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Canyon football hires new head coach
Canyon High School announced the hiring of Joseph Maiale as the new varsity football coach in a press release on Thursday afternoon. Maiale said he was offered the position on…
Local roundup: Canyon girls basketball wins, Trinity boys soccer outlasts Heritage Christian
Canyon girls basketball picked up their third win of the season against Ventura, defeating them 36-34 at Ventura on Wednesday. Chidinma Okafor picked up a double-double, leading the Cowboys with…
File photo. Hilltop view of Canyon High School.
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UPDATE: Power restored at Canyon High School, classes still cancelled
Classes at Canyon High School were cancelled Friday due to a power outage and were to remain cancelled after power was restored before noon. “Power was restored at 11:17 a.m.,”…
Canyon football player with autism providing inspiration
Emily Winchester wasn’t sleeping well at night. During the days, her stomach was in knots. She knew she had to be supportive of her son, but she just couldn’t tame…
Junior quarterback Aydyn Litz receives a simulated snap in practice at Harry Welch Stadium at Canyon High School. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Cowboys’ quarterback Aydyn Litz maturing faster than expected
Suiting up for Canyon High School’s varsity football team, junior quarterback Aydyn Litz had to grow up quickly as he was tabbed the Week 1 starter at quarterback for the…
Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste presents Canyon High School Principal Shellie Holcombe with a scroll comemorating the 50th anniversary of Canyon High School Tuesday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Canyon High School celebrates 50 years
Canyon High School celebrated more than just a new school year during Back to School Night Tuesday. From current to former students and staff, hundreds gathered to celebrate the school’s…
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Canyon marks 50 years
It has been 50 years since Canyon High School became the second high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District. To celebrate the grand occasion, alumni, students,…
Canyon softball names new head coach
Taking over as the new head coach of Canyon softball, Scott Goodspeed is excited at the opportunity to be able to involve the Cowboys in the conversation of top programs…
The Canyon cheerleaders support the girls basketball team in a game against St. Anthony on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
2017-2018 Canyon Year in Review
As one of the oldest schools in the Foothill League, Canyon High School is in an interesting position. It has to uphold a sense of tradition, but also forge ahead…
Former Canyon baseball coach shares resignation letter
After three seasons as head coach of the Canyon baseball team, Drew Peterson resigned from his position during the final week of the 2017-18 school year. He is the third…
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Local Boy Scout Earns Rank of Eagle Scout
By M.M. Murray, Canyon Country Community Contributor On March 15, 2018 Mariano Malik Murray, son of Monte and Sharon Murray of Canyon Country achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Mariano…
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Enrollment for Cowboy Football Camp now open
Cowboy Football will be holding a three-day practice beginning Jun 18, for all Santa Clarita youth, according to a press release statement.
The William S. Hart Union High School District.
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Hart district high schools among best in national rankings
Each of the comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District and Academy of the Canyons were recognized in the annual U.S. News & World Report…
Students in the "Eco Chicos" club at Canyon High School volunteered to pick up debris at the St. Francis Dam. Photo Courtesy: Dennis Yong
Environmental club cleans debris at the St. Francis Dam site
Saturday morning, the Canyon High School Environmental Club, “Eco Chicos” picked up a total of 164 pounds of debris in the St. Francis Dam site. With over 20 volunteers, the…
Jacob P. Miller at Left at Mud Hut. Courtesy photo
Jacob P. Miller – USMC Afghanistan War Veteran – Saugus Resident
Uncle Leo Thanks to my good friend and local Army Veteran Leo Miller, I recently learned about his nephew Jacob Paul Miller’s combat service in Afghanistan. Jake and I met…
The William S. Hart Union High School District.
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Hart Board names four new principals
Hart district officials appointed four new principals Wednesday to fill positions at Hart High School, Canyon High School, Valencia High School and Placerita Junior High School. Jason d'Autremont was named…
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Canyon High School to celebrate 50th anniversary
This September, Canyon High School will celebrate its 50th anniversary with alumni, students, parents and staff. The celebration held on the school’s “Back to School Night” Sept. 4 will honor…
Canyon High School’s Safe School Ambassadors (SSA) program members smile for a photo. Hart Union High School District Courtesy.
Canyon High club collects donations for homeless students
Every year during the Holidays, the 270 students in Canyon High School’s Safe School Ambassadors (SSA) program look for ways they can give back to their community. This year’s goal?…
Students in the Canyon High School Eco-Chicos Environmental Club clean up the Santa Monica Beach on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. Courtesy Photo
Canyon High students spend Sunday cleaning up the beach
Nearly 100 student from Canyon High School spent their Sunday morning picking up everything from water bottles and cigarette butts to towels and orange cones at the Santa Monica Beach.…
The Code Read team poses for a photo with Palmdale School District administrators at Code Read’s third book drive at Palm Tree Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. Courtesy Photo
Canyon High student donates thousands of books to children in need
From a young age, 17-year-old Mackenzie Krestul has held a deep affection for reading. “I absolutely love reading, I have since I was very young and I’m very, very passionate…
