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On Monday's town hall, district personnel answered many questions from middle and high school students.

PUSD Virtual Town Hall: Answers to students’ Frequently Asked Questions

Mandy Wong, Senior Editor January 28, 2021

On Monday, January 25, Pleasanton Unified School District held a town hall for middle and high school students. In the final thirty minutes, district personnel answered questions raised through the Q&A...

In a survey conducted of 118 Amador Valley High School seniors, 70% stated that they applied to a university through early action or early decision admissions.

Early decision/early action changes drastically in 2020-2021

Shuchi Parikh, Staff Writer January 28, 2021

In the 2020-2021 school year, the number of early action and early decision (EA/ED) applications to colleges across the country has significantly increased, but the acceptance rates have gone down. These...

The deadline for senior service hours will be April 21, 2021.

Ways for seniors to get service hours as the deadline approaches

Manasa Krishnan, Staff Writer January 26, 2021

In order to graduate, seniors must complete 20 volunteer hours by April 21. With social distancing in place, and the deadline coming up with only 14 weeks left, opportunities have been difficult to find....

A message was sent out to the PUSD community, explaining future expectations for students.

How teachers are enforcing the new camera update for 2nd semester

Shuchi Parikh, Staff Writer January 26, 2021

On December 2nd, the Pleasanton Unified School District sent out a reminder of digital expectations for the second semester which include the expectation that students have their cameras on in all their...

Leadership is no longer accepting club requests for the 2020-2021 school year

Leadership is no longer accepting club requests for the 2020-2021 school year

Austin Coyne, Staff Writer January 25, 2021

As of this semester, Amador Valley’s Associated Student Body (ASB) will not be considering any more new clubs for the remainder of the school year.  The ASB Executive Council came to this decision...

The varsity winter guard performs a routine using sabres as equipment.

Winter guard and winter percussion keep moving forward

Leila Touati, Senior Editor January 22, 2021

The Amador winter guard and winter percussion programs are staying strong (and safe) during the pandemic; they are continuing to move forward with practices and virtual competitions while maintaining a...

Schools with acceptance rates high and low may see some different stats this acceptance season.

Applying during the pandemic: are your chances better or worse?

Matthew Kim, Segments Editor January 22, 2021

With the Covid-19 pandemic shutting down test centers, shifting school online, and cancelling extracurriculars, the college applications process for seniors is looking very different from years past. There...

It's up to teachers to decide what they discuss in class.

Conversations about politics in the classroom: where do we draw the line?

Renna Popli, Junior Editor January 21, 2021

The past year has been filled with political turmoil which has resulted in emotional struggles for many Americans-- young and old. Teachers are concerned for the well-being of their students, but it’s...

Working at the Oakland Zoo inspired AV junior Jacqueline Lee to bring together working STEM professionals with aspiring students.

AV junior Jacqueline Lee empowers Tri-Valley Girls in STEM

Mandy Wong, Senior Editor January 19, 2021

While quarantine may have shut down all in-person activities, Jacqueline Lee, a junior at Amador Valley, took this time to organize a live panel of female STEM professionals in order to encourage girls...

After looking at the grade distributions, the January 7 PUSD board meeting resulted in an agreement to change first semester's grading policy.

New PUSD grading policy implemented for first semester

Shuchi Parikh, Staff Writer January 18, 2021

On January 7th, the Pleasanton School Board held a special board meeting to unanimously adopt a temporary grading policy for first semester. Middle and high school students will now receive a grade...

Max Flasck ('22) decorated his house with Christmas ornaments with his family!

How is Amador Celebrating the Holidays in Quarantine?

Parth Mishra and Nina Balestreri December 17, 2020

With the COVID-19 stay-at-home order came severe limitations for festive events. Every Amador Valley student is celebrating Christmas in a somewhat different way, and everyone is trying to make this festival...

At Tiffany’s Dance Academy, precautions like temperature checks and wearing masks are taken before in-person practices.

Visual arts persevere through the pandemic

Manasa Krishnan, Kendall Witters, and Mandy Wong December 17, 2020

Despite the pandemic, visual arts are continuing strong on and off campus. As the saying goes, the show must go on. On campus Music Musicians at Amador are showcasing their spectacular performances...

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