Bozeman Foundation brings anti-bullying message to Castaic Middle School
Bradley Bozeman speaks to teens about maintaining a positive attitude in the face of challenges and obstacles in way of goals and dreams inside the gym at Castaic Middle School, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Bozeman Foundation brings anti-bullying message to Castaic Middle School

Students at Castaic Middle School took a break from their usual school schedules to sit in on an assembly held by pro-athletes and founders of the Bradley and Nikki Bozeman…

Assistant superintendent announces retirement
Janene Maxon, assistant superintendent of educational services at Castaic Union School District. Courtesy Photo

Assistant superintendent announces retirement

After more than three decades of helping Castaic students, Janene Maxon, assistant superintendent of educational services for the Castaic Union School District, announced her plans to retire this summer. Maxon…

CUSD approves preschool rate increase
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

CUSD approves preschool rate increase

The Castaic Union School District board members voted to approve a tuition increase for early childhood education programs Thursday evening. A 3% increase will be added to the 2020-21 school…

CUSD reflections: where everybody knows your name
Carla Huffman, recently retired teacher with the Castaic Union School District for 18 years poses with awards she's received from city, state and county officials during her time as an educator, Wedensday, Jan. 22, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

CUSD reflections: where everybody knows your name

Before spending 18 years at the Castaic Union School District, Carla Huffman began teaching in 1988 in Studio City, then in Reseda for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Huffman…

Sheriff’s department investigates threats made against local schools
Heavily armed law enforcement personnel escort students to waiting buses as they evacuate Saugus High School following a shooting that killed at least two Thursday morning. November 14, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Sheriff’s department investigates threats made against local schools

Santa Clarita Valley law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate all social media threats made against local schools following the shooting at Saugus High School on Thursday. These threats have…

Mutual benefit: KLAWS reading program supports students, shelter animals
Mia Lewis, center, and Jana Lam, 13, read a book to sheep during the Kids Loving Animals Within Shelters event held at The Castaic Animal Care Center in Castaic on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mutual benefit: KLAWS reading program supports students, shelter animals

Despite the fires last week, the winds this week and the potential for power shutoffs stopping classes daily, dozens of Castaic-area students decided to spend their after-school time reading to…

Screenagers: Castaic parents learn about the dangers of the digital age
Attendees watch the video entitled "Screenagers" at Castaic Middle School on Wednesday, October 02, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Screenagers: Castaic parents learn about the dangers of the digital age

Parents had a conversation about everything from their children’s screen-time habits to their own following a free showing of the documentary “Screenagers” at Castaic Middle School on Wednesday. The screening,…

Northlake Elementary receives traffic safety tips from the pros
Officer Justin Halgren of the Newhall California Highway Patrol office explains safety measures to the Northlake Elementary School Student Valet Drop-off program members. Courtesy photo.

Northlake Elementary receives traffic safety tips from the pros

Although they’re only in elementary school, California Highway Patrol Officer Justin Hallgren let the students of Northlake Elementary School know how important they are to keeping their schoolmates safe every…

Popsicle pleasantries: Castaic Union drives Welcome Wagon around district
Jesus Montoya, 2, right, gets a popsicle from Castaic Union School District Superintendent Steve Doyle, left, and members of the district during a stop on the Castaic Welcome Wagon tour in Val Verde in August 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Popsicle pleasantries: Castaic Union drives Welcome Wagon around district

Bringing popsicles and happy attitudes to the various neighborhoods of their community, Castaic Union School District staff spent two days this week traveling around their district on the “Castaic Welcome…

Castaic Kids: Seven teachers returned to teach at the same school district they attended
Castaic Union School District employees, back row from left, Bryahna Alvarez, Miquela Moreno, Samantha Maxey, April Riley and Mallory Jones. Seated, left, Brian Malette and April Mailander pose with vintage Castaic year books at the Castaic Union School District Board Room on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Kids: Seven teachers returned to teach at the same school district they attended

If you ask them if they went to Castaic Union School District schools, they unanimously nod their heads. If you ask them if their parents still live in Castaic, they…

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