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Harvest Park's Comp Civics hopes to achieve success in the future and set up kids in high school civics.

Harvest Park Middle School Begins Their Own Competition Civics Team

Mila Kalezic and Rebecca Mestel February 27, 2025

At Harvest Park Middle School, a new afterschool activity has emerged: competition civics. Similar to the high school program, it works to encourage civic engagement and learning about the United States...

Everybody takes turns playing their own rhythm and clapping along to the beat of the drum.

Amador hosts BSU Drum Lunch

Aren Case and Ezekiel Brown February 27, 2025

Amador Valley High School's Black Student Union (BSU) actively builds a supportive and inclusive space for Black students while also promoting cultural pride and fostering a strong sense of community....

People wanting to see the planetary parade are best off moving to a location with minimal lights.

Every to Know About Planet Parades

Amogh Belgal and Abhay Girish February 25, 2025

On the night of February 28, astronomy lovers will have the chance to witness a planetary parade, where multiple planets will appear aligned in the night sky. This event, best viewed after dusk, offers...

Amador Science Olympiad team celebrates their impressive fourth-place finish at the Alameda Regional.

Amador Science Olympiad Team Advances to States

Amy Yan, AVtv Segment Editor February 19, 2025

After a strong performance at the Alameda Regional (ACSO) competition, Amador Valley’s Science Olympiad team has successfully secured a spot at the state competition. The team placed fourth overall,...

Amador Valley’s Science Bowl team celebrates their success with a trophy in hand after a strong performance at regionals. (Photo Courtesy of AV Science Bowl)

Amador’s Science Bowl Places Second at Regionals

Amy Yan, AVtv Segment Editor February 19, 2025

On Jan. 25, Amador’s Science Bowl made an unforgettable memory by winning second place at the regional competition, an event that showcased their extraordinary skills. “It felt great being on a...

Singing Valentine’s group, “To the Moon and Back” sings various songs about love to Mrs. Cuevas’s class.

Singing Valentines: Amador Valley’s Heartwarming Tradition

Lanie Win, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Every year on Valentine’s Day, Amador Valley’s choir class entertains teachers and students with songs about love. The tradition began in 2022 when choir teacher Shelley Durbin introduced Singing Valentines...

Mock Trial's Defense Team lines up in front of the courthouse, ready to compete.

AV Mock Trial Team Competes in First Official Competition

Leona Jew, AVT Features Page Editor February 13, 2025

On Feb. 4, the AV Mock Trial team competed in its first official competition. The team previously participated in multiple scrimmages against other Bay Area Mock Trial teams, but this was their first competition....

Dhamaka hits their final pose, beaming after performing their thrilling routine on Irvington's stage.

Dil Se: AV Dhamaka Shines at Irvington High School’s Annual Showcase

Manya Bhargava, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

On Feb. 1, Bollywood teams from across the Bay Area gathered at Irvington High School to perform at Dile Se, the school’s annual Bollywood dance showcase. The event celebrated diverse routines and brought...

An Amador and Foothill student face off head to head as a continuous rivalry, ready to tackle one another.

Amador vs. Foothill: Rivalry Wrestling Match-Up

Izzy Cantu, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Amador wrestling started as a small program, but through the influence of coaches and teammates, more students have developed a strong passion for the sport. “I started wrestling through Coach Chubb...

PUSD funding affects major parts of Amador Valley High School including its students, families, and faculty.

PUSD Eliminates Summer School Starting 2025 Due to Budget Cuts

Abigail Jones, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) has announced that it will no longer offer summer school starting in 2025 due to statewide budget cuts. For years, PUSD’s summer school program has provided...

Classes all across the campus presented their booth to students and parents, showcasing the benefits of taking the class.

Exploring Opportunities: Amador Valley Hosts Annual Elective Fair

Amogh Belgal and Rishit Agnihotri January 31, 2025

This past Monday, representatives from elective classes across campus participated in Amador Valley’s Elective Fair, giving students and parents a closer look at the wide range of courses available....

Pleasanton's beloved and historic Meadowlark Dairy plans to extend its business to the city of Livermore in 2025.

Meadowlark Dairy Opening New Location in Livermore

Kiki Yasui and Ashlynn Suh January 31, 2025

Pleasanton’s renowned landmark, the Meadowlark Dairy, will branch out to Livermore. The new location will open in the spring of 2025. “I think it's good to share our culture and what makes us unique....

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