The William S. Hart Union High School District is pleased to announce that 13 outstanding high school seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These exceptional students have demonstrated remarkable academic achievement and potential, placing them among the highest-scoring high school seniors in California and the nation. The National Merit Scholarship Program is a ...

The Valencia Vikings suffered a tough return to their home turf Friday night, falling to Chaminade 35-10 in their home opener. The loss served as a redemption game for the Eagles, who flipped the script after falling to Valencia 34-20 a season ago. Chaminade came out firing early and never looked back, building a 35-10 advantage over the Vikings. Valencia ...

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 ...

Students from the Valencia High School Instrumental Music Program recently experienced the power of world-class performance during a live concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles.  Selected secondary schools from across Los Angeles County were invited to attend this special performance, providing students with a unique opportunity to witness professional musicians ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s seven comprehensive high schools have been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® (AP®) School Honor Roll.  This prestigious recognition by the College Board highlights the District’s commitment to expanding access to college-level coursework while maintaining high levels of student achievement. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering ...

The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) program at Valencia High School has earned the highest possible rating of “Exceeds Standards” following its Unit Assessment conducted on Jan. 14, 2026. Additionally, Cadet Sophia Nabiev, Valencia High School, and Cadet Weston Michel, Saugus High School, received special recognition as top performers. CA-782nd Air Force JROTC located at Valencia High ...

Valencia High School’s internationally acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble, “Two N’ Four,” has been selected to perform at the 2026 Jazz Education Network (JEN) International Conference in New Orleans. Widely considered the “Super Bowl” of jazz education, this invitation is one of the highest honors a high school group can achieve, and another feather in the cap of Valencia High’s “Two ...

The Hart District’s board meeting Wednesday night opened with a big celebration: two Valencia High School seniors earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal, one of the highest honors Congress gives to young people. Valencia High seniors Andrew Kim and Arene Oh completed the multi-year program, which requires hundreds of hours of community service, personal development, physical fitness and a multi-day ...

The Hart District is proud to announce that Arene Oh, a senior at Valencia High School, has been honored with the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon a young person by the U.S. Congress. Arene is recognized for her dedication to voluntary public service, personal development and physical fitness, the core pillars of the Congressional Award program. ...

The Hart District is pleased to announce that Andrew Kim, a senior at Valencia High School, has been awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest honor presented to America’s youth by the U.S. Congress. The Congressional Award recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in young people. Andrew demonstrated exceptional dedication to earn this prestigious honor. Gold Medal participants must complete ...