The Sulphur Springs Union School District has received a significant upgrade to the credit rating of its Series 2016C and Series 2017D General Obligation (G.O.) bonds. Fitch Ratings upgraded the bonds to AAA, the highest credit rating Fitch can assign. A school district’s credit rating is similar to an individual’s personal credit score. A strong credit rating can help an ...

Students across the Santa Clarita Valley will soon be heading back to the classroom as local school districts prepare to begin the 2026-27 academic year throughout August. Castaic Union School District will be the first district in the Santa Clarita Valley to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year with classes beginning Monday, Aug. 10. Schools in the district ...

Jereann Bowman High School celebrated the accomplishments, resilience and determination of its graduating Class of 2026 during its annual commencement ceremony, bringing together students, families, staff and community leaders to mark a significant milestone. Principal Nina Zamora welcomed graduates and guests, reflecting on the unique culture of support and opportunity that defines the Bowman community. “From the moment students walk ...

The Canyon High School Class of 2026 officially closed one chapter and began another Friday evening as graduates, families, faculty and community members gathered to celebrate commencement and the accomplishments of the school’s newest alumni. The ceremony opened with the presentation of colors by Canyon’s Air Force JROTC program before Principal Shellie Holcombe welcomed graduates and guests to the celebration. ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District honored two graduating seniors from the Sequoia Program during an emotional and deeply personal ceremony celebrating perseverance, growth and resilience. Graduates Carlotta Ayala and Val Healey were recognized not only for earning their diplomas, but for the personal journeys that brought them to graduation day. Throughout the ceremony, teachers, counselors and district ...

iLEAD Agua Dulce is excited to announce its annual Jamboree taking place on Friday, May 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. The entire community is invited to the school campus for an evening of innovation, student-led business ventures, and family fun. In alignment with this year’s theme, “Create Your Masterpiece,” the event invites visitors to step onto campus and see ...

Friday evening marked the start of commencement season in the Santa Clarita Valley as The Master’s University celebrated its 99th commencement ceremony, honoring more than 400 graduates. Of the 438 students recognized, 300 were traditional undergraduate students, 70 were online undergraduate students, and 68 were graduate students. Among them were three students from TMU’s new Doctor of Ministry in Biblical ...

Graduation season is here, and graduation ceremonies are coming up! Here are all the upcoming ceremonies in the Santa Clarita Valley, from public to private schools. Congratulations to the class of 2026, whether you’re getting your high school diploma, higher education degrees, or starting a new phase in life, KHTS acknowledges the graduating students of the Santa Clarita Valley! The ...

On Tuesday, Tony Thurmond, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, honored California schools and local educational agencies, including seven schools in the Santa Clarita Valley. Thurmond honored the schools and agencies that have achieved statewide recognition within the last calendar year, including 408 California schools selected for the prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program.  Of the California schools selected, the ...

A new head of College of the Canyons was selected Monday, marking a pivotal moment after a year of turbulent leadership changes and signaling a new chapter for the Santa Clarita Valley’s largest higher education institution. The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees narrowed the search to four finalists ahead of a special meeting Mondayafternoon: interim Superintendent/President Dr. ...