Education

Sparking passion in students

Local educators, parents and residents of the community learned how to spark passion, purpose and performance in Santa Clarita Valley students, as College of the Canyons welcomed author, education expert

Castaic School district prepares to hosts BBQ tonight

As districts across the Santa Clarita Valley prepare to host their back-to-school events, the Castaic Union School District invites local parents, students and teachers to its inaugural community barbecue event

Race to the delicious finish

The start of high school football in the Santa Clarita Valley is right around the corner, and Tuesday’s annual Burrito Bowl will allow for some preseason competition among the various

Districts look to get ready for back to school

With Santa Clarita Valley schools scheduled to return to session Thursday, Aug. 16, multiple districts will hold “Back to School Night” events to introduce their new and returning students and

Few challengers in school board races

More than half of this year’s Santa Clarita Valley school board “races” have candidates running unopposed, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder. All six candidates in the Castaic Union

Nonprofit leader vies for COC seat

Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club board President Ann-Marie Bjorkman declared her candidacy for the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees 5th District seat, which is currently held

Organization to help kids dress for school

When the school year starts this August, administrators and members of the Assistance League Santa Clarita will continue the longstanding tradition of Operation School Bell, a philanthropic program dedicated to

Mural to mark junior high’s history

When the students of Rio Norte Junior High School return from their summer vacation next week, they will be greeted by a new mural that celebrates the school’s history and

Preschools eye upgrades following grant increases

With Gov. Jerry Brown and the California Legislature recently approving $50 million in ongoing Proposition 98 funds, California State Preschool Programs are looking to take advantage of a grant that

One-year countdown begins

The future students of Castaic High School joined state legislators, district leaders, parents and Santa Clarita Valley stakeholders at the future school site to celebrate the countdown to Castaic High

Building a família

One Saugus High School rising senior represented the entire Santa Clarita Valley at the final Hispanic Scholarship Fund Youth Leadership Institute of the year, which was held at the University

Saugus Union head hosts talk

Superintendent Colleen Hawkins hosted the first of three Coffee with the Superintendent meetings on Thursday in which she, along with parents and district staff, shared their vision for the Saugus

Boston Scientific donates defibrillators

Thanks to the local employees of Boston Scientific, every school in the William S. Hart Union High School District possesses a device that could save a child’s life. “Boston Scientific

NSD, CalArts strike up partnership

Prior to Monday’s announcement of its new $22,000 arts grant, the Newhall School District agreed to establish a new community arts partnership program with California Institute of the Arts. Continuing

Summit helps teachers with financial education

In an effort to provide students with the financial skills necessary to navigate the world, two local businesswomen have partnered with the William S. Hart Union High School District to

Saugus Union’s head hosts coffee talk

Parents in the Saugus Union School District are invited to the first opportunity to meet their newest superintendent at one of three upcoming Coffee with the Superintendent meetings. All three