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 ...

Families packed the stands at College of the Canyons on Tuesday night as hundreds of graduates from William S. Hart High School celebrated a major milestone during the school’s 78th commencement ceremony. The evening began with an introduction from Senior Class Vice President Chloe Judd and ASB Executive Board Secretary Isabella Amparo before Hart’s choir group “Collective Harts” performed the ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Nina Zamora as the new Director of Special Programs. Mrs. Zamora began her career in the Hart District as a classroom teacher before serving in a variety of leadership positions, including consulting teacher, assistant principal, and most recently, as the highly successful principal of Bowman ...

Students in Canyon High School’s App Development program showcased original apps and video games they designed and developed throughout the semester at their own miniature technology expo on Thursday. Inspired by major gaming and technology expos like the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Demo Day transformed the classroom into an interactive showcase where students across campus could stop by, try out ...

Bowman High School celebrated creativity and self-expression Thursday during its 33rd annual Day of the Artist and Poet festival, featuring live student poetry readings and an outdoor gallery showcasing student artwork. The yearly event serves as the culmination of Bowman’s creative writing and art programs, bringing together students, families and staff to celebrate months of work through poetry, visual art ...

The Hart District is proud to announce the appointment of two seasoned educators to key leadership roles within the district. Jan Daisher has been named the new Chief Administrative Officer, Student Services and Leadership Support, and Elizabeth Wilson has been appointed to serve as the Principal of Learning Post Academy. In the role of Chief Administrative Officer, Mrs. Daisher is ...

Saugus High School’s performing arts program has earned top honors at the Jerry Herman Awards, taking home the award for Best Musical Direction at the 2026 ceremony, an outstanding achievement that highlights the program’s musical excellence and dedication to the performing arts. Previously nominated in four major categories—Best Production, Best Musical Production, Best Ensemble, and Best Technical Crew—Saugus High School ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized longtime Santa Clarita community leaders Denise Lite and her husband, John Lite, with the district’s prestigious ‘One Hart’ Award during Wednesday night’s governing board meeting – marking the first time a couple has individually received the honor together. The award honors community members who exemplify the Hart District’s core values of ...

On Tuesday, the Hart District announced the names of 16 students who have earned the California State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) this year. The California State Board of Education honors students who have demonstrated a deep commitment to democracy through civic knowledge, skills, and real-world action by awarding them with the SSCE recognition. In addition, the SSCE was established ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District is celebrating a major milestone this year – 80 years of educating students and shaping the Santa Clarita Valley. District leaders, staff and community members gathered for a State of the District event to reflect on the past, highlight current achievements and look ahead to the future. Originally founded in the 1945–46 ...