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Like most teachers, math teacher Michael Di Paola goes over his class syllabus with his students’ parents.

Reconnect and reengage: Amador parents attend annual back to school night

Rebecca Mestel, AVT Features Page Editor September 7, 2023

Every year, Amador hosts back to school night for students’ parents, and this year was no different. On September 6, parents filled the school as they followed their student’s schedules. The schedules...

Adam Cheyer spoke to the Pleasanton community about the algorithm behind Siri, occasionally demonstrating his points with some magic.

Amador hosts Pleasanton’s first FutureScapes talk with Adam Cheyer, co-founder of Siri

Ritika Gupta, AVtv Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2023

In conjunction with PUSD, PPIE and the new Advanced Computer Science class, FutureScape Talks is a new series that aims to host sessions with industry experts to anyone interested within the Pleasanton...

Despite the seven-minute passing period allocated by the bell schedule, numerous students encounter challenges in arriving to class punctually.

You’re Late: Teachers address tardy and attendance early in the year

Lauren Tran and Ashlynn Suh September 5, 2023

With the 2023-24 school year in full swing, attendance and tardy issues have been gaining more attention. To some students and teachers, punctuality and being present plays a vital role in the classroom. “I...

Don Squad is known for their spirit, which is not only projected through their voices, but is also visible in what they wear to support their fellow Dons!

AV Pride: Where to go to acquire your school spirit wear for the upcoming year?

Shimon Arai and Diego Sapriza September 5, 2023

Every Friday, students and teachers can participate in Don Deckout, a day to show your selection of purple and gold school gear, sold by the leadership class, AV Journalism, and PTSA. “[PTSA] is on...

With the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, students must make a choice on which personal precautions to continue taking, such as masking and quarantining.

Students no longer required to quarantine after being in contact with COVID-19

Ian Cha, Senior Staff Writer August 29, 2023

This school year, COVID-19 restrictions have loosened, no longer requiring students to quarantine after being in contact with someone who has had the virus. “Right now for students, COVID is being...

Students that submit a schedule change request should expect to wait some time before they see a change made to their schedules.

Scheduling Overload: How did our counselors change 1700 schedules in such a short time?

Alyssa Vu and Eva Carranza August 29, 2023

Since the Schedule Change Request Form was sent out on August 7th, 2023, the counselors have been flooded with students’ appeals for schedule changes. They have been working hard to fix as many students'...

Radiating the vibrant spirit of unity and excitement, members of the AV Leadership Team come together in their spirited Aloha Rally attire, capturing the essence of a memorable day

Aloha Unleashed: A dazzling odyssey of colors, cheers, and excitement ignite the new school year

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-In-Chief August 26, 2023

In a crescendo of colors and emotions, yesterday's annual Aloha Rally swept through Amador Valley with vibrant hues of energy and enthusiasm. Amidst the fluttering flags and echoing cheers,...

Prior to the event, the AV Leadership Team created and displayed a multitude of posters to get students excited for the Aloha Rally.

Unveiling the Magic: How does Leadership organize and oversee the Aloha Rally experience?

Rishit Agnihotri and Max Dye August 25, 2023

As the spirited week gradually drew to a close, students at Amador Valley participated in the annual Aloha Rally, where the Leadership Team was fully immersed in establishing anticipations for the inaugural...

AVBotz team engages in intense delliberations to elevate their RoboSub competition performance.

Surfacing Triumph: AVBotz conquers RoboSub and wins big at international competition

Maximilien Kiyoi, Senior Staff Writer August 23, 2023

During the annual RoboSub competition, Amador’s AVBotz team finished placing 5th in the Autonomy Challenge category against a majority of college teams. RoboSub, an international competition located...

As the sun sets on the eve of Don Deckout, the leadership team's engaging t-shirt flash sale paints a vivid picture of the collective enthusiasm soon to sweep the campus.

Igniting School Pride: Leadership hosts well-received T-shirt flash sale

Amogh Belgal, Senior Staff Writer August 21, 2023

In an attempt to promote school spirit, the Amador Valley Leadership Team hosted a t-shirt flash sale during lunch on Thursday where students could purchase Amador spirit gear for $15.  “Upcoming,...

The AV Art Club spend the first month of summer painting the school's new mural to celebrate the Centennial. [photo provided by April Gong]

AV Art Club paints Amador’s Centennial Mural over the summer

Aileen Hu, AVT Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2023

On June 30th, 2023, Amador Valley’s Art Club officially announced the completion of the school's new mural. Since before the school-wide design contest, the club had been working to plan out the Centennial...

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