Education

Bus driver Arlene Alcaras arrives at Castaic Middle School to pick up students on Tuesday, 092722. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bus drivers keep the wheels rolling

SCV school district transportation staff work hard amid nationwide shortage of qualified drivers    The Santa Clarita Valley is wide and has a myriad of schools. Many residents tout the

College briefs

College Briefs for Sept. 29

4 local students earn dean’s list recognition from George Fox University  Four local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2022

Press release

TMU’s Waldeck named NAIA Administrator of the Year

By Dave Caldwell TMU Sports Information Director  Senior Associate Athletic Director Steve Waldeck of The Master’s University has been named the NAIA’s Charles Morris Administrator of the Year. The official announcement

College briefs

College briefs for Sept. 22

Newhall native Gabriel Latkovich achieves academic distinction at Whitman College  Newhall native Gabriel Latkovich, a graduate of Valencia High School, earned academic distinction for the most recent semester at Whitman

Nationwide reading and math scores fall

SCV district officials said in-place supports mitigated effects of COVID-19 pandemic on learning  Across the nation, average scores for age 9 students in 2022 declined 5 points in reading and

In the hands of the voters

Saugus Union School District officials clarify how board member’s resignation affects November election  After Laura Arrowsmith announced her resignation Tuesday from her position as representative of Trustee Area No. 2,

College briefs

College Briefs for Sept. 15, 2022

7 local students graduate from Oregon State University  Oregon State University graduated more than 7,300 students during ceremonies June 11 and 12, including seven local students.  Local students graduating this

Castaic district adopts 5-year strategic arts plan

The Castaic Union School District board of trustees voted 4-0 to approve a five-year strategic arts plan to implement a sustainable arts program for students across the district.   Kim Tredick,