Education

School closures in Santa Clarita

Following the Los Angeles Unified School District’s decision to close its doors Friday morning, local districts have begun to follow suit by temporarily closing their campuses and transitioning to online

TMU discussing option to move online for classes

The Master’s University is expected to release a statement later today announcing the campus will move classes online in an effort to limit visitation on campus. “We’re taking additional action,”

Superintendents to discuss coronavirus concerns

Superintendents from all five school districts in the Santa Clarita Valley are expected to hold a meeting today at noon to discuss how to move forward with growing coronavirus (COVID-19)

STN canceled amid coronavirus precaution

Student Television Network officials announced Wednesday the annual convention held in Washington, D.C., which schools across the Santa Clarita Valley had planned to attend, was canceled amid coronavirus concerns. In

Saugus District adds new position

A new job position in the Saugus Union School District was unanimously approved by the board of trustees during Tuesday’s meeting. The new position of assistant superintendent of student support

Valencia band to hold preview concert

The Valencia High School music department has a preview concert at the Valencia High School Theater scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday. The music ensemble is set to include the school’s

Saugus district approves student relocation

Saugus Union School District leaders unanimously approved the temporary relocation of students from Helmers Elementary School to North Park Elementary during campus construction. The approval from the board of trustees

The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Coronavirus concerns affect student trips

Editor’s note: The Signal Newspaper was made aware Wednesday the Student Network Television conference was canceled due to coronavirus concerns. While Castaic Middle School students were in Washington, D.C., on

COC holds information sessions

College of the Canyons is offering five information sessions regarding the Canyons Promise program in March. Students and parents who want to learn more about the Canyons Promise program will

Bowman High named model school

Jereann Bowman High School was one of 43 continuation schools in California to be named a 2020 Model Continuation High School by the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The

California Credit Union offers teaching grant

California Credit Union is encouraging teachers in Los Angeles county who have an “innovative” class project to apply for a class project grant being offered through the union. Twice a

Oak Hills Elementary receives national award

Oak Hills Elementary was draped in blue as school administrators, staff and students celebrated winning the 2019 National Blue Ribbon School Award with a flagging ceremony on Friday. Students lined

Politics and government

District officials react to Measure US failure

Sulphur Springs Union School District officials expressed disappointment as the $78 million Measure US fell behind with district voters after Tuesday’s Presidential Primary Election results were released. Measure US, if