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A modest tent was erected early on Saturday morning to facilitate registrations for the Museum on Mains art show.

Brushing beauty: Museum on Main hosts the 16th annual Paint Pleasanton art extravaganza

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Page Editor September 16, 2023

On Sept. 9th and 10th, Pleasanton held the 16th annual Paint Pleasanton art exhibit at the Museum on Main to showcase the local artists' perspectives and highlights of the town.   The event was a...

Two LINK Leaders engage in a lively discussion with visiting Amador alumni, sharing insights and anecdotes about the intimate charm of the small gym during the campus tour.

AV Alums tour Amador’s campus after decades of change

Caleb Hong, Senior Staff Writer September 16, 2023

To start the second day of the Amador Centennial celebration, the AV Link Crew invited past Amador graduates to tour around their former campus. The event was an opportunity to reminisce about old memories...

The reception takes place right in front of the Museum on Main with tables and chairs set up for the guests.

Museum on Main kicks off Centennial celebrations with wine and cheese reception

Edwin He and Parsa Hassanpour September 15, 2023

On September 14th, alumni, friends, and family gathered at the Pleasanton Museum on Main to commence celebrations of Amador’s 100th year with live music, drinks, food, and a lively atmosphere filled...

This years Mr. Amador boys pose in their classic style- a dressy outfit with purple suspenders.

This year’s Mr. Amador reveal steps forward with a dance

Cora Kerton, Senior Staff Writer September 14, 2023

On Sept. 13th at lunch, this school year’s Mr. Amador boys were revealed to the student body. And they did so creatively— through a dance. While some students vacationed and relaxed during summer,...

On Friday, Sept. 8th, AP World students participated in a trade game simulation organized by their teachers.

AP World teachers organize a Trade Game to help students learn hands-on

Amelia Tsao and Alyssa Vu September 11, 2023

The Indian Ocean Trade Network is an important event for AP World students to learn and retain. Luckily, through the Trade Game, AP World teachers found a modern method to teaching an old subject. “The...

AVEngineers invited UC Berkeleys CRB to speak at a workshop and discuss the robots used in the BattleBot Glitch competition.

AVEngineers host a workshop to combat gender divide in engineering

Yatin Bayya, AVT World News and Politics Editor September 11, 2023

On Sept. 9, AVEngineers hosted the Girls in Engineering event, a two-day long workshop that introduces female high school and middle school students to the world of engineering and computer science. This...

As per tradition, several local schools booked out the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor waterpark to host their 2023 Senior Picnic.

Amador’s class of 2024 goes on the annual senior picnic at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Zenil Koovejee and Daniel Cruz September 10, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 8th, the eager faces of Amador’s Class of 2024 gleamed with anticipation as students embarked on a thrilling aquatic journey at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Their journey began with an...

The Master Plan features new classrooms, gym renovations, and a new Visual and Performing Arts center.

Amador’s remodeling Master Plan talks continue

Edwin He and Caleb Hong September 10, 2023

Amador Valley High School will see significant renovations in the coming decade. Parents met with school administrators this Tuesday to introduce new ideas and ask questions about future projects such...

The PSAT is a multiple choice exam, consisting of a total of four sections and 139 questions.

Take your pencils out: A parent-student guide to the PSAT

Edwin He and Leo He September 9, 2023

Every fall, sophomores and juniors are offered the chance to take the PSAT. Starting August 12th, registration is open for students seeking an opportunity to practice and become comfortable with the test-taking...

Like most teachers, math teacher Michael Di Paola goes over his class syllabus with his students’ parents.

Reconnect and reengage: Amador parents attend annual back to school night

Rebecca Mestel, AVT Features Page Editor September 7, 2023

Every year, Amador hosts back to school night for students’ parents, and this year was no different. On September 6, parents filled the school as they followed their student’s schedules. The schedules...

Adam Cheyer spoke to the Pleasanton community about the algorithm behind Siri, occasionally demonstrating his points with some magic.

Amador hosts Pleasanton’s first FutureScapes talk with Adam Cheyer, co-founder of Siri

Ritika Gupta, AVtv Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2023

In conjunction with PUSD, PPIE and the new Advanced Computer Science class, FutureScape Talks is a new series that aims to host sessions with industry experts to anyone interested within the Pleasanton...

Despite the seven-minute passing period allocated by the bell schedule, numerous students encounter challenges in arriving to class punctually.

You’re Late: Teachers address tardy and attendance early in the year

Lauren Tran and Ashlynn Suh September 5, 2023

With the 2023-24 school year in full swing, attendance and tardy issues have been gaining more attention. To some students and teachers, punctuality and being present plays a vital role in the classroom. “I...

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