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Using an interactive slide, Suhani Singhal (‘21), Camille DeMange (‘23), and Alena Gagnon (‘23) taught Amador students how French people place cutlery.

French Honors Society hosts National French Week

Sierra Deaver, Senior Staff Writer November 16, 2020

Last week, Amador Valley had its annual celebration for National French Week, hosted by the Amador club, French Honors Society. The event ran from November 9th to the 13th, and consisted of three meetings...

Instrument masks and covers can limit the spreading of infections such as COVID-19.

Band uses instrument masks to keep safe while practicing together

Jamilla Zuniga, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2020

It goes without saying that all of Amador’s sports, clubs, and activities have been significantly impacted by COVID-19.  Marching band has been no exception. Instruments can produce aerosols that...

The Video Game Tournament involved five days full of competitions and prizes.

Leadership hosts video game tournament

Aidan Bohen, Staff Writer November 10, 2020

Last week, Amador Valley leadership hosted a video game tournament. With PUSD's continued remote learning, the goal of the event was to connect students in a fun way. Leadership staff pulled out all...

Many students, parents, and teachers have conflicting opinions on the current grading system.

Should the school grading system be reformed?

Arlina Yang, Junior Editor November 9, 2020

Many schools (from elementary to college) have resorted to online classes in fear of the highly contagious COVID-19. And the transition left many people wondering: how would the grading system work?  Systems...

Leadership 'Superfan' app is released to students today!

Leadership ‘Superfan’ app is released to students today!

Matthew Carter, Amadon Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2020

AVHS Superfan is a brand new school app brought to you by Amador Valley leadership. The app will be released on November ninth and will be used to keep students connected and spirited throughout the year. “AVHS...

The 2020 PSAT/NMSQT may be administered differently from last year, but the content will remain the same.

Amador PSAT/NMSQT registration opens for juniors

Matthew Kim, Senior Staff Writer November 6, 2020

Registration for 2020's PSAT/NMSQT is now open. This year, the PSAT will be reserved exclusively for juniors. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the test has been moved from it's traditional date in...

The pumpkin carving contest should be fun for everyone! If you're looking for a pumpkin, you can find plenty at Safeway!

AV pumpkin carving contest

Imogen Rogers, Staff Writer October 22, 2020

The newest installment of Amador’s 2020 spooky season is a school-wide pumpkin carving contest. “We just thought that a pumpkin carving contest would be a fun way to keep everyone connected and...

Clever is a multi-use, single sign-on platform that is accessible to students and parents by educators and administrators.

Clever update: Is anyone really using it?

Kendall Witters, Editor October 20, 2020

While last year’s transition to online learning was abrupt, PUSD’s staff and administration was determined to make the transition to our new, albeit still remote, school year smooth. Part of this plan...

History Bowl occurs online now with many teams all over the United States competing against one another.

AV quiz bowl club competes in first online History Bowl

Yi (Steven) Yang, Staff Writer October 20, 2020

History bowl competitions, a national history quiz competition, are occurring online for the first time as a result of the pandemic. The Amador Quiz Bowl club sent two teams to compete in the competition...

The student videos were put together for the illusion of an in-person performance.

AVHS orchestra’s “Glory to Hong Kong” performance

Maxwell Flasck, Staff Writer October 19, 2020

Uploaded to YouTube on October 4th, the AVHS orchestra’s performance of “Glory to Hong Kong” went viral, racking up over 100,000 views in just three days. The project was directed by AV music...

New student-run business 'Basically Boba' is a success

New student-run business ‘Basically Boba’ is a success

Kendall Witters, Editor October 18, 2020

Boba, the increasingly popular Taiwanese drink, can seemingly be found in every other shopping center around town. Most of these shops are chains, like T4 and Happy Lemon, and they tend to focus more on...

During remote learning, the AV Introduction to Criminal Justice teacher Nakisha Harris gave an animated explanation of a topic while a student in her Zoom call had their camera off. Ms. Harris was extra enthusiastic in order to keep her student engaged.

Showing your face on Zoom #2: The laws around showing your face & “active participation” in class

Shuchi Parikh, Staff Writer October 16, 2020

During remote learning, the laws around keeping cameras on during class have been unclear to many students, and the issue of what counts as participation varies from class to class. In order to ensure...

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