Huge inflatable reindeers, verdant holly wreaths, golden lights spanning the roof–Pleasanton residents have long had a tradition of decorating their houses in anticipation of the upcoming holiday...

As the dreaded semester finals approach, we interviewed four different Amador students about their expectations for finals, the ways and strategies they’re studying for different classes, and what their...

Leadership students have decorated the Q building with fun festive streamers and curtains. As of December 3, the hallways of the Q building have been decked out in everything from snowmen to Hanukkah dreidels.  “We...

The small gym filled up rapidly after the lunch bell rang. Inside, several clubs had set up stands, and student officers were hard at work. Amador’s annual club fair had just begun. Attracting abundant...

While Amador students returned from lockdown this year to find the campus in a refreshed state, the overabundance of trash being left at lunch remains an ongoing issue.  “I am disappointed with the...

Crop tops in August. Ripped jeans in October. And for December? Oversized hoodies and black beanies are trending throughout the quad.  Generation Z is known as the first wave of true digital natives....

The shade structure has finally been completed! This project has been in the works since mid-September. Seniors and juniors who previously had their tables moved outside the library, are happy to have...

57%.  When Anita Ratna Gautam (‘24) saw her score for the first test in regular algebra II, she felt no shock, nor surprise. Even before she logged into Student Portal, she already knew she messed...

The Roaring 20s, a time of celebration and breaking boundaries, is celebrated every year at Amador on 20s Day. Although COVID-19 restrictions have led to the celebration being slightly downplayed this...

Thanks to some proactive students on campus, Amador Valley now enables students who are 18 to register to vote on campus. Emma Rathjen (‘22),  has put together a stand for students who are sixteen years...

On November 18, there was a job fair held at the quad at Amador Valley during lunch. The job fair highlights the job opportunities available in the trade, apprenticeship, and military fields.  “I...

After students hopping on the “Devious Licks” TikTok challenge wreaked havoc across campus, AV Leadership is helping the school turn over a new leaf.  “We’re planting native plants to bring...