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The PPIE Run fundraised more than a million dollars for the school district.

Pleasanton hosts PPIE Education Run, raises 1 million in 10th annual race

Soumya Rangan, Photo EIC April 28, 2022

Pleasanton’s 10th annual PPIE Run for Education took place last Sunday, April 24, 2022. More than 2000 participants ran the races, and the fundraiser raised more than one million dollars for the Pleasanton...

With AP testing starting soon, students are preparing through a variety of resources.

Compiling counselor and school resources to study for the upcoming AP exams

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor April 28, 2022

As the school year nears its end, the stress of AP testing weighs down on students, and many are stuck questioning how to go about studying.  “The fact that it is an AP class, you have to expect...

Internet outages affected devices across Pleasanton Unified School District.

PUSD internet outage interrupts daily learning

Mandy Wong, AVT Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2022

Today, a district-wide internet outage that began at around 9:35 a.m. and is still ongoing disrupted teaching at Amador.  “It’s horrible,” said AP Computer Science and Cybersecurity teacher Richard...

The new mural spans every inch of its wall, leaving no white space.

Mohr Elementary celebrates completion and artistry of school mural

Kevin Zhu and Zymon Baron April 26, 2022

Mohr Elementary School is celebrating the completion of their beautiful mural that they have been working on for three whole years of hard work and dedication.  The completion of the mural is a sign...

History teachers Mrs. Battilega and Mrs. Murray went all out to set up colorful tapestries making sure to cover every last inch of history- related content.

Amador juniors celebrate Counter-Culture Day

Ritika Ghosh and Julianna Diwa April 26, 2022

Peace, love, and bell-bottoms: the most iconic parts of counterculture. At Amador, junior U.S. History classes embraced their inner hippie with Counter-Culture Day, a day meant to celebrate the United...

Lois Hong ('22), Honore Alexander ('22), Jasmine Chen ('22), and Margaret Huang ('22) listen to feedback from judges from across the country.

AV Comp Civics competes and wins in national We the People Finals

Soraia Bohner, AVT Staff Writer April 26, 2022

UPDATE: The Amador Competition Civics team earned first place in the We the People National Finals. Foothill High School also placed fourth, rounding off a successful year for the competing high schools. Over...

The current election model provides more space in the county where trustee members can be elected.

PUSD converts to trustee-based elections

Eva Raul, Staff Writer April 25, 2022

Late last month, Pleasanton Unified School District Trustees finally voted on District Map 4, solidifying the change to area-based trustee elections starting November 2022. “The board of trustees...

Suburban lawns have been proven to be excessively wasteful for water. Nearly 40 to 60 percent of landscape irrigation goes to lawns, an excellent area to cut back on.

Why are water bills rising?

Kevin Zhu, Page Editor April 24, 2022

The California drought's effects can be felt in the Pleasanton community in the form of rising water prices and increasing restrictions on water usage.  California has historically experienced sporadic...

As the day of the rally neared, Leadership began wrapping up all their preparations while finalizing the schedule and decor.

Donversity rally triumphs after months of planning

Aileen Hu, Staff Writer April 24, 2022

On April 22, Amador held its yearly Donversity Rally in the large gym. Leadership planned and carried out the events in detail. Despite an unexpected shower of rain, the show continued on without any mishaps. “We...

The annual Career Fair will be held during ACCESS in the large gym on April 28th, and will feature over 10 exciting industries.

What to expect at the annual Amador Career Fair

Ritika Gupta, AVT Page Editor April 23, 2022

On April 28 in the large gym, Amador students will get to explore over 10 diverse industries through the annual Career Fair. “We have lots of different industries [being represented at the career...

The garden behind Mrs. Kawashima’s classroom is in full bloom and continues to grow every day with lettuce, flowers, etc.

Earth Day at Amador: how does AV celebrate it?

Parker Brown and Sofia Skinner April 23, 2022

Earth Day is on April 22, and Amador students ensure to celebrate the day with keeping the Earth clean and honoring the nature around them. “Some great things you can do on Earth Day and every day...

The drama club poses with theatrical themed signs of affirmations.

Students spread messages of positivity during Sprinkling Happiness

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor April 21, 2022

On April 20, students and staff participated in Sprinkling Happiness on Santa Rita Road. This event first started in 2019 by leadership, which included about 30 students holding up handmade signs with...

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