The Tri-Valley Writers Competition is an annual contest involving submissions in fiction, poetry, and essay forms. This year saw participation from 13 high schools and 100 students, with winners being...

Julia Smith ('21), a graduating senior at Amador Valley founded the fashion business Shop Soleada several months ago, specializing in handmade clothes and accessories. After rekindling her passion for...

As COVID-19 rates begin to decline, Amador Valley's teachers and students have a variety of trips planned for their summer breaks. AVHS English teacher Ms. Buckley hopes to help students further...

In recent years, the need to destigmatize and raise awareness for disabilities and illnesses has gained traction in the world. Movements for the Mind is one such organization dedicated to aiding those...

The quiet yet panicked testing room of sophomores and juniors bubbling in the SAT answer sheet feels to be a chance at further success or even redemption for many American students. However, few students...

From year to year, the yearbook class has held the responsibility of producing a comprehensive record of the school year’s students, events, and memories. This year, however, it was one of the many classes...

Two Amador juniors, Negar Morshedian ('22) and Yena Cho ('22), placed at this year’s HOSA State Leadership Conference. Among the different categories, Cho ('22) placed 3rd in Dental Terminology, Morshedian...

Every Fifteen Minutes is a documentary-style production that educates students about the dangers of driving under influence. It’s a major project with multiple city-wide collaborations, usually with...

How many people can say that they've helped give over 5,000 books to children in need? Well, the count is at least one, and it’s Amador freshman Anika Aeka ('24).  “The exact number is 6,449, and...

Amador Senior and athlete Kalena Johnson is receiving all sorts of national recognition for her phenomenal Lacrosse playing. She earned a spot on the All-American Roster and received an honorable mention...

On April 22nd, individuals around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day, a time used to appreciate the earth and its natural resources and raisemawareness about climate change and the environment.  Local...

The transition from middle school to high school can be rough and even daunting for some. However, the LINK program at Amador, which is led by Ms. Scavone, helps out many new freshmen. LINK is a program...