Archive By Author - Perry Smith

Saugus Union School District to vote on Einstein Academy charter

Saugus Union School District board members are due to vote tonight on the Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences' petition to grant a charter for an elementary school.

Junior high hit with flash mob

When she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer four years ago, Sierra Vista Junior High School campus supervisor Laura Schmidt couldn't have imagined she'd be dancing Friday.

CORRECTION: High School API scores released

William S. Hart Union High School District schools showed an eight-point districtwide increase in students' 2012 standardized test scores, demonstrating an ongoing trend of improvement, according to figures released Thursday.

Stevenson Ranch at No. 1 spot for elementary test scores

The Newhall School District led Santa Clarita Valley elementary school districts on statewide standardized test scores released Thursday.

Newhall leads in API scores among local elementary school districts

The Newhall School District led Santa Clarita Valley elementary school districts on statewide standardized test scores released today.

A good book and an eager class

Vanessa Rodriguez, 5, has been looking forward to reading "The Big Hungry Caterpillar" with Lynn Stegen since Stegen's last weekly visit.

WiSH tags celebs for event

Local education supporters are bringing a bevy of stars to the SCV on Saturday to celebrate the launch of a group aimed to help the William S. Hart Union High School District, officials said.

70% obesity in L.A.

Concerns over a rising obesity rate have prompted a countywide campaign asking residents to pinch portions at the table, officials said Monday.

Local private school offers special-needs alternative

When Megan Howell was looking for schools for her youngest son, Beau, she wasn't happy with the options out there.

Solar gets green light in Castaic

Castaic Union School District officials are moving ahead with a plan to power their schools with solar energy at no cost to the district, officials said Friday.

Denim Day celebrated at local school

Wienermobile visits Saugus grocery store

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile briefly visited the Santa Clarita Valley this week, delivering novelty for young visitors and nostalgia for those who grew up with the icon.

CPR class uses ‘Stayin’ Alive’ song to teach beat for modern practice

The Bee Gees' disco hit "Stayin' Alive" took a literal turn Wednesday as hundreds turned out to pump the chests of partial, plastic dummies during a hands-only CPR seminar.

CORRECTION: Housing project for veterans planned

A first-of-its-kind development for returning veterans welcomed its first resident Monday in Saugus - although the ground hasn't been broken yet for the unique project.

Therapy dog helps patients at hospital

"Logan, can I get a kiss?" Valencia resident Barbara Moss asked as she labored to get back on her feet during acute physical therapy at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital on Monday.