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Wish Education Foundation Hosts ‘Hart District Got Talent’

On Friday, the WiSH Education Foundation hosted its annual ‘Hart District Got Talent’ show at Castaic High School in order to help student wellness.  “The Wish Foundation has been so gracious to my school, Bowman High School, and we are the only alternative school in the the district. They have an out-pouring of support for us,” said Rocio Benaides, a ...

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Hart District, Teachers’ Association Reach Tentative Agreement After Several Months Of Negotiations 

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The Hart District Teachers’ Association (HDTA)and the William S Hart Union High School District have secured a tentative agreement after several months of negotiating. Since the middle of 2023, the Hart District and the HDTA have been in negotiations for the current 2023-24 school year. During a meeting Thursday, the two groups came to a tentative agreement, with Superintendent Mike ...

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William S. Hart Medical And Dental Assisting Students To Attend Samuel Dixon Family Health Center

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Students enrolled in the College and Career Readiness Program for medical and dental assisting through the Hart District will complete their practicum experiences at Samuel Dixon Family Health Center (SDFHC).  “The William S. Hart Union High School District appreciates and values the partnership with Samuel Dixon Family Health Center,” said Dr. Carolyn Hoffman, Ed.D. Director, Career and College Readiness. “We ...

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UPDATE: No Crime Committed After Reports Of Sexual Assault

UPDATE: After a thorough investigation, it was determined no crime was committed after a minor claimed to be sexually assaulted by a bus driver Monday. Around 5 p.m. Monday, deputies received reports of a sexual assault against a minor call on the 24000 block of Westover Way in Valencia, said Sgt. Raphbun with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “During ...

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Hart District Board Approves Layoffs 

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The William S. Hart Union High School District voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution to lay off more than 60 employees to meet budget requirements. Facing a possible budget deficit, the Hart District Governing Board approved several resolutions aimed at stabilizing their budgets over the next three years. John Minkus, President of the Hart District teacher’s Association (HDTA), representing ...

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Hart District Board Approves Lighting Plans For High School Sports Fields

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During the William S. Hart Union High School District Board meeting on Wednesday night, board members discussed ongoing efforts to update sports fields at local high schools. The need for lighting was prompted by the passing of Senate Bill 328  in 2019, which requires that high schools are required to start classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m., which also results ...

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WiSH Education Foundation Set To Host Hart District Got Talent Variety Show

The WiSH Education Foundation is accepting auditions for their ‘Hart District Got Talent  Variety Show’ this spring in Castaic in order to help student wellness.  On Monday, the WiSH Education Foundation announced the first district-wide talent show for all students, teachers and administrators from all grades in the Hart District.  The event is set to be held at Castaic High ...

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Hart District ‘Parental Notification’ Policy Information Session Draws Large Turnout

The Hart High School auditorium was filled with spectators Wednesday night not for a student performance, but for a special session of the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board meeting. At the heart of Wednesday’s informational session lies “Parental Notification.” While typically associated with routine health notifications, these policies have sparked controversy for potentially requiring the disclosure ...

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Community Members Voice Concerns About Potential Hart District Parental-Notification System

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Dozens of community members took to the podium during Wednesday night’s William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board meeting to voice their concerns about a potential parent-notification policy. More than forty speakers submitted public comments on the issue during the Hart District meeting, running the gamut from current and former students, current and former parents, and concerned community ...

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Hart District Teachers Demonstrate After Not Receiving Wage Increase

William S. Hart Union High School District teachers were seen outside various schools this week, demonstrating over not receiving a wage increase into the 2023-2024 school year.  “We are very proud of our school and all the teachers we have, and are trying to remain positive during this time,” said Chris Jackson, Hart District Teacher Association (HDTA) site representative. In ...

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