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Chemistry students modeled various elements with the help of sugar cookies, frosting, and M&Ms.

Chemistry classes observe Mole Day with cookie festivities

Zaynah Shah, AVT Page Editor October 24, 2021

This past Friday, the Amador chemistry classrooms celebrated Mole Day, a day dedicated to chemistry’s infamous Avogrado’s number. “The students made atoms out of their cookies with the M&M’s...

Students from leadership and the Don Squad celebrate a successful Homecoming rally.

A recap of Homecoming week at Amador

Karissa Yeung, Anaita Mistry, and Imogen Rogers October 21, 2021

Homecoming rally brings Don spirit The Amador Homecoming rally was held on Friday, October 15, one day before Homecoming. It was the second rally of the 2021-2022 school year, and also the rally where...

6th period Psychology students prepare to cross the field with blindfolds on.

AP Psychology class test their senses on the football field

Renna Popli, AVT Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2021

Recently, Civics and AP Psychology teacher Mark Kushner brought his students out to the football field to prove just how important vision is and just how powerful our other senses can be.  “We’re...

The freshman girls performed their skit in their time period, the 20s.

Amador charms the crowd with Homecoming skits

Imogen Rogers, Infographics Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2021

Amador’s 2021 homecoming skits were held on Thursday, October 14th, and this year’s theme was “Decades.” Tirelessly rehearsed and wonderfully executed, they were the perfect addition to the week’s...

Band performs during the Pink-Out football game on October 8.

Band marches on amidst pandemic

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer October 16, 2021

The Amador Valley marching band has made extensive accommodations in order to keep performing and practicing safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jonathan Grantham, the head director of the Amador...

Our custodians work tirelessly to keep our school safe and clean, here's what we can do to help.

Tribute to Amador’s custodians

Yi (Steven) Yang, Anaita Mistry, and Mandy Wong October 11, 2021

Here at Amador Valley, custodians maintain our school and allow students to learn. With nearly three thousand students, custodians often have a tough time cleaning up during and after school, especially...

Students prepare for the PSAT using the student guide, which has math and English questions.

PSAT is tomorrow — what you need to know

Karissa Yeung, Senior Staff Writer October 11, 2021

The PSAT taking place on Oct. 13 at Amador is a standardized test given by the College Board that is offered to both sophomores and juniors.  "So the PSAT is a practice for the SAT, so the SAT test...

Your 2021 homecoming nominees are out! Check out the results to find your friends and classmates.

Homecoming round one election results

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC October 8, 2021

Your 2021 Homecoming court/royalty round one votes are in! The results were posted today at lunch outside the M building, but were quickly taken down by unforgiving winds. In case you missed it, here are...

Students can pick up their planners outside the library or at the student activities desk at the office.

Planners have landed at Amador

Anaita Mistry, AVT Page Editor October 8, 2021

The long awaited day has arrived — our AVHS planners are in! After weeks of delayed shipment, the 2021-2022 school year planners have arrived. “I think they just were kinda prioritizing COVID-19...

The football team runs out of the infalatable helmet, with bright flags and game day faces.

Amador’s first rivalry game in two years

Sara Kracke and Jiawen (Sarah) Yan October 1, 2021

Check out the photo album here for more pictures: https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/14112/photo-gallery/amador-vs-foothill-photo-album/

Hotlines and numbers you can call to talk about sexual harassment or assault, discrimination, or feelings of discomfort.

What happened to common decency?

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor September 29, 2021

Students have increasingly experienced concerning issues like sexual harassment, discrimination, and the use of hateful slurs.  “I was in a crowded line waiting to get my lunch. This boy came up...

A huge group of students in the line squeeze their way to the small window to get their pizza.

The student pizza line is out of control

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor September 29, 2021

There have been numerous complaints regarding the pizza lunch line. The constant shoving from groups trying to get in front of the line angers students who have been waiting patiently. “The lunch...

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