The Mustang Messenger

Our students have enjoyed the cool weather this week, just in time for fall. Our Beyond the Bell Opportunities started with students engaging in programs that allow them to connect to school and get academic supports after school. If your student is struggling academically, behaviorally, or socially-emotionally, please reach out to your student's counselor. We are here to help and support our students.

Have a great weekend!

Catherine Nicholas, Ed.D.

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Monday, October 2nd, is Fall Break and there will be no school on that day only. School is in session the remainder of the week.

Rancho Pico has a beautifully diverse student body. This is a visual of our student demographics.

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.

Valencia Blvd. is a challenge during school drop off and pick up due to three schools on the hill. Students are walking, riding bikes, and riding scooters. There are also new high school drivers on the road. I know it can be a time consuming and frustrating experience to go a short distance. I appreciate the care and patience required to keep our students safe. There have been some close calls and our students' safety is our number one concern.

It was great to see some of our families at the Big Chicken fundraiser this week. We appreciate our generous families and rely on fundraising to support our activities on campus, support our hard-working staff, and support our academic teams. Thank you for supporting Rancho Pico at our fundraisers. Please spread the word, we have another one coming up at Toppers!

Beyond the Bell Opportunities started Monday, September 18 and will run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm. Please note, Theater will be held from 3:15-4:15. Students MUST be picked up on time. We do not have supervision after 4:15.

Limited to seats available.

Does your student need extra help with academics? We have advanced math students from West Ranch who come over on Wednesdays and offer free math tutoring from 3:00 to 4:00 in Mrs. McHorney's room, 604. Students from any math level are welcome to come and get support!

We also have tutoring for all subjects, available on Mondays in room 605 in Mrs. Spector's room and Thursdays in room 207 in Mr. Smith's room.

Please remind your students that if they see or hear something on campus that is concerning, to say something to a trusted adult. There are campus supervisors out at all times, administrators available, counselors, and wellness team supports, teachers, and classified personnel that include our amazing office staff who students can go to. Student are also reminded to use our CareText line to report.

Rancho Pico will hold a speech competition in October. The Rancho Pico winners will attend the district competition in November. Students interested in competing can get more information from Mrs. Goldberg in room 205 or from their 8th grade English teacher.

Rancho Pico students are opportunity Ready!

Students are encouraged to wear a college shirt or a shirt that represents a future career goal on Thursdays. It is great to see all of the college and industry shirts out on campus.

Fridays are Spirit Days and students are encouraged to wear Rancho Pico Spirit wear.

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.