Read more about the article 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…

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Read more about the article 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…

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Read more about the article 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…

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Read more about the article Castaic Middle School Teacher awarded District Teacher of the Year
District Teacher of the Year Karla de Lemos at Castaic Middle School. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Middle School Teacher awarded District Teacher of the Year

The Castaic Union School District awarded Castaic Middle School teacher Karla de Lemos with the District Teacher of the Year Award this week. Lemos, who teaches world history and art…

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Read more about the article Castaic school board considers purchase of lockdown kits for classrooms
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Castaic school board considers purchase of lockdown kits for classrooms

The Castaic Union School District is considering the purchase of lockdown kits for Castaic classrooms, a reality they’ve needed to consider given the events since the Saugus High School shooting.…

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Read more about the article 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…

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Read more about the article 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…

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Read more about the article 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,…

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Read more about the article 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…

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Read more about the article Back to School: Castaic creating culture of kindness
Students at Castaic Middle School give a fist-bump on campus. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal

Back to School: Castaic creating culture of kindness

Castaic Union School District returned from summer break last week, and district administrators and teachers are working to further develop a culture of wellness and kindness on their campuses. In…

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Read more about the article 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…

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Read more about the article Castaic Union School District retains professional photographer
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Union School District retains professional photographer

In order to help them compete in an educational landscape that allows families to decide which school district to attend, Castaic Union School District’s governing board OK’ed the hiring of…

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Read more about the article 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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Read more about the article FivePoint development to add enrollments to 4 districts
Newhall Ranch graders captured in aerial shot in March 2018. photo by Austin Dave, The Signal.

FivePoint development to add enrollments to 4 districts

While still currently under construction, local school officials have been told the development project formerly known as Newhall Ranch, which is also  part of Valencia, will bring kids into the…

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