Seven schools in the Santa Clarita Valley were among the 408 junior high and high schools named as a 2026 California Distinguished School by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, according to a California
After winning the first two sets over the Golden Valley Grizzlies, the West Ranch Wildcats looked poised to come away with the straight-set sweep on the road. But after the Wildcats dropped the
Emerson Davis paid a visit to the William S. Hart Union High School District’s office on Wednesday and was met with multicolored canvases that highlighted prominent Black figures in history. As she took in the creative minds of
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
News release An analysis of state test scores ranks the William S. Hart High School District eighth in the state and No. 2 in Southern California, the district announced in
The William S. Hart Union High School District received a presentation highlighting the annual mid-year report of the Local Control Accountability Plan during Wednesday’s governing board meeting. In the presentation it showed that junior high
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
The California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section, released the playoff brackets for soccer and basketball on Saturday, including the following first-round playoff matchups for Santa Clarita Valley teams: Boys Basketball •
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District’s seven comprehensive high schools all have been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll. “This prestigious recognition by the College Board
News release The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at Valencia High School has earned the highest possible rating of “Exceeds Standards” following its Unit Assessment conducted on Jan. 14, according to
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is scheduled to host the 41st Annual “All Schools Dance” on Thursday, March 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
News release West Ranch Theatre presents the classic mystery “Murder on the Orient Express,” opening Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium. Written in 1934 by Agatha Christie, the production takes place on
West Ranch alumnus Ryan Staub, who spent the past three seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, announced he’s transferring to the University of Tennessee. According to a report by ESPN, Staub revealed on Sunday he’s joining the Volunteers after a number of visits to Cincinnati,
West Ranch football will have a familiar face leading the team on the sidelines next season. Sean O’Brien has been hired as the next head coach of the Wildcats after serving as the
After placing seventh in the Division 3 CIF state championship, West Ranch senior cross-country runner Braulio Castillo ran in the Brooks XC regional and national championship races, representing the western region against the top runners in the
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board chose Joe Messina to take the helm as the 2026 board president in a unanimous vote during Wednesday’s organizational meeting. Board member Aakash Ahuja motioned the approval and board
West Ranch girls’ tennis player Ta’leighah Saulter finished the season as a quarterfinalist in the individual tennis regionals following a historic season. Throughout Foothill League play, Saulter didn’t lose a match all season and finished the year undefeated in singles
For the second time in three years, West Ranch High School placed first in the 5A division at the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Championship. Valencia also placed
Golden Valley senior guard Zach Christoffersen leads Grizzlies to victory in league opener, plus scores from around the Foothill League In the eyes of Golden Valley head coach Scott Barker, winning
Golden Valley and West Ranch freshman guards duel in league opener, plus scores from around the Foothill League Tuesday’s night Foothill League opener between Golden Valley and West Ranch was a shootout between two freshman guards in Mia