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On many mornings of the school year, Amador Valley High School students wish we had just one more hour to sleep in. In the 2017-18 school year, we may have just that. There is a likely chance that the board has decided to change the schedule for classes next year. This change will take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, while Read more...
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Fresh water to drink and shower is often taken for granted in a place like Pleasanton. Although we’ve been in a drought for some time, we’re still able to live a happy normal life with the amount of water that we have. Things are not as easy in places such as Flint, Michigan. Flint is a city located 70 miles Read more...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is something that once appeared to be a futuristic phenomenon but is now quickly integrating itself into the everyday lives of humans. Current examples of AI put into common use include Nest and Alexa. These products embody the true meaning of AI by utilizing their “brains” to learn and make decisions based on the consumer’s preferences. But Read more...
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Following is a poem composed by one of the City of Pleasanton’s current Teen Poet Laureates, Kyle Mular. Kyle is a senior at Foothill High School and is very passionate about creating more awareness of this often underappreciated literary art expression. His goal is to help revive the literary scene for his generation by inspiring creativity and enriching readers. One Read more...
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Over 70 years, the UNICEF organization has had a simple yet profoundly challenging mission to accomplish — “Equity: A Fair Chance For Every Child”. The UNICEF club of Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton helps raise awareness and funds to support the global missions of UNICEF, and education is one of the many areas of focus for UNICEF. Today’s children Read more...
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Ask any high schooler about the importance of the next two weeks and all you will get in response is a weak, tired smile. With finals just around the corner, students feel burdened by the intense pressure to meet and exceed all of the expectations of parents, teachers, and themselves. The frustration and desire to perform well is often accompanied Read more...
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The Pleasanton City Council recently approved the $507,366 project for new traffic lights stationed on Santa Rita. Santa Rita is parallel to Amador Valley High School, and this venture was a reaction to safety concerns and school hour congestion. The two new traffic lights will be added to the pre existing pedestrian crosswalk in front of the Amador Theater. This Read more...
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Hi! My name is Arman Abrishamchian and I am a youth commissioner on the Parks and Recreation commission. I go to Foothill high School and I am interested in government and politics. As a youth commissioner, I represent the youth on issues related to Parks and Recreation. My input is taken into account by the staff and commission to make Read more...
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By: Varsha Vaidyanath The elevator music switches to “…and a partridge in a pear tree,” TV commercials begin to embody the holiday spirit, and we know that the Christmas season is upon us. We may not see Christmas decorations and holiday lights in every house in our neighborhood, but the music that entwines with our day-to-day activities always evokes the Read more...
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Marianna and Vasudha Iyer The evening’s getting chilly and the days are getting shorter. Winter’s approaching, so don’t let this wonderful opportunity for fun pass you by. Come celebrate the Winter Faire with Alviso Adobe. They are hosting an event with fun games and crafts, and Ptown is collaborating with Alviso Adobe to provide you with the most magical holidays. Read more...
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