Education

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 driver Arlene Alcaras arrives at Castaic Middle School to pick up students on Tuesday, 092722. Dan Watson/The Signal

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

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies guard an exit after responding to a stolen vehicle and possible gun on campus at Canyon High School in Canyon Country on Wednesday, 081722.

Canyon High lockdown raises concerns in parents

By Jose Herrera & Rylee Holwager  Signal Staff Writers  Just hours after Canyon High School was briefly locked down on Wednesday while sheriff’s deputies searched for a teen suspected of

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Schools prepare to roll out universal pre-K

Children ages 3 to 5 will have greater opportunities to learn and prepare for their futures as local school districts across California seek to develop and receive funds for universal