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 ...

Two Santa Clarita athletes were selected to the All California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section (SS) team for softball on Thursday. Hart High School’s Kate Penberthy and Valencia High School catcher Addison Snyder were both placed on the Division 2 All-CIF SS team. Penberthy was also named MVP for the Foothill League. “She works on her own all the time,” ...

Valencia High School baseball player named Play of the Year by California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).  Lance Mittelman was recently awarded Player of the Year by the CIF Southern Section Foothill league.  “I’m excited to start this new chapter in my baseball career,” said Mittelman.  Mittelman played at Valencia High School on their varsity baseball team.  CIF helps students develop their ...

Over 550 Valencia High School seniors celebrated earning their diploma at their graduation ceremony on Friday night at College of the Canyons. The stands at College of the Canyons’ football field were filled to the brim with family and friends cheering on their graduating senior.    Family and friends brought signs, large-scale pictures of their graduating senior, and even air ...