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WR Teachers in Love

WR Teachers in Love

Jessica Son and Sabrina Ho March 16, 2022

Teachers on the West Ranch campus are known for their dedication to their students and hard work, whether classes are remote or in-person. However, their passion for education isn't the only thing...

West Ranch News in Review

West Ranch News in Review

First Day of School: Aug. 10    On Tuesday, Aug. 10, students had their first day of in-person school after two years online. New schedules were delivered and anxiety-ridden students tried their...

West Ranch votes on new schedule block in compliance with new California law

West Ranch votes on new schedule block in compliance with new California law

Reya Mehta and Lauren Guss March 8, 2022

   Oct. 17, 2021 was a significant day for the redesign of K-12 infrastructure and safety: Governor Newsom took finalizing actions towards signing a law preventing start times of junior high and high...

MLK Walk at Central Park

MLK Walk at Central Park

Andrew Hezel, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

   The City of Santa Clarita celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 17 with the MLK Unity Walk at Central Park. This year’s theme was “Together We Are Stronger.”       The...

Returning to a COVID-affected school

Returning to a COVID-affected school

Schools across the country, West Ranch included, have kicked off the second semester of the year. However, with the return to in-person learning, they are facing some difficult challenges in keeping campuses...

West Ranch named 2021 California Distinguished School

West Ranch named 2021 California Distinguished School

Krish Singh and Alana Desai January 20, 2022

   In April 2021, for the first time in school history, West Ranch High School was named a California Distinguished School. According to the California Department of Education, this honor is only given...

DFY toy drive to give back to our community during the holidays

DFY toy drive to give back to our community during the holidays

Raina Bae and Tashvi Ratnani December 14, 2021

Last week, Drug-Free Youth in Santa Clarita Valley participated in the Michael Hoefflin Toy Drive to help children with cancer this holiday season.     Many students brought their donations to the...

Teachers host students for second quarter lunch bunch

Teachers host students for second quarter lunch bunch

Clarissa Zuo, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

   On Dec. 2, West Ranch teachers attended Lunch Bunch with two students they had each hand-selected. Organized by ASB, the event is held at the end of every quarter to celebrate the students’ hard...

School burnout, and how to fight it

School burnout, and how to fight it

Andrew Kang, Haley Choe, and Camille Ayson December 10, 2021

   The elevated stress levels that come with in-person school has hit harder this year, as students return to in-person instruction after a year and a half of distance learning. No longer in the comfort...

Relearning how to study for in-person finals

Relearning how to study for in-person finals

Lauren Guss and Krish Singh December 10, 2021

   Wildcats are about to complete their first semester back on campus. This includes taking their first set of in-person finals since fall of 2019.     While the concept of finals has hardly changed,...

Winter choir concert to hold pleasant surprises and nostalgic holiday tunes

Winter choir concert to hold pleasant surprises and nostalgic holiday tunes

Gaby Lesmana, Lead Design Editor December 9, 2021

   On Thursday, Dec. 9, the West Ranch Choir will be hosting their annual winter concert. Featuring familiar holiday music, eerie folk tunes and even a Taylor Swift song, there’s something for everyone...

West Ranch Open Library Night is back to provide academic support for students going into finals week

West Ranch Open Library Night is back to provide academic support for students going into finals week

Alyssa Chang and Camille Ayson December 9, 2021

   With finals quickly approaching, creating study schedules and forming study groups are effective ways to prepare for the end of semester exams. Open Library Night, in the West Ranch Library, provides...

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