From 5ks to half marathons to marathons, Ayden Buchanan has been a leader in the sport. His most recent triumph was in the Los Angeles Marathon. Buchanan, a senior at Valencia High School, finished 16th overall with a time of 2:41:28, but he did so while running in a pool of his blood. “I was freaking out and I didn’t ...

As April 8th approaches, the Valencia High School Vikings  Band and Color Guard reflects on a memorable event from October 14, 2023 –  an annular solar eclipse. During their regular Saturday morning marching band practice at the Valencia High School Football Stadium, the entire band and color guard rehearsal came to a halt to witness the annular eclipse, also known ...

With the first month of the 2023-2024 high school baseball season coming to a close, it is time to check in with our Santa Clarita Valley teams to see how they are doing this year.  Hart (9-3, 2-0) The Indians are at the top of the table with two league wins over Valencia, ending in scores of 5-0 and 3-2.  ...

A Valencia High School teacher had the opportunity to set sail aboard a United States Navy aircraft carrier, learning the ins and outs of a day in the military branch. After receiving an email from Valencia High School Principal Dr. Pete Getz offering an opportunity to go aboard a navy aircraft carrier through the Leaders To Sea program, Jerry Ostrove, ...

Volunteers from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station and Valencia High School teamed up with Santa Clarita Grocery and helped bring the Christmas Spirit on Sunday, delivering holiday meal kits to local residents. Deputies and Valencia Vikings delivered 40 complete Christmas turkey meals, including the fixings to local residents.  “Thanks to the Vikings and SCV Sheriff’s for partnering with us,” ...

Last week Valencia, Hart and West Ranch were all approved to add girl’s flag football to their repertoire of sports. “Last year I tried to get it for this last season,” said Valencia Athletic Director Michael Killinger. “The district said ‘no’ since we were the only, but now we have Hart and West Ranch who are both joined in. So ...

Valencia High School marching band took second place in the Western Band Association (WBA) competition at SoFi Stadium Monday.  The Valencia High School Pride of Vikings Marching Band and Guard embarked on a musical odyssey at the WBA (Western Band Association) competition at SoFi Stadium Monday, winning 2nd place in the 2A Division along with High Percussion and High Auxiliary ...

Valencia High School English teacher Casey Cuny has recently been named one of five California teachers of the year by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.  In addition, Cuny was selected to represent California in the National Teacher of the Year competition, with the winner to be announced next spring.  Two Hart District teachers have been chosen as ...

Law enforcement officials are conducting shooting practice at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, echoes of which are being heard over the hill near Valencia High School.  Around 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to Valencia High School on Dickason Drive after gunshots were reportedly heard, according to Sheriff’s officials.  However, it was determined the gunshots heard were echoes from shooting practice ...

One person was arrested after an altercation at Valencia High School following the Thursday night football game.  Around 10:20 p.m. Thursday, several deputies responded to Valencia High School due to an altercation between adults in the parking lot, said Debbie Dunn, a spokesperson for the William S. Hart Union High School District.  “One person was arrested for obstructing arrest, and ...