Castaic High School staff hold town hall meeting to answer questions
Over 75 families attended a town hall meeting hosted by Castaic High School staff and faculty to hear what the new school has to offer prospective students, February 13, 2019. Photo courtesy of Dave Caldwell.

Castaic High School staff hold town hall meeting to answer questions

Over 75 parents and students heard from a number of department heads and incoming faculty for the new Castaic High School during a town hall meeting held Wednesday. “I got…

Parents, students and teachers gather for 2019 Oak Hills Elementary STEM Expo
Brody Burke, 8, explains his science experiment display for growing gummy bears in a glass to Nancy Anthony at the annual STEM Expo at Oak Hills Elementary School in Stevenson Ranch on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Parents, students and teachers gather for 2019 Oak Hills Elementary STEM Expo

While some showcased their work to their parents and others built mechanical robots with Legos, the 2019 Oak Hills Elementary STEM Expo was a night filled with enthusiasm and educational…

SCV Education Foundation distributes grants to local teachers
In an emotional moment during the event, Jackie Hartmann, SCVEF executive director and board secretary, presents Castaic Middle School science teacher Miquela Moreno with the horticulture materials paid for by her grant, January 31, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

SCV Education Foundation distributes grants to local teachers

Called “Christmas in January” by those in attendance, 18 teachers from across local school districts received a combined total over $15,000 in grants from the SCV Education Foundation during a…

Candidates speak at SUSD candidates forum
Sandy Belanger, a member of the Saugus Teachers Associaton, speaks as the moderator at an election forum held at James Foster Elementary School Thursday, September 13, 2018. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Candidates speak at SUSD candidates forum

Dozens of parents, teachers and stakeholders of the Saugus Union School District gathered at James Foster Elementary School on Thursday night for the Santa Clarita Valley’s first school board forum…

Changes proposed
Bridgeport Elementary students crowd into the gate at 7:50 a.m. on the first day of school in August 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Changes proposed

California teens may soon be able to snooze their alarms an extra time or two after state lawmakers approved a bill Friday that aims to regulate school start times. Senate…

Undeterred, striving for success
Valencia High School alumna Keilah Kelso achieved her dream of graduating from UCLA. Kelso says she faced multiple obstacles, including being hit by a drunk driver with two girls in the car. (Courtesy photo)

Undeterred, striving for success

Approximately 3,800 Hart District freshmen began their high school studies on Thursday, prompting a Valencia High School and recent UCLA graduate to recall the story of her academic journey and…

Nonprofit leader vies for COC seat
Former Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley CEO David Menchaca, left, presents the Tony Newhall Volunteer of the Year Award to Ann-Marie Bjorkman and her husband, Mike (not shown) at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley 2016 Holiday Luncheon held at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley in Newhall in December 2016. Dan Watson/The signal

Nonprofit leader vies for COC seat

Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club board President Ann-Marie Bjorkman declared her candidacy for the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees 5th District seat, which is currently held…

Mural to mark junior high’s history
A new mural is being painted atop the Multi Purpose Room at Rio Norte Junior High School in North Valencia. The Mural will feature the school's mascot, a River Hawk, set withing a compass and surrounded by a map of Santa Clarita. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Mural to mark junior high’s history

When the students of Rio Norte Junior High School return from their summer vacation next week, they will be greeted by a new mural that celebrates the school’s history and…

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…

Boston Scientific donates defibrillators
Employees of the Valencia Neuromodulation Division of Boston Scientific joined WiSH officials to accept the funds used to purchase additional automated external defibrillators for schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Boston Scientific donates defibrillators

Thanks to the local employees of Boston Scientific, every school in the William S. Hart Union High School District possesses a device that could save a child’s life. “Boston Scientific…

Summit helps teachers with financial education
Teachers from the William S. Hart Union School District discuss the motivation behind teaching a financial education course this upcoming semester. The 3rd annual summer finance summit was held at the William S. Hart Union School District building Tuesday morning. Eddy Martinez/The Signal

Summit helps teachers with financial education

In an effort to provide students with the financial skills necessary to navigate the world, two local businesswomen have partnered with the William S. Hart Union High School District to…

Educators voice concerns on teaching assignments
Gary Schulman, a 27-year teacher in the William S. Hart Union High School district, recently expressed opposition to the teaching assignment designated to him for the upcoming 2018-19 school year, citing concerns that it may not be in the best interests of the students.

Educators voice concerns on teaching assignments

As the midway point of summer break approaches, school administrators are working with staff to decide who will teach what subject in the upcoming school year — and it’s not…

Community college students get easier path to transfer out
Graduates from College of the Canyons gathered together in the Honor Grove on June 1 for their commencement ceremony. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Community college students get easier path to transfer out

Students who successfully complete their associate’s degree requirements at College of the Canyons or another California community college will now have an opportunity for guaranteed admission into more than 30…

CalArts hosts summer school for high school students
California State Summer School for the Arts students rehearse a dance at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

CalArts hosts summer school for high school students

High school students from across the country traveled to CalArts to participate in the California State Summer School for the Arts, which started July 7 and runs until Aug. 3.…

New pilot program sets path to coding
Primary and secondary school student will have access to free afterschool coding classes funded under California's latest state budget.

New pilot program sets path to coding

Santa Clarita Valley students in grades K-8 may soon be able to learn critical computer programming skills following the state’s approval of a new pilot program and $15 million in…

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