Education

Award-winning author visits Arroyo Seco

Newbery Medal and National Book Award-winning author Cynthia Kadohata visited Arroyo Seco Junior High School Monday to speak with students about her recent novel and to share insights into her

The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall District to begin superintendent search

The first step in the Newhall School District’s superintendent search process is set to begin Tuesday when the district’s Governing Board hears presentations from two potential superintendent search firms. “We’re

Helmers students show off sustainability skills

Charles Helmers Elementary students spent the week “showing the planet some love” by packing lunches with reusable containers and cloth napkins, and sorting lunchtime waste for recycling and composting. The

Live Oak students sing, dance ’12 Powerful Words’

Live Oak Elementary students performed their version of “12 Powerful Words” at the Castaic Union School District board meeting Thursday night. Several Castaic Union School District teachers and administrators attended

Saugus schools look at unused space

The vacant Bouquet Canyon Elementary School site and a small area of land on the James Foster Elementary School site could be sold or leased back to the public, following

Saugus Board selects superintendent search firm

The Saugus Union School District Governing Board unanimously chose McPherson & Jacobson as its superintendent search firm during its meeting Tuesday. As the district’s superintendent consulting firm, McPherson & Jacobson

Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic board to review seven updated policies

Seven board policies and administrative regulations that include items like firearms on school grounds and board member electronic communications are expected to be reviewed by the Castaic Union School District

Donna Avila recognized at Saugus board meeting

Donna Avila, the city of Santa Clarita’s arts and events coordinator, was honored for her service to the Saugus Union School District during the district’s Governing Board meeting Tuesday. “It’s

Senator introduces bill to boost tutoring services

A new bill introduced in Sacramento on behalf of College of the Canyons seeks to expand tutoring to include degree-applicable coursework. Authored by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, Senate Bill