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AmadorValleyToday

The student news site of Amador Valley High School

AmadorValleyToday

The garden behind Mrs. Kawashima’s classroom is in full bloom and continues to grow every day with lettuce, flowers, etc.

Earth Day at Amador: how does AV celebrate it?

Parker Brown and Sofia Skinner April 23, 2022

Earth Day is on April 22, and Amador students ensure to celebrate the day with keeping the Earth clean and honoring the nature around them. “Some great things you can do on Earth Day and every day...

The drama club poses with theatrical themed signs of affirmations.

Students spread messages of positivity during Sprinkling Happiness

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor April 21, 2022

On April 20, students and staff participated in Sprinkling Happiness on Santa Rita Road. This event first started in 2019 by leadership, which included about 30 students holding up handmade signs with...

Students were able to learn more about what UC Merced has to offer by looking at pamphlets and speaking with a college representative from the school.

UC Merced representatives visit Amador

Karissa Yeung, Senior Staff Writer April 20, 2022

On April 20th, a representative from the University of California Merced (UC Merced) visited Amador to share more about the college, the programs it offers, research opportunities available and what student...

Seniors flock the activities window outside the office to turn in their senior ball packets.

Senior ball ticket sales are open; the rationalization behind high prices

Sarah Yang, Infographics Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2022

Senior ball is just around the corner and the seniors are more than excited. Although the tickets may seem high, starting at $120 with ASB and $135 without during the first week of sales, the dance is...

Zoey has been trained as a therapy dog and is open for cuddles on Fridays.

Therapy dogs visit Amador for student wellbeing

Kylie Cancilla, Staff Writer April 16, 2022

Friday, April 15, Valley Humane brought one pet therapy team, Chuck Deckert and Zoey, to bring some positivity to Amador students during lunch.  “A benefit of coming to Amador for the dog is that...

Stephanie Kamali (AV Staff) and Ernyel Maranan (Red Cross Staff member) pose before drawing Kamali’s blood.

American Red Cross brings blood drive to Amador during national blood shortage

Max Kiyoi and Anita Gautam April 15, 2022

On April 15, Amador hosted a blood drive in the small gym for both students and staff to donate. During the current national blood shortage, leadership worked with the Red Cross club to create an event...

During lunch, students viewed a detailed presentation about courses FIDM offers.

FIDM visits Amador in Career Center

Karissa Yeung, Senior Staff Writer April 13, 2022

On April 13, a representative from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) visited Amador to provide students with an overview of the private for-profit college. It provides specialized...

Amador resumes hosting college fairs after the pandemic as regional recruiters arrived for the second time of the school year to talk to the Amador student body.

“Outside of the Box”: Amador hosts International College Fair

Arlina Yang, Media Arts Editor April 3, 2022

Following the college fair at Amador that featured many colleges in the U.S., Amador recently hosted another fair that highlighted many new international colleges. The event was hosted during lunch in...

In their English and US History classes, juniors take the CAASPP testing with the help of the Secure Test Browser software.

Everything you need to know about CAASPP testing

Ritika Ghosh and Julianna Diwa April 1, 2022

As the end of the 2021-2022 school year approaches, juniors statewide are set to take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress test– CAASPP for short. These state-administered tests...

DECA members presented their proposals before each other on campus and exchanged advice.

DECA and Business Academy students compete in mock Shark Tank contest

Mandy Wong, AVT EIC March 31, 2022

Business students dove into the “shark tank” last Thursday, March 24, to pitch their fictional entrepreneurship ideas to judges. The event was based on the long-running TV show where guest entrepreneurs...

Amador students have the opportunity to travel to Greece and other countries.

AV teachers bring back abroad trips for students

Parker Brown and Sofia Skinner March 24, 2022

Now that COVID-19 has dialed down, Amador Valley teachers are offering an amazing opportunity for a select few students to travel abroad. They are giving them a chance to experience Italy, Greece, Costa...

 Ritika Ghosh (‘23) and Julianna Diwa (‘24) working together with no masks.

Masking rules change at school: how is class different without masks?

Sofia Skinner, Haley Gottlieb, and Parker Brown March 20, 2022

As of March 12, the Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) stopped requiring masks inside, however, they are still strongly recommended.  Students have been advised to respect everyone's personal...

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