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The AmadorUAVs' display table, featuring their drones and a propeller testing machine.

Over 50 Organizations Exhibit at Tri-Valley Innovation Fair

Enzo Peixoto, Staff Writer March 19, 2022

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair took place at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on March 19. It featured over 50 organizations displaying technology ranging from fields such as astronomy, physics, and biology. Genomics...

A crowd gathers as a student lifts 30 pounds of ammunition from Sergeant Maina's presentation table.

Marines visit Amador for recruiting interests

Tejasvini Ramesh and Eva Raul March 17, 2022

On March 16, the US Marine Corps visited Amador to talk to students about recruitment. Students were given the opportunity to ask questions, meet new people, and participate in fun exercises.  “I’m...

Every year, officials receive hundreds of applications and try to organize and facilitate the needs of students across the district.

Understanding the enrollment process at PUSD schools

Zenil Koovejee and Jackson Mello March 16, 2022

The Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) is finalizing enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year as new and old students continue their journey at schools in Pleasanton.  “The enrollment process...

Many stores put up decorations in order to match the festivities around town.

St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Pleasanton: what to expect

Aileen Hu and Krithika Subramaniam March 15, 2022

Shops throughout downtown Pleasanton have begun decorating their stores with many St. Patrick’s Day specials. Although there is the Brew Crawl which happens yearly on the evening of March 17, individual...

Taking into account the new county policy, Zaynah Shah (‘24) and Rayyan Shah (‘26) stand side by side respecting the difference in their masking choice.

Will mask removal change classroom guildelines?

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer March 14, 2022

Starting from March 12, all counties in the Bay Area are lifting the mask mandate for students in class from K-12. While still being strongly required, the wearing of masks is now optional indoors with...

Students have begun to select their schedules for Fall 2023, as counselors work to satisfy almost all students with the classes of their choice.

How are students’ class schedules made?

Mikail Mirza, Staff Writer March 14, 2022

Within the past month, students at Amador Valley have chosen their schedules for next year if they are returning. The process is quite simple - students head over to Q Connection and find the six classes...

Sign up for an event (5K, 10K, or 15K) through the PPIE Pleasanton Run website.

PPIE Run to occur on April 24 — registrations are open

Emma Ka, Staff Writer March 13, 2022

This year, Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) has returned in person with their 10th annual Run for Education. Its purpose is to raise funds for local schools and the education system as a whole,...

Amador delegates pose for a picture as they are almost ready to compete at the Sequoia Conference.

Amador Model United Nations win at conferences across the Bay Area

Anish Rao and Karissa Yeung March 13, 2022

UPDATE: On April 30 through May 1, Amador's Model United Nations (MUN) club competed at the Sequoia Conference, where they won first place. They have continued their winning streak, as they have also won...

Securly's main purpose is to protect students from accessing dangerous or inappropriate materials online.

The inner workings of Securly and its necessity

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer March 10, 2022

Securly is the online management system that the Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) uses to monitor and track their students and staff’s online activities work through an add-on either through...

4 of Lucky's robots stationed outside the store waiting to deliver food.

Supermarket chain Lucky uses robots to deliver groceries

Jacob Paden, Staff Writer March 10, 2022

At Lucky California grocery store in Pleasanton, the business has introduced robots to deliver food to the local residents. “For about 3 weeks we have been operating with these robots so my job is...

Julia Buteau (‘22) figures out how to balance her classes and take care of the baby.

Child growth and development class takes care of robotic babies

Kylie Cancilla March 10, 2022

Students in Amador’s child growth and development class have recently taken home an animatronic baby for four days. For this annual project, the students take care of the baby all day, which requires...

The SAT test is changing for many reasons including income inequality and the Collegeboard's aim for more test-takers.

Changes to the SAT

Thomas Kim, AVT Page Editor March 9, 2022

No more old-fashioned pencils and paper. The Collegeboard announced that the SAT is becoming a digital test starting in 2023 for international students and 2024 in the United States.  “I think this...

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