Education

Castaic High School graduates first-ever class 

Castaic High School graduated its first-ever class in a ceremony held at College of the Canyons’ Cougar Stadium on Thursday, conferring approximately 307 diplomas in the process.   The school was

Valencia graduates class of 2023 

Over 550 graduates from Valencia High School took the stage at College of the Canyons’ Cougar Stadium to receive their diplomas on Friday — but in doing so they also

CalArts’ non-traditional graduation returns

California Institute of the Arts held its second graduation ceremony since the pandemic on Friday, conferring 370 degrees from six different schools in the process.   While the traditionally untraditional ceremony

Hart District showcases Career Technical Education

The William S. Hart Union High School District showcased its Career Technical Education program at Castaic High School on Thursday, allowing its students to demonstrate the things they’ve learned to

COC unveils new Student Services Center 

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to mark the official grand opening of the Student Services & Learning Resources Center at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus on

Hart district embarks on budget process

The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted a budget study session Feb. 9, examined how the governor’s January budget proposal could impact the district and reviewed its proposed

Five SCV schools make state distinguished list

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announced on Friday that five local schools have made the state’s distinguished schools list for 2023.   Charles Helmers Elementary and West Creek Academy, in the Saugus

The pandemic’s educational toll

Testing results indicate more than 50% of Hart district students did not meet state standards In late October the California Department of Education released its 2021-22 assessment data, which showed

Bus drivers keep the wheels rolling

SCV school district transportation staff work hard amid nationwide shortage of qualified drivers    The Santa Clarita Valley is wide and has a myriad of schools. Many residents tout the

Saugus district board member resigns

Laura Arrowsmith, who represents Trustee Area No. 2 for the Saugus Union School District, announced her resignation Tuesday evening during a special session meeting, citing she would be moving away