The Mustang Messenger

I hope you are doing well.

It is nice to get a break from the rain and have the students enjoy time outdoors during lunch and brunch.

Spring is a very busy and exciting time with transitions from middle school to high school, state testing, benchmark exams, musical concerts, open house, and other events on the calendar. School attendance is critical during this time. Please see updates on events in these newsletters, on our website and in our daily bulletins that are read to students on RPTV (also posted on our website).

Have a wonderful weekend.

Catherine Nicholas, Ed.D.

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Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, begins on February 1st and lasts throughout the month. We celebrate Black History Month to honor the long historical achievements and contributions of African Americans.

The Rancho Pico Science Olympiad Team competed in the Los Angeles Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 17th. The team won medals in multiple events including Air Trajectory, Fast Facts, Meteorology, Microbe Mission, Tower, and first place in the Write It Do It Event. The Rancho Pico Science Olympiad Team included:

Esther An

Bharath Krishnan

Jo DeCanio

Jasleen Ranu

Milena Turk

Ian Lee

Vedant Mohan

Saanvi Biswal

Gurudev Nayak

Sai Tej Chikati

Ayanth Theyver

Evan Friedman

Aditya Chavan

David Myung

Zyan Zaman

Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase your yearbook at the current price! After March 29th, the price will go up.

• Standard price: $60
• Discounted price with ASB card: $55

You can place your order conveniently online or visit the ASB office. Act now to secure your yearbook at the best price!

The African American student union club made trivia questions for Black History Month. The questions they made have to do with contributions and pioneers in African American history. Students at Rancho Pico participated in this lunch activity on Thursday and the first 25 to complete the scavenger hunt won a prize.

Kristy Spector and our DFY SCV club had a lunch time activity where students wore goggles to simulate being under the influence to see the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Students were treated to a pizza party celebration for hosting a successful CTE symposium for LA County! Thank you Jud Wood and Paxton Patterson.

WE NEED YOUR INPUT

The City of Santa Clarita is not immune to the dangers of drugs and the devastating effects it has on families. We all probably know someone who has been affected by drugs, directly or indirectly.

English: https://city.sc/dfyinscv-prs

NECESITAMOS SU APORTE
La ciudad de Santa Clarita no es inmune a los peligros de las drogas y los efectos devastadores que tiene en las familias. Probablemente conocemos a alguien que ha sido afectado por las drogas, directa o indirectamente.

Spanish: https://city.sc/dfyinscv-prs-spanish

Rancho Pico parents do a great job with excusing students when they are absent from school. Thank you for that! 95% of our school's absences are excused.

Even excused absences count towards absenteeism and are not included in our ADA (our funding source). A student has to be in school to be counted presented.

If you know ahead of time that your student will be missing school for an extended time, please contact your student's counselor to see if your student qualifies for independent study.

Please be mindful of our district calendar and upcoming breaks while planning vacations and appointment.

If your student is absent, please remember to contact rpattendance@hartdistrict.org

Every THURSDAY is Think Ahead Thursday. Students and staff are encouraged to wear college gear or shirts that represent something for their future aspiration.

William S. Hart UHSD Non-Discrimination Policy

The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of any student, employee, or job applicant on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws, respectively, at any District site and/or activity. The William S. Hart Union High School District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, Title II, and/or Title IX should be directed to Mark Crawford, Director of Human Resources. Complaints regarding 504 plans should be directed to Erum Velek, Director of Student Services and Equity. Both can be reached at the William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org.

El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union prohíbe la discriminación ilegal y/o el acoso de cualquier estudiante, empleado o solicitante de empleo basado en raza actual o percibido, el color, el origen étnico, el origen nacional, el estado migratorio, la ascendencia, la religión, la edad, estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado militar o de veterano, afiliación política, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, información genética, orientación sexual o cualquier otra base, prohibida por leyes estatales y federales. Leyes de no discriminación, respectivamente, en cualquier sitio y/o actividad del Distrito. El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union también proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Todas las consultas sobre discriminación, derechos civiles, Título II y/o Título IX deben dirigirse a Mark Crawford, Director de Recursos Humanos. Las quejas relacionadas con los planes 504 deben dirigirse a Erum Velek, Director de Equidad y Servicios Estudiantiles. Se puede comunicar con ambos en William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Center Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, o por teléfono (661) 259-0033, o por correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org.