Despite this year’s bizarre circumstances, students and faculty have prevailed in their attempts to bring some level of normalcy to students. It has become clear that even though things shut down they...

The AV Senior Parent Group has planned a fun-filled Grad Night for graduating seniors that will take place on Saturday, May 29th from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. The 2021 Grad Night will include food, snacks,...

Photography 1 students at Amador shared their thoughts about the hardships they faced with class being over zoom and struggles they had to endure. Nonetheless, students tried to find some positive in the...

As International Women’s Month comes to a close, it’s an apt time to recognize the amazing women who make up the staff in Amador. Though this year has been a struggle for all teachers, many have really...

From the moment a plane leaves the runway, pilots work to ensure their passengers have a safe flight until they're back on ground. Competence in this job is particularly crucial as hundreds of lives depend...

For 3 months, Amador Valley Chemistry Club designed, created, and administered a chemistry test called East Bay Chemistry Olympiad (EBCO), modeled off of the AP Chemistry exam.  The first part of the...

Across the state, 15 ½-year-olds are taking on the DMV, struggling to get patched through and book an appointment months in advance in order to take the written test to earn their learner’s permit.  Among...

As the date for the 2021 AP exam is nearing, many students have decided to opt-out of taking them. While COVID-19 might be an important influence on this decision, there are various reasons as to why students...

During a normal school year, upperclassmen would be buzzing about Junior Prom and Senior Ball right now. This year, the leadership team has been working on safe alternatives so both classes can have fun...

Students and Teachers have struggled throughout the year. So many things have changed in our lives from the way we go to school to the way we learn. Its been over a year since teachers and students...

Hybrid students planning on driving to school this semester will not be able to park in the parking lot or garage off of Del Valle Parkway. They will instead be restricted to the main lot on Santa Rita...

Decked out head to toe in all things Amador, bleeding purple and gold, and leading the Purple Pit in cheers. This is the Don Squad we know and love, but without sports, where are they now?  Every year,...