Read more about the article Hart District names four new assistant principals
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District names four new assistant principals

The William S. Hart Union High School District named four new assistant principals at two high schools and two junior high schools Thursday. Moving into new administrator roles as assistant…

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Read more about the article Audrey Asplund named Rio Norte Junior High School principal
Rio Norte Junior High School Principal Audrey Asplund. Courtesy of the Hart District

Audrey Asplund named Rio Norte Junior High School principal

West Ranch High School’s Assistant Principal Audrey Asplund was named the new principal of Rio Norte Junior High School Thursday. "I am excited and honored to serve as the next…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to approve 2017 Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Scholarship winners
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board to approve 2017 Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Scholarship winners

Forty-six graduates from the William S. Hart Union High School District are expected to receive Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Scholarships totaling $149,000 following the district’s Governing Board meeting Wednesday. The…

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Twenty eight students from Golden Oak Adult School graduated Thursday, June 8, 2017. Courtesy of O’Connor Photography

Golden Oak Adult School graduates 28

News release issued by the William S. Hart Union High School District. Twenty eight students from Golden Oak Adult School received their high school diplomas on Thursday at a ceremony…

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Read more about the article Looking toward the future
Bailey Brann, left, and Brianna Brann, right, stand to be recognized for maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout their time at Academy of the Canyons during the commencement ceremony held in the Honor Grove at College of the Canyons on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Looking toward the future

The 2017 class of Academy of the Canyons celebrated their graduation in the Honor Grove at College of the Canyons on Saturday. Number of graduates: 106 Number of graduates with…

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Read more about the article Hart District seeking applicants for Measure SA Oversight Committee
The William S Hart Union High School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District seeking applicants for Measure SA Oversight Committee

The William S. Hart Union High School District announced Thursday that it is seeking applications to fill vacancies on its Measure SA Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Measure SA is a General…

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Read more about the article Albert Einstein files with court to halt district decision
Albert Einstein Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Dan Watson/The Signal

Albert Einstein files with court to halt district decision

Prior to a final hearing with the Los Angeles County Board of Education Wednesday, officials with Albert Einstein Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences filed a writ of mandate against…

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Read more about the article Washington Post recognizes Hart and Saugus High Schools
The William S Hart Union High School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Washington Post recognizes Hart and Saugus High Schools

News release issued by the William S. Hart Union High School District. The Washington Post has released its annual rankings of America’s most challenging high schools with Hart and Saugus…

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Read more about the article Valencia High School students explore health careers
Ryan Liljedahl presents to fellow Valencia High School students his project career path to becoming a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at Valencia's first annual Freshman Health Science Expo on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia High School students explore health careers

At Valencia High School, students have the unique opportunity to explore careers in the medical field through the William S. Hart Union High School District’s first Medical Science Academy (MSA).…

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Read more about the article Hart District to consider revisions to two charter school petitions
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District to consider revisions to two charter school petitions

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board is expected to review two revisions to charter school petitions presented by Mission View Public Charter School and Opportunities for…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to review new policy on suicide prevention
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Hart Board to review new policy on suicide prevention

To align with a new California law requiring suicide prevention policies in middle schools and high schools statewide, the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board is expected…

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Read more about the article Administrators go through Hart District’s first credential training program
Assistant Principal at Placerity Junior High School Marcus Garrett, left, and assistant principal of Hart High School Jennifer Huhn are working their way through the Hart District's Induction Program. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Administrators go through Hart District’s first credential training program

For the first time, the William S. Hart Union High School District led administrators through a standards-based training program that focused on personal growth, mentorship and hands-on learning. The Hart…

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Read more about the article Castaic High School projected to open to ninth grade students in 2019
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic High School projected to open to ninth grade students in 2019

After nearly two decades of discussions and planning, the William S. Hart Union High School District’s newest high school is expected to open to ninth grade students only in August…

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Read more about the article Hart District to conduct public hearing for renewal of Mission View Charter School petition
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Hart District to conduct public hearing for renewal of Mission View Charter School petition

During Wednesday’s William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board meeting, the district will conduct a public hearing for a five-year renewal petition for Mission View Public Charter School…

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Read more about the article David Bowie memorabilia to be raffled at tribute concert
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David Bowie memorabilia to be raffled at tribute concert

News release issued by the William S. Hart Union High School District. WiSH is proud to announce a partnership with the David Fernandez Singer Songwriter Salute Series, this year in…

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Read more about the article California, Hart District graduation rates increase for seventh consecutive year
Senior members of the Saugus High School choir sing at the school's graduation ceremonies in May 2016 at College of the Canyons. Katharine Lotze/Signal

California, Hart District graduation rates increase for seventh consecutive year

Graduation rates among California high school seniors continued to increase across districts and student subgroups in 2016, according to a report released by the California Department of Education Tuesday. According…

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Read more about the article Hart District to select new board member, review building project
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Hart District to select new board member, review building project

A new board member will be provisionally appointed at the beginning of tonight’s William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board meeting. A total of five candidates—TimBen Boydston, Kenneth…

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