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AV Varsity Football players stay alert as they await their turn to join the game on the field.

Amador Valley’s Journey through NCS

Eva Grove, Amadon EIC December 9, 2024

The Amador Valley Dons football team etched their name into school history this past week by clinching their first-ever North Coast Section (NCS) Division II Football Championship with a commanding...

Samir Sharma('25) and Helen Santos('25) help run the Senior Stand to support this year's Seniors run their programs.

Winter Carnival’s arrival at Amador Valley: Holiday Celebrations

Gargi Kanetkar, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

On December 6th, Amador Valley High School hosted its inaugural Winter Carnival, welcoming PUSD students, families, and staff to enjoy a festive break from the stress of finals season. With games, food,...

Following a win over SRV, the Amador girls volleyball team rejoices. (Photo provided by the AV Girls Varsity Volleyball Team)

AV Girls Varsity Volleyball Team Prepares to Spike Into NCS

Abhay Girish, AVT Copy Editor December 6, 2024

The Amador Valley girls varsity volleyball team is on a journey of rebuilding and resiliency this season, pushing through early challenges and upsets against other teams. Now, they look towards a league...

Signs for Small Business Saturday are nestled between sculptures throughout the Studio Seven Art Studio.

Small Business Saturday: Authentic Commodity and Community

Leona Jew, AVT Features Editor December 4, 2024

Pleasanton’s 2024 Small Business Saturday event took place from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Saturday, Nov. 30th. The annual event acts as a promotional event for local businesses nationwide.  Discounts vary...

Club members pose for a picture as they represent the Crochet & Knitting Club at the annual club fair.

Exploring Opportunities: Amador Hosts Fall Club Fair

Sarah Ocampo and Floressa Mukherjee December 1, 2024

Through Nov. 20-21, clubs had their annual Fall Club Fair during lunch in the quad. Clubs across campus set up vibrant banners and offered snacks to attract potential members, showcasing their unique missions...

The juniors dance at the annual 1920s Charleston Dance, held in front of the library.

A 100-Year Tradition: Charleston Dance at Amador

Amy Yan, AVtv Editor November 22, 2024

Step back into the Roaring Twenties--a time of jazz, flappers, and bold self-expression. On Nov. 15, the junior class dazzled the school with an exciting performance of the Charleston dance, a 1920s sensation...

The Japanese Class prepares a sign for the upcoming Fall Festival.

Embracing culture: Japanese class hosts annual fall festival

Ellie Cho and Briahna Ma November 13, 2024

On Nov. 8, the Japanese class held their highly anticipated annual Japanese Fall Festival. The Japanese class put together this vibrant festival in the MPR with cultural games, food, and performances for...

Alexa Stone ('27) performs the first ensemble feature with the Band and Color Guard.

Marching Band reflects on Bands of America 2024 California Regionals

Kiki Yasui and Ashlynn Suh November 8, 2024

Amador Valley High School’s Marching Band and Colorguard showcased their talents on November 2, 2024, at the Etiwanda Bands of America competition competition in Southern California. This marked a significant...

AV reflects on the results of the mock election

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2024

If Amador students determined the election, Kamala Harris would be President. This morning, Eric Scherer shared the mock election results with the school. The campus results, along with nationwide...

Students gathered all around in the library to vote for their own mock election all throughout the day.

Students Ready to Participate in California Student Mock Election

Amber Wong and Sarina Liu November 5, 2024

On November 5, as the real election unfolded, students at Amador Valley High School participated in the California Student Mock Election. For many, this was their first opportunity to engage with the electoral...

Student-athletes will still receive their national signing day to officiate their next step into their athletic journeys.

A new direction: NCAA removes the NLI Agreement for student-athletes

Lauren Tran, AVRadio Editor-In-Chief November 4, 2024

On October 9, 2024, the National Collegiate Athletic Association eliminated the National Letter of Intent. The National Letter of Intent, or NLI, has been around since 1964. It was a binding agreement...

Spanish students learn about the traditions of Dia de Los Muertos through in-class writing and art activities.

Spanish Classes Prepare for Dia de los Muertos

Lauren Tran and Pareena Gupta October 30, 2024

As October comes to an end, Spanish classes at Amador Valley High School are beginning preparations to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, observed from Nov. 1-2. Known in English as “Day of the Dead,” Día...

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