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Students prepare for the PSAT using the student guide, which has math and English questions.

PSAT is tomorrow — what you need to know

Karissa Yeung, Senior Staff Writer October 11, 2021

The PSAT taking place on Oct. 13 at Amador is a standardized test given by the College Board that is offered to both sophomores and juniors.  "So the PSAT is a practice for the SAT, so the SAT test...

Your 2021 homecoming nominees are out! Check out the results to find your friends and classmates.

Homecoming round one election results

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC October 8, 2021

Your 2021 Homecoming court/royalty round one votes are in! The results were posted today at lunch outside the M building, but were quickly taken down by unforgiving winds. In case you missed it, here are...

Students can pick up their planners outside the library or at the student activities desk at the office.

Planners have landed at Amador

Anaita Mistry, AVT Page Editor October 8, 2021

The long awaited day has arrived — our AVHS planners are in! After weeks of delayed shipment, the 2021-2022 school year planners have arrived. “I think they just were kinda prioritizing COVID-19...

The football team runs out of the infalatable helmet, with bright flags and game day faces.

Amador’s first rivalry game in two years

Sara Kracke and Jiawen (Sarah) Yan October 1, 2021

Check out the photo album here for more pictures: https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/14112/photo-gallery/amador-vs-foothill-photo-album/

Hotlines and numbers you can call to talk about sexual harassment or assault, discrimination, or feelings of discomfort.

What happened to common decency?

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor September 29, 2021

Students have increasingly experienced concerning issues like sexual harassment, discrimination, and the use of hateful slurs.  “I was in a crowded line waiting to get my lunch. This boy came up...

A huge group of students in the line squeeze their way to the small window to get their pizza.

The student pizza line is out of control

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor September 29, 2021

There have been numerous complaints regarding the pizza lunch line. The constant shoving from groups trying to get in front of the line angers students who have been waiting patiently. “The lunch...

Soap dispensers are missing from their slots in the girls bathroom, as a result of the social media trend to steal school items.

“Devious licks” trend harms Pleasanton schools

Leila Touati, AVT Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2021

UPDATE: Another recent social media trend, "angelic yields," contrasts with the "devious licks," where students replace stolen items with newer objects, such as soap, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer. "I...

In the library, students sat down quietly during the lockdown.

Lockdown drill in 4th period — what you need to know

Mandy Wong, AVT Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2021

Starting at 12:11 p.m. today, Amador students participated in the first lockdown drill in almost two years. “The reason we practice lockdown drills at school [is] to be prepared in the event that...

The three chips included Ranch Veggie Sticks, Pepperocini Kettle Chips, and Salsa Tostitos.

Resource English students blind review chips during class

Elyssa Lieu, AVT EIC September 21, 2021

Amador’s Resource English students recently tested their writing skills in a new challenge: writing reviews. Led by Ms. Buckley, students had fun tasting several unknown chips and noting down their impressions...

Lois Hong ('22) and Juhi Goyal ('24) laugh together after a long day at school. This year students have banded together and expanded their social horizons.

The state of our school: memoirs and morale of students and staff

Carol Xu and Katy Clark September 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly shook the normal order of life in Pleasanton, forcing people into isolation and schools online.  Now, as we're back at school in a new normal, we wondered how student and...

Advertisements for clubs can be seen around campus in every corner, hoping to recruit members and increase campus morale and participation.

Club chaos at Amador

Katy Clark, Senior Staff Writer September 18, 2021

With returning clubs and new clubs rushing to become official in order to hold meetings and get started this year, 'club chaos' is here. “I have seen a record increase in new club applications this...

In 2019, Pigskin was a huge success, with the Investment club selling root beer floats to countless students.

What is Pigskin, and what are the 2021 plans for the event?

Ritika Gupta, Page Editor September 14, 2021

The Pigskin at Amador Valley is an annual event, but this year’s event will be the first in 2 years, making it more exciting than ever.  “[Pigskin] is one of the few events that’s built for students...

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