College Briefs for Nov. 27
November 27, 2025
Kim named to dean’s list at Georgia Tech Minjun Kim, of Valencia, made the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. This designation
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COC’s MESA program celebrates 25 years
November 26, 2025
The College of the Canyons Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement Program celebrated its 25-year anniversary of streamlining students toward academic success on Tuesday in the Aliso Courtyard. Students, faculty, professors and governing board members were among those present to celebrate over
Hart district holding MLK essay contest for students
November 22, 2025
High school and junior high school students in the William S. Hart Union High School District are being encouraged to submit an essay for the annual Martin Luther King Jr.
SUSD discusses behavior council recommendations
November 21, 2025
The Saugus Union School District’s governing board accepted a draft of recommendations from the behavioral council during Tuesday’s meeting following a nearly two-hour discussion with district officials. Many of the
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
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 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.
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,
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
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
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
COC shares insight following CEO forums
November 15, 2025
The College of the Canyons governing board approved the timeline for the CEO/president search during Wednesday’s meeting and received a presentation on what members of the campus community sought in
Valencia band brings home trophies from SCSBOA field show tournament
November 14, 2025
News release The Valencia High School Pride of the Vikings Band and Color Guard earned top honors at the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association’s “Keeping the Music Alive” Field Show Tournament
COC students launch high-altitude science project
November 14, 2025
News release The College of the Canyons Society of Physics and Engineering Students successfully launched a high-altitude balloon carrying a scientific payload that members designed, built, and tested over several
College Brief for Nov. 13
November 13, 2025
Shenandoah announces 2026 Global Citizenship Project participants Shenandoah University student Carter Sand, of Stevenson Ranch, is one of 50 individuals selected for Shenandoah University’s 2026 Global Citizenship Project. These 50