Providing independent yet structured learning, Pleasanton Virtual Academy (PVA) is PUSD’s online school. Still, despite its online nature, PVA provides the same great learning experience as in-person...

Vidhaat Prashanth (‘25) is making strides toward a future in astrophysics, driven by his passion for space and the universe. This summer, he took a significant step forward by participating in NASA's...

Amador Valley High School Rylee Hutchinson ('26) recently committed to the University of Southern California (USC) for swimming. She’s been swimming since she was eight, when she first asked her parents...

With election day fast approaching, it’s not only the national level that has the possibility to change. Seats on the Pleasanton School Board are also up for election and there are new faces among the...

On Sept. 6, Warner Brothers Pictures premiered Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice. It follows Lydia Deetz, the psychic main character of the first movie, now as a...

Mai Falcone, Amador Valley High School Junior, commits to Cornell University as a D1 athlete for softball, after going through the long recruitment process.  Lighting the Spark “I chose softball because...

After years of dedication and hard work, Amador Valley Junior Samantha Nissen (‘26)  has committed to the University of Oregon to continue her journey in playing collegiate lacrosse.  The Start of...

Sangeet Barkataki ('24), who has been creating music on Spotify, is now featured in a traditional Assamese song called “Jakot Jilika”  alongside famous singer Bornali Kalita. “I feel really honored...

For many, COVID-19 was both a boon and a bane. Although social development took a hit, for many, it was also a time of exploration. In this particular case, Vardaan Singhania(‘25) discovered—or rather,...

From April 26 to May 1, ICDC participant and DECA member Chloe Fan ('26) embarked on a remarkable journey in (ICDC) organized by DECA. Despite facing challenges like balancing finals and AP tests, Fan's...

Meet Angad Bhargav (‘24), the innovative mind behind StudyKit, the explosively popular new study app revolutionizing the way students approach their studies. Combining deep knowledge of students’ needs...

Nuclear engineering sits at the forefront of both scientific innovation and theoretical physics. Its domain ranges from practical applications such as nuclear reactors here on Earth, to unraveling the...