Read more about the article Castaic Board to honor district’s Teachers of the Year
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Castaic Board to honor district’s Teachers of the Year

Four teachers from each the Castaic Union School District schools are expected to be recognized as “Teachers of the year” during the Castaic Governing Board meeting Thursday. The annual California…

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Read more about the article Castaic District focuses on areas of improvement following Dashboard release
FILE PHOTO: Castaic Elementary students react to photos of art in a slideshow presented by artist-in-residence Suzi Kades on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Kades will spend one week at the school completing a mural for the school. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Castaic District focuses on areas of improvement following Dashboard release

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. Following the release…

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Read more about the article Castaic Governing Board elects new president, clerk
From left to right, Castaic Union School District Governing Board President Laura Pearson and Clerk Stacy Dobbs. Courtesy Photos

Castaic Governing Board elects new president, clerk

The Castaic Union School District elected Laura Pearson as its new president and Stacy Dobbs as its new clerk during its annual organizational meeting Thursday. This marks the third time…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: No school closures planned Wednesday for Rye Fire
Sheriff's deputies escort a convoy of buses during the evacation of students near West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch during the Rye Fire on Dec. 5, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

UPDATE: No school closures planned Wednesday for Rye Fire

The Hart district schools evacuated as a result of the Rye Fire on Tuesday were expected to be open for students Wednesday, officials said Tuesday evening. Officials with the William…

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Read more about the article Castaic Middle School ASB creates escape rooms for district
From left to right, Castaic Middle School Assistant Principal Brandy Nez, Principal Bob Brauneisen, CUSD Board Member Stacy Dobbs, ASB President Will Bennett, CUSD Board Member Mayreen Burk, Administrator on Special Assignment Allison West and And Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Janene Maxon. Courtesy Photo

Castaic Middle School ASB creates escape rooms for district

Students in the Castaic Union School District tested their investigative skills as they attempted to unlock clues and solve mysteries in three original escape rooms created by Castaic Middle School’s…

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Read more about the article Castaic Board, elected officials recognize Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin
Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin hugs her past student, nine-year-old Harmony Winslow, after she gives Gilpin flowers at the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees meeting in Valencia on Thursday, Nov. 9. 2017. Gilpin was honored for being the 2018 California Teacher of the Year during the meeting. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Castaic Board, elected officials recognize Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin

The Santa Clarita Valley community came together Thursday to honor the work and success of Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin, a 2018 California State Teacher of the Year. In October, Oxhorn-Gilpin—a first and…

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Read more about the article Castaic Board to purchase new swing set for elementary school
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Board to purchase new swing set for elementary school

Castaic Elementary School will soon have a new swing set in its upper grade play yard following a regular meeting of the Castaic Union School District Governing Board Thursday. The…

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Read more about the article Castaic District continues partnerships with Chinese schools
Chinese students pose with Castaic Elementary School Principal Stephanie Beach and Castaic Middle School Principal Bob Brauneisen during their visit to China from Nov. 3 to Nov. 11, 2017. Courtesy of Stephanie Beach

Castaic District continues partnerships with Chinese schools

For the second year, administrators from the Castaic Union School District visited various schools throughout China to form cross-continental educational partnerships. For one week, from Nov. 3 to Nov. 11,…

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Read more about the article Northlake Hills celebrates Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin, a 2018 State Teacher of the Year
Students and staff surprise Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin, a 2018 California Teacher of the Year winner, with a congratulatory assembly at Northlake Hills Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal

Northlake Hills celebrates Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin, a 2018 State Teacher of the Year

With piles of confetti, flowers, hugs and cheers, Northlake Hills Elementary celebrated the success of first and second grade teacher Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin Thursday morning after she was named a 2018…

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Read more about the article Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin named 2018 California Teacher of the Year
FILE PHOTO: Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin, right, smiles after accepting her 2017 Teacher Honoree award along with her fellow Castaic Union School District at the Teacher Tribute at College of the Canyons on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin named 2018 California Teacher of the Year

Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin, a first and second grade multi-subject teacher at Northlake Hills Elementary School, has been selected as a 2018 California State Teacher of the Year. “Erin is a true…

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Read more about the article Castaic Board to review policies for independent consultants, contractors
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Board to review policies for independent consultants, contractors

Thursday’s Castaic Union School District Governing Board meeting is expected to include a discussion about the district’s policy and procedures for using independent consultants and contractors. The discussion comes a…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Music teacher investigated for allegedly contaminating flutes with bodily fluids
Flutes decorated by Santa Clarita Valley students who participated in the “Flutes Across the World” program with a music teacher who is being investigated for placing bodily fluids on the handmade flutes. Photos courtesy of Facebook

UPDATE: Music teacher investigated for allegedly contaminating flutes with bodily fluids

UPDATE 4:40 P.M. MONDAY Local, state and federal agencies are investigating a music specialist who allegedly placed bodily fluids on “flute like instruments” at as many as 23 school districts…

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Read more about the article Castaic Middle School kicks off voting for ‘Thank America’s Teachers’ challenge
CMSTV advisor and history teacher Ro Osano poses with Farmers Insurance agents and employees during the Castaic Middle School grant kick-off event for the “Thank America’s Teachers Dream Big Teacher Challenge” on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

Castaic Middle School kicks off voting for ‘Thank America’s Teachers’ challenge

Castaic Middle School is now turning to the community to help them win a $100,000 grant from the Farmers Insurance “Thank America’s Teachers Dream Big Teacher Challenge.” In early August,…

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Read more about the article Castaic Board to approve music, PE contracts
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Castaic Board to approve music, PE contracts

Several contracts with individuals for music and physical education at Castaic Union School District schools are expected to be approved at the district’s Governing Board meeting Thursday. The first independent…

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Read more about the article Castaic District preps for school year with active shooter training
Sergeant Mike Harding talks to Castaic Union School District teachers about how to survive an active shooter situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Castaic District preps for school year with active shooter training

In the Castaic Union School District, this year’s focus is on hope for the district’s students, teachers, staff and administrators. The unifying message to “Make Hope Happen CUSD” was shared…

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Read more about the article How Santa Clarita Valley’s schools address drug use, misuse in the classroom
SCV natives shine in academics. Courtesy photo

How Santa Clarita Valley’s schools address drug use, misuse in the classroom

Before addiction takes hold of teens and derails their lives, these young adults spend the majority of their days in the classroom. Oftentimes, schools are seen as the first or…

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