William S. Hart UHSD

Congratulations to our 2025/26 Teachers of the Year!

Congratulations to Golden Valley HS Teacher Nicholas Patey who has been selected as a Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year! He will now advance to the State Teacher of the Year competition. #hartdistrict #acommunityofchampions #opportunityliveshere #lacoetoy

The Districtwide College and Career Fair is coming up on Sept. 15 at Valencia HS. The fair kicks off at 5pm in the library with a Q&A panel featuring representatives from the Big 10 Academic Alliance, followed by visits with college reps and others in the gym from 6-8pm.

The Hart District is committed to seeking the input of the community on an annual basis. We invite students, staff, & parents to join us for our annual discussion: A Culture of Safety & Wellness in the Hart District on 9/18, 6pm, at the Canyon Country Community Center.

September is Attendance Awareness Month! We’re celebrating the power of being present in school & life. Every day students show up is a chance to learn, grow & prepare for the future. When students are present, they’re opportunity ready. #BePresent #EveryStudentOpportunityReady

The Hart District offers 25 CTE pathways, a two-year sequence of classes within an industry sector that equips students with specialized skills and real-world experience. Find more information about our CTE pathways at pathwaytomyfuture.org.

We are excited to announce a significant milestone in preparing students for future success: the number of students who have completed a CTE pathway over the last two years has more than doubled from 600 students completing a pathway in 2023 to 1,288 pathway completers in 2025!

Once again, Hart District high schools have been recognized among the nation's best in the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious accolade highlights the district’s commitment to academic excellence, student success & equitable education for all learners.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Necessary as principal at Arroyo Seco JHS & Christopher Printz as asst. principal at Golden Valley HS. Both bring a wealth of experience in education & we look forward to the positive impact they will have on their schools!

We had a great turnout at our first Foothill League Football Media Day, where media representatives had the chance to interview coaches and players from all seven of our comprehensive high schools. A community of champions - opportunity lives here!

We're celebrating significant growth in our Advanced Placement programs, with a remarkable increase in participation & academic success in the last 2 years. The number of students taking AP courses rose 15%, exams taken jumped by 25% & the pass rate grew to an incredible 81%!

The Hart District's exceptional educators and staff are the foundation of its success, creating a learning environment where every student feels valued. Our teachers don't just teach - they inspire.

From comprehensive high schools to virtual/home school options, the Hart District ensures every student can learn in the way that works best for them. Talk to a school counselor or administrator about the educational choices available in the Hart District.

One of the district's many outstanding schools, Castaic offers a path for every student, with a wide variety of programs & activities, premier CTE courses & the iCAN Academy, where students earn high school & college credit in classes taught by COC professors on Castaic’s campus.

Congratulations to Castaic High School on being named a Favorite Public High School in Los Angeles in the 2025 Daily News Readers Choice!

In the Hart District, opportunity lives in every classroom. With top-tier academics, award-winning teachers, vibrant arts and athletics, and clear paths to college and career, we help students discover what’s possible - and go after it. Find your school at hartdistrict.org/apps/pages/enr…

The work of this year's 28 Hart Summer Trail students resulted in a new City hiking trail segment being installed in Agua Dulce along with a solid 1.7 miles of complete restoration in the Bobcat Fire impact area along the Pacific Crest Trail at Cloudburst Summit above La Canada.

Congratulations to the Saugus HS & West Ranch HS FBLA teams on their impressive showing at the FBLA National Conference. Saugus earned Champion Chapter Gold Level Plus and Bryce Lee (WR) won first place in Spreadsheet Applications!

Congratulations to Sal Frias - Chief Administrative Officer, Student Services & Leadership Support and Dr. Carolyn Hoffman - Chief Administrative Officer, Educational Services & Learning Support. These positions reflect a reorg to support high levels of student achievement.

Congratulations to the Valencia HS & West Ranch HS Speech & Debate Teams who competed at the 2025 Nationals and to Ava Dinapoli who won 2nd place in Impromptu!