Education

More than 260 students attended the recent Transfer Day at College of the Canyons. Representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities met with students, answered questions, and provided transfer admission information. Photo by Stephanie Corral/COC Public Information Office.  

Photos: COC hosts Transfer Day 

More than 260 students attended the recent Transfer Day at College of the Canyons. Representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities met with students, answered questions, and provided transfer

COC Acting Chancellor David Andrus (right) speaks with (from left) administrative assistant Samantha Smith, Assistant Superintendent Jasmine Ruys and administrative assistant James McLaughlin. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Leadership, litigation talk back on COC agenda 

The leadership at College of the Canyons is once again being faced with discussion of possible litigation and an employment update for its interim superintendent, less than two weeks after

Press release

Food Services Agency to provide school meals 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency will be serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2025-26 school year.

College briefs

College Briefs for Sept. 18

Calloway earns dean’s list honor at Millersville University  Millersville University announces that Alyna Calloway, of Canyon Country, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester.  Students

To close the “All Valley Showcase” all the school music programs present, including Color Gaurd, performed one final set together during the Inaugural event at Valencia High School held by the Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program. 092124 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus band to host All Valley Showcase 

News release  The Marching Centurions of Saugus High School are inviting the community to “be witness to the power, precision and pageantry of high school marching bands from across the

Hart district names GV gym in Frias’ honor 

Just a few months after his recent promotion to the C-suite of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s office, the governing board gave Sal Frias another recognition Wednesday.   

Hart district OKs policy changes 

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board authorized a handful of classroom policies Wednesday that drew a fair amount of controversy, criticism and discussion for officials.  Supporters

COC terminates Andrus, appoints new interim president  

Following its second closed session over current leadership, the Santa Clarita Community College District board of trustees announced early Thursday morning the termination of Interim President David Andrus effective immediately.  

College briefs

College Brief for Sept. 11

Local students earn dean’s list recognition from George Fox University  Seven local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2025 semester.

COC audit turned over to DA’s office 

Board in second closed session over current leadership after faculty, staff defend interim president  An audit looking into the possibility that at least $12 million was misused for hundreds of