On Tuesday evening, members from the William S. Hart Union High School District met to discuss what they are doing to continue implementing school safety in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Students, parents and staff members from the Hart District gathered together at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center for the safe schools discussion.  “Safety has always been a priority for our ...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Labor Day, labor leader and community organizer Dolores Huerta is set to speak at the College of the Canyons (COC) Intercultural Center (ICC) later this month.  The event is scheduled for Sept. 19 at 2 p.m., according to COC officials.  The event is expected to feature Huerta and highlight the evolution of public ...

College of the Canyons (COC) is set to host a conversation with race relations scholar and author Dr. Shelby Steele next month.  Presented by the college’s Intercultural Center, “An Interview with Shelby Steele” will be an hour-long event on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. that is set to discuss the impact of contemporary social programs, such as affirmative action, ...

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has awarded $455,000 in Reading and Literacy Supplementary Authorization Incentive Grant funds to the William S. Hart Union High School District.  The grant is set to support teachers in adding an additional authorization to their existing credentials, Hart District officials said.  The Hart District was the only district in California awarded funding in the ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District, as well as Saugus Union Elementary, Newhall School District, Castaic Union School District, and Sulphur Springs School District, have cancelled all classes for Monday in light of the ongoing Tropical Storm Hilary. UPDATE: College of the Canyons and iLEAD schools (SCVi, iLEAD Agua Dulce, etc.) have also announced that their districts will ...

The Master’s University (TMU) has a new family pass that will allow families access to athletic events throughout the 2023-2024 school year. The family pass is set to be sold at $150, allowing the entire household entry to TMU athletic events. If a family of four attended only four games the whole year they will still get their money’s worth. ...

A new third-party school scheduling app, “Saturn,” has risen to popularity in districts across the nation, raising concerns among guardians who have noted that little verification is needed to access private information. School programs and law enforcement agencies across the country are cautioning students, staff and guardians about the use of the social scheduling app Saturn. Claiming to be “the ...

College of the Canyons (COC) Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook was unanimously appointed to serve on the College Promise National Advisory Board. The College Promise National Advisory is a nonpartisan initiative dedicated to advancing tuition-free programs across two- and four-year colleges across the nation to increase the economic, social and civic mobility of students. “I am honored to have ...

Over the last four years, schools throughout the state have seen a decline in attendance for several reasons, mainly directed back to the pandemic. However, while the William S. Hart Union High School District has seen fewer students in class, it is for different reasons entirely. School districts across California have experienced a decrease in enrollment since the 2019-2020 school ...

Classes for the 2023 fall semester at College of the Canyons (COC) are still available for enrollment. Registration for the COC fall 2023 semester remains underway, giving students the opportunity to enroll before classes begin on Monday.  More than 1,000 sections of high-demand core classes in a wide range of academic subjects and disciplines are still available, including career-focused classes ...