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AVHS Dons United to celebrate the Wish Week! Posters line up the walls around campus.

AV Dons Unite to Celebrate Wish Week

Ahana Sarjapur, Segments Editor March 28, 2025

On the week of 3/17 to 3/21, the Amador Valley Dons celebrated wish week to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants the wishes...

In November of 2024, Jack Balch was elected as the upcoming mayor of the City of Pleasanton.

Recapping Mayor Balch’s State of the City Address

Amber Wong, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

Last year, elected mayor Jack Balch began his term with ambitious goals. His administration focused on a range of policy initiatives, from sustainable development for small businesses to strategic budget...

Over the weekend, people came to the library to look over the variety of items in the book and media sale.

Friends of the Pleasanton Library Host Book and Media Sale

Sikha Ray and Gargi Kanetkar March 27, 2025

Last weekend from March 20-23rd, the Pleasanton Public Library held their bi-annual book and media sale. Throughout the year, people donated books and games eventually creating a great community event...

Turbo V8 consists of people from all across the community. They look ahead to the Internationals competition in April.

Provided by: Abhay Girish

Local Robotics Team Turbo V8 Reaches Internationals

Amogh Belgal, AVT Senior Editor March 24, 2025

From February 22 to February 23, Turbo V8 -- a local robotics team which includes Amador students -- competed in the Norcal First Tech Challenge (FTC) Championship with their self-designed robot. Competition...

Peeps Project: A Creative Take on Psychology at AV

Peeps Project: A Creative Take on Psychology at AV

Ojal Pujji, Senior Staff Writer March 20, 2025

The Peeps Project is a hands-on activity designed to help psychology students apply and understand key social psychology concepts in a fun and interactive way. Each year, AP Psychology students use Peeps,...

Students were split into two sessions so everyone had a chance to witness the great performances the AV clubs had prepared.

Donversity Rally 2025: Celebrating Culture and Community at Amador Valley

Leona Jew, AVT Editor March 11, 2025

On Friday, March 7th, Amador Valley High School concluded its annual Donversity Week with the highly anticipated Donversity Rally—a vibrant celebration of the school’s diverse culture and community. “Donversity...

Many clubs like Dhamaka had wonderful performances to represent their culture and diversity.

Amador celebrates week full of diversity: 2025 Donversity

Aakanksha Balachander, Amadon Editor March 8, 2025

This week, Amador Valley High School celebrated Donversity Week, an Amador tradition that celebrates diversity on campus. The week featured fun lunchtime activities, culminating in the annual Donversity...

Organizations from across the Tri-Valley hosted booths to appeal to teens looking for jobs.

Looking at the Future: Tri-Valley Teen Job and Career Fair

Harry Sun, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

On Saturday March 1, the city of Dublin hosted the Tri-Valley Teen Job and Career Fair. At this event, teens could come and check out the booths run by organizations around the community. “To inform...

Girl scout Simran Shinkre ‘27 showing girl scout cookies.

New Girl Scout Cookies Hit the Shelves: Toast-Yay! and Caramel Chocolate Chip Join the Lineup

Briahna Ma, Staff Writer March 2, 2025

As Girl Scout cookie season arrives, orders for popular classics like Thin Mints and Samoas are rolling in. However, this year introduces two new cookies to the lineup! Delicious Lineup “The first...

Parent Liasion's resources and capabilities to Amador students may be cut or altered after President Trump's cuts to the Department of Education.

On the Chopping Block: What Trump’s DOE Cuts Mean For PUSD

Amber Wong, Staff Writer March 2, 2025

As President Trump proceeds with freezing spending appropriated by Congress to the Department of Education, K-12 schools around the nation are feeling the pressure. Schools may prioritize cutting services...

International cargo ship leaves the Oakland Seaport, a major port for the entry of foreign goods into the US.

The Effects of the New Trade Policies

Emma Luey, Staff Writer March 2, 2025

President Donald Trump has approved several new trade policies that could significantly impact the U.S. economy, as well as foreign economies and businesses of all sizes. He believes the U.S. has long...

While shadowing the Public Works department, students gear up with helmets and high visibility clothing for a visit to an ongoing construction project.

Empowering Young Students: Youth in Government Day

Pareena Gupta, Amadon Editor March 2, 2025

Over 70 high school students from PUSD gathered at the Veterans Memorial Building on Feb. 27 to deepen their understanding of local government. The students were set to shadow officials in two city departments...

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