SCVi makes case for charter school-petition renewal
November 8, 2019
In front of dozens of their students’ families, with some spilling out into the halls and into the parking lot, the administrators and teachers of SCVi presented their case for
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Van Hook contract extended to 2023
November 6, 2019
College of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne G. Van Hook officially received a contract extension to the year 2023 following Wednesday night’s board of trustees meeting. According to the amendments being
Messina draws crowd, addresses controversy at Hart District meeting
November 6, 2019
A few dozen local residents and activists attended the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting Wednesday night in order to either support or condemn board member
Hart School Board to hear SCVi petition presentation
November 5, 2019
The governing board members of the William S. Hart Union High School District are set to hear from Santa Clarita Valley International faculty on why the district’s only independent charter
Rampage marches through Santa Clarita
November 3, 2019
Friday night might be for football, but this Saturday night was for the marching bands at Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons. Thousands of students, musicians and parents descended
SSUSD resumes class schedule following Tick Fire closures
November 3, 2019
Sulphur Springs Union School District resumed its regular class schedule Monday, following closures set in place last week due to the Tick Fire. SSUSD students and parents experienced an unexpected
Two Saugus Union schools eligible for California Distinguished school awards
November 1, 2019
Saugus Union School District officials have announced that two of their schools are eligible for the California Distinguished School awards. In 2020 California is recognizing outstanding education programs and practices
Smallest district continues to see test score growth
November 1, 2019
Although they are the smallest district in the Santa Clarita Valley in terms of both total number of students and schools, the Castaic Union School District continued to see growth
SUSD looks to combat bullying with ‘upstanders’
October 31, 2019
More than one out of every five students in the United States report being bullied at school, according to national statistics, but more than half of bullying situations can be
Mutual benefit: KLAWS reading program supports students, shelter animals
October 31, 2019
Despite the fires last week, the winds this week and the potential for power shutoffs stopping classes daily, dozens of Castaic-area students decided to spend their after-school time reading to
Sulphur Springs will not extend school year due to fire closures
October 31, 2019
After needing to shut down schools due to fires and the threat of power shutoffs, including shutting down school for a whole week, Sulphur Springs Union School District officials said
SSUSD board meeting canceled, was set to discuss fire attendance allowance, new foundation
October 30, 2019
Sulphur Springs Union School District officials canceled the board meeting set for Wednesday, due to potential power outages in the district, One of the items expected to be discussed was
‘Barking for Books’ at the Castaic Animal Care Center
October 28, 2019
Kids Loving Animals Within Shelters, or KLAWS, is hosting a Barking for Books Halloween event at the Castaic Animal Care Center Wednesday. Started as an after-school club for Castaic Middle
Sulphur Springs Union School District announces Tick Fire closures
October 27, 2019
Sulphur Springs Union School District officials announced schools will be closed starting Monday, Oct, 28, due to the Tick Fire that burned homes in Canyon Country. School district officials sent
Kinders go to college at COC
October 23, 2019
They may only be 5 years old, but they were learning in a college classroom. During a grade-wide field trip on Wednesday, the kindergartners of Old Orchard Elementary School were
Sulphur Springs schools cut school day short Thursday with threat of power outage
October 23, 2019
Kids in parts north of California enjoy the odd “snow day,” which shuts down schools due to snow, but some Santa Clarita Valley kids are seeing classes cancelled Thursday for
Sequoia School wins statewide recognition
October 23, 2019
In recognition for its work with students struggling socially and emotionally, Sequoia School was named the recipient of the 2019 Golden Bell Award form the California School Board Association. Sequoia
Red flag warning, high wind warning in effect for Santa Clarita
October 19, 2019
Santa Clarita is once again under a red flag and high wind warning due to moderate to strong northerly winds and low humidities. A red flag warning means warm temperatures,
Sulphur Springs kicks off education foundation
October 18, 2019
With their minds set on spurning more creativity, innovation and wellness within the district, the Sulphur Springs Union School District community celebrated the kickoff of their first educational foundation Thursday.
NSD board set to discuss new schools with Five Point
October 18, 2019
The Newhall School District is set to hear from Five Point about phase 1 of the development project formerly known as Newhall Ranch during their Tuesday night board meeting. Attorney