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In a twist of time, this year's homecoming is much earlier compared to others, happening in the last week of September.

Through the Years: How Homecoming has Evolved

Katie Barhite and Izzy Cantu September 19, 2024

With homecoming just around the corner, Amador Valley teachers and students reflect on how the homecoming traditions have changed over the years. In the past, the social norm was a date-only event,...

During the trade game, merchants go to different booths in hopes of trading for their needed items.

AP World Students Explore the Indian Ocean Trade Network in Annual Simulation

Amelia Tsao, AVtv Editor-In-Chief September 19, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 9, Amador’s AP World classes gathered on the JV baseball field to participate in the annual Trade Game. The game simulates the Indian Ocean trade network, a topic that AP World students...

A student uses the new SAT Regismart platform to sign up for the SAT at Amador.

SAT Returns to Amador

Anjali Bemarkar and Mila Kalezić September 13, 2024

Gone are the days of traveling hundreds of miles to take the SAT. This year, it is coming to you! Thanks to the efforts of the PUSD community, both Amador and Foothill are hosting the SAT on Oct. 11 this...

Biden and DOJ respond to letters sent by the AV Social Justice class regarding police reform.

AV Social Justice Literature Class Receives letters from POTUS and DOJ

Jacob Bluvol, AVtv Editor May 22, 2024

Amador Valley High School’s Literature & Dynamics of Social Justice class wrote letters to several prominent government officials as part of a unit on police reform. The class received responses...

The outgoing EICs [left to right] Zenil Koovejee, Aileen Hu, Ritika Gupta, Zaynah Shah, and Audrey Combs take a picture with journalism advisor Wendy Connelly to commemorate their last banquet.

AVJournalism hosts end-of-the-year banquet

Anita Gautam, Amadon Page Editor May 17, 2024

On Thursday, May 16, AVJournalism hosted an end-of-the-year banquet to close out the 2023-2024 school year. The evening included conversations with parents and friends, a video collage showcasing memories...

Therapy dogs were invited to campus for every day of Mental Health Awareness Week.

AV Counselors and NAMI on Campus coordinate Mental Health Awareness Week

Aileen Hu, AVT Editor-In-Chief May 17, 2024

From May 13th to 17th, Amador celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week through a week of lunch and Access activities. Amador’s counselors planned the events in collaboration with the NAMI on Campus club. “The...

Leadership decorated the front of the MPR with a map of the US and college flags for seniors to sign their names on.

AV Leadership hosts Senior Decisions Day celebration

Anjali Bemarkar and Alyssa Wu May 16, 2024

Months after submitting college applications, students are finally committing on a college to spend their next four years at. AV  Leadership set up an event for seniors on Wednesday, May 15th, during...

The AV Admin team sent out a gift for each of their staff at the end of the week.

Amador celebrates Staff Appreciation Week

Anjali Bemarkar, Senior Staff Writer May 10, 2024

Amador Valley High School comes together to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week from May 6th-May 10th. For each day of the week, the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) prepared something special for...

Aayush Gupta ('24) opens his freshmen letter to self.

Seniors receive letters from Freshmen self

Gigi Zhang, Amadon Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2024

Every year, the freshmen class is assigned  to write a letter to their future self in their Health class. Students are instructed to write a letter, seal it in an envelope, place a stamp, and return it...

At some point in the night, the DJs tossed light sticks into the crowd to light up the dance floor even more.

Senior Ball lights up the Starry Night with dance

Leo He, AVT World News and Politics Editor May 6, 2024

On Saturday, May 4th, Amador Valley hosted its annual Senior Ball. The event took place this year at the San Francisco Design Center. “We picked this venue in particular because there's a lot of open...

AV Teachers and Staff wore back and posed with Counselors before school in a showing of solidarity opposing cuts to the counseling department.

District proposes cuts to AVHS Counseling Department as student enrollment increases

Jacob Bluvol, Staff Writer May 6, 2024

Amador students and parents were surprised last week when the announcement came out that Counselors would be cut at all PUSD schools, including Amador Valley. This all comes as Amador Valley student population...

Seniors Karan Gupta, Nicholas Shao, Angad Bhargav, and Amit Krishna present their app, Club Compass, to the panel.

Computer science students present new technologies to industry professionals

Maximilien Kiyoi, Segments Editor May 3, 2024

On Thursday, May 2nd, Amador’s Advanced Computer Science Projects for the Contemporary World class, led by teacher Kevin Kiyoi, presented different tech creations to industry professionals around the...

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