College Briefs for June 25
June 25, 2026
Local trio named to dean’s list at Tufts University Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point
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Hart district announces administrative appointments
June 24, 2026
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointments of a new principal and two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year. Gwendolyn Delgado has
Newhall school board considers censure of trustee
June 24, 2026
Motion being considered over Robert’s alleged hostile, racist comments about superintendent The Newhall School District governing board is scheduled Thursday to consider a draft censure resolution against Trustee Donna Robert, following a 4-0 vote Tuesday directing legal
SCCS, TMU grad works with NHL team
June 24, 2026
News release As Isaac Hopewell, a graduate of Santa Clarita Christian School and The Master’s University, walked beneath the arena seats, he could hear the crowd of nearly 20,000 fans cheering above
Hart district reviews proposed LCAP for 2026-27
June 23, 2026
A draft of the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan was presented during a recent William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting. The 2026–27 school year marks the final year of the
College Briefs for June 18
June 18, 2026
Parra Named to University of Mississippi chancellor’s honor roll Sophia Parra, of Newhall, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll. Parra, in the bachelor’s of business administration in
Edison awards 23 fire tech scholarships
June 16, 2026
News release Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees, according to a news release from the college.
68% of LA County high school students eligible for CalKIDS scholarships
June 15, 2026
News release As high school seniors across Los Angeles County make college and career decisions, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names.
Blind student overcomes barriers to graduate
June 13, 2026
News release Alexa Canepa navigated college with determination and a refusal to let accessibility become an obstacle, proving what’s possible when support and self-advocacy come together. Like many college students,
Saugus district presents 2026-27 LCAP proposal
June 10, 2026
The Saugus Union School District held a public hearing on its 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan during the June 3 governing board meeting, and the approval of the LCAP is scheduled
First-gen student recounts path to COC graduation
June 10, 2026
News release With the help of Umoja, mentors and her own persistence, Shauntell Lowe rose from uncertainty and housing instability to reach graduation with hope and determination. Being a first-generation college
COC to hold tentative budget workshop
June 9, 2026
College of the Canyons’ governing board has scheduled a tentative budget workshop after its regular business meeting Wednesday. The business meeting is set to include an Up Close and Personal presentation, where different
Newhall Family Theatre plaque honors leaders behind restoration
June 9, 2026
The Newhall Family Theatre was originally built as an auditorium for Newhall Elementary School before being converted into a storage facility following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Over the years, a group of local
AOC celebrates its class of 2026
June 5, 2026
The celebration of Academy of the Canyons’ newest graduating class Thursday at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center featured a celebration of a unique achievement made possible through the school’s partnership
Bowman High School graduation celebrates a culture of support
June 5, 2026
Is it possible for an entire class of graduating seniors to know each other? Bowman High School’s roughly 200-member class of 2026 seemingly did, sitting in a handful of rows at the top of College
Swim program laments stolen clothing drive
June 5, 2026
A local high school swim coach is trying to figure out some new ways to support students in the fall after a grifter stole a donation collected by the program,
College Briefs for June 4
June 4, 2026
Avery Swailes named to University of Mississippi dean’s honor roll Avery Swailes, of Valencia, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll lists. Swailes, studying in the
Defining homelessness: How Hart district identifies, supports homeless students
June 3, 2026
William S. Hart High School, Golden Valley High School and Canyon High School reported the highest numbers of students considered homeless in the 2025-26 school year, with inflation cited as one of the primary
Hart district names new director of special programs
June 3, 2026
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has unanimously approved the appointment of Nina Zamora as the new director of special programs. Zamora began her career in the Hart District as a
COC graduation set for Friday
June 3, 2026
News release College of the Canyons will honor its 2026 graduating class during the college’s 57th annual commencement celebration on Friday in the college’s Cougar Stadium, located on the Valencia campus, according