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AmadorValleyToday

The student news site of Amador Valley High School

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Stretching through downtown, tour guides share the haunted history of Pleasanton.

Pleasanton Downtown brings out the Ghost Walk on Main Street

Owen Corpora and Marinn Cuda October 26, 2024

For over sixteen years, the Museum on Main Street has hosted the Ghost Walk every October. The Ghost Walk is a guided tour of the haunted sites of Pleasanton, with actors lurking around every stop, waiting...

Mr. Yoshida has had a deep passion for learning and is welcomed by the Don Family.

Amador welcomes Mr. Yoshida as long-term substitute

Ethan Yang and Bella Burns October 25, 2024

Since late August, Andrew Yoshida has been Amador’s newest addition as the long-term substitute teacher for Economics and US History teacher Jill Batillega.  From the Start “Teaching has always...

To celebrate the Halloween season, all types of classes decorate their class with spooky decorations.

AV Drama Class To Host Traditional Haunted House

Gargi Kanetkar, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2024

On Oct. 25 and 31, the Amador Valley Drama Class is hosting a haunted house at the MPR to raise funds for their program by creating a spooky experience for the community. “The audience for the haunted...

Standing water provides a breeding ground for the Aedes aegypti, or the yellow fever mosquito.

Invasive mosquito species discovered in Pleasanton

Leona Jew and Pareena Gupta October 23, 2024

On Oct. 9, an invasive mosquito species known as Aedes aegypti was discovered near the “Birdland” and Amador Valley neighborhoods. It was the first time since 2014 that these mosquitoes appeared in...

The PUSD is handling budget cuts of up to $8.6 million, worrying students, staff, and families.

Budget challenges create worry around PUSD

Abhay Girish, AVT Copy Editor October 21, 2024

Amador Valley High School is confronting potential budget cuts amounting to $8.6 million, prompting concerns about the impact on students, staff, and essential programs. Director of Communications Patrick...

As Costco construction is postponed, a snapshot of the current state of the retail powerhouse's new location at Pleasanton.

Costco Construction: Benefits and Consequences

Amber Wong and Emma Luey October 11, 2024

As news broke of the delay, anticipation for Pleasanton's new Costco grew ahead of its early next year opening. First, they must complete street improvements to ensure a smooth grand opening. “I love...

The church besides Amador Valley High School hands out food after school on Wednesdays.

Valley Community Church: Weekly Snack Distribution

Leona Jew, AVT Editor October 11, 2024

Every Wednesday after the school day ends, the Valley Community Church distributes free snacks for students to enjoy. Located on Del Valle Parkway, the church is a convenient spot for all things after...

Diego Sapriza ('26) shows off his BBQ Dad fit to celebrate the spirit of the school.

Amador Unites Under the Spirit of Rivalry Week

J.T, Owen Corpora, and Bella Burns October 5, 2024

Last week, Dons celebrated Rivalry Week by participating in spirit days, leading up to their game against Foothill. Every year, leadership creates fun and engaging themes for students to showcase their...

The new location provides all types of people a place to dine anywhere, anytime.

Starbird Expands to Pleasanton: Innovative Fast Food to the Community

Jaxson Harris and Aren Case October 5, 2024

  Starbird Chicken, a rapidly growing fast-casual fast food brand , has soared with the opening of its latest location in Pleasanton. It brings it's "super-premium" fast food experience and consistent...

The crowd gathered in the front of the stage as the mosh pit celebrates Homecoming.

Homecoming 2024: Donchella

Ashlynn Suh, AVT Editor October 5, 2024

This past week, Amador Valley celebrated the anticipated arrival of the annual Homecoming dance. Bringing the entire school community together, students experienced a full week of spirit days. A rally...

A 2-dose mpox vaccine for adults was recently greenlit to fight the recent outbreak.

Mpox vs. the World: How to face the new surge

Vinh Epstein, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Mpox (the disease formerly known as monkeypox) has once again been making waves after the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa CDC declared an international health emergency last month. This...

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