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Student-athletes will still receive their national signing day to officiate their next step into their athletic journeys.

A new direction: NCAA removes the NLI Agreement for student-athletes

Lauren Tran, AVRadio Editor-In-Chief November 4, 2024

On October 9, 2024, the National Collegiate Athletic Association eliminated the National Letter of Intent. The National Letter of Intent, or NLI, has been around since 1964. It was a binding agreement...

Spanish students learn about the traditions of Dia de Los Muertos through in-class writing and art activities.

Spanish Classes Prepare for Dia de los Muertos

Lauren Tran and Pareena Gupta October 30, 2024

As October comes to an end, Spanish classes at Amador Valley High School are beginning preparations to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, observed from Nov. 1-2. Known in English as “Day of the Dead,” Día...

Mr. Amador boys debuts and performs their group dance.

Mr. Amador: Where Talent and Laughter Meet Heart for a Greater Cause

Hunter Gapol, AVT Copy Editor October 28, 2024

Amador Valley’s Mr. Amador Show blends talent and heart for a worthy cause. The program raises money for George Mark Children’s House through a fun, choreographed competition. The boys perform dances...

All the candidates are putting their best efforts to create a beneficial impact on the school board

Meet your PUSD school board candidates

Rebecca Mestel and Anjali Bemarkar October 26, 2024

With election day fast approaching, it’s not only the national level that has the possibility to change. Seats on the Pleasanton School Board are also up for election and there are new faces among the...

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...

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...

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...

The class was busy learning how to implement the best way to proof their model, making sure their AI could work to perfection. (Photo courtesy of Vivaan Vora)

Empowering veracity: AV Advanced Computer Science class creates AI fact checker

Shimon Arai, AVT Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2024

The highly anticipated presidential debate on Sept. 10 left a hopeful or doubtful impression of the presidential nominees on Americans. It was quickly followed by mass media outlets fact-checking the claims....

The team holds many practices and hard workouts at Shadow Cliff in hopes to have a great day on the course.

Cross Country Hosts Scott Bauhs: Process and Expectations

Holly Hayes and Anvitha Vinothshankr September 20, 2024

On Sept. 28, Amador’s cross country team will host the Scott Bauhs meet at Shadow Cliffs. With preparations intact, they plan on competing against at least 22 other different schools with high hopes...

Members of the PUSD board of trustees listened closely to student advocates.

AV Clubs Attend School Board Meeting to Protest Policy

Anjali Bemarkar September 18, 2024

On Thursday September 12, multiple clubs from AVHS attended the PUSD School Board meeting to discuss their concerns with the School Board policy 6145. This board policy requires clubs to travel to events...

StudyKit is a new and popular study app masterminded by developer Angad Bhargav ('24).

Angad Bhargav (‘24): The visionary behind StudyKit, the hottest new study app

Leo He, AVT World News & Politics Editor May 28, 2024

Meet Angad Bhargav (‘24), the innovative mind behind StudyKit, the explosively popular new study app revolutionizing the way students approach their studies. Combining deep knowledge of students’ needs...

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