Education

College Briefs for Nov. 20

November 20, 2025

Amanda Alatorre named to dean’s list at Tufts University Amanda Alatorre, class of 2028, of Canyon Country, was named to the dean’s list at Tufts University for the spring 2025

Saugus superintendent announces retirement

November 19, 2025

Colleen Hawkins, the Saugus Union School District’s superintendent for the past eight years, announced her retirement in a message sent to the district’s board and cabinet on Wednesday afternoon. Following

Valencia High School student earns Congressional Award Gold Medal

November 19, 2025

News release The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that Arene Oh, a senior at Valencia High School, has been honored with the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon a

North Park student, 5, wanders off from after-school program

November 18, 2025

A 5-year-old boy was found wandering alone unsupervised near a fast food restaurant when he was supposed to be at a North Park Elementary School after-school program, the boy’s father

Donor tours iCUE, COC board approves renaming, accepts $1M gift

November 18, 2025

It was a day of handshakes and gratitude in College of the Canyons’ teaching kitchens as the person responsible for the COC Foundation’s largest individual gift met with the students who will benefit from

Hart District set to recognize Gold Medal Congressional award recipients, accept $173,000 scholarship donation

November 18, 2025

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is set to recognize two Valencia High School students for earning the Gold Medal Congressional Award, and is recommended to

Fourth grader Benny Banuelos, left, and third grader Kooper Kanes sit behind Banuelos' SR-71 Blackbird model at an SCVi open house on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

SCVi students take pride in their first aviation projects of the year at open house

November 18, 2025

Many elementary schoolers experience the shyness and uncertainty that comes with growing up – especially at school. But watching SCVi Charter School fourth and fifth graders as they presented

West Ranch High School band dads Jim Forrest and Jonathan Gallaway have volunteered their time and energy to create and maintain the props for “Red,” the band’s field show that loosely tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Photo courtesy of Manuel Villa and Ruthy Horak.

West Ranch band dads bring Hollywood flair to field show

November 18, 2025

By Bob Buttitta For The Signal From Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the “Wizard of Oz” to Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber, great props can play a huge role in helping to tell the story of a theatrical production.

The College of the Canyons paralegal program held its 20th anniversary celebration. Alumni celebrated, networked an shared their experience. Courtesy photo.

COC Paralegal Studies Department celebrates 20th anniversary

November 17, 2025

News release The College of the Canyons Paralegal Studies Department marked its 20th anniversary with a special celebration held Nov. 1 at the University Center. The event drew more than 70 attendees,

Children smile while they ride bicycles at the "All Kids Bike" event at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall, Calif., Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Newhall Elementary School hosts ‘All Kids Bike’ event

November 17, 2025

Newhall Elementary School hosted an event for its kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students on Monday morning aimed at helping children build confidence, promote independence and learn about safety by using

File photo of the Saugus Union School District.

Saugus school board to consider Behavior Council recommendations

November 17, 2025

The Saugus Union School District governing board is set to consider accepting the proposed recommendations from the Behavior Council on tools and strategies to enhance student success and well-being, receive a presentation on school boundaries and site

The West Ranch Wildcat Marching Band and color gaurd perform at the 41st annual Hart Rampage competition held at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch music program seeks help after cancellation of Wildcat Classic

November 17, 2025

News release Because of the winter storm that hit Southern California over the weekend, The Wildcat Classic, West Ranch High School’s annual marching band competition that was scheduled for Saturday, had to be cancelled. The event was set to feature more than 20 marching bands