Live Oak Elementary welcomes Lego robotics team
November 16, 2021
By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer The whirling sounds of machinery echo in a nearly empty classroom except for the murmurs and then exclamation of a group of students as
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Helmers Elementary awaits construction of new building
November 16, 2021
News Release The Saugus Union School District recently celebrated its groundbreaking of a 24,000-square-foot building at Charles Helmers Elementary. Superintendent Colleen Hawkins joined Helmers Elementary Principal Michelle Velikorodnyy, along with Saugus district board members and
NAACP Santa Clarita announces $13,000 in scholarships to be awarded
November 15, 2021
News release The Santa Clarita branch of the NAACP recently announced seven scholarships to be presented to Black/African American students in the Santa Clarita Valley. The NAACP will award a total of $13,000 in scholarships to high
COC University Center to host open house
November 15, 2021
The Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons is scheduled to host an in-person open house on Wednesday to provide prospective students with information about
Hart health: A look behind the scenes of school nursing
November 8, 2021
When most think of children’s health care services at secondary school, they picture a school nurse sitting at an office on campus. However, at the William S. Hart Union High
COC contractor fined for failing to disclose Measure E donations
November 5, 2021
By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer A firm that donated to the “Committee for College of the Canyons – Yes on Measure E,” and subsequently was awarded a half-million-dollar contract paid for by Measure E
Newhall School District board discusses, approves raises
November 2, 2021
By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer The Newhall School District governing board unanimously approved a 4% salary increase for Superintendent Jeff Pelzel after he obtained an “exemplary rating” while teachers begin negotiations with the
Hart board to discuss labor agreements, census data
November 1, 2021
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is set to discuss labor union bargaining agreements as well as the 2020 U.S. Census data during its Wednesday night regular meeting.
Valencia outbreak continues, Friday’s football game canceled
October 28, 2021
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health canceled Friday’s Valencia High School football game following three new COVID-19 cases being reported on the campus. The news comes after the
Hart Rampage returns for 37th tournament
October 27, 2021
Hart Rampage, hosted by Hart High School’s Regiment Band and Color Guard, is set to return for its 37th annual tournament Saturday. The marching band and field show tournament is
School districts focus on the emotional, social development of students
October 23, 2021
With an understanding of the impacts that a trauma like a school shooting or quarantine isolation — as well as more traditional problems like domestic violence or homelessness — can have on children, local elementary school officials are touting the benefits of a social-emotional
Classified school workers undergo COVID-19-vaccine verification
October 22, 2021
Classified employees within the Saugus Unified School District are now showing their COVID-19 vaccination verification or undergo weekly testing to work in the office. District staff presented an update on labor negotiations between
Hart District to discuss $15M COVID-19 emergency relief plan, labor agreements
October 19, 2021
William S. Hart Union High School District governing board members are scheduled Wednesday night to discuss and vote on an application to receive $15 million in government funds for COVID-19 relief on campuses. According
Saugus teacher honored at White House event
October 18, 2021
Saugus High School teacher and California State Teacher of the Year representative for 2021, Jim Klipfel, was honored alongside 99 other teachers Monday during a ceremony held at the White House. Both President
Mayor visits Newhall students for Hispanic Heritage Month
October 15, 2021
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda visited sixth-graders at Newhall Elementary School to discuss his journey to public service and the power of representation. “I
Parent files $1M lawsuit against school district over alleged bullying, negligence
October 13, 2021
A Stevenson Ranch Elementary School parent filed a $1 million lawsuit against the Newhall School District on Wednesday, alleging the district failed to properly address a multiyear issue of bullying involving
Parent group tells Hart board masks are ‘child abuse’
October 6, 2021
On the same day a letter was sent to them arguing that masks and vaccines lead to “child abuse” and discrimination, William S. Hart Union High School District governing board members heard from
Newsom to require California school children to be vaccinated
October 1, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that California will require kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine to come to school. Newsom said all students, elementary through high school age, would be required to receive the
WiSH music festival returns with a tribute to ‘The Beatles’
September 28, 2021
By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer Hundreds of attendees welcomed the return of the WiSH Education Foundation’s SCV Music Festival at Southern California Innovation Park with a night of iconic songs from the Beatles. WiSH partnered with more than 30 local
UPDATE: Hart High parents notified of threat to school, student confesses
September 27, 2021
A Hart High School student confessed after a threat to the school was found Friday afternoon written inside a campus restroom, Principal Jason d’Autremont informed parents via email Monday. School