Education

Saugus candidates look to secure win

The Saugus Union School District may soon welcome two new school board members with Laura Arrowsmith, David Barlavi and Chris Trunkey each holding a lead in the district’s three school

Placerita honors teacher, breast cancer survivor

After more than a month of philanthropic efforts, students at Placerita Junior High School have successfully raised enough funds to honor their music teacher and place their program on the

School promotes behavior program

Students at Pico Canyon Elementary School had a thrill Tuesday as they promoted their school’s newly established Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports program. Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, or PBIS

Candy buy-back set for Thursday

Two schools in the Santa Clarita Valley will have a chance to earn a $500 donation by participating in the 10th annual Operation Gratitude: Halloween Candy Buy Back event, which

District discusses dual immersion

With dual-immersion language programs becoming increasingly enticing to parents across the state, some Santa Clarita Valley school districts have began discussing the prospective programs with various stakeholders. Each of the

Castaic district appoints trustee

A vacant seat on the Castaic Union School District’s governing board prompted district leaders to appoint local resident John Richard as a representative for the students, parents and stakeholders who

SCV youth continues collection efforts

A second-grader in the Santa Clarita Valley is hoping to help his fellow community members this winter as he continues last year’s quest to provide new or used socks, gloves,

Sulphur Springs seeks bond oversight members

When local taxpayers supported the passing of Measure CK in June 2012, the Sulphur Springs Union School District agreed to organize a committee that would keep the public informed on

SCV seniors earn perfect scores on ACT

Two students in the William S. Hart Union High School District have earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Ashika Thomas, a senior at Valencia High, and Kailyn