10th annual Hart Games invites student-athletes from across Santa Clarita
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Canyon High School student Kayla Livermore, left, smiles as she crosses the finish line in first place, with some assistance from fellow Canyon student Nahal Ghanoongoi at the Hart Games at Valencia on Monday, March 20, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

10th annual Hart Games invites student-athletes from across Santa Clarita

For the 10th year in a row, the students and faculty of the William S. Hart Union High School District are hosting the annual Hart Games at Valencia High School…

Wrestling with preconceived notions
Valencia wrestling's Priscilla Ramirez stands outside of Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield after competing in the CIF State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Wrestling with preconceived notions

Priscilla Ramirez never envisioned herself wrestling. She always considered herself “super girly,” and left the sport to her sister. But, on Feb. 22, Ramirez concluded her prep wrestling career with…

Valencia’s Kawakami named All-Foothill League boys basketball Player of the Year
Valencia's Richard Kawakami (1) drives past Saugus defender Stephen Tampus (32) at Valencia High. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia’s Kawakami named All-Foothill League boys basketball Player of the Year

Re-writing history is difficult. Re-writing history two years in a row is even harder. But the Valencia boys basketball team did just that by reaching the CIF-Southern Section semifinals for…

Local band and color guard march in Disney parade
More than 100 Valencia High School Pride of the Vikings Marching Band and Color Guard students traveled to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim this week to perform in one of the world's most watched parade -- the historic Disneyland Main Street Parade (Courtesy of Barbara Karpp)

Local band and color guard march in Disney parade

Members of the Valencia High School Pride of the Vikings Marching Band and Color Guard traveled to Anaheim this week to perform in the Disneyland Main Street Parade, where they…

Viking Foundation’s Fall Boutique offers handmade goods for holiday shopping
Jack Allen stand at his Hooks and Chains booth ready to sell some crochet animal crafts. Matt Fernandez/The Signal

Viking Foundation’s Fall Boutique offers handmade goods for holiday shopping

Over 85 vendors set up shop in Valencia’s gym selling a wide variety of items including barbecue, clothing, holiday decorations and handmade crafts at the Viking Foundation's Fall Boutique.

Pride of the Vikings Prepping for Parade Show
West Ranch High School performs at 7th Annual Pride of the Vikings Field Show Tournament at Valencia high School on November 8, 2018 Dan Watson/The Signal

Pride of the Vikings Prepping for Parade Show

By Brennon Dixson Signal Staff Writer After a successful seventh annual Pride of the Vikings Field Show Tournament last Thursday, members of Valencia High School’s marching band and color guard…

Eagle Scout builds water guzzlers at East Walker Ranch open space
Alex Fetzer, 14, right, installs two wildlife guzzlers at East Walker Ranch Open Space as part of his Eagle Scout project. Courtesy Photo

Eagle Scout builds water guzzlers at East Walker Ranch open space

Residents may have noticed one or two human-made structures amidst the wilderness at East Walker Ranch, but it’s for a beneficial cause that has shown to be successful since its…

Valencia looks to apply pressure against Sierra Canyon
Friday, August 24, 2018 - Santa Clarita, CA — Valencia High School’s Luring Paialii turns upfield on a screenpass during the second quarter against Arbor View of Las Vegas, NV, Friday, August 24, 2018. Arbor View beat the Vikings 17-14.

Valencia looks to apply pressure against Sierra Canyon

Valencia football enters tonight’s matchup against Sierra Canyon with the goal of beginning a win streak. “We know it's not going to an easy game,” said linebacker Luring Paialii. “So…

Valencia High color guard and band to host mattress fundraiser
A color guard practices their routine before performing at the 2017 Wildcat Classic marching band competition at Valencia High School on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Valencia High color guard and band to host mattress fundraiser

To help with their efforts to purchase uniforms and equipment for the upcoming year, the Valencia High School Marching Band and Color Guard will hold their inaugural Mattress Fundraiser on-campus…

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…

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…

2017-2018 Valencia Year in Review
Valencia cheerleaders use smartphones to take photos and record as football players eat a giant burrito as fast as they can at the 8th annual Burrito Bowl by the WiSH Education Foundation at Westfield Valencia Town Center on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

2017-2018 Valencia Year in Review

Setting some pretty lofty goals, the Valencia high school sports programs set the bar pretty high for the incoming class of student-athletes year after year. “Our goal is always to…

More Than an Athlete: Valencia’s Chidinma Ikonte
Chidinma Ikonte holds up her acceptance letter from UCLA at a basketball court near her house Wednesday morning. Chidinma played basketball for Valencia and accepted a full ride to UCLA for academics. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

More Than an Athlete: Valencia’s Chidinma Ikonte

Filling out college applications, for the most part, can be tricky and nerve-racking. But for Valencia’s Chidinma Ikonte, applying to numerous different colleges and universities across the country, the process…

VHS and PG Wrestlers are Tops at State
Top row, l-r, America Lopez, Coach Peterson, Chance Rich, and Priscilla Ramirez. Front row, l-r, Alex Munoz, Zeth Abalos, and Trent Munoz. Courtesy photo

VHS and PG Wrestlers are Tops at State

By Archie Mendoza, Stevenson Ranch Community Contributor Wrestlers from Valencia High school and Club Peterson Grapplers earned top medals competing at State Folkstyle Championships in Fresno and HS CIF State…

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