The William S. Hart Union High School District announced Wednesday that Nicole Jolicoeur, Rancho Pico Junior High School Special Education Teacher, has been selected as the 2024/25 Hart District Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators who have made a significant impact on the lives of their students and the community. Jolicoeur is a compassionate, professional, and ...

Rancho Pico and Rio Norte Junior High schools were named among the 293 middle and high schools that have been selected for the prestigious 2024 California Distinguished Schools Program, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced Thursday. California’s school recognition program recognizes two categories of exceptional schools: those closing the achievement gap and those demonstrating exceptional student performance. Since ...

The “One Chip Challenge” sent several Rancho Pico Junior High School students home sick Tuesday.  Students who participated in the “One Chip Challenge” became sick and were sent home from school, Rancho Pico administrators said in an email sent to parents.   Out of an abundance of caution, the students who were part of the challenge were recommended to seek medical ...

Three junior high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District have been named 2021 California Distinguished Schools. Placerita, Rancho Pico and Rio Norte junior high schools were selected for this bi-annual event by California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, according to Hart District officials. “Congratulations to the students, staff and families of Placerita, Rancho Pico and Rio Norte,” ...

Rancho Pico Junior High School held a grand opening for their relaxation room, a mental health wellness center on Thursday. The wellness center, named the relaxation room, is a place for students to break free from stresses and worries, according to school administrators. Assembled by Club Thrive, an association of both students and staff, the relaxation room is designed to ...

Surcause, Utah police officers reportedly are investigating the double murder-suicide of a former Santa Clarita woman