Bustling with booths and crowds, the first annual Winter Tailgate took place on Friday, Jan. 16 before the boy’s basketball game. Students could browse unique merchandise, and buy snacks at the various...

Semester 1 Finals for the 2025-26 year are quickly approaching. Many students are already well acquainted with the workload and stress that accompany finals, but to the freshman of this year, it can be...

Before the holidays, students have to clear one final hurdle: Finals Week. Leadership helped ease stress and build community with the Winter Spectacular. From Monday, Dec. 8, to Friday, Dec. 12, students...

As December arrives, out comes a new Synergy update for parents. The new ParentVue feature allows parents to record their children’s absences without calling the school’s attendance office. Although...

This Friday, Leadership hosted a Holiday Movie Night, screening the fan favorite Home Alone to bring students together for the festive season and an opportunity to unwind before a busy finals week. Attendees...

Amador Valley hosted one of its highly anticipated lunchtime events: a pie eating contest. It started as a small idea from the leadership team and quickly turned into a lively display of school spirit...

During the access period on Thursday, Dec. 4, the Healing and Empowerment through Art (HEART) program held its first meeting. From calming art-based activities to meaningful conversations, HEART offers...

Nearly everyone knows about the Christmas tradition of singing carols, but what about signing carols? This Wednesday, during 5th period, the ASL (American Sign Language) 4 class did exactly that – and...

Walking around campus this holiday season, you might have seen some Christmas trees with certain ornaments on them. Make no mistake, these aren’t normal Christmas trees; they’re actually Angel Trees.  “The...

Amador Valley High School Marching Band’s season wrapped up on Nov. 28 with the annual Friends and Family showcase. This year’s production, titled Bonjour, Bonjour, was an ode to France’s influence...