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Students fundraise for Sandy victims
A group of Highlands Elementary School students, some who had relatives affected by Superstorm Sandy, came together on Nov. 11 and held a bake sale to assist victims of the disaster.
Final Mile Program hits the schoolyard
Rosedell Elementary students participated in the Santa Clarita Marathon's Final Mile Program. Students logged 25 miles over a period of eight weeks. They were then invited to run the final mile of the Santa Clarita Marathon to complete their personal marathon.
Young students learn food safety
"When in doubt, throw it out!" - with these words, the Nutrition Advisory Council, which is comprised of students from Newhall Elementary, summarized the food safety and sanitation lesson for the month of November.
Students hear from both parties
The Trinity Classical Academy 12th grade United States government class, taught by Chris Leigh, assisted by Liz Caddow, had the opportunity to hear from both sides of our political spectrum in a spirited debate featuring leaders from both the Democratic and Republican viewpoint, less than a week before election day.
‘Monster School’ on stage at Fair Oaks
Halloween was over, but monsters still roamed the multipurpose room at Fair Oaks Ranch Community School in Canyon Country on Nov. 7. "Monster School" - an original comedy written by the founder of the Stagecraft after school enrichment program at Fair Oaks Ranch, Dennis Poore - was performed for parents, family and friends at a 7 p.m. performance held on the school's MPR stage.
‘Gotta Regatta!’ contest winners announced
Winners from the "Gotta Regatta!" creative essay writing and poster contest were announced at the 10th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival on Oct. 27. Students from throughout the Santa Clarita Valley participated in the contest, which was sponsored by the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc.
TLC students hold breast cancer day
When my group of students from the Transitional Learning Charter School in Newhall was at Help The Children, one of my students asked about the "pink stuff." This was the perfect teachable moment. I shared the meaning of why the "pink stuff" related to breast cancer and the students came up with the idea of TLC having a "Pink Day."
3rd-graders collect cans
The students at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia are helping to feed the hungry people in the Santa Clarita Valley, one can at a time.
Harvest Festival at Leona Cox
High school band contest Saturday
Hart High School will host the 29th annual Rampage Field Show Tournament this Saturday at Cougar Stadium.
An eighth-grader’s knitted adventure
One of my favorite things about being a home-schooler is that it allows me time to really pursue the things that interest me. It also allows me to experience how different "school" subjects blend together in real-life situations.
Home-schoolers enjoy reading the most
Reading is a journey that every child takes. It may take them to magical lands or even modern-day New York. It seems to me that there is one group of kids who enjoy that journey more than any other - home-schoolers.
Students asked to participate in contest
Students from throughout the Santa Clarita Valley are invited to submit their entries for the "Gotta Regatta!" creative essay writing and poster contest, which will be judged during the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc.'s (SDFHC) 10th annual Rubber Ducky Festival.
Officials offer PSAT push
Time is running out for parents to sign up their college-bound children to take the PSAT, school officials said Monday.
When the aquarium becomes classroom
It's Wednesday, and while most kids are in school, I am heading to the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Articles by Section - SCV Schools
Helmers student wins national PTA Reflections award
Augie Altes, a Valencia resident and first-grader at Helmers Elementary School, has won the national PTA Reflections competition in the category of photography for the primary grade level (K-2).
Field trip to the Chumash Center
The Chumash Center is a very exciting and inspiring place. This article will be about the tour our home-school group took of the center.
Civil War life on display at Placerita Junior High School
David Held, in the chacter of a southern infantry sergeant, and others described life in the Confederate army to a group of 8th grade students during an historical presentation by Civil War re-enactors at Placerita Junior High School on Friday.
Footloose is spring production at Golden Valley High School
The spring musical at Golden Valley High School will be "Footloose" and run Wednesday through Friday.
Students from Legacy Christian Academy win NASA contest
"How does it feel to look at Earth from space?"
Placerita Junior High fields Ballroom Dance Team
The Placerita Ballroom Dance Team from Placerita Junior High School in Newhall recently competed at the High Desert Dance Classic in the Dancing Feet Youth Ballroom program held at Antelope Valley College.
Pi Day celebrated at Oak Hills Elementary
Third grade students at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia recently celebrated Pi Day. Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 around the world.
A homeschooler’s perspective of extracurricular activities
am a homeschooler. That means that I do my schoolwork at home, but I also take classes.
Student writes own play
I love language arts: books, plays, poetry; you name it, I love it. I've always liked it but what really hit it off was when I took a theater class, I was hypnotized. I was determined to write my own play, and I am succeeding! I love writing. It's like making my own world! Here is a sample of my play. I now present to you the opening scene of my play, "Trust Me."
Student attends inauguration
As an American, no matter Republican or Democrat, a trip to the Presidential Inauguration is the thrill of a lifetime.
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