Saugus marching band perseveres through tragedy
September 15, 2022
The Saugus High School marching band and color guard has had to endure things, one after the other, and still has managed to find a
November 14, 2019
One year later, a community forever changed.
Saugus student Katie Rey writes song to cope with school shooting
September 9, 2022
Saugus High School student Katie Rey is set to release a song about coping with the events of the school shooting on Nov. 14, the
Saugus Students Demand Action hold carnival to raise awareness
June 9, 2022
Students, teachers, supporters of gun reform and their families gathered at the Wear Orange Family Carnival held by the Saugus Students Demand Action on Sunday
Scout brings community together on anniversary of school shooting
November 14, 2021
On the anniversary of the Saugus High School shooting, Scout Anna Fineberg paid tribute to the victims by hosting a blanket day to donate more than 100 blankets to Saugus
Unity of Community event highlights strength in coming together one year after Saugus High shooting
November 14, 2020
After months in the making, the Saugus High School video production class premiered Saturday — the anniversary of the deadly school shooting — an hour-plus
#SaugusStrong: A year in reflection after Saugus High School shooting
November 14, 2020
As families, first responders and media descended on Central Park one year ago today, it became abundantly clear that Nov. 14 — the day Gracie
Detective recalls being first on scene after Saugus High School shooting
November 14, 2020
Detective Dan Finn of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station was dropping off his girlfriend’s son at school in the morning when he noticed kids
Remembering Gracie Muehlberger
November 14, 2020
Bryan Muehlberger and his daughter Gracie would dance around their kitchen together, sliding across the floor in their socks as the song “Cinderella” by Steven
Remembering Dominic Blackwell
November 14, 2020
It’s those moments in between grade school classes that are remembered the most. Not for the paths that students routinely take to get from one
A community comes together to heal
November 14, 2020
Candles, flowers, teddy bears and notes were arranged in a circle around the flagpole at Central Park for Dominic Blackwell, 14, and Gracie Anne Muehlberger,
Choir teacher reflects on helping students
November 14, 2020
One Thursday morning last year, things changed forever for Saugus High School’s choir teacher, as she came to the aid of a student wounded in
Campus safety in the wake of the Saugus Shooting
November 14, 2020
Campus security has always been a concern for staff and parents alike, but the shooting that took place on Saugus High School’s campus last November
Memorial pending for SHS shooting victims at Central Park
November 14, 2020
Plans to append Central Park’s name and add a memorial at the park to honor the victims of the Saugus High School shooting are underway,
Virtual ceremony on Saugus High shooting anniversary premieres Saturday
November 14, 2020
One year after the tragic Saugus High School shooting, the Santa Clarita Valley remains #SaugusStrong. To honor the victims Gracie Muehlberger and Dominic Blackwell and
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“Three to five students ran into my room. They told me they heard gunshots. I immediately locked my door and I got all the students in my room into my office.”
- Kaytie Holt, Choir Teacher
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies escort evacuated Saugus High School students onto school buses after a fellow student opened fire on campus Thursday morning. November 14, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.
A California Highway Patrol officer evacuates Saugus High School students onto school buses after a fellow student opened fire on campus Thursday morning. November 14, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.
“I don’t know how anything like this could happen here”
Hannah Schooping-Gutierrez, Student
“Strength is not the withholding of tears or the waving off of pain. Strength is the ability to welcome our tears in the midst of pain.”
Vince Ferry, Saugus Principal
Hart District governing board member Dr. Cherise Moore hugs Saugus High School teacher Kaytie Holt after she was recognized along with other staff members and students for their courageous actions during last year's shooting. February 05, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Guests at the memorial service of Gracie Muehlberger, one of the students killed in the deadly shooting at Saugus High School, wrote messages on heart shaped note cards for family members to read after the service. November 23, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.
A community comes together.
When We All Became Saugus Centurions
Family saves lives in the wake of Saugus High shooting
November 13, 2020
Whether directly or indirectly, every member of the Valencia-based Lawrence family had a hand in saving victims’ lives in the wake of the Saugus High
Teens present $6,400 to city for SHS shooting victim memorial
September 3, 2020
The sweltering heat, the gallons of lemonade and the hours put in — it was all worth it for two teens who spent their summer
PHOTOS: Garcia honors Saugus High Air Force JROTC Cadet
August 31, 2020
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, presented Cadet Technical Sergeant Matthew Harrison with the Award for Heroic Actions during the Saugus High School shooting in November
Valencia High students leave surprise for Centurions
February 28, 2020
Students from Valencia High School gathered the last few weeks to put together a surprise for Saugus High School students. Saugus High students came to
Hart District recognizes Saugus High students, staff for courage during Nov. 14 shooting
February 6, 2020
Students and staff members from Saugus High School were recognized by the superintendent’s office and board members of the William S. Hart Union School District
L.A. Dodgers visit Saugus High students, first responders
January 24, 2020
Sporting Saugus Strong and Los Angeles Dodgers gear, it was a sea of blue and white at the Saugus High School gym as the student
Saugus teacher recognized for heroism during shooting
January 8, 2020
The Saugus High School teacher who helped save a victim of November’s deadly shooting at the school was recognized for her heroism this week. A
City street signs display ‘Saugus Strong’ support
December 4, 2019
From local storefronts to bumper stickers, T-shirts and tattoos, the Santa Clarita Valley has shown it is “Saugus Strong,” following the Nov. 14 deadly shooting
Fundraising efforts for Saugus High continue
November 23, 2019
In the aftermath of the shooting that left three students dead and three others wounded Nov. 14 at Saugus High School, numerous organizations, businesses and
Valencia hosts ‘Songs for Saugus’ a benefit concert
November 22, 2019
The Valencia High School Jazz program held a benefit concert titled “Songs for Saugus” Wednesday to raise money for the families of the victims impacted
#SaugusStrong picnic at the park
November 16, 2019
“You never think it will happen in your town until it does,” said Shannon Pavelka, mother of a student at Valencia High School. The community
