As the new school year begins, the SCV Education Foundation would like to reflect back on the previous school year. We are proud that we were able to continue with some of our programs and to offer new and inventive ways to support the teachers of our valley.   ..read more

 Santa Clarita, California – June 17, 2020 The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation recently awarded four scholarships to local Hart District seniors whose personal goals, college major and declared career path indicate future success in a field related of education.  The following recipients will share $10,000 in scholarship dollars, thanks to the Backer Family. Esmeralda Aguilar graduated from Hart High School and will attend Cal Poly Pomona in the fall.  After obtaining a degree in Liberal Studies she will pursue her dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. B ..read more

Please join the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation and the superintendents from Castaic USD, Newhall SD, Hart District, Saugus USD, and Sulphur Springs USD in honoring the 2020 Teachers of the Year. Our 36th Annual Teacher Tribute, originally scheduled for April 2020, had to be postponed. We are extremely disappointed that we have been unable to honor these teachers in person, but we didn’t imagine that COVID would continue to affect us 8 months later. We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a virtual Teacher Tribute which has been scheduled for Friday, December 4th at 5 p.m ..read more

Harley-Davidson, specifically Harley-Davidson® of Santa Clarita, partnered to support the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation through events in 2019 including our Poker Run and the legendary LoveRide 33 ..read more

Press Release For more information, contact: Jackie Hartmann Executive Director SCV Education Foundation Office:  661-678-0429 Direct Phone: 661-313-4505 jackie@scveducationfoundation.org Todd Tisdell Pocock Brewery 818-489-7200 todd@pocockbrewing.com Pocock Brewery to Host Beer Fest to Benefit Education Castaic and SCV Education Foundation’s to receive funds SANTA CLARITA, CA (November 22, 2019) —  Pocock Brewing Co. will host its 4th Anniversary Beer Festival on Saturday, December 7th at its location in Valencia.  Once again, the net proceeds will be donated to the Castai ..read more

By Kathy Buckley Read With Me Coordinator  Most of us will remember March 2020 as the month that schools in all five districts of Santa Clarita were closed due to COVID.  Now, three years later, 19 volunteers have returned to the classrooms of seven schools. These dedicated, long term volunteers have anxiously awaited the e-mail, text or phone call announcing that they were once again needed in the classroom.  Here are a few comments from our returning volunteers: Karen Doyle  - Kindergarten/1st grade at Mitchell - “Seeing bright, young children so eager to learn is so upli ..read more

    By: Alexis Yannich Board Member Retired Educator/Administrator Thank you to all the teachers and administrators for welcoming our students back to school. The extra special kind words and caring for our children was so appreciated. Our students are once again feeling secure as they begin this school year. As parents, we can help our kids feel comfortable and confident. There are situations that may come up throughout the school day that could affect your child’s sense of calm. In most cases they are little things, but a child’s reaction could be one of panic. Take a few minute ..read more

PSOMAS presents Touch-a-Truck to benefit the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Central Park. Sensory Sensitive quiet hour will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. This is a family-friendly event where kids of all ages can see and experience a wide variety of large and unique trucks and vehicles up close. Featured will be fire trucks, city vehicles, dump trucks, military vehicles, Sherriff’s Department cars and construction vehicles. The fundraiser will feature entertainment, kid friendly activities, vendor booths, food truc ..read more

By Dave LeBarron Board of Directors Member One of the important pieces of preparing for education after high school is identifying and applying for scholarships to help with the cost.  A scholarship can be awarded for many reasons – academic ability, athletic talent, interests, demographics, career goals, etc.  For example, Hart District seniors planning to pursue a career in education may apply for the Backer Family Scholarship. This local scholarship is managed by the SCV Education Foundation and its information can be found on the Foundation’s website. Applications are now open f ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Clarita, California – February 20, 2022  The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation along with the superintendents from Castaic Union School District, Newhall School District, Saugus Union School District, Sulphur Springs Union School District and the William S. Hart Union High School District, invites the community to help honor the 2021/2022 Teachers of the Year.  The 38th Annual Teacher Tribute, Saluting Our Education Lifesavers, will take place on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Canyon Country Community Center.  “The theme of the event was sele ..read more