Distinguished Stars celebrate at Meadows

A spontaneous schoolwide dance party erupted at Meadows Elementary School early Monday morning as its distinguished students and staff gathered to celebrate an award from the California Department of Education.

Lessons in school elections

Multiple seats on the Castaic, Hart, Saugus, Sulphur Springs, Newhall and College of the Canyons governing boards will be up for election this November as candidates have already begun declaring

Einstein Academy and students say farewell

The Albert Einstein Academy hosted its final promotion on Friday as the school honored its sixth-grade students who will move on to middle school in the coming year. Parents and

CalArts students open art show in L.A.

The California Institute of the Arts’ 2018 graduating Master of Fine Arts student art show opened on Friday at The Box in Los Angeles. The show, which runs until June

COC’s largest class celebrates graduation day

Members of the largest graduating class in the 48-year history of College of the Canyons gathered in the Honor Grove at Friday’s commencement ceremony to celebrate an important academic milestone.

Governor adds billions to K-12 funding

An additional $3 billion in funding is on its way to California schools following the “May Revise,” an annual budget proposal from Gov. Jerry Brown’s office. Santa Clarita Valley parents

Bond action in Acton

For the first time in nearly a decade, a new bond measure could be coming to the November ballot and the schools of the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District. The

Vasquez holds Night of Stars

During Vasquez High School’s Night of Stars event this week, Assemblyman Tom Lackey issued Legislative Certificates of Recognition to students who have displayed excellence throughout the year. Night of Stars

Planes take flight at open house

Friends and families of the scholars at North Park Elementary School were invited to observe the unveiling of a new art project at an Open House event on Thursday. Parents,

A seed of activism at Valencia High

Recent vandalism attacks at two high schools in the Hart district have planted a seed of activism among Valencia High students. At least a dozen campus buildings at Saugus High

Newhall district to introduce principals

Following the approval of a new superintendent last week, the Newhall School District Governing Board is expected to introduce three new principals to the community during tonight’s board meeting. Jennifer

‘Heads Up’ contest winners announced

Historically, the traffic collision rate of Santa Clarita has remained below the state average, but a recent spike in pedestrian accidents has officials increasingly worried about unsafe traffic behaviors in

Summer Rush returns to COC

The College of the Canyons hosted another of its Summer Rush event Friday as it seeks to help reduce the difficulties students face when enrolling in the college and classes.

Hart district bids farewell to board member

A member of the governing board for the William S. Hart Union High School District participated in his final board meeting this week as he prepared to enter the next