News release
SCVi Charter School, the founding campus of the iLEAD Schools network, is hosting a series of informational events for prospective families as the deadline for the 2026-27 school year enrollment lottery approaches.
To be included in the public lottery on March 27, families must submit their applications by the March 23 cutoff date.
Voted Best Charter School in the Santa Clarita Valley by readers of The Signal, SCVi offers a tuition-free public education that prioritizes project-based learning and social-emotional development, the nonprofit school said in a news release.
The upcoming events provide a firsthand look at the school’s unique whole-child approach, which includes dual-language immersion, aerospace pathways, and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme, the release said.
Highlighting this year’s enrollment season is the launch of College Connect, a first-of-its-kind college pathway for high schoolers. Developed in partnership with a local community college, the program allows learners in grades 9-12 to earn transferable college credits on the SCVi campus at no cost, the release said.
Unlike traditional dual-enrollment programs, College Connect is available to all students through self-selection, removing GPA barriers to ensure every learner has a “test drive” of the college experience, according to the release.
Upcoming information and community events, according to the release, include:
● Family Literacy Night – 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. A community-centered evening celebrating the joy of reading while showcasing the school’s collaborative environment.
● Open House & Prospective Family Info Session – Wednesday, March 12. A prospective family information session starts at 5 p.m., followed by the full open house at 5:30 p.m. This is the primary opportunity for families to tour the campus, meet teachers and see student projects in action.
● High School Info Night – 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. Focusing on college and career readiness, this event highlights SCVi’s pathways, including Career Technical Education, the IBCP program and College Connect.
“At SCVi, we believe education should be as unique as the student,” School Director Chad Powell said in the release. “Our upcoming events allow families to see how we move beyond traditional rote memorization to foster leadership, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. We invite everyone to come to see what makes our community so special.”
SCVi serves students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. Any student residing in Los Angeles County or adjacent counties, including Kern and Ventura Counties, is eligible to apply. While the lottery determines initial placement, applications received after the March 23 deadline will be added to the waitlist in the order they are received.
SCVi is located at 28060 Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic. For more information and to apply, visit www.ileadsantaclarita.org or call 661-705-4820.
