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Enrollment Now Open For SUSD Schools 

Enrollment is now open for schools in the Saugus Union School District (SUSD). On Monday, priority registration for universal transitional kindergarten (UTK) and kindergarten-age students opened for the SUSD, officials said.  Students eligible for UTK turn 5 between Sept. 2, 2024, and June 2, 2025. Students eligible for kindergarten turn 5 by Sept. 1 2024.   Open enrollment window also opened ...

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NASA Astronauts To Answer Santa Clarita Student Questions

(Nov. 11, 2023) — NASA astronauts and Expedition 70 Flight Engineers Jasmin Moghbeli, left, and Loral O’Hara, work inside the Destiny laboratory module following the successful docking of the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station. (NASA)

Students from Emblem Academy in Santa Clarita are set to have an opportunity to hear from NASA astronauts living and working aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call is scheduled to stream live at 11:35 a.m. EST Tuesday, Jan. 16, on NASA+, NASA Television, and the agency’s website. Learn how to stream NASA TV through a variety of platforms, including ...

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Saugus Board Votes To Close Santa Clarita Elementary School Against Parent Pleas

The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) voted Tuesday 4-1 to close Santa Clarita Elementary School.  During the SUSD meeting, the board voted 4-1, with Anna Griese, representing Area 2, the only member opposed to the closure of Santa Clarita Elementary.  “While I am saddened by the vote yesterday to close Santa Clarita Elementary a school that has been a part ...

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SUSD Expected To Approve Closure Of Santa Clarita Elementary

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The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) Governing Board is expected to discuss and approve a plan to close Santa Clarita Elementary on Tuesday. The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board is scheduled to take place Tuesday, Nov. 14, beginning with a closed session at 5:30 p.m. followed by the open public session at 6:30 p.m. The ...

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Saugus Union School District Selects New Board Member

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The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) selected a new board member during a special meeting Wednesday. Wednesday, the SUSD Governing Board selected Patricia Garibay to fill the vacant Trustee Area 1 seat. Mother of two SUSD students, Garibay currently serves as president of the Bridgeport Elementary PTA. Garibay also possesses a Master’s degree in public administration and works as the ...

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Six Candidates Vie For Open Saugus School Board Seat

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Six potential candidates have been brought to the attention of the Saugus Union School District (SUSD) after the sudden resignation that left the board one seat short. In the wake of SUSD board member Cassandra Love’s resignation due to an ill family member, the Trustee Area 1 seat on the Governing Board is up for grabs, and a cluster of ...

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Cassandra Love Resigns From SUSD Board

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Recently, board member Cassandra Love resigned from the Saugus Union School District (SUSD) Board due to an urgent family matter.  On Monday, Love, who represents Area Trustee 1 of the SUSD, announced she would resign from her seat on the Governing Board effective Wednesday, to care for her son, who has an unknown illness.  “Ms. Love is a valued member ...

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Nominations Sought For Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership, Service Award

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The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership and service award.  The SUSD is seeking nominations for an award by this July to be given out during a Saugus Union School District Governing Board meeting for their leadership and service.  “Dr. Lucid established a tremendous legacy of leadership and service in SUSD,” ...

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SUSD Changes Board Policy On Meetings And Issues An Apology

At the June 6 Saugus Union School District (SUSD) school board meeting, a policy was discussed and changed regarding meeting minutes and the public comment portion of board meetings.  The district voted 3-2 to remove the opportunity for residents to submit an advanced written comment and have that comment appear verbatim on meeting minutes.  The policy change also included removing ...

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Emblem Academy Principal Put On Leave By School Board

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The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) board has voted to put the Emblem Academy Principal Dr. Sahar Moshayedi on leave amid a torrent of concerns from parents shared at the board meeting Tuesday. On Wednesday, Emblem Academy staff and parents received an email from SUSD Superintendent Dr. Colleen Hawkins announcing that Dr. Moshayedi from Emblem Academy has been placed on ...

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