West Ranch teacher receives large grant to expand astronomy program
West Ranch students fill a high altitude balloon, or HAB, as they prepare to launch the balloon and its payload at the school on Monday, May 15, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

West Ranch teacher receives large grant to expand astronomy program

A quarter-million dollar educational grant is allowing students at West Ranch High School to explore careers in astronomy and send experiments to the International Space Station. “It’s called a Specialized…

Gay Men’s Chorus performs at West Ranch, shares message of acceptance
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles performs at an assembly at West Ranch High School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Photo by Minju Kang/West Ranch High School

Gay Men’s Chorus performs at West Ranch, shares message of acceptance

In an effort to combat bullying and share a message of acceptance through music, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) visited West Ranch High School Friday to perform…

West Ranch Grad part of ‘highest achieving’ USC freshman class
Jorge Campos Franco, a West Ranch High School graduate, is now a Trustee Scholar studying human biology at University of Southern California (USC). Courtesy of USC

West Ranch Grad part of ‘highest achieving’ USC freshman class

Jorge Campos Franco is one of 3,559 students who make up the most diverse and highest achieving class in University of Southern California’s (USC) history. The class of 2021 includes…

A ceremonial fist bump
West Ranch honors graduates Taggert Barton, left, and Sydney Barnholtz, right, share a fist bump before getting their diplomas at the school's commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

A ceremonial fist bump

West Ranch High School seniors celebrated their graduation on Tuesday at College of the Canyons. Graduates: 567 Graduates with honors: 165 Class speakers: Kailey Clark, and Vanessa Rodriguez Valedictorian: Ryan Yoo Salutatorians:…

West Ranch High School dedicates Wall of Honor
From right to left, Brooke Shriver, 17, Kailey Clark, 17, Erin Meottel, 17 and Rory Mita clap their hands as Principal Mark Crawford stands in the back at the Wall of Honor Dedication at West Ranch High School in Valencia on Friday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

West Ranch High School dedicates Wall of Honor

West Ranch High School officially unveiled its Wall of Honor Friday, which pays tribute to 138 West Ranch alumni who chose to serve in the military and as first responders.…

West Ranch students send experiments into earth’s atmosphere
West Ranch students fill a high altitude balloon, or HAB, as they prepare to launch the balloon and its payload at the school on Monday, May 15, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

West Ranch students send experiments into earth’s atmosphere

Students at West Ranch High School prefer to conduct their experiments high up in the air, rather than safely on the ground. For the fourth year, 30 students in the…

West Ranch colorguard takes 14th at nationals
West Ranch High School’s Wildcat Colorguard team at the Scholastic A Division of the Winter Guard International’s World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Courtesy of the Hart District

West Ranch colorguard takes 14th at nationals

Source: William S. Hart Union High School District. West Ranch High School’s Wildcat Colorguard team finished 14th in the Scholastic A Division of the Winter Guard International’s World Championships in…

Parents meet for coffee, conversations with West Ranch principal
West Ranch High School Principal Mark Crawford, right, meets with parents in the amphitheater at Valencia Marketplace in Stevenson Ranch to discuss upcoming events at the Starbucks with the Principal meeting on Thursday morning. Dan Watson/The Signal

Parents meet for coffee, conversations with West Ranch principal

Every month, West Ranch High School Principal Mark Crawford gathers with a group of parents in the amphitheater at Valencia Marketplace to share information about the high school and answer…

West Ranch High School co-workers donate money, gifts to two local veterans
The Signal Director of Veteran Affairs Bill Reynolds, left, presents a check, snacks and dog treats donated by the West Ranch High School Cafeteria workers to Military Veteran Fernando Sanchez, center, and his family from left, Isabella Gonzalez, 7, wife, Tatiana and one-year-old son, Ivan and Gerad Gonzales, 10, at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch High School co-workers donate money, gifts to two local veterans

Instead of exchanging holiday gifts this year, West Ranch High School cafeteria workers decided to pool together money, food and gifts for two local United States Marine Corps veterans. “We…

West Ranch boys soccer draws in OT battle
West Ranch's Freddy Montes (10) fights for the ball with Newbury Park defender Alex Vega (6) at West Ranch on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch boys soccer draws in OT battle

When West Ranch High boys soccer played Newbury Park last season, it lost by two goals. It was part of a learning process for the Cats, who were still figuring…

Into the Woods
Scene from Into the Woods at West Ranch High School. Courtesy photo

Into the Woods

West Ranch High School Theatre Arts presents Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award winning musical Into the Woods, a musical comedy based on classic Grimm’s Fairy Tales, running November 17, 18 and…

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