Do you know a child with special needs? The Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Plan Area and its member school districts actively seek out all individuals with exceptional needs, from birth to age 22, including infants and children attending private schools. Special education programs are available to all eligible students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment in accordance ...

A threatening message discovered last week on a bathroom wall at iLEAD Agua Dulce public charter school has raised alarm among parents, despite assurances from law enforcement and school officials that no credible threat to the campus was found. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation on Thursday and concluded there was no ongoing threat to students or ...

Due to strong winds, Southern California Edison (SCE) has issued Public Safety Power Shut Offs (PSPS) Tuesday impacting parts of the Santa Clarita Valley. Due to the strong Santa Ana Winds and red flag conditions, SCE has implemented PSPS for parts of Agua Dulce, The Placerita State Park Area and the Magic Mountain Wilderness Area, said Gabriela Ornelas, a spokesperson ...

Politics & The Pulpit – November 20, 2024 Host: Pastor Jerry Cook Today, Pastor Jerry Cook talks with Sonja Shaw, President of the Board of Education for Chino Valley.  They talk about public schools teachings and how to combat them as a Christian.  You can find Pastor Cook at his church Freedom’s Way Baptist Church in Castaic.     Previous ...

Summer is coming to a close, and back-to-school days inch ever closer. Do you know when your school is back in session? Here’s a look at the starting dates for the 2024 fall semester in the various schools across our Santa Clarita Valley.  William S. Hart Union High School District  Santa Clarita’s only high school district launches its fall semester ...

As the new school year approaches, the Santa Clarita Public Library stands ready to support students with a wide variety of essential resources and programs designed to foster learning and achievement.  From preschool to high school, the Library offers: Preschool Support: A carefully curated collection of picture books recommended by librarians to introduce preschoolers to letters, animals, numbers and more. ...

A small classroom fire damaged part of Old Orchard Elementary in Newhall on Sunday. Around 9:30 on Sunday evening, emergency responders received reports of a structure fire on the 25100 block of Avenida Rondel at Old Orchard Elementary School, according to Sergeant Bernard Peters, a spokesperson for Division 3 of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  “It was only one ...

Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District have been ranked in the top 14 percent of public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.  The six schools that were recognized included Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch High Schools, according to officials. “This years U.S. News & ...

The Castaic Education Foundation is hosting its annual Summer Popsicle Tour in two weeks for students, parents and educators throughout Castaic. The Castaic Education Foundation announced the return of its much anticipated annual Summer Popsicle Tour.  “The Annual Summer Popsicle Tour holds a special place in our hearts as it allows us to connect with the students, parents, and educators, ...

The International, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Development, Arts, and Design Thinking  (iLEAD) Antelope Valley Exploration Home Study program is currently accepting enrollments for students in grades TK-8.  This program offers a personalized home study experience, complemented by the guidance and expertise of iLEAD credentialed staff. This charter school, which does not charge tuition, provides an opportunity for families such as a flexible ...