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The Seal of Biliteracy, an award in recognition of bilingual students can be obtained through these means.

State Seal of Biliteracy awards seniors proficient in more than one language

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor February 10, 2022

The State Seal of Biliteracy, a certificate from the state that is given to seniors who are certified as bilingual, is currently available for students. “The State Seal of Biliteracy certificate states...

Amador students after a heated yoga class pose with smiles and tired but fit bodies.

Amador Students and Staff Undertake Joya Yoga’s 75/90 Challenge

Imogen Rogers, Infographic Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2022

Local yoga studio and group fitness gym JOYA is hosting a 75-classes-in-90-days challenge to kick off the new year, and Amador students and staff are participating. “Once my high school sport was...

Remember to double-check that the class name corresponds with its course code, ensuring the correct class.

A guide on how to schedule classes on Q Connection

Kazuya Yasui, Staff Writer February 8, 2022

The class sign-up for the 2022-2023 school year has started. Although the class sign-up process may be a little confusing, with a few tips it can become very simple.  Step one is to log into Q StudentConnection....

On a daily basis, construction workers are trying their utmost to finish the new building on campus by installing cabinets, pouring concrete, doing electrical work, and more.

The R building: the start of a new era at Amador

Zenil Koovejee, Staff Writer February 6, 2022

As February begins, the construction of the new building at Amador is almost coming to a close and students around campus have been wondering about additional details regarding the project. “I am...

Kari west, Liv Simmonds, and Maddy Singley, students of Middle College, pose for a shoot at Las Positas.

Middle College Provides AV Students With Alternate Educational Path

Renna Popli, AVT Editor-In-Chief February 6, 2022

An opportunity to attend a different kind of high school is available to all current sophomores and juniors through Middle College.  “I chose Middle College because I was struggling a lot my second...

AV Counselor Winter Jones aided juniors and their families in building a constructive college list.

Juniors attend College Night hosted by counselors

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer February 3, 2022

The virtual college night for juniors on February 3 lasted for a full hour and half, as many concerned parents and juniors alike tuned in to listen to some much needed information as they began their college...

French teachers strike: How might this affect students?

French teachers strike: How might this affect students?

Jack Beresford-Howe, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

Last week, there was a widespread teacher strike in France regarding COVID guidelines. French teachers protested that the current guidelines are impeding the learning process for students.  “I think...

N-95 masks will be available for pick-up on Wednesday and Thursday.

N-95 masks available for student pick-up

Albertine Combs, AVRadio Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2022

The Alameda County Office of Education has secured a supply of N-95 masks for PUSD students in grades 6 to 12. For Amador students, they can pick up a mask at lunch in front of the library on Wednesday,...

Statewide water restrictions–what are they and why were they enacted?

Statewide water restrictions–what are they and why were they enacted?

Thomas Kim, AVT Editor January 31, 2022

Starting January 4th, California’s State Water Resources Control Board announced mandatory water restrictions amidst another drought, as California residents have failed to follow the voluntary 15% reduction...

Distance learning and morning Zooms are a long way off, despite Omicron’s high transmission.

Why Amador will not return to online learning despite the Omicron surge

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2022

As Omicron spreads through America at unprecedented levels in the new year, the Pleasanton Unified School District is unlikely to close down school, sticking by its policy of in-person schooling as long...

A student awaits a result from a COVID-19 rapid antigen test.

COVID-19 testing behind Hart Middle School prioritizes students with symptoms

Kazuya Yasui and Zymon Baron January 24, 2022

With the recent surges in COVID-19 cases in America, PUSD has created a rapid testing center behind Hart Middle School specifically for people who have been exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms. “I...

The City of Pleasanton is closing down the parklets for now due to maintenance. They also want to allow through traffic to be able to go down Main Street.

Main Street instructs businesses to temporarily take down parklets

Katy Clark and Anaita Mistry January 24, 2022

For the last year or so, every Friday to Sunday evening, Pleasanton residents could leisurely stroll down Main Street. Diners could sit outside in unique parklets provided by restaurants and enjoy the...

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