Campus News

State of the Hart District  

In celebration of 80 years of local education, the William S. Hart Union High School District held its State of the District event on Wednesday at Canyon High School, highlighting achievements and the district’s Strategic Plan to ensure

Hart district film fest celebrates local student filmmakers

There were no million-dollar outfits, or thousands of screaming fans waiting to catch a glimpse of their favorite movie stars on the red carpet like at the Academy Awards. But the applause inside Valencia High School’s theater on Friday was just as electric.   Students and community members

Hart district hosts chess tournament 

The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted its first-ever Superbowl of Chess tournament on Saturday at Castaic High School.   A total of 62 students ranging from junior high to high school participated in a friendly competition

West Ranch High School band dads Jim Forrest and Jonathan Gallaway have volunteered their time and energy to create and maintain the props for “Red,” the band’s field show that loosely tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Photo courtesy of Manuel Villa and Ruthy Horak.

West Ranch band dads bring Hollywood flair to field show 

By Bob Buttitta For The Signal  From Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the “Wizard of Oz” to Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber, great props can play a huge role in helping to tell the story of a theatrical production. 

The West Ranch Wildcat Marching Band and color gaurd perform at the 41st annual Hart Rampage competition held at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch music program seeks help after cancellation of Wildcat Classic 

News release  Because of the winter storm that hit Southern California over the weekend, The Wildcat Classic, West Ranch High School’s annual marching band competition that was scheduled for Saturday, had to be cancelled.  The event was set to feature more than 20 marching bands

Hart district celebrates national rankings 

News release  William S. Hart Union High School District high schools have been recognized among the nation’s best in the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, the

Huntertones members Dan White (saxophone) and Chris Ott (trombone) perform with West Ranch students (from left) Teegan Koch, Sophia Buttitta and Alexander Eitel on Sept. 30, 2024. Photo courtesy of Ruthy Horak.

The Huntertones jazz it up at West Ranch

The Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based sextet, visited West Ranch High School recently for a special one-night performance preceded by a free music clinic for local student musicians. “The guys in the

The Huntertones. Courtesy photo.

West Ranch to host Huntertones Concert Sept. 30 

News release  The Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based sextet that has thrilled music lovers around the globe with their fun, imaginative and fearless music, are coming to the Santa Clarita Valley for

Members of "Game. Set. Hope." pose in front of the tennis courts at West Ranch High School, alongside principal Robert Fisher and tennis coach Paul Orszag during their charity tournament on Saturday morning. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

A tennis tournament of hope 

It was around a year ago when West Ranch High School student Ethan Park lost two of his family members to suicide. Amid his grief, he decided to take initiative: