Education

Vegetarian options are coming to school lunches

School Day Cafe, which brings school meals to 36 elementary schools across four districts, will be adding two vegetarian entree options to school menus beginning March 1. “Kids are aware

Financial aid workshops offered at COC

The financial aid office at College of the Canyons is offering workshops throughout the spring 2020 semester at no cost to students and parents. Workshops will be offered at the

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

Hart District revises board policies

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board discussed updating policies on teen pregnancy/parenting and response to immigration enforcement during Wednesday’s board meeting. The board policies, which will

Saugus superintendent addresses Helmers questions

Saugus Union School District Superintendent Colleen Hawkins released a frequently asked questions document and updated the board with parent feedback from the community meeting during Tuesday’s meeting. Hawkins released a

Hart District approves new superintendent contract

William S. Hart Union High School District board members unanimously approved the employment contract for the new superintendent of the district during Wednesday’s board meeting. The school district voted 5-0

Saugus Union board president won’t seek re-election

Saugus Union School District board President Julie Olsen announced during Tuesday’s board meeting she won’t be seeking re-election after her term ends in November.  Olsen announced that, after her term

Assistant superintendent announces retirement

After more than three decades of helping Castaic students, Janene Maxon, assistant superintendent of educational services for the Castaic Union School District, announced her plans to retire this summer. Maxon

Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

CUSD updates board policy on non-custodial parents.

The Castaic Union School District board on approved a revision Thursday to its policy regarding non-custodial parent rights. The board policy, which Superintendent Steve Doyle said was last revised in

Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

CUSD approves preschool rate increase

The Castaic Union School District board members voted to approve a tuition increase for early childhood education programs Thursday evening. A 3% increase will be added to the 2020-21 school

ASB covers Valencia High with hearts

Valencia High School students came to school to find hundreds of hearts with their names and a positive message across the campus as a way to make students feel loved