front and back parking lots

Eva Grove, Photo Editor January 12, 2023

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, fallen trees in the Amador parking lot caused heavy traffic as students attempted to begin their first day of the new semester. This caused many tardies and confusion among students...

Jewish students at Amador celebrate their century long holiday and culture.

Jewish comunity at Amador celebrate Hannukah

Makenze Mapes, Staff Writer December 19, 2022

Students at Amador celebrate Hanukkah with family and friends, eat different types of foods like Latkes and Matzo Ball soup, light the menorah, and play games like Dreidel.  Hanukkah is an eight-day...

Holiday themed posters are set up in the Q building hallway.

Why there’s a lack of holiday decorations on campus

Catherine Xun, Staff Writer December 19, 2022

As Amador Valley transitions from the pandemic, students have seen a lack of holiday and spirited decorations on campus.  In the past, there’s been door-decorating competitions and festive posters...

Measure I is designed to complement Measure I1, the District's first general obligation bond in nearly 20 years (which authorized the sale of up to $270M in bonds).

Measure I passes with last-minute addition of absentee ballots

Zenil Koovejee, Editor December 18, 2022

The Alameda County Registrar of Voters have officially certified the results for the November 8 election, reporting that Pleasanton voters have approved the PUSD Measure I bond initiative.  Measure...

Elementary students explore and learn about the great outdoors under the care of the cabin leaders.

Outdoor Ed Cabin Leader- an opportunity for both volunteer hours and personal fulfillment

Edwin He, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

Amador students have the chance to become cabin leaders for Outdoor Ed. Not only do students have an opportunity to help the community, but they can also enjoy an amazing experience and explore the wilderness.  Experience...

Amador Valley students show their school pride and pose in one of the many student posters in the library

Group portrait posters welcome all students into Amador library

Edwin He, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

Above the bookshelves in the library, large posters hang on the wall, depicting various groups of students. These posters aim to help students feel more comfortable and at home in the library.  Student...

Student walk to Safeway to 
buy ingredients.

Pastry class takes field trip to Safeway

Kaylee Simpson, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

The students in Julia Ford’s baking and pastry class took a field trip to Safeway last Thursday, Dec 8. They walked there, bought all items needed within a budget, then walked back. “I hope it taught...

Ajay Reyes ('24) studies for all of his upcoming finals.

Teachers utilize innovative and alternative styles of finals

Edwin He, Staff Writer December 11, 2022

Some teachers have decided to implement new forms of finals, which they believe will improve students’ learning experiences either through a more flexible or a group format.  Finals typically consist...

Upon arriving home, the eight winners hold their official JEA certificates. (Not pictured: Albertine Combs)

AV Journalism wins big at Fall 2022 JEA convention

Maximilien Kiyoi, Staff Writer December 10, 2022

Sponsored by the  Journalism Education Association and National Scholastic Press Association, 18 Amador Valley Journalism (AVJ) students traveled to St. Louis, Missouri to America’s largest convention...

Students can also pull out their own computers to watch other live games.

Amador library hosts World Cup watch party at lunch

Mia Trejo, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

During the 2022 World Cup, the Amador Valley High school librarian Mr. Scherer hosted a watch party in the library during lunch. The World cup began on Nov. 20, 2022. The librarian Mr.Scherer has allowed...

Even though dashers tend to drop off orders at the lunch drop-off table, some orders still end up delivered to the main office.

The issue with Doordashing on campus

Jiawen (Sarah) Yan, Photo Editor December 7, 2022

As Doordash and other food delivery apps rise in popularity, more students at Amador choose to order from restaurants and have their lunches delivered to them rather than eating lunch at Amador or bringing...

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