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Japanese Teacher Rieko Murphy’s door decorations revolve around the theme of a gingerbread man.

Door Decoration: AV Holiday Traditions

Floressa Mukherjee and Lanie Win December 18, 2024

As the semester wraps up and Christmas approaches around the corner, teachers show their festive spirit by decorating their classroom doors. Classrooms have a chance to enter in the door decorating competition...

French students held many presentations over the week to celebrate the culture of their class.

French and Festivities: Amador celebrates National French Week

Sarina Liu, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

This year, members of the French Honors Society gathered to celebrate National French Week during lunch and access period on November 14th, 2024. The annual celebration takes place from November 10th to...

As each of the department adopts a family, the classes all come together in an effort to give back to those who need it.

Amador Valley Revives Adopt-a-Family Tradition

Anvitha Vinothshankr and Sikha Ray December 14, 2024

This year, Amador Valley High School has revived its longstanding tradition of participating in the Adopt-a-Family program. This heartwarming initiative allows students and staff to bring joy to families...

The Geography club members stand alongside Mr. Sullivan to thank him for his visit.

Geography Club hosts International Ambassador

Mila Kalezic, Senior Staff Writer December 12, 2024

On October 24, 2024, former U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe and Angola, Joseph Sullivan, visited Amador Valley High School to share insights from his career in foreign service. This event offered students...

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,...

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...

English teacher Amy Suto enjoys a slice of apple pie.

Giving Thanks to Our Teachers: Sunshine Committee’s Annual Staff Pie Social

Leona Jew, AVT Editor November 30, 2024

Amador Valley hosted its annual Staff Pie Social on Wednesday, November 20th, bringing teachers and faculty together for sweets and camaraderie. Organized by the Sunshine Committee (a support group that...

Many players meet at the yoga locations as a way to connect and relieve stress from competitions and games.

AVHS Wrestling Gears Up for a Promising 2024-25 Season

Ezekiel Brown, Staff Writer November 30, 2024

After an impressive season last year, Amador Valley High School’s wrestling teams are back in action, ready to take on new challenges with a refreshed roster and ambitious goals for the 2024-25 season....

Vardaan Singhina ('25) stands with his fellow band leaders in front of the truck, ready to perform their show.

Band Season Comes to a Close: Reflections and Memories

Emma Luey, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

The 2024 season of the Amador Valley High School Marching Band concludes with final practices and a series of unforgettable achievements. Highlights of the season include a memorable trip to Los Angeles,...

Karina Badger ’26 (left) and Rylee Hutchinson ’26 (right) rock their favorite flannels and plaid for day four of Spirit Week.

Welcoming Fall: Amador Valley Students Unite for Spirit Week

Ahana Sarjapur and Hannah Yao November 22, 2024

During the week of November 18-22, Amador Valley students united to celebrate Fall Spirit Week, bringing the school community together to embrace the changing seasons. The week featured the colors of the...

The peer tutoring program runs as students help each other with school work.

Peer Tutoring Begins in Library After School

Harry Sun, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Peer tutoring, a program where students tutor other students, started again last week on Nov. 11 in the library. “I just really want people to realize that we are here not just for us, but for the...

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...

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