The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board on Wednesday pulled a proposed Weather Safety policy for revision after repeated concerns about extreme heat in school gymnasiums that lack air conditioning. The Board also honored 13 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and heard a site report from West Ranch High School, among other business. The board deferred action on ...

Initial results from the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) reflect continued academic strength according to preliminary district data. While full comparative reporting, including statewide and countywide benchmarks, will be released by the state in October, early indicators showcase substantial longitudinal growth as students progress from junior high through high school. The CAASPP assessments, administered annually to students ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board held its first meeting of the academic year Wednesday. Valencia High School is seeing rising enrollment, strong academic outcomes and a deliberate push to build a cohesive school culture, Principal Kullen Welch told the Hart District governing board during a site report Wednesday. Welch said Valencia’s total enrollment stands at ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District is mourning the loss of longtime educator and administrator Mark Crawford, who died July 4 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Crawford served the Hart District for nearly three decades, holding several leadership roles while dedicating his career to the success of students, staff and schools throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.  He ...

The William S. Hart Union School District Board of Trustees have rescheduled the cancelled Wednesday, July 15 board meeting to Monday, July 20. The July 15 meeting was cancelled due to the Pointe Fire that started just after 1:40 p.m. at Gravett Place near Center Pointe Parkway and burned at least 52 acres. Evacuations were ordered in the area before ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointments of a new principal and two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year. Dr. Gwendolyn Delgado has been named the new principal of Bowman High School. Dr. Delgado brings a wealth of varied experience from two different school districts. With a strong focus on curriculum ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District is proud to announce that the graduating Class of 2026 has officially secured acceptances to hundreds of prestigious colleges, universities, trade schools, and military academies across the nation and the globe. This year’s expansive acceptance list reflects the district-wide “One Hart” philosophy, a community-driven commitment to ensuring every single student is equipped ...

Thousands of family members, friends and supporters filled the stands at College of the Canyons on Wednesday evening as Valencia High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated their accomplishments, closing one chapter as Vikings and preparing to begin the next. The ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Avery Park, followed by a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by ...

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 ...

Thousands of family members, friends and supporters filled the stands Wednesday night as 596 students from Saugus High School officially graduated as the Class of 2026. The ceremony celebrated not only academic accomplishments, but also the resilience and growth of a class that school leaders described as “unstoppable.” Saugus High School Principal Genevieve Peterson Henry opened the ceremony by recognizing ...