Education

COC president search narrows 

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from the original published version to clarify the nature of the College of the Canyons governing board’s discussions about hiring a new superintendent-president. During the board’s discussion

The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Popular senior game prompts warning  

Scenes of teens running through Santa Clarita parking lots, wearing floaties and squirting water pistols — sounds harmless enough, but school and law enforcement officials are raising concerns about the appearance of hyperrealistic plastic replica

Saugus’ Behavior Sub-Committee issues update on behavior definitions 

The Saugus Union School District’s Behavior Definition Sub-Committee has concluded its mission to define what student behaviors need intervention and who, between administrators and classroom staff, should manage it.  Student Support Services Director Tonya Nowakowski presented at the district’s regular board meeting Wednesday on the

Rohan Radharaj, of West Ranch High School, won the Southern California Regional Invitational of the Ronald Reagan Debate Series on March 7, 2026, at Oaks Christian High School. Courtesy photo.

Radharaj wins regional invitational of Ronald Reagan Debate Series 

News release  The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced that Rohan Radharaj, of West Ranch High School, has won the Southern California Regional Invitational of the Ronald Reagan Debate Series, held March 7 at Oaks Christian School in Thousand Oaks. 

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COC names four finalists for superintendent 

News release  The Santa Clarita Community College District is scheduled to host public forums on March 23 in which finalists for the superintendent/president position at College of the Canyons will

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Newhall school board receives resident student forecast update 

An updated resident student forecast for the Newhall School District was presented during last week’s governing board meeting, where it was stated that the overall student population is expected to increase over the next seven years.   The presentation was given by David Kaitz of MGT, formerly known as Davis Demographics, whose new

Career Visions to host Resource Information Night 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Career Visions program is scheduled to host its 13th annual Resource Information Night, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday Placerita Junior High School’s Turner

Hart High introduces ‘The Lucky Cup’ coffee shop  

Samantha Nuñez has been a part of the Transitional Learning Center at Hart High School  for about four years.   The program has helped her navigate life after high school. It’s taught her how to find jobs, manage a budget and learn other skills needed for “how life works out

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Rosedell Elementary honored for inclusion program 

News release  The California Advisory Commission on Special Education has announced that Rosedell Elementary School was the recipient of the 2026 ACSE Impact Award, according to a news release from the Saugus Union School District.  Specifically, Rosedell was named

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Registration open for short-term COC classes 

News release  Registration remains open for more than 340 short-term classes still available during the College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester.  With start dates scheduled throughout March and April, late-start classes

La Mesa Junior High School instructional assistant Christian Paisley helps Aiden Van Elslande throw a javelin at the 13th annual Hart Games track and field meet hosted at Valencia High School on Monday morning, March 24, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Community invited to 14th annual Hart Games 

News release  The annual Hart Games return to Valencia High School on Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Opening ceremonies begin promptly at 10 a.m. as approximately 350 special education students from 11 schools will step onto the track to compete

The first-place MathCounts team from Rancho Pico Junior High School included Lilliana Jun, Christopher Lew, Hope Shu and Pradyun Theerthala. Courtesy photo.

Rancho Pico students earn top honors in MathCounts 

News release  Rancho Pico Junior High School earned top honors at the San Fernando Valley MathCounts competition, taking first place among 21 schools and 220 competitors on Saturday, Feb. 7, at California State