Read more about the article UPDATE: Hart District names Mike Kuhlman superintendent-elect
Deputy Superintendent Mike Kuhlman was named the superintendent-elect during Aug. 21 board meeting. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

UPDATE: Hart District names Mike Kuhlman superintendent-elect

Hart District Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht is set to retire in June 2020, and during Wednesday night’s governing board meeting her deputy superintendent, Mike Kuhlman, was named as her successor on…

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Read more about the article Hart Governing Board honors CIF, state champions
Board President Bob Jensen and Board Clerk Linda Storli congratulate Tyler Cash, while Solomon Strider, Natalie Ramirez and Kai Wingo look on. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Hart Governing Board honors CIF, state champions

The William S. Hart Union School District Governing Board honored eight student-athletes who had won individual merits at the California Interscholastic Federation level this year during their Wednesday night meeting.…

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Read more about the article Hart District names Joanna White new special education director
The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board named Joanna White the new director of special education during its Thursday night meeting. Photo courtesy of the Hart District.

Hart District names Joanna White new special education director

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board voted to approve the appointment of Joanna White to become the new director of special education during its Thursday night…

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Read more about the article Deadline approaching for student journalism awards
Each year, The Signal recognizes the achievements and hard work of dozens of local journalism students. Here's a few of the 2017 recipients from West Ranch High School. Photo by Katherine Lotze

Deadline approaching for student journalism awards

The Signal is gearing up for its annual journalism awards ceremony and asking for student submissions. Each year, The Signal hosts the event, in partnership with the William S. Hart…

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Read more about the article Medical kits for kids to be placed in Hart district classrooms
Participants with pressure kits gather with deputies. Courtesy art William S. Hart Union High School District.

Medical kits for kids to be placed in Hart district classrooms

Medical kits for kids are to be placed in 1,100 classrooms in the William S. Hart Union High School District thanks to the dogged efforts of one local family. The…

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Read more about the article Hart District establishes ‘Wellness Wheel’
The William S Hart Union High School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District establishes ‘Wellness Wheel’

In what is being considered a major leap forward for student health within the district, the William S. Hart Union High School District revealed the details surrounding its newly implemented…

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Read more about the article Former student sues Hart District over sex abuse claims
The William S Hart Union High School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Former student sues Hart District over sex abuse claims

A former Canyon High School student — who alleges he was sexually abused by a basketball coach now facing more than a dozen criminal sexual-assault charges — is suing the…

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Read more about the article Capturing Kids’ Hearts program connects teachers and students
First grade teacher Mrs. Tzanetatos embraces a student before class Thursday morning at Fair Oaks Ranch Community School as a part of their Capturing Kids' Hearts kindness program. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Capturing Kids’ Hearts program connects teachers and students

Every morning at Fair Oaks Ranch Community School, all of the school’s nearly 1,000 students crowd outside of their classrooms eager to greet their teachers and begin a day full…

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Read more about the article Hart district teachers blast off into the stratosphere
Teachers of the Hart district served as NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors during a flight to the stratosphere. The educators were able to conduct experiments while on board the plane.

Hart district teachers blast off into the stratosphere

Teachers in the William S. Hart Union High School District served as NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors this week, which allowed them the chance to interact with scientific experts, board a…

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Read more about the article Organization to help kids dress for school
Assistance League Santa Clarita will give kids in need up to $120 to spend at Old Navy and Payless ShoeSource on items withintheir school's dress code.

Organization to help kids dress for school

When the school year starts this August, administrators and members of the Assistance League Santa Clarita will continue the longstanding tradition of Operation School Bell, a philanthropic program dedicated to…

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Read more about the article One-year countdown begins
William S. Hart School District Superintendant Vicki Engbrecht addresses the crowd on hand for the Countdown to Castaic High which marks the one-year countdown to the school's opening. Cory Rubin/ The Signalp

One-year countdown begins

The future students of Castaic High School joined state legislators, district leaders, parents and Santa Clarita Valley stakeholders at the future school site to celebrate the countdown to Castaic High…

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