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Hart District Names New Assistant Principal

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Lindsey Krutak as a new assistant principal at Hart High School. Ms. Krutak joined the Hart District in 2007, returning to her alma mater as an English teacher at Bowman High School. During her tenure at Bowman, she has served in many leadership roles including ...

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Today In SCV History: June 22, 1932 – Hart High Band Director Larry Thornton Born

Larry Thornton, beloved director of William S. Hart High School’s marching band for two decades, was born June 22, 1932, in Bakersfield, California. Larry Thornton attended Bakersfield High School, where he played trumpet as a member of their “Driller Band,” and attended Bakersfield College before he was drafted into the Army, where he played in the U.S. Army Band at ...

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Hart Boys Volleyball Names Carsten ‘CJ’ Fry New Varsity Head Coach

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The Hart High School boys volleyball program has found its next leader in a familiar face. According to an Instagram post from the Hart Boys Volleyball program, Carsten “CJ” Fry has been named the new Varsity Head Coach, becoming both a former player returning to lead his alma mater and the youngest varsity boys volleyball head coach in the Foothill ...

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Hart High School Celebrates Class Of 2026 Graduation

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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 ...

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Basketball And Bocce Competitions Heat Up At The Special Olympics In Santa Clarita

The Special Olympics held their Spring Games at Hart High School, where teams competed in basketball and bocce. On Saturday, the Santa Clarita Special Olympics hosted their basketball and bocce games at Hart High School. For over five decades, the Special Olympics has offered more than 30 different sports for people with intellectual disabilities to compete in.  “We get the ...

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Students Brew Confidence And Job Skills Through Campus Coffee

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Students in an adult transition program on the Hart High School campus are learning job skills one cup of coffee at a time. The new mobile coffee shop, “The Lucky Cup,” brings together students from the William S. Hart Union High School District’s adult program to practice real-world skills like customer service, teamwork, and food preparation while serving drinks on ...

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Today In SCV History: January 20, 1993 – Hart Grad Dee Dee Myers Becomes First Female White House Press Secretary

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On Jan. 20, 1993, the day of President Bill Clinton’s inauguration, Hart High School alumna Dee Dee Myers made history when she became the first woman to serve as White House press secretary. At just 31 years old, Myers was also the second-youngest person ever to hold the position, a role she served in until Dec. 22, 1994. Although Myers ...

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One Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose At Hart High School

One person was transported to the hospital Thursday after an alleged overdose at Hart High School. Around 10:15 a.m., first responders received reports of an overdose at Hart High School in Newhall, Jonathan Torres, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, confirmed. At least one person was transported to the hospital in unknown condition, according to Torres. It ...

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Today In SCV History: October 14, 1980 — Hart Grad Bob Walk Pitches Game 1 Of The World Series

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Bob Walk #41 pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the World Series at Veterans Stadium in October of 1980 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Focus on Sport via Getty Images)

On this day in 1980, Santa Clarita native Bob Walk, a Hart High School graduate from the Class of 1974 and College of the Canyons alumnus, made his mark in baseball history. The rookie right-hander started and won Game 1 of the 1980 World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies, leading his team to a 7–6 victory over the Kansas City ...

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